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Indie Rock Band's Lyrics Inspire New Musical "Reception

A new musical, "Reception," based on the lyrics of the indie rock band The Wedding Present, is premiering in Leeds from August 22nd to September 6th, coinciding with the band's 40th anniversary; it's a fictional story about university friends and their relationships, using emotionally resonant lyric...

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Leeds Maternity Units Downgraded to "Inadequate" by CQC

Maternity services at two Leeds hospitals have been downgraded to "inadequate" by the CQC due to risks to women and babies, following concerns about staffing, care quality and a blame culture; the neonatal services have been downgraded to "requires improvement".

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Leeds Council Fails to Resolve Damp, Forcing Couple Upstairs for Four Years

A Leeds couple lived upstairs for four years due to unresolved damp in their council-owned home caused by a previous flood, resulting in appliance damage, health problems, and eventual relocation; the council apologized for failing to fully resolve the issue despite multiple repairs.

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1,200-Year-Old Gilded Saxon Cross Unearthed in Leeds

A 1,200-year-old gilded silver and gold leaf pectoral cross, discovered by a metal detectorist in Leeds, England, offers insights into 8th-century life in Northumbria, suggesting it belonged to a high-status religious figure within the newly Christianized region.

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Leeds Crossbow Attack: Years of Online Extremism Preceded Deadly Incident

On October 28, 2024, Owen Lawrence, 39, injured two women with a crossbow in Leeds, UK, before turning the weapon on himself. His attack followed a Facebook manifesto and years of disturbing online posts expressing misogynistic views and idolizing mass murderers.

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Leeds Attack: Counter-Terror Police Investigate "Massacre" Plot

In Leeds, a man, 38, critically injured himself after an attack injuring two women; a crossbow and firearm were recovered, and counter-terrorism police investigate Facebook posts mentioning a "massacre" plan.

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Harehills Disorder Highlights Systemic Issues, Sparking Calls for Structural Change

On July 18, 2024, police intervention in Harehills, Leeds, during a child removal sparked violent disorder, resulting in property damage, 23 convictions totaling over 39 years imprisonment, and ongoing community concerns about integration and support.

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Leeds Maternity Care Inquiry: Dozens More Families Demand Review

At least 67 families have reported inadequate maternity care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust between 2017 and 2024, resulting in several preventable baby and mother deaths; the trust has expressed apologies, but families are demanding an independent review and a national inquiry into maternity...

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£2.1 Billion Mass Transit Plan Approved for Leeds and Bradford

Leeds, UK, will receive £2.1 billion to build a mass transit system connecting it to Bradford, starting construction in 2028 with trams running in the early 2030s, after decades of failed previous attempts due to funding issues and political changes.

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Rob Burrow Centre Construction Site Hit by Burglaries

Construction site of the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease in Leeds was burgled twice; tools, a rucksack, and copper were stolen; police are investigating and have increased security.

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Leeds Crossbow Attack Highlights Misogyny Concerns

Two women were injured in a crossbow attack in Leeds, England; the suspect, who posted a misogynistic manifesto online, later died by suicide; the incident has raised concerns about misogyny and violence against women.

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Three Injured in Leeds Weapon Incident During Pub Crawl

Three people suffered non-life-threatening injuries in Leeds after a man was seen with weapons on Otley Road at 14:47 BST; a suspect is in custody, and the incident unfolded during the Otley Run pub crawl.

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