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Chloe Watson Dransfield (inset) died after being stabbed on Kennerleigh Drive in Austhorpe.

Chloe Watson Dransfield stabbed to death in 'love-triangle spat'

Chloe Watson Dransfield died in hospital on Saturday, March 28, after suffering stab wounds. Three people are on trial for her murder.

Alleged killers 'laughed and took drugs' as teen lay dying, court told

Melvin Bard was excellent for Leeds United last weekend.

Brilliant Bard another example of underrated Leeds transfer strength

Gyedu is charged with murdering Raheim Jackson (insert) on Hedley Chase last month.

Third man charged with the murder of Raheim Jackson

Pictured: Helen Portas, Owner of Very Stylish Girl in Horsforth

'Seven wonderful years': Trendy Leeds boutique announces closure

Emergency services were called to Oakwood Lane/ Fearnville Road in Gipton on November 10

Statement after emergency service rush to crash in Leeds

Skipper Peter Forrest with Drie the water taxi, which has returned to the waters in Leeds city centre.

Boat training courses for aspiring skippers launched at Leeds Dock

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Pictured: The new development in Morwick Green, East Leeds

'Come visit our team': 528 new homes unveiled in East Leeds

Burn unit celebrates 60 years of life-changing care at hospital

Callan Hornsby is the general manager of Meat:Stack on Bishopgate street, directly opposite the train station entrance

Businesses breathe ‘sigh of relief’ as Leeds Station’s entrance opens

LBA Employee Excellence Awards

LBA celebrates staff achievements at brand new award night

The Bridge Inn

Popular bar withdraws bid to stay open until 4am

The crash happened outside the Sandal BMW Dealership in Wakefield

Elderly man arrested after woman hit by car outside BMW dealership

Amended plans have been submitted for new community facilities on the site of the former Kellingley Social Club

New plans for demolished social club after scheme 'ran over budget'

Leeds United Latest

Kelvin Yeboah is the nephew of Leeds United hero Tony Yeboah.

Leeds cult hero's nephew eyed for January transfer by PL trio
The nephew of a Leeds United fan favourite could be on his way to the Premier League.
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Daniel James has started just one Premier League game this season.

'Frustrated' - Second Leeds star after Bijol speaks on lack of minutes

James Trafford is providing competition for the England goalkeeper spot.

Leeds striker DCL weighs in on Trafford vs Pickford debate

Tarik Muharemovic is enjoying life at Leeds United.

'Soon' - Muharemovic's big Elland Road hope Leeds fans will love

Leeds United minutes have been limited for Jaka Bijol.

'I've shown enough' - Leeds star reveals disappointment at Farke call

Crime

Smith (pictured) carried out violent robberies on secluded roads to steal e-bikes worth thousands.

Masked robber targeted expensive electric bikes on secluded pathways

Haile engaged in sexualised conversations with youngsters, offering money for photos of them.

Police officer who paid children for sex pics avoids custody

Raheim Jackson.

Police make 'another step forward' as another man arrested over murder

Hepworth (pictured) was jailed at Leeds Crown Court.

Ageing paedophile jailed for sex chats with four 'young girls' online

Leeds Education

These primary schools are the best-rated in Leeds for maths.

The 13 best primary schools for maths as parents submit preferences

Childrens Corner Childcare, located at The Place, Leeds Dock, scored an ‘Expected standard’ rating in all six inspected categories.

Children 'develop a love of books' at this nursery - Ofsted report

Nursery praised as ‘strong in all areas’ in Ofsted report

Leeds Rhinos

Leeds Rhinos chief executive Jamie Jones-Buchanan. Picture by Olly Hassell/SWpix.com.

Rhinos chief's 'high performance' plea after England World Cup exit

Full-back Lachie Miller models Leeds Rhinos' 2027 alternative shirt. Picture by Leeds Rhinos.

Rhinos back in the pink as 2027 alternative shirt unveiled

Goole Vikings' Victoria Pleasure Grounds base seen during construction of a new stand which opened this year. Picture by Darren Greenhalgh/SWpix.com.

Ex-Rhinos player served drugs ban after Championship move

Leeds Rhinos' Nathan Collins on the attack for England during their World Cup win against Ireland. Picture by David Neilson/SWpix.com.

England into World Cup semi-finals: Rhinos star shines in tough win v Ireland

Leeds Traffic & Travel

M62.

Breaking Traffic queuing for 10 miles after M62 'accident' - latest

The bus has crashed through bollards outside The Light.

Breaking City centre traffic chaos after bus crashes into The Light - recap

The bus has crashed through bollards outside The Light.

One person rushed to hospital after bus crash in city centre

Part of the Morley Town Deal, the £1.1 million public realm scheme aims to make improvements to the town centre and build economic growth.

In pictures: £1.1m Morley town centre regeneration project begins

Leeds Food and Drink

Haier's dishwasher range is renowned for being smart and incredibly capable - so we put that to the test

Haier I-Pro Shine Series 6: Living with a seriously clever dishwasher

The Leeds restaurants readers say are the best they have ever eaten at

Prashad and Tharavadu were both crowned regional champions.

Leeds eateries named among top 100 in British Indian Good Food Guide

Temple Newsam Food Festival will return on August 14-15 in 2027

Popular Leeds food festival returns with exciting new line-up

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The restaurant in Benston Street, Sheepscar, has been granted an alcohol licence

Bar and restaurant granted alcohol licence despite noise objections

Council sets out homelessness action plan to prevent rough sleeping

Chris Taylor's new company turns fans into personalised paper figures.

Leeds fan who made McDonald's toys launches football figurine business

The final round of brown bin collections for the year starts next week.

Residents given final brown bin collection dates ahead of winter break

Leeds Retro

The story of the Leeds Stock Exchange.

The fascinating story of Leeds Stock Exchange

Wakefield in the 1970s.

12 bird's eye view photos of Wakefield from the air during the 1970s

Do you remember Linda Leslie fashions and Sea Land Foods? Pictured in November 1986.

Lost photos take you inside Seacroft Shopping Centre in the 1980s

These 24 nostalgic photos will take you back to the 70s and 80s

Leeds Homes & Gardens

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Pictured: Benjamin Banks, Manager of Manning Stainton's Pudsey branch

The leafy Leeds village which is attracting families and new buyers

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Multi-million pound expansion of Cloth Hall Court approved

Mrs Hinch uses this clothes airer to help dry her laundry indoors.

This is the clothes airer Mrs Hinch told fans she 'fell in love with'

Leeds Politics

Andrew Wakefield, has resigned as Wakefield Council's cabinet member for strategic housing, skills and business growth. Image: Wakefield Council

Senior councillor resigns from cabinet due to health reasons

Halloween fun on the Otley Run sat 31-10-2026 pic Steve RidinG
The queue for Woodies at the start of the Otley Run

Pubs and bars to sign up to new safe scheme amid Otley Run complaints

Pontefract would be given a £500k boost under the plans

Council plans £2.8m fund for ‘forgotten’ towns and villages

Wakefield Council looks set to scrap plans to demolish The Ridings Shopping Centre and repurpose the venue as a "vibrant leisure-led destination".

Plans to demolish The Ridings set to be scrapped

What's On in Leeds

Leeds Remembrance Day parade and service sun 08 11 2026 pic Steve Riding
Remembrance Sunday at The War Memorial, Leeds

When the two-minute silence starts on Remembrance Day

Squeeze's Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook headline Leeds First Direct Bank Arena on November 20 following the release of their new album Trixies

Squeeze call on fans to support local food banks at Leeds show

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The YEP has charted many of Leeds’ stories over the years.

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