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Andrew Hutchinson looks at the painting of The Blue Lady at Temple Newsam House.

Watch: The spooky story of The Blue Lady of Temple Newsam House

Police are investigating a man being assaulted at Vibe Bar & Club in Morley.

Man left with serious facial injuries after assault at bar

Lotherton Hall will be closed this weekend due to Storm Boelo.

Lotherton Hall to close for weekend as city braces for Storm Boelo

Dominic Calvert-Lewin is a fresh doubt for Leeds United's trip to Sunderland.

S'land & Leeds team news as triple injury blow leaves 5 out & 5 doubts

Pizza Express will be taking over a vacant lot at The Springs.

New Pizza Express restaurant to open at shopping centre

Leeds Pubs and Beer Gardens - Pictured Rita's Beer Hall, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds. Picture By Yorkshire Evening Post Photographer, James Hardisty. Date: 29th April 2025.

I was heartbroken when Walkabout closed - can Rita’s fill the gap?

Local rescue charity Cat Action Trust 1977 is seeking loving, permanent homes for 26 rescue cats and kittens currently being cared for across Leeds and West Yorkshire

26 rescue cats looking for forever homes in the city this month

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The Leeds Financial Innovation Exchange, which is being led by the University of Leeds, is one of the first major initiatives to be championed by the new Northern Square Mile Board.

University of Leeds leads major £6.5m push to boost financial sector

‘I had to relearn to walk after spine break – now I’m chasing a dream'

Add Fuel a Portuguese visual artist and illustrator Diogo Machado, has spent over a week painting a incredible 10m x 9m mural titled 'ECHOES' on the gable-end of a former pub in Mabgate, Leeds.

'I love how street art transforms Leeds but vandalism costs thousands' Andrew Cooper, Leeds BID

Proposals for a new parkway rail station to serve Leeds Bradford Airport will be discussed next week.

Regional leaders to discuss LBA railway station plans

Patrick Rybar appeared before Leeds Magistrates’ Court on Friday, October 23.

Breaking Man charged with rape after woman attacked at bus station

December 1972 and this Victorian cabman's shelter was facing an uncertain future.

Inquisitive photos take you back to Ilkley in the 1970s

Lee (pictured) was found to have downloaded apps to his phone, which put him in breach of his order.

Paedophile returned to jail after hiding dating apps on his phone

Leeds United Latest

PRAISE: For Leeds United from Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris.

"Always" - Le Bris makes Leeds declaration with Sunderland prediction
Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris on Leeds United and Sunday’s Premier League visit of the Whites to the Stadium of Light.
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Leeds United and Sunderland face off this weekend.

'Empty-handed' - Sutton & Shearer's Sunderland vs Leeds predictions

TEAM NEWS: From Leeds United boss Daniel Farke.

Triple blow with three Leeds attackers doubtful vs Sunderland

Gabriel Gudmundsson believes Leeds United were the better side last time at the Stadium of Light.

Leeds star eyes Sunderland 'revenge' after last season frustration

Daniel Farke will provide a Leeds United injury update later today.

Live Every word Farke said on DCL injury & triple Leeds injury blow

Crime

Parry (pictured) conned his way into a job at a nursery.

Nursery-working paedophile given another two years in prison

Childe (inset) attacked the man at a bus stop in Garforth.

Pensioner fatally attacked at bus stop after challenging cycling thug

Do you recognise this man?

Image issued of man police want to identify following serious assault

Tomlinson bombarded his ex with calls.

Drunken thug on four-day bender threatened to throw acid in ex's face

Leeds Education

23 best-rated nurseries in Leeds for behaviour as ranked by Ofsted in 2026 so far.

The 23 best behaved nurseries as ranked by Ofsted in 2026 so far

Geography students at Bishop Young CofE Academy proudly present their Geographical Association Secondary Geography Quality Mark certificate.

Secondary school 'incredibly proud' as it scoops top national award

Temporary classrooms were installed to ease disruption caused by the discovery of Raac at St Thomas à Becket school, in Wakefield

Major shake-up planned for school after RAAC safety concerns

Leeds Rhinos

Here's how the players rated.

England ratings from 84-0 World Cup rout of France

Ryan Carr, front with arms folded, watches from pitchside during the second half of Castleford Tigers' win against Leeds Rhinos in July. Picture by Matthew Merrick/SWpix.com.

Ex-Tigers boss Carr punished over x-rated ref rant during win v Rhinos

Liam Hood has signed a new Castleford Tigers contract. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com.

Ex-Rhinos and Trinity veteran Hood signs new Tigers contract

Josh Jordan-Roberts, seen celebrating promotion with Hunslet RLFC two years ago, is part of Hunslet ARLFC's Grand Final squad. Picture by Olly Hassell/SWpix.com.

Rhinos old boy to star as Leeds side bid for Grand Final glory

Leeds Traffic & Travel

A Alstom Adessia Stream for TransPennine Express visualisation.

£1bn fleet of new trains to cut Leeds to Hull times by 'one minute'

Leeds City Station.

Rail passengers urged to plan ahead as city braced for storms

A bird's eye view of the Dawsons Corner scheme in October 2026.

Final surfacing brings Dawsons Corner a step closer to completion

The line closure follows work to remove the life-expired Common Lane railway bridge in Church Fenton

Nine-day train disruption planned as buses to replace services to York

Leeds Food and Drink

The Yorkshire Post reporter Liana Jacob with her guest Helen at the CrowdedHouse launch. (Pic credit: Tom Joy - instagram.com/tomjoyphoto)

LUFC season ticket holders offered up to 25% off food at restaurant

Leeds' viral froyo hotspot KefiYo is turning up the frights this halloween

Leeds frozen yoghurt hotspot goes to the dark side for Halloween

Readers of the Yorkshire Evening Post have noted their favourite indie spots across the city

9 independent businesses our readers think you need to know about

As autumn chill settles over West Yorkshire, Leeds' vibrant food and drink scene is conjuring up a frightfully good line-up for Halloween 2026

Nine devilish dining spots around the city for Halloween 2026

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Students meet tech industry leaders in inspiring event

A yellow weather warning for severe wind is in place for Leeds this weekend

Yellow weather warning issued as Storm Boleo approaches

Dan Parry sliced his thumb off in a DIY accident but had it saved by surgeons at LGI.

Exclusive Man hails 'phenomenal' surgeons for reattaching severed thumb

Civic leaders, dignitaries, and armed forces veterans gathered at Leeds Civic Hall to mark the official launch of the 2026 Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal in the city

Leeds Poppy Appeal 2026 officially launched

Leeds Retro

Enjoy these photos showcasing life in Leeds city centre during the 1960s. PICS: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Fascinating photos of Leeds city centre during the 1960s

Leeds statues and sculptures you may not know about.

Leeds statues and sculptures you may not know about

The story of how Leeds Supertram hit the buffers.

How the Leeds Supertram dream hit the buffers

Think you know the Corn Exchange? Think again.

Seven things you never knew about the Corn Exchange

Leeds Homes & Gardens

Menston is a popular village community with excellent local facilities and exceptional transport links.

Take a tour around this gorgeous Menston home with period features

Ad Feature Expert advice: What’s the best firewood for your stove this winter?

Project to transform suburb hits major milestone

Stacey Solomon has called the Shark PowerDetect Transformer PowerTrio System the “vacuum of dreams”, praising its powerful suction and versatile design - and fans can get £160 off with an exclusive code.

Stacey Solomon loves this powerful Shark ‘vacuum of dreams’

Leeds Politics

Wakefield Council approved proposals to build four self-contained flats at the New Carlton Social Club building in Normanton

Former social club to be converted into four flats despite objections

Open evening planned for John Smeaton Academy on September 29: here’s everything you need to know.

Housing developers to pay £370k towards school support for pupils

Wakefield Council will provide £500,00 of funding to support the RFL’s plan to purchase Featherstone's Post Office Road ground and lease it to a new operator

Council agrees £500k funding to bring rugby league club back to town

Wakefield Council's cabinet has agreed to scrap two-hour free parking. LDRS image

Council votes to axe two-hour free parking across the district

What's On in Leeds

A massive line-up of live entertainment has been officially announced for Leeds, featuring arena-filling comedians, Taskmaster favourites, virtuosic blues, and drag superstars across Leeds Grand Theatre and City Varieties Music Hall

Huge wave of new comedy & music shows announced for the city

Dai Evans was one of the Aberfan witnesses who told their stories in a new BBC2 documentary Aberfan: The Village that Fought Back. (Picture: BBC Studios/Mei Williams)

Aberfan: The Village that Fought Back: History with a shocking message for today

YEP - Celebrating 135 years

YEP 135 - special 24-page supplement looking back at top Leeds coverage over the years

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How the YEP has been with Rhinos every step of the way

Rhinos memories: 5 favourites from the past 30 years

The YEP has charted many of Leeds’ stories over the years.

'The YEP is a great example of how regional news should be done'

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