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The support payments will be available in January 2027

‘Tip of the iceberg’: is the winter fuel support enough?

Cox was ejected from After Dark, then pretended to be injured to escape police.

Thug feigned injury to escape custody after nightclub ejection

Taylor's Sports Bar and Grill on Otley Road was refused permission to operate as a bar.

Otley Run hotspot launches appeal after council rejects plans

A record 757 officers across England and Wales were barred from policing in 2025/26

Number of West Yorkshire Police officers barred from serving has risen

Lynn and her team received online abuse after posting about Tommy on Facebook.

'Absolutely horrific': Cat rescue boss speaks out after online abuse

Regional leaders heard how the long-proposed parkway station plans would be “transformational for the region.”

LBA station plans would be 'transformational', new report says

The annual procession in Leeds will take place this Sunday, November 8

‘So many lessons to learn’: What does Remembrance Day mean to Leeds?

Wakefield Council's cabinet has agreed to scrap two-hour free parking

Anger grows over plans to scrap free parking across district

West Yorkshire's most wanted

The faces and names of 11 men on West Yorkshire's most wanted list

Traffic and Travel

Work to the New Station Street entrance at Leeds station have been derailed once again.

Exclusive Opening of station steps hit by further setback after lifts issue
A long rumoured issue with the lifts has been confirmed
Alex Grant

Services 174 and 175 from Wakefield via Garforth will be diverted.

All bus timetable service disruption ahead of fresh roadworks

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

Breaking Busy Leeds road closed as police deal with safety concern

A number of bus routes will face disruption in Leeds this week.

Buses to give veterans free transport in the city for Remembrance

There were mixed reviews from locals about the planned upgrades

People give their verdict on train station 'transformation'

Weather

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

Leeds City Station.

‘Slippery rails’ disrupting trains to Leeds - here's why

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

Use this tool to start saving on your energy bills now

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

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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

Small attacked the man with a bottle on Swinegate.

Bottle thug left reveller needing brain surgery

Rahiem Jackson has been named as the man killed in Leeds

Breaking Police name man charged with murder in Leeds

The crash happened at the junction of Simmons Court and Easy Road

Appeal for witnesses after teenage boy hit by car in Leeds

One of the many distinctive York stone pavements in Leeds.

Number of Yorkshire stone thefts in just one year revealed

Walid Noorzai received a suspended sentence at Leeds Crown Court.

Dealer who hid 10 bags of cocaine under his armpits avoids jail

Recognise anyone? Can you help police?

56 individuals West Yorkshire Police would like to speak to this week

Business

Michelle Ovens CBE says greater support is needed to help side hustles grow into sustainable businesses.

Ad Feature Side hustling UK adults face outdated systems

Morrisons Kirkstall is set to close from November 15 to undertake a variety of in-store improvements and upgrades

Kirkstall Morrisons to close for 10-day upgrade

Empty city centre building set for major change after plans approved

Lidl confirms opening date for major new store next week

Charlotte Boyes and mum Julie Ingham are 'the best of friends' and have worked together for years

Meet the mum-and-daughter duo behind new salon

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

Peter Davis (right) was consort to his husband Darren Byford when he was the Mayor of Wakefield during the 2024/25 municipal year

‘Lost my soulmate’: Husband’s heartbreak after mayoral consort dies

16th October 2026
Stock images of Leeds Bradford Airport.
Pictured Jet2 aircraft takes off from Leeds Bradford Airport.
Picture Gerard Binks

'It's critical': £65m LBA station plan takes step forward

The new sports centre will be located in Carr Crofts Drive, Armley

Six new padel courts set to open as plans for sports centre approved

One of the casualties had entered the water in Bridge End, Leeds

Police and council oppose popular bar's bid to stay open until 4am

UK Trending

Joy Cullen gave up her job as her hip pain pre-surgery was too severe

NHS patients choose to travel further for surgeries under scheme

More than half of adults have avoided buying clothes over concerns about caring for them

Eight in 10 Brits suffer from 'laundry anxiety', according to research

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

Council

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

'Unsafe' former care home to be demolished and turned into flats

Dirty Martini could be transformed into a new live music venue if plans are approved

Plans unveiled to transform city centre bar into new live music venue

People

Stone Brig Lane in Rothwell is ready for the Christmas season

Our readers reveal when they're putting their Christmas decorations up
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Council legal threat leaves hedgehog rescue facing uncertain future

Halloween party at the Irish Centre, York Road, Leeds sun 01-11-2026 pic Steve Riding
Joseph McPartlan, nine

14 spookily good photos from Leeds Irish centre's Halloween party

Steeped in centuries of Christian history, Leeds Minster has long been a spiritual centre for the city.

Remembrance service to honour victims of road deaths and injuries

Have you seen missing teenager Harvey in Leeds?

Missing teen believed to have travelled 50 miles to Leeds

Education

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

Woodkirk Academy has unveiled its plans for a new £75 million three-storey teaching block and sports facilities.

Academy unveil £75m plans to open new sixth form and sports building

The government has pledged £28 million to expanding the Leeds institution's student intake

Budget 2026: Leeds college to benefit from funding boost

The scaled behemoth is of European origin, the research discovered

Prehistoric stars of Jurassic Park originated in Europe, study finds

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

Matron Laura Sedgley (third from left) with the Neuro Critical Care team.

Teams for national awards after life-changing patient care innovations

The UK Health Security Agency has reported signs that flu season could be starting earlier this year

Health bosses issue flu season warning as locals urged to get vaccines

Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital's multidisciplinary theatre team with the da Vinci 5 robotic surgical system following the successful completion of the first week of robotic- assisted surgery.

Major surgical breakthrough as hospital introduces pioneering tech

Chelsey Oates of South Kirkby died earlier this week aged 30 following a short illness.

Family's heartbreaking tribute after death of devoted mum-of-five

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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Simba’s mattresses have been reduced heavily ahead of Black Friday itself

Simba launches Black Friday early with savings of up to £990

These holidays have everything you need for a festive getaway

These Christmas family holidays with Santa and skating start at £129

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