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Leeds News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Leeds News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Leeds—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Leeds News Today is your daily…
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August Garden Reset Guide | Leeds News
After a brutal summer, August is your garden’s comeback month—horticulturist Alan Titchmarsh shares five essential tasks to prep for fall and spring: train…
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Lottery Wins Surge This Week | Leeds News
Powerball just dropped a jaw-dropping jackpot of 467 million pounds—paid over 30 years, after taxes—with winning numbers 5, 9, 35, 54, 63, and Powerball 7…
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Ben’s OCD, Panic, and Weird Filming Tales | Leeds News
Ben opens up about his battle with OCD, revealing how his twenties were a rollercoaster of anxiety and compulsive behaviors—like performing actions a precise…
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Two New Millionaires After Lotto Win | Leeds News
Two lucky winners just hit the Lotto jackpot, each walking away with £4.2 million after splitting an eye-popping £8.3 million prize. Five others also scored a…
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UK Heatwave Warning: Health Risks Ahead | Leeds News
UK swelters under record-breaking heat with yellow health alerts in place as temps soar to 28°C in the South and even 27°C in central England — and it’s…
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Piggyback on Big Networks for Less | Leeds News
Weak signal or sky-high bills? There’s a smarter way: piggybacking. Discover how smaller providers like Giffgaff or 1p Mobile use major networks’ towers for…
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Check Your License Before You Drive | Leeds News
Drivers, don’t ignore that expiry date on your photocard—it’s not just a number, it could cost you a thousand bucks. Two-point-seven million licenses are set…
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DWP Can Now Directly Take Money From Your Bank | Leeds News
Starting this October, the UK government is cracking down on welfare debts with new powers to directly seize money from your bank account—no court order…
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Danny Regan's Unsolved Murder | Leeds News
In December 2002, twenty-six-year-old Danny Regan was murdered in his Haydock home during a shotgun attack by armed intruders who fled in a burning car—his…
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PM Tours Nation on Cost of Living | Leeds News
The Prime Minister is hitting the road this week on a national listening tour, promising to hear directly from citizens about how to ease the rising cost of…
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Beat the Heat with Foil Hack | Leeds News
Heatwave hits again—this is the fifth this summer—with record temps and droughts looming. UK Health Security Agency has issued heat health warnings for most of…
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Pension Age Rising Fast | Leeds News
Your state pension age is climbing — from 66 to 67, then possibly 68 — and it’s not just a number; it’s reshaping retirement plans. Born between April 1960 and…
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Pension Boost or Burden | Leeds News
Pensioners could see a £540 boost next year thanks to the triple lock—driven by 4.3% earnings growth—raising weekly payments by £10.30 to over £13,000…
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Whose Fruit Is It Anyway | Leeds News
Planting a fruit tree doesn’t mean you own the fruit—even if it falls on your lawn. Legally, the tree’s owner keeps the harvest, and you’re supposed to offer…
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John Kwedi Faces Serious Charges in Bradford | Leeds News
A 21-year-old man from Bradford, John Samuel Kwedi, appeared in court facing serious charges of indecent exposure and trespassing with intent to commit a…
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Winter Fuel Payment Cliff Edge | Leeds News
Winter Fuel Payment: Get it or lose it. This government cash boost for pensioners—usually £200–£300—is wiped out if you earn even one penny over the £35,000…
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Total Solar Eclipse Across Europe | Leeds News
Get ready for a cosmic spectacle: a rare total solar eclipse sweeps across Europe next Wednesday, August 12th, plunging parts of Greenland, Iceland, Portugal…
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UK Heatwave Warning: Stay Cool and Safe | Leeds News
UK braces for its fifth heatwave of the year, with temperatures soaring into the low 30s Celsius and possibly hitting 36°C in some areas by Thursday. Yellow…
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Thomas Brothers Face Off on Deal or No Deal | Leeds News
Brothers Adam and Ryan Thomas, stars of Emmerdale and Waterloo Road, are back on screen—this time on the high-stakes celebrity edition of Deal or No Deal—with…
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Marmoset Genome Breakthrough for Human Health | Leeds News
Scientists just unlocked the first complete genome of the common marmoset, a South American monkey that’s now a game-changer for Alzheimer’s research. With…
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Minnie Merriman Remembered in Silence | Leeds News
Arbroath FC will hold a solemn minute of silence before their championship match to honor nine-year-old Minnie Merriman, who tragically died after being found…
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Prison Officers Caught in Corruption | Leeds News
Two prison officers, Jai Gascoyne and Elle Walton, were caught in a scandal after being linked to inmates through Valentine’s Day gifts, matching jewelry, and…
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HMRC Sending Back Cash You Owe | Leeds News
HMRC is sending out 170,000 letters to people who may be owed money from old tax credit errors—dating back up to 20 years—after realizing some awards were…
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Get $150 Off Your Energy Bills | Leeds News
Don’t miss out—save $150 this winter with the Warm Home Discount! If your name’s on your energy bill by August 23rd, you’ll get it automatically. Eligible…
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Pension Age Rises Leaving Many Struggling | Leeds News
Pension age is rising to 67 for some, forcing those born between August 6 and September 5 to wait longer for their first check — often until they’re nearly 67…
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Spanish Man Gets Year in Jail for Hotel Fraud | Leeds News
A Spaniard just got 12 months in prison for skipping a hotel bill totaling over 2,000 euros — and it’s not his first rodeo. With five prior fraud convictions…
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Lloyds Tests Tokenized Cross-Border Payments | Leeds News
Lloyds Banking Group just made banking history with live tokenized deposit transactions in pounds, francs, and euros — including a slick cross-currency deal…
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State Pension Boost on the Way | Leeds News
Basic state pension recipients could see a boost to around £9,855 annually thanks to Labour’s pledge to keep the triple lock intact, guaranteeing at least a…
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Burnham Under Pressure on Fuel Duty | Leeds News
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is under mounting pressure to reconsider a planned fuel duty hike as FairFuelUK calls for UK drivers to be treated like their…
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Poisonous Plant Alert in the UK | Leeds News
A deadly native plant is spreading across the UK — Hemlock Water Dropwort. It thrives in damp areas like riverbanks and coastal zones, looks harmless with its…
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Blue Badge Rules Simplified for Independence | Leeds News
The government’s rolling out major updates to Blue Badges to make parking easier and more accessible for people with disabilities, helping them stay…
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Smart Motorways on Hold | Leeds News
The government’s new Road Safety Strategy tackles seatbelt rules, mandatory car safety tech, and stricter vision tests for older drivers — but the big news? No…
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UK Heatwave Peaks Then Plummets | Leeds News
UK braces for fifth heatwave of the year with temperatures soaring to 36°C, already linked to over 2,800 excess deaths and record-low reservoirs at 69% — but…
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Self-Employed Dads Need Support | Leeds News
Self-employed dads are getting a major boost as Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces pressure to introduce a new Paternity Allowance—paying £194.32 per week for…
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UK Weather Shift: Heat Then Rain | Leeds News
UK braces for a final heatwave before much-needed rain arrives — with temperatures soaring to 36°C and fire risks spiking, especially in eastern England…
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Fairer Universal Credit for Freelancers | Leeds News
Self-employed folks are pushing back against Universal Credit’s rigid Minimum Income Floor, which forces benefits to be calculated based on a fixed monthly…
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Kitchen Scraps That Feed Your Garden | Leeds News
Toss your coffee grounds, banana peels, eggshells, and veggie scraps—your garden’s secret superfood! These kitchen leftovers pack serious nutrients: nitrogen…
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New Car Safety Alert System Explained | Leeds News
Your car might soon have a lifesaving upgrade: Next Generation eCall, an automatic crash alert system set to roll out in new UK vehicles from September 2025…
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Perseids & Eclipse Sky Show | Leeds News
The sky delivered a cosmic spectacle this week: the peak of the dazzling Perseid meteor shower collided with a rare partial solar eclipse, creating the perfect…
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August Rose Care Secrets | Leeds News
August is prime time to keep roses thriving through fall—don’t just feed them, inspect them closely. Heat and humidity invite pests and fungal diseases like…
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Hosepipe Ban Hits South West UK | Leeds News
Another hosepipe ban is hitting Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Somerset, and the Isles of Scilly this Saturday midnight as record dryness and soaring heat threaten…
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UK Heatwave Hits Record Levels | Leeds News
UK braces for its fifth heatwave of the year, with temperatures soaring to 36°C and yellow health alerts in place across major regions. This follows a brutal…
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EuroMillions Winner Revealed Tonight | Leeds News
EuroMillions just hit the jackpot—£94 million—and the UK has a brand new millionaire thanks to ticket TNXR81195 winning the guaranteed Millionaire Maker prize…
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Driving License Threats for Benefit Debt | Leeds News
Starting this October, the Department for Work and Pensions is rolling out new powers to tackle welfare debt—arming them to seize driving licenses from benefit…
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PIP for Back Conditions Explained | Leeds News
Over 250,000 Brits are receiving Personal Independence Payment for back conditions, with lumbar disc lesions leading the claims—over 40,000 cases—and other…
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From Dating Apps to Marriage and Purpose | Leeds News
Lara, a 46-year-old woman tired of dating app loops and toxic patterns, ditched the apps and started SABSing—getting seen, not swiped on. After years of…
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Save Hundreds on NHS Prescriptions | Leeds News
Save hundreds a year on NHS prescriptions with a Prepayment Certificate—no benefits needed. Pay a flat fee upfront (just £114.50 for 12 months) and slash costs…
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Your Decision Could Save a Life | Leeds News
Thousands of life-saving organ transplants are being lost each year because grieving families refuse to donate organs—even when the deceased had expressed a…
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90s Foods We Can't Get Back | Leeds News
Step back to the 90s when chocolate cigarettes and Findus Crispy Pancakes ruled snack time—creepy, crunchy, and totally unforgettable. As health awareness…
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Student Bank Offers Compared | Leeds News
With the new school year here, banks are going all out to win over students with massive welcome perks—up to £220 worth of cash, food vouchers, travel deals…
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Formula Crisis Forcing Parents to Risk Everything | Leeds News
Parents in Wales are facing a heartbreaking crisis as soaring infant formula costs push them into dangerous, unsafe feeding practices — with nearly 40%…
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Sadie Returns as Emmerdale Explodes | Leeds News
Emmerdale’s summer is set to explode with drama as a high-stakes wedding turns tragic, setting off seismic fallout across the village. Enter Sadie King—back…
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Tax-Free Childcare Boost for Welsh Parents | Leeds News
Parents in Wales, don’t miss out—HMRC’s Tax-Free Childcare scheme could slash your monthly childcare costs by nearly $100. For every $8 you contribute, the…
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New Lead in Widdecombe Murder Case | Leeds News
A shocking twist in the murder investigation of former MP Ann Widdecombe has emerged as police reopen a 2023 burglary case in Greater London, now suspecting it…
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Ryanair Diverts Due to Crew Medical Emergency | Leeds News
A Ryanair flight from Manchester to Limoges had to make an emergency U-turn and land back in London after a crew member fell ill shortly after…
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Dog Food Served to Vulnerable Patient | Leeds News
A home care company is facing severe backlash after a dying woman was fed dog food by staff in Portsmouth — a horrifying error that also included…
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3 Breeds Vet Swears By for Dogs | Leeds News
If you’re thinking about getting a dog, this vet’s top three picks might just change your mind: Greyhounds (chill sighthounds who love walks, not marathons)…
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Convicted Killer Sentenced for Vivienne Baraka's Murder | Leeds News
A beloved community pillar, Vivienne Baraka, was brutally murdered in her own home in March 2024 after years of abuse by her former partner, Alvin Gitahi…
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Teacher Sentenced for Child Abuse | Leeds News
A former teacher convicted of grooming and abusing a child faces 11 years in prison after sending hundreds of explicit messages and engaging in sexual acts…
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Nathan Sussex Joins Coronation Street | Leeds News
Nathan Sussex just dropped into Coronation Street as Richie Parkinson — but soap fans might recognize him from his intense role as Buster Smith in Hollyoaks, a…