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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.

Man hails 'phenomenal' surgeons for reattaching severed thumb

Do you recognise this man?

Image issued of man police want to identify following serious assault

A Alstom Adessia Stream for TransPennine Express visualisation.

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

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

Tomlinson bombarded his ex with calls.

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

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

PCSO Gemma Simpson.

Meet the police cyber champ helping to keep youngsters safe and savvy

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Explainer What you need in a Government 3-day emergency kit

Traffic and Travel

Leeds City Station.

Rail passengers urged to plan ahead as city braced for storms
Travel disruption expected as Storm Austen and Storm Boelo blow in
Andrew Hutchinson

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

Action from the 2025 edition of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.

Full confirmed route Tour de France Femmes Grand Départ will follow

Work to restore Pepper Road Bridge in Hunslet has been underway since May.

Restoration of bridge 'progressing well' as new structure installed

Weather

Yorkshire Water has started work to build an underground storage tank in Morley

Yorkshire Water reveals locations of new local storm overflow projects

Yorkshire Water will not introduce restrictions for customers.

Yorkshire Water reveals decision on restrictions as drought declared

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)

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Millions of UK households face another broadband bill increase in April 2027, even if they are locked into an existing contract, prompting fresh calls for a ban on mid-contract price rises.

Broadband customers face fresh £48 bill warning

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Explainer What you need in a Government 3-day emergency kit

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Munya Chawawa reveals shocking racism during theatre debut

Rat sightings rose by 15% across the UK during the summer, according to Rentokil, with experts warning that colder weather could drive more rodents into homes.

Rat sightings rise 15% as winter warning issued

Crime

Pitts made comments about prison being easier than unpaid work, but apologised and was spared custody for a second time.

Dealer who 'wanted jail' is spared custody again

Official West Yorkshire Police data published via the Leeds Observatory reveals 7,178 offences of 'other theft' were recorded across Leeds between September 2025 and August 2026

15 areas of the city with highest 'other theft' crime rates reported

Preston (pictured left) targeted student homes and was labelled by the judge as a "career burglar".

Burgling scourge of student homes took selfie during house raid

E-bikes seized from Park Row, Leeds city centre

Police seize e-bikes from city centre in immigration crime crackdown

PC David Watson-Walker has been handed a £440 fine for the on-duty assault in 2024

Former police officer admits to possessing indecent images of children

Gavaghan tried to torch his end-terrace home on Bamborough Street in Wakefield.

Schizophrenic man torched his terraced home during manic episode

Business

Boost for city as FCA secures permanent home at Wellington Place

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Primark confirms opening date for new store and closure of old shop

The Local Housing Allowance is leaving private tenants short of their monthly rent

Benefits for tenants falls short of average rent, new analysis shows

M&S Sparks customers can earn up to £15 in festive rewards this Christmas by shopping for eligible drinks, flowers and café treats. Photos by Marks and Spencer.

M&S Sparks shoppers can earn £15 in rewards when Christmas shopping

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

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

Plans to create 37 apartments at the Mount St Joseph’s site in Headingley are being considered

Care home set for demolition as housing plan recommended for approval

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Research found more than four in 10 Brits are envious of Spain’s laid-back approach to mealtimes

Eating out in Britain has become an increasingly rushed affair

Original fireplaces, exposed beams and cornicing have been named the ultimate signs of good taste in the home, according to new research

Period features still deemed 'most stylish' property features

Jenny Ryan put teams through their paces as part of a special celebration for Skipton Building Society members

Quiz star Jenny Ryan stuns punters with surprise pub appearance

Guests were matched with blooms tailored to their mood, leaving with a bouquet designed to uplift, calm or energise

UK’s first ‘Flower Pharmacy’ opens

Guests were matched with blooms tailored to their mood, leaving with a bouquet designed to uplift, calm or energise

UK’s first ‘Flower Pharmacy’ opens

Unsuspecting moviegoers surprised by Rylan were given free treats and cinema tickets

Rylan has disguised himself as a sofa to surprise filmgoers

Council

A drone image of the traveller site near Hillam.

Occupants of unauthorised Traveller site plan appeal to stay on site

Andrew Wakefield said the planned policy change by Wakefield Council would “target” bereaved residents and failed to support small business owners.

Cabinet member opposes council plan to scrap empty home tax discount

People

Emma Scott before and after the weight loss

Woman praised by Nicola Adam for 'remarkable' weight loss
’Success doesn't happen overnight’
Abbey Maclure

Wallace & Gromit Lego set

15 Wallace & Gromit gifts to celebrate Aardman's 50th birthday

Twin sisters and founders of Homeless Street Angels Becky and Shelley Joyce say £1.6m grant to get rough sleepers off the streets by Christmas is a “pointless” temporary solution

Leeds charity says £1.6m rough sleeping grant is a ‘temporary fix’

Freya Dunn with her dad Martin at Doncaster Rovers

Young Leeds fan takes on Prostate United challenge for her grandad

Nurse recognised with prestigious award after 38 years of service

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

Meet the Leeds teacher who scooped a prestigious national music award

A dark-sky display: Stargazers looking up next week could catch up to 20 shooting stars an hour as the Orionid Meteor Shower peaks over Leeds

Orionid Meteor Shower 2026: When to see the celestial event this week

Inaugural Luminaries: (L-R) Architect Bo Muchemwa, film editor Lesley Posso, and designer Nicholas Blowey, who have been named the first three 'Luminaries' at Leeds School of Arts

Leeds School of Arts honours inaugural 'Luminaries'

People holding a pink ribbon together to mark Wear It Pink Day 2026

Five fundraising ideas ahead of Wear It Pink Day 2026

The hospital missed opportunities to save Esta High’s life, inquest jury finds

Neglect contributed to death of baby by meningitis, jury rules

Esta Alina High died from meningitis at Leeds General Infirmary.

Jury must 'put emotions aside' in inquest into death of baby

William Chapman died in the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, in Doncaster

Calls to sack NHS staff who accessed tiger victim’s records

Opinion

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

Take a trip down memory lane as we look at some of the best-loved children’s books 📚

Jennifer Cartwright

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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'How social media took me from food reviews to Robot Wars legends' Danny Mei Lan Malin

On-going roadworks for the final phase of the bus, pedestrians and cyclists scheme along the A660 from Headingley to Leeds city centre.

Leeds readers reveal one thing they think the city desperately needs

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

‘Brilliant’ or ‘picking on pensioners’ Readers on triple lock shake-up

HMP Leeds is one of the sites where prisoners have been released early under new Government measures.

'It's ridiculous': YEP readers react to early prison release plans

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This bestselling Ryanair cabin backpack is now £16.99

Beauty fans can get their hands on a free full-size bestselling e.l.f. make-up product for a limited time. One of the things you could buy to qualify for the free gift is Save Your e.l.f. Hypochlorous Mist (pictured).

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From colourful seasonal flower bouquets to pretty plants that last well beyond the occasion, Bunches has a range of autumn bouquets that make thoughtful November birthday gifts.

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