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Watch brazen robbers smash into jewellers during daytime armed raid

Two men - aged 53 and 65 - dead after horrific attack

Two teenagers killed and one seriously injured in horror crash

Wigton Moor Primary School in Alwoodley, Leeds, which warned staff with an email, seen by the YEP.

Threatening e-mail forces schools into lockdown

Home Bargains, in Leeds, West Yorks, has started to sell Christmas decorations in August.

Shoppers stunned as UK store sells Christmas decorations - in August

Cadbury Creme Eggs thief who stole chocolate worth more than £30,000 is jailed for 18 months

Man who stole 200,000 Cadbury Creme Eggs is jailed for 18 months

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 31: Leigh Francis attends the special screening of "Indiana Jones And The Raiders Of The Lost Ark" at Vue West End on May 31, 2023 in London. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Disney)

The comedian behind Keith Lemon announces Waterside Theatre tour date

The outside of the pub, Shiregreen Club.

The Full Monty: Inside the derelict club iconic strip scene was filmed

The Prodigy with Keith Flint, right, The band are touring later this year

The Prodigy announce UK tour - all dates and ticket information

Make a splash with Park Plaza

Get that summer feeling with European city breaks

The Charlatans announce huge headline UK tour including London, Manchester & Leeds - how to buy tickets

The Charlatans announce huge headline UK tour - tickets

The Charlatans are embarking on a major UK tour

Sky internet users have been left frustrated this morning

Hundreds of customers frustrated as Sky broadband goes down across UK

Ikea bank holiday opening times

Ikea bank holiday opening times for Spring bank holiday

Greggs are to open two more cafes inside Primark stores

Greggs to open two more cafes inside Primark stores next month

Lidl has announced plans to recruit for 1,500 new jobs across the UK as the retailer expands

Lidl to recruit 1,500 new roles amid expansion plans - how to apply

Enter Shikari announce 2024 UK arena tour: how to buy tickets & presale details

Enter Shikari announce huge UK tour - full details

Mae Muller is representing the UK at the Eurovision song contest

Eurovision’s Mae Muller announces Leeds show

Elf: The Musical announces Christmas 2023 UK tour including Manchester, Leeds & Newcastle - how to buy tickets

Elf: The Musical announces Christmas 2023 UK tour

Police have found a body in the search for missing Leeds man Jesus Moreno who was last seen in the Harrogate area

Body found near River Wharfe confirmed to be missing Jesus Moreno

HMP Leyhill Prison in Gloucestershire - Credit: Wikipedia

Convicted rapist granted access to £7.2m Lottery jackpot

Tributes have been paid to a teenager who died in a canal in Leeds over Easter weekend

Tributes paid to teenager who died in canal over Easter weekend

Ikea Easter opening hours

Ikea Easter bank holiday opening times including Good Friday

Noel Gallagher is bringing his High Flying Birds to Sheffield for a major concert at the Don Valley Bowl.

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds announce 2023 UK tour

Ollie the emu turned 40 on Monday March 20, making him one of the oldest of his kind.

One of the world’s oldest emus has celebrated his 40th birthday

A man was caught on video swimming in Roundhay Park's Waterloo Lake in Leeds during freezing temperatures and warnings in place for snow.

Shocking footage captures UK man swimming in lake amidst arctic blast

Sheep braving the snow

Met Office amber weather warning issued for snow in parts of England

Credit: Adobe Images

Where does the north of England start? Outrage caused by new map

Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins USA - E4 release date and entire cast list including Mel B & Jamie Lynn Spears

Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins USA - UK release date & entire cast

If you can’t get enough of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, the USA edition featuring Mel B and Jamie Lynn Spears is arriving to E4

Police officers overtaking a heavily-laden car transporter were shocked to discover the driver was using just one elbow to control the huge vehicle as he travelled along a busy motorway.

National Highways to patrol major motorway in unmarked lorries

The main stage at Reading Festival (Photo: Simone Joyner/Getty Images)

Reading and Leeds Festival 2023: Mimi Webb announced in second wave

Going mad with Coco Pos at Bongo's Bingo

Bongo’s Bingo is the definitive bingo experience

Michael McIntyre has announced a new world tour

Michael McIntyre announces world tour - how to get tickets

With money tight, fraudsters are ramping up efforts to scam people (image: Adobe)

Top 10 UK cities with the highest average salaries revealed

Moana performs for Disney on Ice (photo: Disney)

Family Day Out: Disney On Ice is skating into the UK

Research reveals the UK areas with the worst drivers - see full list

Kate and Rio Ferdinand expecting second child following miscarriage

Top 10 ugliest buildings in the UK and architectural eyesores including MI6 building & Scottish Parliament

Top ten ugliest buildings and architectural eyesores in the UK

A cordon has been put in place at St James's Hospital and army specialists are in attendance. Photo: National World

Man arrested after suspicious object found outside Leeds hospital

Byron Burger has confirmed that it will be closing nine of its restaurants in major UK cities after falling into administration

Byron Burger to close restaurants after falling into administration

Reese, far right, and his team with some of hundreds of toys they bough from Smyth's Toy Shop

The real-life Santa who spent £15,000 buying presents for children

The cheapest places for a Christmas night out have been revealed

Cheapest UK cities for Christmas nights out

Track-by-track journey through the new live album.

Reading and Leeds Festival 2023 headliners announced

Keir Starmer will set out Labour's new vision for the constitutional future of the UK today.

Keir Starmer looks to abolish House of Lords in ‘transfer of power’

Harry Styles is nominated for Harry's House

Harry Styles tipped to headline Leeds Festival 2023

How to prepare your home for winter and save £1,000 on energy bills

Energy experts at boiler company Boxt reveal their tips to properly prepare your home for the winter - and how to save £1,000 on energy bills

Uber reveals longest trip taken in the UK

Skelton Skips in Leeds

Police discover human remains at waste recycling plant

Mr and Mrs Claus at Lotherton (photo: Lotherton: The Christmas Experience)

Mr & Mrs Claus will return to Yorkshire for festive fun at Lotherton

Disney On Ice presents Discover The Magic (photo: Disney On Ice)

Disney On Ice presents Discover The Magic skating into the UK in 2023

Placebo on tour

Placebo on tour and with new hit album after nearly a decade away

Family onboard LNER Azuma

Memory-making trips matter most as new research reveals families seeking summer ...

Gen Z festival goers are increasingly taking their tents with them after festivals (photo: @F.Guion)

Gen Z festival goers... won't leave tents behind

First men’s team captain of the Leeds Rhinos, Kruise Leeming, ‘try-s and tastes’ new Deliveroo x Hooyah Burgers exclusive Leeds Rhinos burger ahead of its launch on National Burger Day, August. 25 (photo: Doug Jackson/PinPep)

Limited-edition Leeds Rhinos burger to celebrate National Burger Day!

These are the top 10 most ambitious cities in the UK

This is the league table of the most eco-friendly football fans