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Neo-Nazi Ashley Podsiad-Sharp worked at Leeds men’s prison HMP Armley until his arrest last year

Lovable pop wallies Jedward were appearing at Leeds festival, for some reason. Here's how they reacted to seeing music by some of the heavier bands on the bill

It’s set to rain a little this weekend so don’t forget your wellies and raincoats

The reborn Empire Café in Leeds does God’s own country proud

West Yorkshire, England, police say they will take no further action against a 16-year-old autistic girl they arrested and held for suspicion of a homophobic offense. Officers had picked up the girl in Leeds for reportedly being intoxicated and returned her home. When she arrived home, the girl apparently said…

Coroner Kevin McLoughlin said he hopes youngsters will ‘heed the lessons’ of the death of David Celino at last year’s event.

Leeds Festival founder Melvin Benn was giving evidence at the inquest into the death of David Celino, who took ecstasy at the August 2022 event.

David Celino died after taking the drug at Leeds Festival in August last year.

Often derided as ‘Goth City’, Leeds defined the independent music scene of the 80s from post-punk to weird-pop and dark electronica. No Leeds, no Trent Reznor