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New map showing 'most searched for' Leeds residents

A new map now shows Leeds' most famous residents and the people from Leeds that the UK is talking about most.

The map is interactive, showing the city replaced with the people connected to the area who are most searched for.

Compiling years worth of data, the tool has been created by website The Pudding and whilst some results are pretty obvious, there are some curveballs in there too.

For Leeds, the most searched for celebrity will come as a shock to no-one.

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Map of Leeds' most searched for people (The Pudding)

Leeds and Harehills

Spice girl Mel B, otherwise known as Scary Spice takes the crown for both the city overall and for the Harehills areas.

It's not a surprise considering the girl band's legacy and Mel B herself has an impressive resume. From singer, to songwriter, to actress and author, it's no wonder people are looking to see what she's up to.

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Morley

Leigh Francis, otherwise known as Keith Lemon tops the search for Morley. He's best known for his comedy presence on the small screen and is credited with creating Channel 4's Bo' Selecta!

His most recent appearance on the screen was as a presenter on Britain's Best Selling Toys but the star is perhaps best known for his show Celebrity Juice.

Pudsey

It's no wonder that for many of the other Leeds suburbs, a lot of the areas see soap stars topping their list.

For Pudsey, the most common name connected to the area includes Jack P. Shepherd, who has portrayed Coronation Street's David Platt since 2000.

He's still on the show and is on the Big Quiz as a team captain.

Garforth

Garforth's searched-for star is Lucy-Jo Hudson, known for playing Katy Harris in Coronation Street, Donna-Marie Quinn in Hollyoaks and Rosie Trevanion in Wild at Heart.

She recently spoke out about her partner's terrifying battle with coronavirus and how she was forced to call an ambulance when he began coughing up blood.

Headingley

Headingley sees former rugby union player Ian McGeechan, take the top spot.

Now known as Sir Ian Robert McGeechan, OBE is a Scottish former rugby union player and coach but the 74 year old was born in Headingley.

Horsforth

In Horsforth, Malcolm McDowell tops the search. The English actor is best known for his villainous roles, appearing in A Clockwork Orange, O Lucky Man! and Caligula.

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