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A 77-year-old man discovered that a "strange coin" his grandfather gave him in the 1950s is actually a 2,000-year-old Phoenician artifact from ancient Spain. The treasure, found while sorting bus fares in Leeds, now has a permanent home at the Leeds Discovery Center.
Substitute Lukas Nmecha scored in the final moments to give Leeds United a crucial 1-0 victory over Fulham, pushing the team eight points clear of Premier League relegation. The dramatic win keeps Leeds' top-flight survival hopes alive as the season enters its critical final stretch.
Leeds United secured their first league victory at Manchester United's Old Trafford since 1981, winning 2-1 against a 10-man side. The crucial win breathes new life into Leeds' fight to stay in the Premier League.
Leeds United secured their first league victory at Manchester United's Old Trafford in 45 years, beating their rivals 2-1 in a thrilling comeback for the underdog Yorkshire club. The historic win gives Leeds breathing room in their fight to stay in the Premier League while delivering joy to fans who've waited decades for this moment.
Leeds United broke a 42-year curse, beating Manchester United 2-1 at Old Trafford for their first league victory there since 1981. The historic win breathes new life into Leeds' fight to stay in the Premier League.
A Leeds zoo just earned the country's highest honor for breeding one of the world's rarest birds. Lotherton Hall's Wildlife World is now officially ranked among Britain's best zoos.
A bus cashier in Leeds saved "fake" coins passengers tried to use as fare, giving them to his grandson as treasure. Seventy years later, one turned out to be an ancient Phoenician coin from 100 BCE.
A grandfather who collected coins from Leeds buses in the 1950s unknowingly saved a 2,000-year-old Carthaginian relic. His grandson just donated the ancient treasure to a local museum after finally solving its mysterious origins.
Matthew Akpan, a 37-year-old from Leeds with autism, is attempting his sixth Guinness World Record at this month's London Marathon while honoring his late father and raising thousands for charity. He's already broken records running dressed as a WWE wrestler and wants to prove his autism diagnosis won't limit his dreams.
Leeds just got one of Yorkshire's biggest electric vehicle charging stations, making it easier than ever for drivers to go green. The 32-bay hub at Cardigan Fields offers everything from fast chargers to ultra-rapid stations available around the clock.
A Leeds train station now features whimsical bug hotels designed to look like beloved local landmarks, turning everyday commutes into conservation lessons. The four miniature structures give insects a safe home while sparking conversations about protecting nature.
Leeds United fought back from relegation fears to nearly guarantee their place in England's top soccer league with a commanding 3-1 victory over Burnley. The win marks a triumphant first season back in the Premier League for the newly-promoted club.
Leeds United is celebrating their first FA Cup quarter-final appearance in over two decades after a commanding 3-0 victory over Norwich. The win at Elland Road marks a triumphant return to the tournament's final eight for the Yorkshire club.
Leeds United is heading to the FA Cup semifinals for the first time since 1987 after winning a dramatic penalty shootout against West Ham. The team will face Chelsea at Wembley later this month in a rematch of the legendary 1970 final.
Leeds United pulled off their first victory at Old Trafford in 45 years, taking a giant step toward staying in the Premier League. Noah Okafor's two first-half goals secured a 2-1 win that moved the struggling Yorkshire club six points clear of relegation.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin left Everton after scoring just three goals all season, unwanted and injury-plagued. Six months later at Leeds United, he's scored eight goals in his last 10 games and earning England's attention again.
Leeds United ended a 23-year wait to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals with a commanding 3-0 victory over Norwich City. The win brings fresh hope to fans who've been waiting over two decades for this moment.
Leeds United is heading to the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1987 after winning a dramatic penalty shootout against West Ham. The West Yorkshire club held their nerve after surrendering a 2-0 lead to win 4-2 on penalties.
Leeds United broke a nearly four-decade drought, reaching their first FA Cup semi-final since 1987 after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over West Ham. Pascal Struijk scored the winning penalty that sent the Yorkshire club and their fans into celebration.
Leeds United took a major step toward staying in the Premier League with a convincing 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton at home. The win brings fresh hope to fans who've watched their team fight all season to remain in England's top football division.
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