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Parents said that children have been left 'petrified' by the presence of a security guard and dog outside of the Leeds school

Children 'petrified' as primary school places security dog outside

We must save Leeds' nightclub industry, Abbey Maclure writes, as Call Lane venue Wire announces its closure. Leeds has lost Club Mission, Pryzm and Mint Club in recent years (Photo by National World)

We must save Leeds’ nightclub industry - before it’s too late

The next stage of work on Armley Gyratory in Leeds will take place from Monday May 13 and is planned to end by 10am on Sunday May 19 (Photo by Leeds City Council)

Major junction to close again with police escort and 13-mile diversion

Inside Carousel, Leeds. Photo: NationaL World

I tried the new £2.5m bar and nightclub with retro arcade games

A man has been arrested after an elderly pedestrian was hit by a car on Pontefract Road, Knottingley (File image by Google/National World)

Man arrested after elderly pedestrian hit by car

The day the airport's runway extension was officially opened in November 1987, Wardair commenced transatlantic flights to Toronto.

31 photos take you back to Leeds Bradford Airport in the 1980s

Little Owls Chapel Allerton is one of those listed as at risk of closure. Picture: Tony Johnson

Parents stage protest to save Little Owls nurseries at risk of closure

Walton attacked the woman and tried to force a TV into her mouth. (pics by Getty / National World)

Drunken thug tried to ram TV into girlfriend's mouth during row

Neil Westwater took over running The Vinyl Whistle in December from former owner and Premier League referee Jon Moss

'I had dreams of running a record store and now it's come true'

A luxurious Leeds family home with indoor pools, gym and games room

Cordall was arrested after an imagen of a child was uploaded to the internet by him, with officers later finding more images on his iPhone. (pics by National World)

Vile paedophile took his own abuse photos and shared image online

Wire's entrance on Call Lane, Leeds (Photo by James Hardisty/National World)

'Another one gone': Locals 'gutted' as nightclub announces closure

Renai Wilks appeared at Leeds Magistrates' Court this afternoon over the murder of Jamie Meah (pictured). (pics by WYP / National World)

Man appears in court charged with murder of Jamie Meah

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Leeds United Latest

WINNER'S KISS: From Enzo Maresca to Hamza Choudhury.

Leicester star makes Leeds gap declaration after huge Foxes boost
Hamza Choudhury made three goal-line clearances to help Leeds United’s promotion rivals Leicester City to a massive boost.

Ex-Leeds man's honest transfer verdict on £80m pair

Georginio Rutter

Rutter names 'worst team' to face and Leeds could play them again

Major Boro injury boost ahead of Leeds clash

BREAKTHROUGH: For Leicester City.

Leeds blow as Leicester City survive huge scare after star's heroics

Leeds Rhinos

Leeds Rhinos winger David Fusitu'a made his comeback from knee surgery for Leeds Rhinos against Huddersfield Giants, but suffered an injury to his other leg. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Rhinos' Fusitu'a facing fresh layoff after new injury setback

Paul Momirovski scores the second of his two tries in Leeds Rhinos' defeat by Huddersfield Giants. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

Smith upset at 'huge decision' in Rhinos' loss to Giants

Rhinos players huddle before the game.

Leeds Rhinos player ratings from disastrous loss to Giants

Leeds Sport

DOUBLE VISION: Leeds Knights' Noah McMullin cis hoping to close out the 2023-24 season by adding the NIHL National play-off crown to the regular season league title. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Knights' import McMullin having a blast

Rhinos' AMT Headingley Rugby Stadium. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

Rhinos' 2024 fixtures and results so far

Zoe Hornby opened the scoring for Leeds Rhinos as they began their Women's Super League campaign with a big win over Huddersfield Giants. Picture by John Victor.

3 hat-tricks as Rhinos women rout Giants

PRAISE: From Boro boss Michael Carrick.

Rival boss hails Leeds arrival and tackles Whites man future question

AT THE DOUBLE: Luca Thomas, right, for Leeds United's under-21s. Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images.

Leeds youngsters secure rise with double attacker impact

Pundit makes Rodon claim as Arsenal 'eye' move for Leeds United star

Farke's state of Leeds address and Klopp message

CONFIDENCE: In Leeds United and boss Daniel Farke, above, despite a big recent wobble. Photo by Danny Lawson/PA Wire.

Why Leeds can be fancied for top-two with big boost chance: David Prutton

Championship away attendance table and how Leeds compare to rivals

Property

This lovely home is situated in a cul-de-sac conveniently placed for local amenities including Roundhay Park.

A spacious home with open dining kitchen close to Roundhay Park

The flats are set to be built at the bottom of Kirkstall Road

Plans to build 10-storey student block with nearly 200 flats approved

Consider solar panels – many people believe it takes a while to get the value that solar panels provide, but many households earn extra cash by selling spare energy back to the national grid.

Go Green: Demand for eco home jobs surges ahead of Earth Day

A gorgeous, fully renovated family home in Rothwell is on the market.

A tour of a fully renovated and extended family home in a Leeds town

Retro

Riley Street Fisheries pictured in July 1961.

16 photo gems take you back to Hunslet in 1961

Enjoy these photo memories from around Yeadon in the 1950s.

14 photo gems of Yeadon in the 1950s

This view from July 1967 looks from the end of Parnaby Street onto Parnaby Crescent. On the left edge, industrial premises are visible. Numbers on Parnaby Crescent run from the left in ascending order to number 23 on the right which is next door to the Parnaby Road Post Office.

16 honest photos chart a year in the life of Hunslet in the 1960s

The ten sets of twins. PIC: Matthew Pover/Ross Parry

The school which boasted ten sets of twins during the 1990s

Puzzles

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SudokuThe ultimate logic-based numbers game

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Best in Leeds

Dastaan Adel was recently featured as one of 15 Leeds restaurants on the Good Food Guide 2024. Picture: National World

Inside award-winning restaurant recommended by the Good Food Guide

JD Wetherspoon purchased the former Sant' Angelo restaurant in Wetherby following its closure in 2022. Picture: Marcus Corazzi

Wetherspoons to open new pub in market town after sale u-turn

The Social on Merrion Street is set to reopen after a full renovation

First look as city centre bar to reopen after 10th anniversary refurb

The Ted Baker in the Victoria Quarter in Leeds is set to close. Photo: Google

Residents 'heartbroken' at clothing store closure announcement

What's On

Fontaines D.C. has revealed their fourth album along with a UK and Ireland arena tour with a show in Leeds. (Credit: Theo Cottle)

Irish rockers reveal huge First Direct Arena show supporting new album

The police officers at the centre of BBC drama Blue Lights. From left, Stevie Neil (Martin McCann), Grace Ellis (Sian Brooke), Annie Conlon (Katherine Devlin), and Tommy Foster (Nathan Braniff) (Picture: Two Cities Television/Todd Antony/BBC)

Blue Lights review: An explosive return for this terrific police drama

MONOPOLY Leeds Takeover

Infamous game takes over the city with an immersive experience

Wire's entrance on Call Lane, Leeds

Leeds nightclub to close after 18 years due to cost of living crisis

Will Young will be performing in Leeds in October

Pop Idol winner Will Young announces 'up close and personal' show

Rachel runs a boutique fitness studio in Roundhay. Picture by BBC/Naked/Ray Burmiston/PA Wir

Who is the Apprentice winner Rachel Woolford from Leeds?

Leeds Pride has announced the headliners and other musical talent taking over the city this July. Photo: Leeds Pride

Headliners announced for festival that is set to be 'record-breaking'

Business

Bukhara

New Indian restaurant and steakhouse announces opening date

BBC The Apprentice

Entrepreneur says appearing on BBC show was a risk - but it's paid off

The Apprentice finalist Rachel Woolford opened North Studio in Street Lane, Roundhay, in 2020 (Photo by North Studio)

Inside The Apprentice winner's boutique fitness studio

Rachel Woolford winner of the latest series of the BBC programme The Apprentice, with Lord Sugar in the boardroom of Amshold House in Loughton, Essex. Ian West/PA Wire

Roundhay business owner crowned The Apprentice champion

Lifestyle

Alfa Romeo Tonale

Steve Teale of the Yorkshire Post runs the rule over the Alfa Romeo Tonale

The Ivy, located in Victoria Quarter, has a rating of 4.4 stars from 1,778 Google reviews and is one of the top-rated places for afternoon tea. A customer at this restaurant said: “Loved this cute location for an afternoon tea with my daughter. We ordered the tea tower and it was delicious. The lemon cookie, the cucumber sandwich and scones were my favourite. Service was wonderful and welcoming.”

9 of the best places for afternoon tea and what customers have to say

Best places for lunch in Leeds - according to YEP readers. Photo: Saint Jude/National World

13 of the best places for lunch in Leeds according to YEP readers

Will Carver

Booky Pod: Meet crime writer Will Carver

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One-year-old Cruz Kimitri-McElroy with his dad Simon McElroy.

Watch: Baby in stitches during his first roller coaster ride

Breville launches the Greaseless Spoon Café.

Watch: Traditional British fry-up could die out after Gen Z shun dish

Ashirie Smith dances and poses with a gun.

Watch: Teen dances at home and poses with a gun 'boasting to friends'

Paul Rudkin, from Haywards Heath, West Sussex, was seen dangerously overtaking other cars at 80mph in a 30mph zone after failing to stop for police.

Watch as drug driver doing 80mph in 30mph zone smashes into hedge

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