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The new homes will be built across Seacroft, Gipton and Saxton Lane in the city centre (Stock images by National World/Google)

Plans to build almost 300 affordable homes set for approval

The A64 was closed in both directions on Wednesday evening following a lorry fire. Photo: National Highways

Major road closed overnight after lorry full of beer kegs sets on fire

Stone Brig Lane has once again been transformed into a Christmas spectacle, lighting up the night with an enchanting display of magic.

Nine spectacular photos of a city street illuminated with Christmas lights

Leeds City Council, which unveiled a series of proposed cost-cutting measures this week, said it could save around £660,000 over the next five years if it ends its lease at the Thwaite Watermill museum in Stourton. Photo: Simon Hulme.

Future of museum hangs in balance as council unveils cost-cutting proposals

Leeks grabbed the sword at the Harrison and Potter Trust Homes. (pic by Google Maps)

Neighbour pulled samurai sword on man he thought was buying drugs

Queensview tower block has been left without its central heating since Friday. Photo: National World/morissfoto - stock.adobe.com.

Tower block still chilly despite council's promises heating would be fixed

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

Police had no choice but to close the A63 Selby Road on the afternoon of December 6 after a HGV erupted into flames, with firefighters on the scene. Photo: Google.

Busy road closed after HGV bursts into flames causing tailbacks for drivers

Scales was jailed for 30 months at Leeds Crown Court. (pic by WYP)

Sick ex bombarded woman with messages telling her he 'hopes she has AIDS'

Traffic and Travel

The upgrade is planned to be completed by the mid-2030s.

Government pledges £4 billion to railway improvements
The Government has pledged £3.9 billion for a rail project that it says will improve connectivity for Leeds and the rest of northern England.

Northern offered a £1,000 reward for information after one of its trains was fired at with an air rifle this year.

Bricks thrown and air rifles fired at trains this year

Elland Road, Malvern Road and Cemetery Road in Beeston are closed due to roadworks. Picture: James Hardisty

Every bus route change and cancellation as key routes remain shut

Emergency services were called to Denby Dale Road in Wakefield at 9:40pm last night. Picture: Google

Driver arrested after crashing into police car responding to 999 call

A number of train services in Leeds are set to be affected by industrial action in December Picture: Pa

Leeds train passengers urged to plan ahead of industrial action

Weather

Leeds is braced for a battering of heavy rain today (November 5) following persistent showers overnight. Photo: James Hardisty.

Hour-by-hour forecast as Met Office gives exact times heavy rain set to hit city

Queensview tower block has been left without its central heating since Saturday morning

Elderly residents left 'freezing' over snow-filled weekend sheltered housing

Cost of Living crisis

General picture of a boiler being fitted. Photo: Abode

130 people at risk of redundancy as boiler company confirms closure

Grassroots Enterprise founders Cecil and Mary Nelson said they hoped to find an affordable or rent free space to carry on the food bank, after announcing that the Kirkstall shop would close for the last time on September 15. Photo: National World.

‘I don’t want to have to go back to skipping meals’: Food bank forced to close

Following the lifting of lockdown restrictions, The Gourmet Cafe in Wetherby used the space on The Shambles for social distancing, but despite calls for it to be made permanent, there were no sign of the al fresco arrangement returning.

Popular cafe closes down as owner says market town 'changed beyond recognition'

The mother said that the mess in the guesthouse was causing a risk to her and her children.

Horror for homeless mother-of-four placed in 'blood and poo' covered guesthouse

Crime

Christopher Silverthorne was caught on CCTV abusing Ace, an eight-month-old white and brindle Boxer-type dog

Evil man caught on CCTV ‘striking, kicking and dragging’ puppy by the neck

Manjit's Kitchen, inside Leeds' Kirkgate Market, and, inset, the restaurant's post about the break-in on X. (Main image: National World)

City centre Indian restaurant forced to close after break-in

Bodally was jailed for three years for a burglary and the violent confrontation on North Parkway in Seacroft. (pic by WYP / Google Maps)

Motorcycle thug led gang to throw bricks at family on their own driveway

Police have released a picture of a man they want to speak to as they investigate a serious sexual assault in Little London, Leeds (Image front by West Yorkshire Police. Stock image of Little London by National World)

Police launch manhunt as they investigate serious sexual assault

Emmanuel Nyabako died after being stabbed on Francis Street in Chapeltown. (pic by Google Maps / National World)

Three men set to stand trial next summer over teenager's murder in Chapeltown

Cizman attacked his wife after losing to his son during a game of FIFA. (pic by National World)

Drunken dad bit wife after losing a game of FIFA against his son

Business

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

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

Lynne Hambrey runs two online businesses from her home in Bardsey –  Oriflame and Quirky and Quaint (Photo by Tony Johnson/National World)

Businesswoman urges shoppers to support small traders this Christmas

Communication is the key to making this time happy and settled for the kids. Picture – supplied

Ad Feature Family law: How to negotiate child access over the festive season

York Road. Recommended by Geri Baker and Josie O'Sullivan.

11 of the best Christmas party venues in the city according to readers

Politics

Regency House in Yeadon could be turned into a new bar in a new scheme submitted to Leeds City Council. Picture by Google

Plans to turn former office and classroom Leeds into new bar unveiled

Leeds councillors Sharon Hamilton, Mohammed Shahzad and Mahalia France-Mir are pictured at the new zebra crossing on Gledhow Valley Road. Photo: Leeds City Council

New pedestrian crossing unveiled linking suburban park to woodland

Leeds City Council has unveiled a series of what are likely to be "unpopular" cost-saving measures amid what top councillors have described as a "dire" financial position. Photo: National World.

Council leader sets out 'dire' financial position as cuts announced

A multi-storey car park could be built at Borough Road as Wakefield Council looks to provide more city centre car parking spaces. Photo: LDRS.

City centre is in need of new multi-story car park, say council chiefs

UK Trending

Two young men were surrounded by armed police at a McDonald's drive-through and ordered out of their car at gunpoint. Driver Joel Thorogood, 21, said he was "shocked and scared" as guns were pointed directly at him and his passenger during the incident in Taunton, Somerset, on Monday evening (4 Dec). Picture: SWNS

Men terrified as armed police surround them at McDonald's over 'gun'

Jools Holland will return to BBC Two for his Annual Hootenanny 2023.

How to watch Jools Holland’s Annual Hootenanny 2023 and full line-up

Fancy watching something a little different this Christmas? Look no further.

Christmas Day 2023 - Alternative watch guide

Many consumers don't use retailers who charge to return items

These to 'new' Christmas traditions are slowly pushing old ones out

British Gas electricity customers can claim half price electricity on Christmas Day.

British Gas offers half price electricity on Christmas Day

Council

An image, facing east, showing the stylish look planned for the George Street hotel.

Kirkgate Market hotel scheme receives green light from planners

Recreation Street in Holbeck before (left) and after (right) the improvements.

Council hails positive impact of £900k transformation to city suburb

People

Woodhouse Garage, in Rampart Road, has been rated as 4.8 out of 5, by 123 customers. One wrote: "Great service by knowledgeable mechanics at a competitive price."

Top reasons your car will fail its winter MOT and 11 best garages
‘Tis the season to be jolly...unless your car fails its MOT, of course.

Marshall Street, Morley, has been named a People's Postcode Lottery winner today (Photo by Google)

Lucky residents scoop up to £6k as postcode wins daily lottery prize

One-year-old Exodus Eyob fell from a high-rise tower on Saville Green, Leeds, after going into his older sister's bedroom and climbing on her bed, which was under the window.

Window safety leaflets are 'bare minimum', says family after toddler death

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

Danny and Sophie Mei Lan Malin on the set of Steph's Packed Lunch (Photo by Sophie Mei Lan Malin)

Danny Malin says axing Steph's Packed Lunch 'one big mistake' as show ends

Education

Sue Woodroofe, GSAL Principal and Chair of The Heads’ Conference, revealed the news to parents and pupils in a video.

Leeds school named the best in northern England by the Sunday Times

The Ruth Gorse Academy, located in Black Bull Street, Leeds Dock, continues to be an Outstanding school. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Ofsted hails continued excellence of Outstanding Leeds school

Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School was rated Outstanding overall in all five inspected categories. Picture: Tony Johnson

Ofsted praise for Outstanding school where pupils get 'the best start in life'

Enjoy these photo memories from Leeds University in the 1980s.

19 photos you'll only understand if you went to Leeds Uni in the 1980s

It's hope that Brotherton House on Grace Street - a new set of 'luxury hotel-style student accommodation' - will be completed by September 2024

First look at ‘luxury hotel-style’ student flats with bowling lanes and spa

Wigton Moor Primary School was rated Outstanding overall in all five inspected categories. Picture: Lee Call Photography & Film

Ofsted hails Outstanding primary school where phenomenal pupils 'excel'

Health and Wellbeing

Health
Care home told to improve after failing to meet fire safety regulations
Ashfield Nursing and Residential Home Wetherby: Leeds care home rated 'requires improvement' in CQC inspection
Daniel Gilliland with his sons Felix, left, and George in Portugal in August 2023 (Photo by Brain Tumour Research/SWNS)

Heartbreak as schoolboy loses his dad during month-long charity challenge

Leeds mum Kirsty Watson was thrilled to learn that her daughter Nellie would be given access to Kaftrio to treat her cystic fibrosis, but was devastated that hundreds of other families may not benefit if it is decided the drug will not be funded on the NHS.

Mum devastated that daughter's 'miracle drug' could be denied to other families

Lucie Maguire recovering in Leeds General Infirmary

Teen who had leg amputated after tractor crash on her remarkable recovery

A CGI image of Hillside Court care home in Beeston (Photo by Exemplar Health Care)

New multi-million pound care home opens recruitment for 100 jobs

Opinion

Outlander star Sam Heughan played hunky motorcycle cop Danny in the new Channel 4 drama The Couple Next Door (Picture courtesy Channel 4)

The Couple Next Door is an unappetising stew of mystery-thriller cliches

And our topic this week is: the most unlikely person to pop up playing a pervy neighbour in a new Channel 4 drama.Philip Cunnington
Paterson Joseph and Daisy Haggard star in the new BBC comedy-thriller Boat Story (Picture: BBC/Two Brothers/Matt Squire)

Boat Story review: A frenetic, violent coke-com

Bill Bailey visited a whaling museum in Western Australia during his Australian Adventure, which started on Channel 4 this week (Picture: Perpetual Entertainment/Marmalade Sky/Channel 4)

Bill Bailey's Australian Adventure review: Weird, but not-so wonderful

Canon Hilary Barber: I'm very concerned about the future of the BBC

Jane Chippindale

Kevin Baker nominated the song 'Eloise' by the musical duo Paul and Barry Ryan.

13 of the best songs ever released by a Leeds band or artist

Claire, husband Sean and 19-year-old daughter Joy-Anna featured in the new Channel 5 reality show Wife on Strike (Picture: Channel 5)

Wife on Strike review: Enough to turn anyone into a feminist

Verd de Gris Arts (Sharon Marsden & Jeff Turner), recipient of the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service seen here at Piece Hall receiving the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service from the Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire.

Steve Duncan: The joy of giving and receiving

Masterchef: The Professionals review: Voiceover makes you forget Gregg

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