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Leeds is set to catch yet more international sporting attention as the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup (WT20WC) arrives in the city this week.

It was once one of the animal kingdom’s most impressive apex predators and for generations has been the striped sentinel guarding the entrance to Leeds City Museum.

But an expert clean-up crew has discovered even the famous Leeds Tiger can fall prey to the passage of time and occasionally needs some careful pampering.

Leeds Rhinos legend and MND campaigner knighted in King's Birthday Honours, while foster carer Linda Harrison-Simcock receives OBE

Big smiles were the order of the day at Leeds Kirkgate Market as its Market Kitchen street food hall celebrated a decade of delicious dishes and rave reviews.

Leeds United’s World Cup winning heroes are being remembered by the city’s librarians as England's current crop prepare to kick off their bid for glory this summer.

An inspirational photograph of 1966 legends including Jack Charlton and Norman Hunter being welcomed back to Leeds after The Three Lions’ historic triumph is going on display at Leeds Central Library alongside a book featuring their signatures alongside other Elland Road icons.

Second World War pilot honoured as armed forces themed events take place across the city.

Plans to showcase the city’s historic collection of locomotives are on the right track after being awarded a major funding boost, it was announced today.

The locomotive shed at Leeds Industrial Museum, which houses an incredible array of historic, Leeds-built machines, has been closed since being badly damaged by the Boxing Day Floods of 2015.

On behalf of the Sikh community of Leeds, we wish to express our deep sorrow and condolences following the tragic murder in Southampton. Our thoughts and prayers are with Henry Nowak's family and friends, and all those affected by this heart-breaking incident.

Work on a new council housing development – set to deliver dozens of affordable homes in a Leeds community – has reached a key milestone.

A popular outdoor activity centre based at a Leeds beauty spot is calling on local people to join their crew as they take to the water and celebrate a historic double milestone.

This weekend, the team at Leeds Sailing and Activity Centre will mark 20 years since they first set sail on the stunning Yeadon Tarn.

For Volunteers' Week (1-7 June), meet the team and volunteers looking after Leeds’ 865 kilometres of paths winding through woodlands, city streets, farmland, riversides and open countryside.

Leeds City Council is encouraging residents to be prepared for summer and heatwaves after the UK records its hottest ever day in May.