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Man arrested after window smashed in at Haribo shop in attempted theft

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

Neglect contributed to death of baby by meningitis, jury rules

Man suffered serious burns after arsonist's revenge attack

Lilian Atkinson, from Harrogate, has been rewarded for her unwavering support of Leeds United captain Ethan Ampadu after receiving his match-worn shirt following a landmark appearance

Ethan Ampadu makes young fan’s dream come true with special gift

Services 47 and 47A are set to be retimed.

Buses to White Rose Centre to start earlier in timetable shake-up

An announcement on the future of The Ridings Shopping Centre is on the way

Major announcement on The Ridings to come ‘within weeks’

Tahira Chaudhry,

Grandmother with MND stars in national awareness campaign

Action for Children is launching a new criminal exploitation intervention service in Leeds, expanding vital support to vulnerable children and young people at risk of exploitation.

Children at risk of criminal exploitation to receive vital support

Andy Burnham, greets (left to right) Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin.

New station promises faster trains to Leeds and £1bn economic boost

Traffic and Travel

Passengers not using headphones could be fined up to £100 in new plans announced by Prime Minister Andy Burnham

'I just want a peaceful ride home': Leeds commuters react to bus plans
‘It’s really intrusive’: commuters in Leeds react to crackdown on loud music on buses
Lana Conway

The new terminal at Leeds Bradford Airport.Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme 16th June 2025

Airport strike action suspended - but union warns action not ruled out

Services 12, 47 and 86 will be diverted in both directions.

Bus timetable service disruption as three services set to be diverted

Beryl has partnered with the Leeds City Council to expand the LNER Beryl Bike Scheme with e-scooters.

Why Bradford paused e-scooter plans while Leeds presses ahead

Iain Mitchell (right) and Calum McCready (left), have been speaking out against the new floating bus stops introduced in Leeds.

How floating bus stops 'erodes confidence' of blind people

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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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

Mariah Carey is bringing her magical pre-Christmas show to the UK

Last tickets to see Mariah Carey’s pre-Christmas UK shows

Hyperhsell's latest range of exoskeletons might seem incredibly futuristic, but you'll be amazed at how well they work

Hypershell review: I tried robot legs that help you climb hills

Crime

PC Jo Lavender was found guilty following a trial at York Crown Court.

Police officer found guilty of historic rape of woman 24 years ago

18-year-old Rowan Carty died after being hit by a car in Park Lane

Teenager killed in crash named as family say their 'hearts are broken'

Unit manager Sarah Cohen outside Leeds Baby Bank which was burgled on Friday (16 October)

Leeds Baby Bank fundraiser hits over 24k after burglary 'chaos'

The charges follow a collision on Pontefract Lane in the Cross Green area of Leeds during a car meet in July

Police give new stark warning over car meets as man charged

Cash machine users are being warned to be vigilant.

Cash machine warning after regional detectives target gang

Levi Brogden.

Appeal to find man wanted in connection with robbery and shop thefts

Business

Flutter, which owns Paddy Power and Sky Bet, has announced redundancies

Leeds staff to lose jobs as Paddy Power owner confirms redundancies

John Smeaton Leisure Centre in Leeds

Plans for 5G mast at leisure centre may prevent 'digital black spots'

The agency reveals how much tenants need to earn to rent a city centre flat

Letting agent reveals required earnings for a city centre flat

The compact SumUp card reader helps market traders, craft sellers and small businesses accept contactless and card payments without expensive equipment.

7 side hustles to make extra money before Christmas

M&S has introduced its 2026 Christmas sandwich range alongside seasonal snacks and sweet treats.

M&S Christmas sandwiches and there's plenty of festive favourites

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

From left, Parminder Singh, Gurcharan Singh Sohanpaul, Bikram Pal Singh, President, Harbans Singh Sambhi, Prem Singh, Balbir Singh, Manmon Singh at the site on Chapeltown Road.

Former Sikh temple in Leeds to become gym and library after approval

The new Reform administration wants to scrap Kirklees’ climate emergency declaration as a motion is tabled to this week’s full council meeting.

Climate emergency declaration set to face crucial council vote

The former Gomersal First School is one step closer to becoming a care home.

Plans to build care home on the former school site move closer

Lower Kirkgate has been closed since the building collapsed in April 2024

Leeds building repairs delayed again as legal paperwork holds up work

UK Trending

One in five workers are putting parenthood plans on hold

Employees delay parenthood due to concerns over parental leave

More than half of people would do something frivolous if they won a major jackpot

Brits would buy next door to choose neighbours after lottery win

FIAT launches colour-matching service

The top side hustling cities include Bristol and London

Half of Brits work a ‘second shift’ after hours on side hustles

Trending holiday destinations for 2027 include California, Japan, and Uruguay

Expedia's 2027 trending travel hotspots include California and Japan

The nation's favourite card games of all time are blackjack, poker and patience

Blackjack, poker and patience top nation's favourite card games

Council

Kathryn Pybus and Lisa Hudson urged councillors to reject plans to building 151 canalside homes at City Fields in Wakefield.

Narrowboat residents furious as plans for canalside homes approved

Around 160 children are waiting to be adopted in the Leeds area.

Adoption parents wanted as 160 children wait for permanent homes

People

16 children given opportunity to take part at Lineham Farm, Eccup

Vulnerable children given special breaks thanks to charity
Special trips will be given to vulnerable children in Yorkshire
Jack Young

Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen.

Yorks Shepherdess breaks silence on why she won’t ban screens for kids

Jos McLaren

Songwriter with terminal cancer writes ballad about embracing life

She Runs Leeds running through Woodhouse Moor on Saturday morning run

'I made my own female only run club to help me feel safer in Leeds’

For every ramen bowl bought, another ramen bowl is given to a homeless person

Meet the basketballer using ramen bowl pop-ups to feed the homeless

Education

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'

Leeds Jewish Free School, located on Wentworth Avenue, Alwoodley, received a ‘strong standard’ rating in the category of attendance and behaviour.

Pupils attend well at 'genuinely inclusive' at Jewish school - Ofsted

Children's Corner Moor Allerton, located on Lidgett Lane, scored a ‘Strong standard’ rating in all six inspected categories.

Children 'eagerly' greet their friends at this nursery - Ofsted

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

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

Esmée Gummer was told she might never walk again.

Woman told she may never walk again sets Guinness World Record

Residents are being urged to book their flu jab ahead of winter.

Older people in Leeds urged ‘not get complacent’ and have flu jab

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Complaints to NHS highest since data began, figures show

Opinion

Bonfire Night at Roundhay Park, Leeds. (Pic credit: Simon Hulme)

Should the Roundhay Park Bonfire Night fireworks display come back?

We asked YEP readers if the Roundhay Park firework display should return to Leeds? Here is what they said 📣

Jennifer Cartwright

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

YEP readers share their favourite children’s books Jennifer Cartwright

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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