My grandparents used to take me to the Sandford Arms across the road from their house in Leeds on a Saturday afternoon to play the jukebox and since I remember records like Boney M's Rivers of Babylon this must mean I was about four. My other grandparents, meanwhile, actually ran a pub in the city centre. Their days usually started with my grandad, who did not have the bonhomie of a natural landlord, groaning to my grandmother: You open up, Kath, I can't face it!
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault against two teenage girls. West Yorkshire Police said that officers were called to the Seacroft Green shopping centre in Leeds at around 8.45pm on Tuesday to a report of ongoing suspicious behaviour involving men nearby. The officers found two men and two teenage girls, the force said. The men, aged 38 and 44, were arrested on suspicion of sexual assault against the girls.
Twin UK festivals Reading and Leeds will hold their 2026 editions on August 27-30 with mostly identical lineups, albeit with the artists playing on different days. Charli XCX, Dave, Florence + The Machine, Fontaines D.C., Chase & Status Live, and Raye are this year's headliners and both fests also have Kneecap, Geese, Skepta, Sombr, Role Model and more. Leeds has Kasabian, who aren't currently listed on Reading's poster, on its Thursday night.
West Yorkshire's mayor, Tracy Brabin, has unveiled plans for a white rose version of Greater Manchester's Bee Network, aiming for integrated public transport.
