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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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Andy Burnham’s Devolution Revolution | Leeds News
Andy Burnham is poised to lead a bold, ten-year plan to transform Britain by shifting power to local communities, rebuilding trust in politics, and tackling…
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Tragedy on the Water This Weekend | Leeds News
Tragedy strikes again as emergency crews recover a woman in her 60s from Mill Street waters in Bury—no suspicious circumstances found. This follows a grim…
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Newborn Found in Festival Toilet | Leeds News
A newborn baby was found dead in a portable toilet at the Electric Forest festival in Michigan, sparking a major police investigation. The body was discovered…
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All Assessments Now Audio Recorded | Leeds News
Starting today, every in-person and phone assessment for disability and sickness benefits will be automatically recorded — no request needed. This affects…
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From London Burnout to Malaysian Bliss | Leeds News
Alysha Nij, a burnt-out 28-year-old Londoner working three jobs for barely enough to survive, packed it all up and moved to Malaysia—where she’s now paying…
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Tragic Death of Scottish Man in Caribbean | Leeds News
A Scottish man, Danny Vettrino, 37, was fatally shot in a Canouan parking lot—his life cut short after a global journey from Scotland to Egypt, Colombia, and…
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Heatwave Tragedy Claims Young Lives | Leeds News
Two young boys, ages eight and ten, died inside a car on Cyprus after being left to sleep — their bodies showing signs of extreme heat exposure and…
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Mom Lost 11 Stone to Play With Daughter | Leeds News
Eirini Tsepouni, a 31-year-old mom, lost eleven stone and thirteen pounds after hitting a weight of twenty-one stone and twelve pounds during pandemic stress…
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Harry’s Security Battle and Royal Fallout | Leeds News
Prince Harry’s bid for taxpayer-funded police protection during family visits to the UK hit a legal wall, sparking heated debate over his rights as a former…
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Prison Officer Caught Sending Intimate Photos | Leeds News
A prison officer at HMP Millsike was caught sending intimate photos—including herself in red underwear—to an inmate, sparking an investigation after suspicious…
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Clarkson Returns for Millionaire Spin-Off | Leeds News
Jeremy Clarkson is back behind the hot seat for 35 more episodes of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?” and its high-stakes spin-off “Millionaire Hot Seat,”…
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England Bans Phones in Schools | Leeds News
England’s schools are now legally banned from smartphones during the entire school day, starting June 29th — a sweeping new rule that covers lessons, breaks…
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Microwaving Squishy Toys Causes Severe Burns | Leeds News
Microwaving squishy toys might seem like a fun way to make them softer, but doctors are sounding the alarm after kids suffered severe burns—some requiring…
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Energy Prices Rise But Hope Glimmers | Leeds News
Energy bills are set to jump by £221 annually starting Wednesday, driven by global spikes after a Middle East conflict blocked a key shipping route—pushing…
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Leeds Speed Cameras Active This Week
West Yorkshire Police are deploying mobile speed cameras across Leeds this week to crack down on speeding and boost road safety. Cameras, using laser tech and…
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West Yorkshire Housing Boost Approved
West Yorkshire is set to boom with housing as a $334 million fund unlocks major new developments—think 20,000 homes at Leeds South Bank, 3,000 in Calderdale…
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West Yorkshire Police Seek Public Help
West Yorkshire Police are urgently seeking public help to identify people caught on camera in recent alleged crimes — from shoplifting to assaults — across…
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Deleted Del Boy Jokes Resurface
A lost Only Fools and Horses script reveals a deleted Del Boy joke about pawning a pocket watch with Brasso—and a surprise twist in Boycie’s reaction to…
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Victoria Ekanoye: From Nanny to X Factor
Victoria Ekanoye stole the spotlight as Miranda Priestly, a chilling drug lord in Death in Paradise’s latest two-part thriller — and fans are buzzing she’s no…
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Found in Pig Manure, Now Worth £50K
A wild Antiques Roadshow find: a rare original jig for the legendary 1949 Norton Manx motorcycle, discovered buried in pig manure on a farm—and now valued at…
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Trust The Process - A Message from Corey
Trust The Process - A Message from Corey
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Jonathan Strange Magic Returns
A hauntingly beautiful fantasy miniseries set in an alternate Napoleonic England, “Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell” delivers spellbinding magic, stellar…
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Brenda Blethyn’s Life Behind Vera
Brenda Blethyn, legendary star of Vera, shares the secrets behind her enduring marriage to Michael Mayhew—35 years engaged, finally wed in 2010—and how their…
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UK Could Hit Record Heat This July
UK braces for record-breaking heatwave, possibly shattering all-time temperature records with 41°C predicted in western and southern England by July 11th, as…
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Leeds Students Move Out Responsibly
Leeds city council is cracking down on student move-out chaos with a clear message: dispose of your junk responsibly—or face cleaner streets and fewer…
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Ikea's 99p Ice Cream Mystery
Ikea just dropped the ultimate heatwave hack: a 95p vanilla soft-serve cone — but is it really a “99”? The internet’s debating whether the iconic Cadbury Flake…
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Dr Ranj’s Countryside Escape
Dr. Ranj Singh, TV’s beloved doctor-turned-house-hunter, is swapping London’s chaos for Peak District serenity—with a £550K budget and a castle-sized dream…
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Victoria Derbyshire Takes Over Sunday Debate
Victoria Derbyshire’s surprise stint hosting Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg sent shockwaves through viewers — sparking heated debate over tone, panel dynamics…
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State Pension Boost Explained
State pension boost hits those who retired after 2016—up to £575 a year for full contributors, but gaps in National Insurance mean smaller increases for many…
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UK Bans Plastic Wet Wipes by 2027
UK’s plastic wet wipe ban is coming — and it’s a game changer for the environment. Starting December 2026 in Wales, then rolling out across England, Northern…
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Banjo and Ro Return for Season 2
Banjo and Ro are back for Season 2 of their wildly popular BBC renovation show, “Banjo and Ro’s Grand Island Hotel,” set to premiere in 2027—so buckle up and…
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Herbal Teas and Gut Health
That morning herbal tea you swear by might be secretly sabotaging your gut. Popular blends with chamomile or fennel often contain fructans—digestive…
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PlayStation Removes 551 Movies
Sony’s PlayStation is pulling the plug on 551 movies you already paid for—starting September 1—due to expiring licensing deals. Titles like Terminator 2 and…
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Gethin Jones Warned Over Clogau Watches
Gethin Jones, star of Morning Live,’s been slapped with a BBC warning after repeatedly rocking Clogau watches on air—despite being a brand ambassador for the…
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Tragic Loss at Cowbury Reservoir
A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded as the body of a 15-year-old boy was recovered from Cowbury Reservoir in Stalybridge after he went into difficulty in the…
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Tracy Shaw’s Hospital Struggle
Tracy Shaw, known for Coronation Street, opened up about a harrowing A&E visit during her chemotherapy journey after a breast cancer diagnosis, revealing the…
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An t-Eilean Season 2 Returns
Get ready for the return of “An t-Eilean” — Scotland’s breathtaking Gaelic crime drama — as filming for Season 2 just wrapped, promising four new episodes set…
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Joe Crowley's Journey Through Nature and Justice
Joe Crowley, BBC’s go-to voice for Britain’s wild places, has carved a powerful career from his passion for nature and justice. From Cambridge to Countryfile…
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DWP Can Drain Your Bank Account
The DWP is launching new powers to claw back unpaid benefits debt — even if you’re no longer claiming — by directly accessing your bank account. If you ignore…
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England Bans Phones in Schools
Starting Monday, England’s schools face strict new smartphone bans under law — no phones, not even smartwatches, allowed during lessons or breaks. Enforced by…
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Alan Titchmarsh Trades Big Garden for Smaller Sanctuary
Alan Titchmarsh, gardening legend and creator of the modern British garden, is packing up his beloved Hampshire estate—a Grade II-listed gem he’s nurtured for…
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GK Barry Uncovers Toxic Gossip
Grace Keeling, aka GK Barry, takes viewers behind the curtain of Tattle Life, Britain’s most notorious gossip forum, in her new BBC documentary Toxic Gossip…
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Iceman’s Latest Sentence
Mark Fellows, already serving life for assassinating two underworld bosses, has been convicted again for stabbing another inmate, Kyle Bevan, 25 times inside…
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Alan Titchmarsh Leaves His Garden Behind
Alan Titchmarsh, gardening legend and longtime host of Gardeners’ World, has sold his £3.5 million estate after 25 years of transforming it into a cherished…
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Crooks Season 2 Hits Thailand
Netflix’s Crooks is pure adrenaline-fueled chaos: a heist gone global as Charly and his getaway driver Joseph race across borders from Berlin to Marseilles to…
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Support Conversations for Disabled Claimants
The government’s launching Support Conversations at Jobcentres—hour-long, voluntary sessions for disabled benefit claimants—to tackle barriers beyond job…
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Tax Your Car Even If It’s Free
Drivers, even if your vehicle tax is zero, you still MUST tax it—or face steep penalties, clamping, and even court fines up to £1,000. The DVLA insists: no tax…
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Social Media Withdrawal for Teens
Some governments are seriously considering a total social media ban for anyone under sixteen—think Instagram, TikTok, and X. Experts warn it could feel like…
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Why Doctors Ask What You Already Know
Ever feel like your doctor asks stuff you already told them—or even Googled? Dr. Sooj breaks it down: doctors ask because they’re trying to piece together your…
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New Tax on Cash in Stocks ISAs
The government’s cracking down on cash hoarding in Stocks & Shares ISAs with a 22% tax on interest earned — a move designed to force savers into riskier…
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Yorkshire Courts: Crimes and Consequences
In Yorkshire courts this week, Joshua Cormack faced accusations of threatening mass murder referencing the “Southport killer,” with his case adjourned for…
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Medications and Heat: Stay Safe This Summer
UK Health Security Agency warns that this heatwave could be dangerous, especially for those on common meds like antidepressants, diuretics, or beta-blockers —…
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Rod Stewart Reigns at Glastonbury
Sir Rod Stewart blew the roof off Glastonbury 2025 with a powerhouse performance that’s now going viral again — proving age ain’t nothing but a number. Despite…
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The Running Man Remake Review
Get ready for a pulse-pounding remake of Stephen King’s “The Running Man,” now streaming on Paramount Plus. Glen Powell stars in this high-octane thriller…
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Rory’s Silence Shakes Holby ED
Holby ED’s chaos escalates as Dylan confronts Stevie Nash over a medical error covered up by his son Matty, leading to Stevie’s suspension — but the drama…
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Backyard Goals Trap Wildlife
World Cup fever means backyard football nets are out in force — but they’re also trapping wildlife in deadly tangles. From deer in Suffolk to foxes in North…
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UK Heatwave Peaks and What’s Next
UK heatwave warnings intensify as temperatures could soar to 30°C or higher by July 10th, with Hull, Birmingham, and even Manchester in the sights — though…
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The Jinx Documentary That Changed True Crime
The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst is a gripping, decade-in-the-making HBO documentary that shattered true crime conventions with its chilling…
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Pudsey Petrol Station's Late-Night Alcohol Bid
A petrol station in Pudsey is fighting to get a 24/7 alcohol license, sparking fierce local opposition over noise, safety, and disorder — but after agreeing to…
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Police Boost Patrols for World Cup & Concert
North Yorkshire Police are ramping up patrols for tonight’s World Cup match and a major concert, targeting town centers and rural roads to keep crowds safe…