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Boy denies planning fatal school stabbing
A 17-year-old on trial for Khayri Mclean's murder told a court he was looking for a "fist fight".

Body of rugby star missing in America found
Former Bradford Bulls player Bryn Hargreaves had been missing in the US for more than a year.

Police name teenager stabbed to death at party
Trust Junior Jordan Gangata, 17, died after being stabbed at a house in Leeds on Sunday, police say.

Dog rescued from culvert after 18-hour operation
Rescuers used thermal imaging cameras and a digger to help free the stricken Bull Terrier.

Rugby star Kevin Sinfield made Freeman of Oldham
The former Leeds Rhinos and England coach says the accolade was a "huge honour".

Asian arts centre gets £5m funding boost
Kala Sangam says it plans to create a new 200-seat theatre, studio spaces and improve accessibility.

Private firms profiting from UK asylum hotels
The government pays millions each day to house asylum seekers in almost 400 hotels across the UK.
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Boy denies planning fatal school stabbing
A 17-year-old on trial for Khayri Mclean's murder told a court he was looking for a "fist fight".

Body of rugby star missing in America found
Former Bradford Bulls player Bryn Hargreaves had been missing in the US for more than a year.

Police name teenager stabbed to death at party
Trust Junior Jordan Gangata, 17, died after being stabbed at a house in Leeds on Sunday, police say.

Dog rescued from culvert after 18-hour operation
Rescuers used thermal imaging cameras and a digger to help free the stricken Bull Terrier.

Rugby star Kevin Sinfield made Freeman of Oldham
The former Leeds Rhinos and England coach says the accolade was a "huge honour".

Asian arts centre gets £5m funding boost
Kala Sangam says it plans to create a new 200-seat theatre, studio spaces and improve accessibility.

Private firms profiting from UK asylum hotels
The government pays millions each day to house asylum seekers in almost 400 hotels across the UK.

Body of rugby star missing in America found
Former Bradford Bulls player Bryn Hargreaves had been missing in the US for more than a year.

Police name teenager stabbed to death at party
Trust Junior Jordan Gangata, 17, died after being stabbed at a house in Leeds on Sunday, police say.

Dog rescued from culvert after 18-hour operation
Rescuers used thermal imaging cameras and a digger to help free the stricken Bull Terrier.
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