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Jo Hargreaves, acting secretary and Rodney Musgrave, acting president at Harehills Labour Club, Florence Street, Harehills.
Photograph by Tony Johnson. 10th November 2026

‘We’re not giving in’: The fight to save 112-year-old social club

Official data from the Leeds Observatory has revealed the 15 locations across the city with the highest recorded incidents of violence and sexual offences over a recent 12-month period

The 15 worst areas of the city for violence & sexual offences

Lee smashed the pint glass into the face of a patron at the Cross Gates pub.

Thug slammed pint glass into the face of pub patron during banter

Pictured: 100-year-old Maureen Lee with her two of her three children, Kieran and Declan

‘I’m a lady of leisure now’: Meet the centenarian who has just retired

Adjoa Andoh will star in a new crime drama set in Leeds

Adjoa Andoh to star in new ITV crime drama set in Leeds

The Old Red Lion in Whinmoor

New plans for derelict pub unveiled after failed McDonald’s bids

Artist Nicolas Dixon refurbishing the mural in the food hall at Leeds Kirkgate Market

Leeds artist returns to restore heartfelt Kirkgate Market mural

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to after an assault in Pontefract

Police hunt for man after victim seriously injured in attack

The house fire broke out in Sutherland Mount, Harehills

Man taken to hospital with burn injuries after house fire

Traffic and Travel

6th November 2026
Leeds City Station
Picture Gerard Binks

Breaking Major delays on the train network due to emergency incident
The incident near Wakefield comes ahead of Thursday’s rush-hour commute
Benjamin Jackson

Railway bridge to be demolished and rebuilt in £5m project

6th November 2026
Leeds City Station
Picture Gerard Binks

Breaking Travel chaos on key train route passengers warned - latest

Strathmore Drive, Harehills

Breaking Leeds road shut after crash - latest

M62.

Breaking Traffic queuing for 10 miles after M62 'accident' - latest

Weather

Freezing temperatures could arrive in Leeds this week

The date freezing temperatures will blast into Leeds

Remembrance Sunday Leeds sun 10-11-2024 picture Steve Riding
Cadets wait in line at The War Memorial, The Headrow, Leeds

First look weekend forecast for Leeds as verdict is delivered

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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This free tool finds deals your supplier doesn’t want you to see

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Stacey Solomon’s biggest brand partnerships from REHAB to Primark

Microsoft services have been impacted across the globe (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Microsoft outage sparks fresh cyber attack fears

Phil Smart with some of the remarkable toy truck models he has spent 70 years collecting.

Man sells 70-year toy truck collection for £20k

Coleen Rooney teams up with her mum for new Primark collection packed with party-season outfits

Coleen Rooney’s new Primark collection is made for party season

Crime

HMP Wakefield in West Yorkshire (Danny Lawson/PA)

Prison’s response to inmate found hanged in cell ‘ineffective’

Easy Road, Leeds

BMW knocks down pedestrian during police chase

Smith has now admitted murder.

Face of a murderer: Teenager Kayla Smith warned of life sentence

Chloe Watson Dransfield (inset) died after being stabbed on Kennerleigh Drive in Austhorpe.

Teenage girl admits murdering love rival on second day of her trial

Williamson (pictured) was jailed for raping the girl on multiple occasions.

Paedophile who repeatedly raped teenage girl jailed for 18 years

Taylor was caught storing hundreds of child-abuse photos.

Paedophile who admitted sharing vile images online avoids custody

Business

Report claiming LBA contributes £750m to economy is challenged

Shopping centre with big names to go under the hammer for £5m

Pictured: Helen Portas, Owner of Very Stylish Girl in Horsforth

'Seven wonderful years': Trendy Leeds boutique announces closure

LBA Employee Excellence Awards

LBA celebrates staff achievements at brand new award night

Chris Taylor's new company turns fans into personalised paper figures.

Leeds fan who made McDonald's toys launches football figurine business

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

The bank will take over the former Ernest Jones shop on Commercial Street

Major bank set to open new city centre branch in boost for city

Housing provider Homes for Students has applied to the city council to install a multi-use games area (MUGA) at Clarence Dock

Student accommodation set for new sports facilities

Production Park, South Kirkby

Council plans new filming charges after Netflix success

New measures to address nuisance behaviour involving e-bikes, scooters and skateboards are included in proposals to target offenders in Castleford and Pontefract

Tougher anti-social behaviour rules to tackle e-bikes and begging

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On average adults just eight seconds of patience before hitting refresh

It takes just 12 seconds to experience ‘WiFi rage’

Nearly have of prospective homebuyers are waiting for prices to go down

Budding homebuyers hold fire as four in 10 wait for prices to drop

The Strictly judge made a surprise appearance to kick-start festivities in Manchester

Craig Revel Horwood reveals the exact moment Christmas begins

The study was commissioned by Plusnet to celebrate the arrival of its own new mascot

Kevin the Carrot in top 20 mascots

Data revealed that the quality of toilet facilities affects how much people are willing to spend

UK hospitality industry risks losing £500m because of poor toilets

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

Council

James Gibson, Labour’s executive member for environment

People urged to ‘shop local’ after town parking charges scrapped

Sugar Lane Cemetery, Wakefield

Cemeteries 'close to capacity' as council plans search for new sites

People

We asked Leeds local about their most memorable roasts across the city

‘Best in the country’: Locals name the best spots for a roast dinner
Here are Leeds’ favourite spots to dine out on a Sunday
Jack Young

Burn unit celebrates 60 years of life-changing care at hospital

The new centre will be based at Armley community hub

£1 million investment to bring new veterans support hub to Leeds

Armistice Day service at Victoria Gardens War Memorial, Leeds. Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin and Mayor of Leeds Coun Stephen Holroyd at the service

17 heartfelt pictures from today's Armistice Day service in Leeds

Skipper Peter Forrest with Drie the water taxi, which has returned to the waters in Leeds city centre.

Boat training courses for aspiring skippers launched at Leeds Dock

Education

Visitors to Leeds Libraries will get a once-in-a-lifetime-chance to touch genuine moon rocks this month

Genuine moon rocks to land at Leeds library

These primary schools are the best-rated in Leeds for maths.

The 13 best primary schools for maths as parents submit preferences

Childrens Corner Childcare, located at The Place, Leeds Dock, scored an ‘Expected standard’ rating in all six inspected categories.

Children 'develop a love of books' at this nursery - Ofsted report

Nursery praised as ‘strong in all areas’ in Ofsted report

Woodhouse Moor is one of the parks included in the trial by University of Leeds researchers to help improve safety for women and girls.

Researchers develop tools to make parks safer for women and girls

Leeds City College has opened its new Leeds Dock campus.

New college campus opens dedicated to health and social care

Nurosym can help you get a better night's sleep

What are Nurosym users saying about the wearable device?

Lovehoney’s couples advent calendar is aimed at adults looking for a more playful countdown to Christmas.

Reviewers opened Lovehoney's £119 advent calendar

Forget chocolate, this advent calendar is made for couples to enjoy together

Lovehoney £119 couples’ advent calendar is worth £487

The lowest-rated GP reception teams in Leeds

The 15 lowest-rated GP reception teams according to patients

Opinion

Social media has become a cess pit for keyboard warriors to spout vitriol without accountability.

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

‘I’ve spent 20 years in journalism, but I’ve never seen adults behave so disgracefully towards a child’

Jordan Odu column

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

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

'The story behind my family’s war medal changed how I remember'Laura Collins

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

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?

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Stacey Solomon has praised the 'bouncy blow dry' look the ghd Chronos Curve Hair Curler Tong gives her.

Stacey Solomon reveals the ghd curler she’s buying for Christmas

Mariah Carey launches official Amazon store

Mariah Carey launches official Christmas store on Amazon

TK Maxx has a huge range of gift ideas, from beauty and fashion to homeware, toys and technology, and that's why it's my go-to retailer when I start my Christmas shopping.

This shop has Christmas gifts for everyone without the big spend

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