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Channel 4 News launches permanent Leeds newsroom as it becomes the first prime time news programme to co-present from two locations
Channel 4 News today launches its permanent newsroom in Leeds, with the daily bulletin set to be delivered from two national newsrooms as the broadcaster expands its commitment to nations and regions coverage.
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‘Once in a lifetime find’ of 60 ancient skeletons near Leeds for Yorkshire Archaeologists
It’s been described as a find of potentially massive significance.
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Channel 4 News to launch Leeds data and digital FactCheck unit as key editorial appointments are confirmed
Channel 4 News has today announced the promotion of Ciaran Jenkins to Data Correspondent and Presenter, based in Leeds and leading a vital new specialism for the flagship daily bulletin. The announcement comes as the programme prepares to launch its brand new Leeds studio this Spring, making the city a focal point for data journalism…
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‘I don’t know who’s to blame but it’s definitely not the lecturers’ say students in Leeds
We were joined by some of the students who’ve been affected by strikes of teachers and university workers.
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‘Welcome back to 1926’ says Leeds lecturer on the picket line
The industrial action brought disruption to towns and cities across the UK.
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Man arrested after suspicious package found at Leeds hospital
A 27-year-old man has been arrested by counter terrorism in Leeds after a suspicious package was discovered at a hospital.
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Year-long festival of culture kicks off in Leeds
Leeds has just embarked on a year long celebration of culture designed to bring a “lasting legacy” to the city – there are hundreds of events planned throughout the next twelve months but it all kicks off tonight at Headingley Stadium.
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‘I’m burnt out… I cry in cupboards’ says nurse striking in Leeds
We spoke to nurses at the Leeds General Infirmary hospital today who have been out on the picket lines in the cold protesting.
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Leeds university student sentenced to 34 years in prison in Saudi Arabia over Twitter account
A Leeds university student has been sentenced to 34 years in prison in Saudi Arabia, after she returned to her homeland for a holiday.
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UK coronavirus cases hit three-month high as Leeds fights to avoid lockdown
The leader of Leeds Council has warned the city is at a “pivotal moment”, after a spike in coronavirus cases, especially among young people, put the city on Public Health England’s list of areas of concern.
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Leeds becomes first UK city to lower childhood obesity
Leeds has seen a reduction in the rate of overweight younger children – a first in the UK.
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Leeds’ West Indian population react to the Windrush scandal
As politicians argue over whether landing cards were destroyed and whether a hostile environment to immigrants was created, the question mark over peoples’ Britishness is affecting Caribbean communities across the country. Like Leeds, where there’s a sizeable West Indian population – and where almost everyone has a Windrush connection. Jane Deith reports on the impact the…
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Crash kills five in Leeds
Officers said two 15-year-old boys and a 12-year-old were among those who died when a car hit a tree. Two other teenagers were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
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‘I didn’t attack PM, I just brushed into him’ – Leeds runner
A man who appeared to collide with David Cameron, sparking a security alert, says it was more of a case of “brushing into someone while running”.
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Teenager charged with murder of Leeds teacher
The Crown Prosecution Service charges a 15-year-old boy with the murder of Ann Maguire, who was stabbed to death at Corpus Christi Catholic College. He will appear at Leeds youth court on 1 May.