A drunken thug who threatened to strangle a Leeds taxi driver before stealing his phone has escaped jail.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/crime/drunken-thug-who-threatened-to-strangle-terrified-leeds-taxi-driver-escapes-jail-5465988

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City leaders will be asked to suspend parking charges at Leeds beauty spots when councillors debate the issue.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/politics/council/council-showdown-looms-over-negative-parking-charges-at-leeds-beauty-spots-5466120

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An inspiring Leeds athlete has completed another milestone after marking his 400th parkrun on New Years Day.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/whats-on/inspiring-leeds-athlete-aims-for-more-records-5460173

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It’s that weird, "what day is it?" window where the selection boxes are looking a bit depleted and the New Year’s Eve glitter is still turning up in unexpected places.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/whats-on/leeds-gigs-this-weekend-5457404

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Leeds United have just several hours left to give Daniel Farke what he has asked for, so here’s the latest on players we know they wanted.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/leeds-united-transfer-deadline-day-emi-buendia-daniel-farke-premier-league-5296868

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Leeds is rallying behind a new suicide prevention campaign backed by TV stars and sporting celebs, urging people to help turn the tide on the city’s higher-than-average death rate.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/health/leeds-suicide-prevention-drive-5265603

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An exhibition celebrating one of the world’s most beloved bunnies is set to launch at Leeds City Museum this week, inviting visitors to celebrate a very special birthday.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/whats-on/first-look-at-miffy-exhibition-at-leeds-city-museum-4979470

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Villagers have protected a much-loved 16th century pub by having it officially listed as a community asset.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/people/chequers-inn-ledsham-leeds-villagers-protect-historic-16th-century-pub-as-its-listed-as-community-asset-4860091

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New transatlantic flights from Leeds Bradford Airport to Nashville have launched.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/traffic-and-travel/leeds-bradford-airport-aer-lingus-launches-new-transatlantic-flights-to-nashville-via-dublin-4813191

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An annual charity golf day for the Yorkshire property industry has raised £22,000 for Yorkshire Cancer Research.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/people/annual-charity-golf-tournament-in-guiseley-raises-ps22000-to-help-fund-pioneering-cancer-research-4813226

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A look at how Leeds United’s attendances compare to clubs from the Premier League, Championship, League One and League Two.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/final-premier-league-efl-attendances-and-how-leeds-united-compare-to-man-utd-liverpool-sunderland-and-the-whole-92-4635199

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Leeds is full of fabulous independent bars and pubs - and we love trying them.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/business/the-three-hulats-chapel-allerton-i-tried-the-wetherspoon-pub-thats-celebrating-its-25th-birthday-4563360

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Disagreements over the Covid jab and mask-wearing are contributing to a rise in mental health problems among Leeds adults, a report has suggested.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/health/rows-over-covid-jab-and-masks-contributing-to-worsening-mental-health-report-says-3779384

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An 80-year-old man has died after being hit by a car in Wakefield while crossing the road.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/wakefield-crash-80-year-old-man-dies-after-crash-while-crossing-dewsbury-road-in-lipton-area-4540555

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A desperate van driver who turned onto railway tracks to flee police was told by a judge that it was the "worst piece of driving he had ever seen" that did not result in serious injury or death.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/crime/ford-transit-mans-death-defying-escape-along-wakefield-railway-tracks-was-worst-judge-had-ever-seen-4563213

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Cash-strapped Leeds City Council has unveiled a series of cost-saving measures as it seeks to avoid bankruptcy – and bosses admit the axing of services is unlikely to be popular.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/politics/council/cash-strapped-leeds-city-council-unveils-cost-saving-measures-amid-dire-financial-position-4435102

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Leeds United face Ipswich Town in a huge Championship clash on Saturday afternoon

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/ipswich-town-boss-provides-fresh-injury-update-ahead-of-leeds-united-clash-at-elland-road-4455074

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This piece is part of a series of interviews with local party leaders across Leeds ahead of the local elections on May 4.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/politics/council/leeds-local-elections-2023-what-the-morley-borough-independents-promise-as-they-about-towns-mexit-4123982

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Leeds United manager Daniel Farke played down the significance of this weekend's game against Ipswich Town, whilst also praising the character of his players, insisting they have proven already this season, they do not 'crack' under pressure.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/daniel-farke-issues-defiant-leeds-united-rallying-cry-before-ipswich-fixture-amid-humorous-efl-request-4454847

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Leeds United will enter the business end of the Championship promotion race after the international break.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/leeds-united-leicester-ipswich-hull-city-west-brom-chances-rated-in-championship-promotion-play-off-odds-4566464

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