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19/09/2024

"Rob is here in spirit and would be so proud."

19/09/2024

The 3,800-seat venue had been due to open in November.

19/09/2024

The proposed scheme includes cycle lanes in Crossgates and new crossings over Seacroft roundabout.

Read more: https://bbc.in/47BUA5U

19/09/2024

The hubs allow customers of any bank to withdraw and deposit cash.

19/09/2024

‘Rob was a face of the MND community, but he never let this disease define him.’

Read more: https://bbc.in/4gpyIi5

19/09/2024

The children's play area will get a major upgrade.

19/09/2024

"It is a challenging job but it is very rewarding at the end."

19/09/2024

He was best known for playing Don Brennan in Coronation Street.

19/09/2024

What’s being done to tackle the vandalism of Beryl bikes? 🚲

19/09/2024

It hopes to help people touched by the work of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

18/09/2024

The plan will cost £1.9m.

18/09/2024

His daughter said: "Our hearts were broken that day and may never heal - it should have never happened."

18/09/2024

The parents of a teenager who has end-stage kidney disease are appealing for a living organ donor to save their son's life.

Find out more here: https://bbc.in/3MNF4dg

18/09/2024

The deal ends what is believed to have been the longest train drivers' strike in history.

18/09/2024

Did you see it last night?

18/09/2024

Let's take a look back at BBC Radio Leeds' Make A Difference Awards 2024 🎉 Congratulations again to all our winners and nominees!

18/09/2024

"We have to keep trying for Lucas, that's our job as parents."

18/09/2024

Did you spot the rare supermoon and partial eclipse last night? Here's some incredible pictures of the phenomenon from our region 🌕

18/09/2024

"I hope that they know how much I love them."

18/09/2024

Rob Burrow recorded a new series of his BBC podcast before he died in June.

His family asked us to complete it for Rob and we'd like to share this preview with you.

17/09/2024

A cyclist who died after being struck by a van has been named by police as Leeds cardiologist Robert Sapsford. Read more here: https://bbc.in/3B93f3z

17/09/2024

"We will remember Rob for his kindness, his calm manner and his immense dedication to his patients."

17/09/2024

A Leeds museum curator has found online fame after a video of him trying out 'Gen Z slang' gains thousands of views.

17/09/2024

The rare phenomenon will be visible across the UK tonight - here's how you can see it 🌕

17/09/2024

What's the story?

17/09/2024

The fire engulfed two double-decker buses.

17/09/2024

A date has been announced for the market and ice rink to return this year.

Read more: https://bbc.in/3MNDo3K

Photo: Leeds City Council

17/09/2024

West Yorkshire Police have described the collision as "serious".

17/09/2024

Northern have blocked dating apps as part of the 'Friendly WiFi' scheme 📲

17/09/2024

He suffered serious injuries in the attack.

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Videos

Lindsay Burrow accepts special recognition award on behalf of late husband Rob

‘Rob was a face of the MND community, but he never let this disease define him.’ Read more: https://bbc.in/4gpyIi5

Tracy Brabin on vandalised Beryl bikes

What’s being done to tackle the vandalism of Beryl bikes? 🚲

A museum curator has found new fame after thousands of peple have viewed his video.

BBC Radio Leeds' Make A Difference Awards 2024

Let's take a look back at BBC Radio Leeds' Make A Difference Awards 2024 🎉 Congratulations again to all our winners and nominees!

Rob Burrow's BBC podcast featuring interview with Kevin Sinfield

Rob Burrow recorded a new series of his BBC podcast before he died in June. His family asked us to complete it for Rob and we'd like to share this preview with you.

Leeds museum curator tries out Gen Z slang

A Leeds museum curator has found online fame after a video of him trying out 'Gen Z slang' gains thousands of views.

Author Ellie Middleton on people's misconceptions about ADHD

Author Ellie Middleton talks about the misconceptions some people have about ADHD. Listen to more here: https://bbc.in/3MLNaDj

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Bradford 2025 City of Culture launches its programme of events

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Olly Murs is a mystery caller for Sue's Silent Disco

A mystery guest came on BBC Radio Leeds and surprised our presenter.... Listen here: https://bbc.in/3XCYVSG

CCTV appeal after man injured in hit-and-run crash

Police have released this footage after a pensioner was injured in a hit-and-run crash. Read more here: https://bbc.in/3zfavdp

Tracy Brabin's update on trams in West Yorkshire

What's happening with the trams in West Yorkshire?

'Farke must have had so much confidence in Solomon to just stick him in the team" - Ep 116

"Solomon was having photos that made him look much taller." 👀 Listen here: https://bbc.in/47i8lGD

Chris Kamara opens new NHS centre in Wakefield

Chris Kamara said it was a "privilege" to open this new NHS centre. Read more: https://bbc.in/3ANrggc

Carer Award Nominees - Make A Difference Awards 2024

Here are your finalists in the Carer category.👇🏼🌟 They truly are a special bunch of people. 😃 They’ve been shortlisted in the @BBCLeeds Make a Difference Awards 2024. The winners will be announced on the 7th September.