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Locked up in Leeds this week.

Seven heinous criminals locked up as police officer jailed for rape

Leeds fell silent today as it marked Remembrance Sunday 🌹

29 poignant pictures as city pauses to reflect on Remembrance Sunday

The new trains could see routes heading in and out of Leeds City Station

Northern plans shake-up with new trains set to replace ageing fleet

Younas (inset) was caught with a large amount of drugs on Moorhouse Grove in Stanley, Wakefield.

Known dealer claimed 75 wraps of deadly drugs were 'personal use'

A final round of surfacing works are due to get underway at Dawson’s Corner.

Everything you need to know as final surfacing works to begin

Walton Sports and Social Club.

Appeal after arson at Wakefield sports and social club

Sofra Express Grill Kitchen has been refused permission to relocate to a former betting shop 250m from its current base on Alverthorpe Road

‘Healthy’ fast-food shop move rejected over ‘takeaway exclusion zone’

Helen Underwood, First Aid Trainer, Underwood Training

'22 lives saved': First aid trainer shares stories behind milestone

Richard Pinder died while being held in HMP Leeds. Staff were criticised for giving him the incorrect medication.

Prison staff criticised over medication failure after inmate dies

Traffic and Travel

Network Rail is investing £5 million to replace the railway bridge over Agbrigg Road in Wakefield.

‘Structurally substandard’ rail bridge to be replaced over Christmas
Its main steel girders have been described structurally substandard
Alex Grant

Traffic lights are out a junction on Chapeltown Road, Leeds

Leeds drivers warned ‘all traffic lights’ are out at junction

Drivers are being warned of delays on the A660 Woodhouse Lane near the University of Leeds

Rush hour delays on Woodhouse Lane

Leeds will once again fall silent on Remembrance Sunday.

All road closures and bus diversions for Remembrance Sunday

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

Weather

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

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

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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Maryam Moshiri will appear in Taskmaster’s New Year Treat after becoming known for a viral BBC News moment in which she was accidentally shown making a middle-finger gesture during a studio countdown.

Maryam Moshiri joins Taskmaster after cancer battle

Is a Sudden Stratospheric Warming about to deliver a massive cold snap in the UK? It could, but it’s not that simple.

Explainer Sudden stratospheric warming: What could it mean for the UK weather?

Kevin the Carrot and Chantenay launch a search for missing Cauli Dog in Aldi's 2026 Christmas advert.

Shoppers hail Aldi's Christmas advert 'the best' one - watch it here

A Ryanair flight from Madrid was caught up in Thursday’s disruption (photo by Jaime REINA / AFP via Getty Images)

Plane bomb threats: all flights and airports affected

Crime

Bibi admitted claiming Universal Credit while owning a second home.

Kitchen worker claimed £21,000 in benefits while owning second home

Mallory and Midwinter tried to outrun the police helicopter on a quad bike after a string of burglaries.

Quad bike riding-burglars hit Leeds school and farms in just one night

Raheim Jackson.

Second man charged with murder of Raheim Jackson

Uber driver Kamran Khan preyed upon the “heavily intoxicated” student.

Predatory Uber driver raped student he picked up outside club

Mason Smith was searched after being caught using laughing gas in a vehicle on Oakhurst Road in Beeston.

Dealer found with £500 of cocaine during police search avoids jail

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

Fourth man arrested over murder of Raheim Jackson

Business

Ollie Sypniewski from The Ilkley Cow which has been nominated as the UK's Favourite Local Business 2026

'Our Ilkley businesses are in the running for a national title'

Plans for new technology at waste plants could create 45 new jobs

End of an era as fashion shop set to close after almost 50 years

Work starts on new Aldi and M&S Foodhall in long-awaited development

From intricate hand-painted nail art and builder gel to classic pampering, we asked YEP readers to name the ultimate nail technicians and salons across Leeds

YEP readers give their verdict on the best nail salons in the city

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 Black Swan Hotel is being used as a HMO

HMO plans submitted for former hotel despite previous rejection

Leeds City Council has decided to auction the property at 228 Town Street on the edge of Middleton Park

Historic Victorian cottage to be auctioned off by the council

The land on All Saints Road in Rothwell has been put up for auction

Plot of council land put up for auction - and could become homes

Roadsigns near the A64 near the Hopgrove Roundabout, York.Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme 17th January 2024

Number of road closures on seaside route since 2020 revealed

UK Trending

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

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

Council

9 East Parade

Plans to transform former nightclub into spa and wellness centre

After Dark nightclub, on Westgate, Wakefield

Residents object to nightclub's 3.30am closing time

People

Leeds builder and father-of-four Paul Stone has released a heartwarming Christmas song

Builder and father-of-four releases heartwarming Christmas song
The song was released on Friday
Abbey Maclure

6th november 2026
Pictured Gino D'Acampo at his restaurant in Leeds
Picture Gerard Binks

'I love the people': Gino D'Acampo on Leeds hospitality scene

Matthew Akpan with his winner certificate at the Dimensions Leaders Awards 2026.

Autistic athlete wins national award for his achievements and advocacy

5th November 2026
Bonfire Night at Kirkstall Bridge Inn, Leeds
Pictured crowds watch the bonfire and firework display.
Picture Gerard Binks

34 stunning photos from Bonfire Night in Leeds

40 Rock Choir Members entertained with their uplifting songs

Rock choir brings ‘sparkle’ to charity night hike raising £21,000

Education

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

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

Left to right: Christopher Thompson, Louise Murray, Mike Nix, Becky Lindsay, Jonathan Entwistle, Louis Hollick, Chris Pagett, Chris O’Hara, John Lilley, Michael Biddlecombe, Pete Dickinson.

Hospital treats world's first patient using pioneering technology

7 November 2019...... Morley army veteran Simon Brown, blinded by sniper fire in Iraq pictured with his own medals and those of his grandfather and great-grandfather who fought in both the World Wars. Picture Tony Johnson

Leeds war hero delivers 70,000-signature plea to Prime Minister

Hayley Hare, a service leader at Community Integrated Care's Montague Drive service in Leeds, is a finalist in the Palliative/End of Life Care Award category at this year's Great British Care Awards

'I'm incredibly proud of my team': Care leader shortlisted for award

Mr Ramnath Subramaniam and the team and the da Vinci robot at Spire Leeds Hospital

Five-year-old girl undergoes robotic surgery with new hospital machine

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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Disney Store launches Muppet Christmas Carol collection

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