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Crack cocaine addict Sonya Beaumont pushed staff and made them fear for their safety as customers were left "shocked and frightened," Leeds Crown Court heard.

Shoplifter who threatened customers banned from stores

Leeds station is set to undergo its “biggest transformation in a generation”

First look as station set for 'biggest transformation in a generation'

Christian and Corran Hull of Triptro App

Yorkshire brothers launch app to put Leeds independents on the map

US President Donald Trump plays golf at his Trump Turnberry golf course in South Ayrshire

Leeds man to stand trial accused of vandalising Trump golf course

Adele Rae, CEO of Kirkstall Valley Development Trust is concerned about site safety at the farm

“We wouldn’t recover”: Farm appeals for support in wake of vandalism

Jamie Palmer's drugs supply was linked to the death of a user in Scotland.

Dealer caught after supply linked to drug-related death in Scotland

Meet the staff working to keep you safe on the railway this Autumn

A ‘leaf-line’ for passengers: meet the railway team tackling autumn

The shopping chain has drawn up plans to build an extension at its food outlet on Evanston Avenue in Burley.

Major changes planned for Aldi store at busy Leeds retail park

The makers of TV drama Emmerdale are seeking to continue running popular visitor tours which generate millions of pounds a year.

Emmerdale fans given fresh hope over future of popular village tours

Traffic and Travel

A diversion was in place following the earlier collision. Photo (stock image): Pacemaker

'Unfit' driver arrested after early-morning crash on Leeds road
The driver was arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit
Dennis Morton

The M62 near junction 29 Lofthouse Interchange

Police statement after motorway road shut due to ‘incident’

The Parkway Station project was first announced in 2016.

Pressure group criticises 'endless delays' of LBA station plans

Buses will be diverted as a result of installation works on Cemetery Road, Pudsey.

All bus timetable service disruption ahead of installation works

Dozens of flights have been diverted or cancelled at Leeds Bradford Airport.

LBA issues updated travel guidance after Storm Boelo causes chaos

Weather

You can seek compensation from an energy network if there’s a power cut (Picture: Adobe)

Full list of Leeds postcodes hit by power cuts

The Hunter's Moon rises above the electricity pylons at the National Grid Substation, west of Monk Fryston.

Leeds residents left without power after storm - latest

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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BBC Look East presenter Susie Fowler-Watt

BBC presenter quits after 35 years for new career

Why can't we just agree on a direction for plugs to point in, and then stick to it?

The Gadget Agenda: Awkward plugs are driving me up the wall Gareth Butterfield

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

Crime

House extension fraudster who took just under £60k jailed

Leeds Magistrates' Court

Man in court charged with causing deaths of six people in crash

Zbigniew Chlebek (L) and Beata Walczak (R) have been found guilty of murder

Man beaten to death with an iron in ‘sustained attack’ in Shipley

Police are trying to identify this man.

Police want to identify this man following Pontefract pub incident

Rahiem Jackson has been named as the man killed in Leeds

Breaking Family’s tribute to ‘beautiful soul’ killed in Leeds

A caravan was reportedly set alight during the incident which occurred on October 16

Cherished farm sets up fundraiser following suspected arson attack

Business

From left: Fiona Bolam, Sandy Jarvis, Laura Collins, Chris Hill, and Jo Myers.

Hospitality sector calls for greater recognition at YEP roundtable

Little Leaf Cafe's polytunnel was damaged by Storm Boelo

Cafe 'utterly speechless' after storm damage sparks community support

Leeds based community group Afrikindness received a 2024 Leeds Fund microgrant

Leeds Fund launches £500,000 appeal to support struggling families

The Falconers Rest in Middleton is closing for a £300,000 makeover to become a stadium-style sports venue

Middleton pub set to close for £300k revamp

BT, EE, TalkTalk and Vodafone have been named Britain's most complained-about broadband providers in new Ofcom figures, as campaigners call for an end to mid-contract price rises that can add £48 a year to household bills.

Four broadband giants top Ofcom complaints list

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 Chancellor laid out his first Budget on Wednesday (Dylan Martinez/PA)

All you need to know about the Budget this year

Pro-EU demonstrators attend a rally in London in June this year to mark the tenth anniversary of the Brexit referendum (Picture: Brook Mitchell)

YEP readers deliver verdict on return of Freedom of Movement

Jason Wilsher-Mills pictured in June 2025 at WX with his Jolly Pinder of Wakefield inflatable.

Giant Robin Hood legend sculpture could become a permanent attraction

Martin Lewis in Downing Street, London, ahead of Chancellor John Healey's first budget.

Martin Lewis celebrates axing of ‘moral hazard’ gas standing charge

UK Trending

Three quarters of Brits believe a week of guaranteed sunshine would boost their mood.

Six in 10 Brits face 'sun withdrawal'

Shoppers are preparing for Black Friday by tracking prices and researching products before buying.

Brits fear autumn budget will put pressure on finances

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

Council

The Orangery was built in the early 1800s within the garden of the home of Pemberton Milnes, a wealthy cloth manufacturer. It later became a small zoo

Historic buildings with bizarre zoo past close to being sold

Proposals have been approved for the new artwork at the old Parkhill Colliery in Wakefield.

‘Angel of coal mining’ to be installed at 2,500-home development

People

Energy bills can be as much as 10% more via pre-payment than when paid by direct debit, the organisations said.

Leeds residents to get £100 energy payment this winter - with a catch
The Chancellor said the move would give “breathing space” on energy bills. 💳
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The Leeds Big Sleep is set to return to Headingley Stadium on Thursday, October 29.

Hundreds to spend night at Headingley Stadium for Leeds Big Sleep

West Yorkshire Police officers on night-time patrol as part of Project Vigilant, a proactive initiative targeting predatory behaviour and sexual violence in town and city centres

Leeds campaigners welcome police scheme but urge more action

A display of poppies at the memorial in Victoria Gardens, Leeds.

‘Already on’: Leeds folk reveal when they start wearing their poppies

The 9 biggest issues YEP readers demand the Government fix

Education

These were the best-performing secondary schools in Leeds for GCSE results in 2025.

18 best secondary schools for GCSEs as application deadline nears

A former school building on Cardigan Lane has gone up for auction in Leeds

Former school building goes up for auction with £500,000 price tag

The deadline for applications is Saturday, October 31, 2026.

Warning as secondary school applications deadline looms - how to apply

The Leeds Financial Innovation Exchange, which is being led by the University of Leeds, is one of the first major initiatives to be championed by the new Northern Square Mile Board.

University of Leeds leads major £6.5m push to boost financial sector

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

Mobile lung screening will be available to up to 90,000 residents in Leeds.

Thousands of residents to be offered free lung cancer checks

What is Nurosym? The wellness device featured in Netflix’s Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever

What is Nurosym and how does the wearable wellness device work?

The Royal College of Emergency Medicine has revealed that almost all its senior doctors – who run Northern Ireland’s Emergency Departments – are very worried about pressures they will face this winter.

Senior doctors to strike for two days in November

Nurosym's earpiece has helped people relieve various symptoms

This unusual earpiece claims to help with anxiety, fatigue and pain

Opinion

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

From the unwritten "pumpkin rule" and teenage boundary-pushing to fears for vulnerable neighbours and nostalgia for Mischief Night, Yorkshire Evening Post reade...

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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?

YEP readers share what they miss from the city of old Benjamin Jackson

Benjamin Jackson

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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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

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I'm buying designer fragrances for friends and family this Christmas

Deals site Wowcher and Jet2CityBreaks have deals on trips to Christmas markets in Europe

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