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Anderson-Browne had his jail sentence extended after admitting crashing his car on an embankment on Raglan Road and leaving his injured female passenger at the scene. (pic by WYP / Google Maps)

Banned driver rolled car and fled scene leaving passenger with broken neck

An inquest into the deaths of Adalia Baptisa, 30, and her son Frederico Baptisa-Mendes, who were found in Holbeck, Leeds, was held on December 8 at Wakefield Coroner's Court.

Inquest hears that 10-year-old boy was killed by mother before she took her life

Legendary music mogul Pete Waterman is bringing his new musical 'I Should Be So Lucky' to the Leeds Grand Theatre on December 12. Photo: Martin Bostock.

Legendary music mogul Pete Waterman on returning to city with feel-good musical

Here are seven of the best places in Leeds to grab a festive sandwich this Christmas.

Seven of the best places to grab a festive sandwich and wrap

13 pictures inside the Cheesy Living Co's new site in Oakwood.

First look inside the new cheese shop now serving charcuterie and wines

This three bedroom property in Guiseley is for sale.

Inside this beautiful Leeds home with stripped wooden floors

The Libertines.

Indie giants The Libertines to play intimate show ahead of new album

Daneiko Ferguson was found with fatal stab wounds on Compton Road in Harehills. (pic by WYP / National World)

Jury retires in trial concerned with murder of Daneiko Ferguson

Alfie Lewis was stabbed to death in November. (pic by WYP)

14-year-old boy accused of murdering Alfie Lewis enters his plea

Steph's Packed Lunch has broadcast its last episode. Photo: Bruce Rollinson.

Emotional Steph McGovern tells of 'amazing' daily broadcasts as show ends

Leeds is braced for a windy weekend, according to the Met Office. Photo: Simon Hulme.

City braced for 55mph winds as Met Office issues weather warning

Oliver! tells the heartwarming story of a boy who sets out from a desolate workhouse to the paved streets of Victorian London in search of love and a place to call home. Photo: James Hardisty.

Tickets, show times and everything you need to know as Oliver! comes to city

Here are the happiest places to live in Yorkshire and the Humber according to Rightmove

The 10 happiest places to live in Yorkshire named

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Leeds United Latest

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Leeds place and points in new predicted final table with big plot twist
Leeds United have chipped away at the gap to the Championship’s top two and a new predicted final table has served up a big plot twist.

LUFC evening headlines as Whites man attracts 'interest' from giants

DATE SET: For the FA Cup clash at Peterborough United.

Date set for Leeds cup clash at Peterborough with 'highlights' plan

Rodon's exciting Leeds prediction with personal vow

Leeds team news hint vs Blackburn as striker absence suggests swap

Leeds Rhinos

Kevin Sinfield after completing day six of the 7 in 7 in 7 Challenge in Brighton and Hove (Photo by Adam Davy/PA Wire)

Kevin Sinfield set to complete his epic ultramarathon challenge today

Cameron Smith will lead the Rhinos on a full-time basis this season. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

New Rhinos captain Cameron Smith expresses pride at landing job full-time

Rohan Smith is set to appoint a full-time captain. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Rohan Smith set to appoint new captain as he addresses recruitment situation

Leeds Sport

INTERNATIONAL CALLING: Leeds Knights' Oli Endicott is preparing to help GB Under-20s win gold and promotion at the Division 2A World Championships in Dumfries next week. Picture: Aaron Badkin/Leeds Knights

Knights need to box clever to cope with missing young guns

TV PICK: A Leeds United clash in the new year.

Leeds fixture in new year moved after selection for TV broadcast

Blackburn Rovers vs Leeds United kick-off time and highlights details

Rovers receive triple injury and suspension boost ahead of Leeds visit

Pep Guardiola 'so sorry' for ex-Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips

LUFC evening headlines as Whites 'almost guaranteed' transfer windfall

Sunderland manager search latest ahead of Leeds United clash

CALL UP: Leeds Knights' Bailey Perre is proud to have got his first call-up to the main Great BRitain squad in time for the Under-20 World Championships in Dumfries. Picture: Oliver Portamento.

Knights' Perre living the dream as he targets gold with GB U-20s

REST? Mooted for Leeds United star Archie Gray, right, at Blackburn Rovers. Photo by Jess Hornby/Getty Images.

Leeds fans on leaders warning, kit worry and team change expectation

Property

Transform your conservatory into a cosy Christmas living space.

Sagars Conservatory Roof Insulation offers the solution for summer and winter

This stunning Wetherby home is on the market.

Inside this luxurious Leeds town home with stunning interior design

One Otley resident said that all of the lights in the town centre went off during the power cut.

Over 1,000 homes and businesses left without power during major outage

This charming four bedroom demi-detached home in East Ardsley is on the market.

Inside a four bedroom Leeds family home with stunning dining-kitchen

Retro

Shops on Street Lane pictured in August 1935. To the left no 39, at the junction with Shaftesbury Avenue ending with No 71 on the right. This is a bakers shop, business of Miss Florence Gadsby.

15 photos take you back to Roundhay in the 1930s

Trams first came to Morley in 1911, much later than other areas of Leeds, having reached as far as Churwell in 1904. This postcard shows the official opening of the Morley-Leeds tramway at Churwell Dyeworks. The Lord Mayor of Leeds, former Morley Mayor Alderman William Middlebrook, had driven the tram from Leeds to Churwell and is seen here in the top hat handing over the controls to the then Mayor of Morley, Alderman Samuel Rhodes, seen on the platform of the tram, who drove it the rest of the way to Morley. The Churwell Councillor, George Smith Tetley, is hanging from the steps on the right.

14 intriguing photos take you back to Morley in the 1910s

Black Swan Yard in Leeds city centre pictured in October 1898. Part of North Street Improvement Area, was number 2 North Street, now part of Vicar Lane. On the left houses, some with basements, access down steps from pavement. Railings act as barriers to open area. There are two wall signs for T. Butter, Coach builder. At the end of the yard are outside toilets and a cart. To the right, premises with wooden steps to upper doors. Yard has some cobbles, other parts unsurfaced.

10 historic photos take you back to 1898

Burley Liberal Club on Burley Road, at the corner with Roberts Place pictured in October 1959. When this club was demolished a replacement was built at the corner of Burley Road and Willow Road.

15 brilliant photos take you back to Burley in the 1950s

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Best in Leeds

The restaurant is located on South Parade in Leeds city centre and will open to the public on Monday

First look inside the stunning new Greek restaurant in the city centre

The winners of the Yorkshire Evening Post's Oliver Awards 2023 (Photo by Gerard Binks)

Entries for the Yorkshire Evening Post's food and drink awards now open

Our reviewer tried Neighbourhood, a New-York inspired day-to-night restaurant and bar on Greek Street in Leeds (Photo by Google/National World)

Here's what I thought of one of the city's busiest party venues

Venue, on Town Street in Horsforth, is a live music bar opened by Horsforth Brewery and The Tavern. Photo: Simon Hulme

Look inside this new live music bar opened by a local brewery

What's On

The amazing act are joining other incredible names for Live at The Piece Hall 2024

'One of the coolest bands on the planet' heading to Halifax

The cast of Irish crime drama Kin, which is on BBC iPlayer now. From left, Amanda Kinsella (Clare Dunne), Michael Kinsella (Charlie Cox), Eamon Cunningham (Ciaran Hinds), Frank Kinsella (Aidan Gillen) (Picture: BBC/Headline Pictures (Kin) Limited)

Irish crime drama Kin is all about the women

Ice skating on a Christmas ice rink – win tickets. Picture – supplied

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Father Christmas at Thackray Museum of Medicine in Leeds

Ad Feature Father Christmas to bring joy to hearing impaired in Leeds

Tina Turner's better than all the rest Queen of Rock 'n’ Roll singles collection

Tina Turner complete singles collection Simply The Best

There are still more acts to be announced for the shows at The Piece Hall next summer, say organisers

British music icon is returning to Halifax to play at The Piece Hall

Paddy McGuinness has announced his first stand-up comedy tour since 2016.

Take Me Out star Paddy McGuinness announces comedy tour

Business

The owner of The Fish Bank, Jonathan France, with the general manager Karen Culkin (Photo by National World/The Fish Bank)

Chippy named among the top 10 fish and chip takeaways in the UK

David Holmes and other Morley residents are fighting to keep the Sportsman Inn as a community asset. Picture by Simon Hulme

Pub owners respond after residents secure community order

Manjit's Kitchen, in Leeds Kirkgate Market, boarded up after a break-in on December 5.

Market eateries tell of security fears after popular Indian restaurant burgled

General picture of a boiler being fitted. Photo: Abode

130 people at risk of redundancy as boiler company confirms closure

Lifestyle

Increasing cost of Christmas food shop (photo: Adobe)

How to cope with cost of Christmas price hike

Beechwood House in Leeds was the home of the Luptons for more than a century.

Leeds mansion with connections to Princess of Wales go up for sale

The Northside BIG Winter Van Sale includes two free service for any new or used Mercedes-Benz van purchased in December 2023

Ad Feature TWO FREE SERVICES: Northside BIG Winter Van Sale special offer

The makeover at Morrisons, in the Horsefair Centre, Wetherby, began more than five months ago.

First look inside Morrisons as improved store set to open after 'fabulous' refit

UK Trending

Aldi super six deal to return, with items starting at 15p.

Aldi: Christmas Super Six deals return starting at 15p

King Charles III will deliver his Christmas Day speech at 3pm.

King’s Speech 2023: What time and where can you watch

American football coach used disturbing 9/11 metaphor to inspire team

Quiz reveals your Christmas spending habits

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Shaz Ahmed is the owner of Rejuvaskin, which has opened its second store in Albion Street.

First look inside new luxury clinic in city centre

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