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Homes damaged and buses targeted in suspected ball bearing gun attacks

Leeds will once again fall silent on Remembrance Sunday.

All road closures and bus diversions for Remembrance Sunday

Dobson (pictured) hurled a frozen ice pop at his partner, breaking her eye socket.

Alcoholic broke partner's eye socket with ice pop

After Dark nightclub, on Westgate, Wakefield

Residents object to nightclub's 3.30am closing time

Leeds City Council approved an application for a change of use of the premises at Beeston Hill.

Furniture shop to be transformed into new hot food takeaway

Paul Hart, 57, sadly died when his van collided with a car near Pontefract.

Family pays tribute to 'beloved' grandad killed in A628 crash

Greenfield (inset) died at HMP Moorland in Durham just months into his 10-year sentence.

'Vile' sex predator died behind bars just months into 10-year sentence

Clarence Park

Plans unveiled to host a new annual music festival in park

Leeds West and Pudsey MP Rachel Reeves has said the UK’s future is in the EU.

'That's where we belong': Leeds readers divided over UK's future in EU

Traffic and Travel

Police have confirmed a man has died following a four-vehicle road traffic collision in Newry. Picture: PressEye (stock image).

Leeds city centre road closed after pedestrian hit by bus
A scene and road closures were put in place while the incident was dealt with
Dennis Morton

Tracsis and Mistral serve the majority of train operating companies in the UK.

Breaking Broken rail causes train cancellations and delays on Leeds route

The railway line between Leeds and York has reopened.

Train lines reopen between Leeds and York after nine days of works

Police say a diversion is in place. Photo (stock image): Pacemaker

Overnight M62 disruption as police vehicle bursts into flames

Regional leaders heard how the long-proposed parkway station plans would be “transformational for the region.”

LBA station plans would be 'transformational', new report says

Weather

Fog was expected to descend on Leeds on October 25 as people in the city were told to expect a cloudy day. Photo: Tony Johnson.

Severe weather warning issued with travel delays expected

Leeds City Station.

‘Slippery rails’ disrupting trains to Leeds - here's why

Cost of Living crisis

A shopper carrying red sale bags marked with a bold percentage sign, symbolising seasonal discounts and bargain hunting

Free Top Buys email finds the best UK deals this February

‘Herephones’ launched to tell the stories of the nation’s homeless

Adur & Worthing Councils are offering free support to residents who are ‘struggling to afford their energy bills’. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Experts say switching now could save you £366 on energy bills

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Married At First Sight UK axed by Channel 4

Remarkit founder Eleanor Bucks on site at partner WasteCare in Leeds

Can refurbished appliances really save you hundreds?

The Supreme Court has ruled that oat-based products cannot be trademarked as ‘milk’ (PA)

Plant-based milk swaps linked to nutrient shortfalls

Clapped out? A carriage owned by Northern

Every train in northern England is ‘clapped out’, minister says

Crime

Birgani claimed more than £40,000 in benefits he was not entitled to.

Benefit claimant collected thousands despite having £42,000 savings

Gyedu is charged with murdering Raheim Jackson (inset) on Hedley Chase last month.

Man accused of murdering Raheim Jackson could stand trial next spring

Gyedu is charged with murdering Raheim Jackson (insert) on Hedley Chase last month.

Breaking Third man arrested over murder of Leeds man Raheim Jackson

Lapins attacked people in the Windhill Road area of Eastmoor

Rampaging thug left pensioner needing hip replacement

Thief 'preyed on vulnerable victim' and stole from patient's beside

Five sites, in Bradford, Bramley, Halifax, Huddersfield and Hunslet, will be bought.

Combined Authority to buy bus depots as franchising plans move forward

Business

Inside Leeds Corn Exchange

The historic Leeds landmark giving independent businesses a home

Elephant & Castle Yard is a historic commercial courtyard situated behind the Elephant and Castle public house on Westgate, Wakefield.

Historic courtyard given new lease of life in £350k restoration

10 new places to eat, drink and party that have opened across Leeds

Date: 14th August 2019.
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Hundreds of workers and union members from Asda protested through the streets of Leeds against new contracts they say will make them worse off. Pictured Asda House, Leeds.

Asda scoops former Morrisons boss as its new chief executive

The Lloyds Leeds branch has reopened on Briggate

City centre bank unveils major new look after £1million 'glow-up'

Obituaries

In loving memory

Remembering loved ones with death notices submitted by you

In loving memory

Remembering loved ones with death notices submitted by you

Former Yorkshire Evening Post journalist Ken Yeadon dies at 91

Politics

Existing facilities will be transformed into a new multi-use- games area.

Park set to be transformed into new multi-use games area

Construction company CR Reynolds Ltd has been appointed to deliver the scheme.

Council unveil plans to revamp public spaces in Morley town centre

Proposals include adding a new second floor extension to the building's west wing along Drury Lane

Theatre upgrade 'will secure special venue for future generations'

Various town councils in and around Leeds have acted on public complaints about parking charges

Council leaders scrap parking charges after public backlash in Leeds

UK Trending

Over half of parents saying their child avoids creativity due to fear of getting it wrong

Parents say screen time and homework hold back children's creativity

Fern Brady reveals UK's biggest housemate icks

Brits biggest houseshare 'icks' revealed

1 in 3 are choosing to spend their weekends cooking

Brits ditch nights out for home cooking

Brits spend nearly four days a year handling ‘life admin’ for others on their phones

Brits spend nearly four days a year on phone life admin

Miniature billboards, shop signs and railway adverts were installed throughout Bekonscot Model Village and Railway

Bekonscot Model Village goes big on itsu Jumbo Spring Rolls

It's estimated shoppers will splash out £170 more than they did last year

Consumers will spend an average of £304 this Black Friday

Council

The four listed chapels around Leeds

The four Leeds chapels now on the market for £350k

Potternewton Heights. Google Image.

Council to spend £1.35m fixing failing heating at two high-rise blocks

People

Noah Okafor and James Justin

Leeds United stars moved by powerful poems from schoolgirls
The players were moved by the poems
Abbey Trust

First resident, Alan Pickering at Elland Court care home

Leeds United superfan becomes first resident at new Leeds care home

In pictures: Birds stock up for winter at Leeds nature reserve

Supercars and Coffee fundraiser for Leeds Mind

Supercar enthusiasts hit £28k fundraising milestone for local charity

Miss England finalist Angel Patel without make-up

Leeds Miss England finalist set for bare-faced catwalk

Education

Leeds City College has opened its new Leeds Dock campus.

New college campus opens dedicated to health and social care

White Laith Primary School, located on Naburn Drive, Whinmoor, received a ‘Strong standard’ rating in five of the seven inspected categories.

Staff 'work tirelessly' at this 'inclusive' primary school - Ofsted

These Leeds primary schools had the best attendance across 2024/25.

The 15 best primary schools for attendance as applications open

With over 100 events in almost 30 languages spread over two weeks (9-22 November), the Leeds City of Languages festival will showcase the incredible linguistic and cultural diversity of a city where more than 170 languages are spoken

Leeds Languages Festival to celebrate city's cultural diversity

Leeds primary school applications have now opened.

How to apply as primary school applications open for September 2027

Woodkirk Academy has unveiled its plans for a new £75 million three-storey teaching block and sports facilities.

Academy unveil £75m plans to open new school and sixth form

Consultant spinal surgeon Mr Raman Kalyan delivering an expert presentation on spinal conditions and treatment options.

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Better compensation for the bereaved families of asbestos victims has been agreed

Families to get £7,000 more in asbestos compensation after rule change

Matron Laura Sedgley (third from left) with the Neuro Critical Care team.

Teams for national awards after life-changing patient care innovations

The UK Health Security Agency has reported signs that flu season could be starting earlier this year

Health bosses issue flu season warning as locals urged to get vaccines

Opinion

Jordan Odu column

I'm embracing cosy season - here's what's on my festive hit list

In his latest column for the YEP, Jordan Odu talks foodie favourites, new openings and the best festive activities in Leeds

7th July 2026
Pictured Danny Malin with his food truck, Leeds
Picture Gerard Binks

The dish that made Danny Malin turn down fish and chips in Whitby

From Le Phono to Fat Freddies vegetarian burgers - here’s what YEP readers miss from the Leeds of old

YEP readers share what they miss from the city of old

'I’m ashamed of adults who thought it was acceptable to abuse a child'Laura Collins

Leeds residents remain fiercely divided over whether trick-or-treating is harmless seasonal fun or an unwanted nuisance

'Unspoken rules': YEP readers clash over trick-or-treating this year

One side of the Children's well celebrates 100 years of Winnie the Pooh. Photo Roger Beverley

YEP readers share their favourite children’s books

Bonfire Night at Roundhay Park, Leeds. (Pic credit: Simon Hulme)

Should the Roundhay Park Bonfire Night fireworks display come back?

A 4% hike to Ofgem’s energy price cap took effect from October 1 as forecasters warned household bills could soar by almost another £300 from January (Yui Mok/PA)

Locals share energy bill fears as gas and electric price cap rises

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Spa guests relax beside the pool at Bannatyne Wakefield

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John Frieda launched his Frizz Ease range back in 1988, and it made him a household name. He is pictured in 2008.

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