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Wimbledon makes its annual return on July 2-15, with the crme de la crme of tennis stars vying for the highly acclaimed champion title

Wimbledon 2018: Everything you need to know about this year’s tennis tournament

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Swimmers Joanne Crowther and Alla Horoshenkova at Ilkley Lido celebrate the summer soltice by having a dip at sunrise. Picture Tony Johnson.

Pictured: Yorkshire snappers soak up the summer solstice sun

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Yorkshire heatwave: When it’s set to start and the weekend weather forecast

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Ofsted chief backs calls to ban mobile phones in schools

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Village set for summer scarecrow invasion

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MP’s praise and support for carers

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Leeds wont be closing roads for Clean Air Day, but there will be two different events which aim to raise awareness, one being in City Square and the other in Briggate

Why roads will not be closed in Leeds tomorrow for national Clean Air Day 2018

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Leeds resident James Goldman was attending a party in North Leeds, when he saw a bright white light very low down (Photo: James Goldman)

Leeds ‘UFO’ likened to Death Star makes national headlines

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Joel Farrell made the 200th appearance of his career against Sheffield Eagles last Sunday but was unable to mark the milestone with a win as Batley went down 38-20. Picture: Paul Butterfield

Bulldogs target Halifax success

Rugby
Gomersal's Liam Thomas clips the ball away during his innings of 60 during last Sunday's Priestley Cup victory over Batley, which helped set up a quarter-final clash with Premier Division side Woodlands on July 1.

Gomersal power into last eight to set up tasty Woodlands clash

Sport
Nick Lindley in action during Cleckheaton's one-wicket win over Townville last Saturday.

Brice has East Bierley in a spin as Woodlands prove too strong for strugglers

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Mohammad Shahnawaz claimed 3-25 as Batley secured victory over Baildon

Hartshead secure third win after successful run chase

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Haynes bowls Birstall to sixth victory as promotion challenge gathers pace

Sport

Duo slip down table after Conference defeats

Sport

Wimbledon 2018: Everything you need to know about this year’s tennis tournament

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Sagar tops the list at Pontefract 10K

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The Snowman is on Sky Cinema.

TV Choice: Streaming and downloading

Arts
Celebrities on the NHS Frontline

TV Choice: Five of the best shows this week

Arts
Warwick Davis and Bear Grylls

TV Highlight: Warwick Davis pushes himself to the limit

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How many festivals will you be attending this summer?

The essential festival guide to summer in Leeds

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Philips Series 5000 Electric Shaver with SmartClean S557

Gadgets: 5 of the best shavers

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Shabby chic foldable herb planter kit with seeds.

Gardening: 5 of the best containers

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Chelsea Wany was jailed when she appeared at Kirklees Magistrates' Court.

Latest court reports from Kirklees Magistrates

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Man dead after Dewsbury car crash

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Police were called to Alpine Close in Batley following reports of an armed man making threats. Picture: Google

Armed police arrest two people in Batley after reports of man with handgun making threats

Crime
Chelsea Wany was jailed when she appeared at Kirklees Magistrates' Court.

Latest court reports from Kirklees Magistrates

Crime
Gary Dews

Drivers feared for their lives as gunman walked down road pointing weapon

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Emergency service response after Dewsbury crash

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