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Temperatures are forecast to drop below zero degrees on Wednesday.

Leeds weather forecast as city braced for sub-zero temperatures

A large number of police and ambulance crews were spotted at the White Rose this afternoon. Picture: Simon Hulme

Police called to 'medical incident' at White Rose Shopping Centre

Sanchez Njie, 23, of Brander Road, Gipton, Leeds, was sentenced to four years' imprisonment at Leeds Crown Court on November 27 after he pleaded guilty to three counts of possession with intent to supply crack cocaine, possession with intent to supply heroine and possession of cannabis. Photo: West Yorkshire Police.

Street dealer caught with drugs 'business cards' during search of home

Rated 4.3 out of 5 overall, here are the 11 best and worst-rated car parking options at Leeds Bradford Airport...

The 11 best and worst-rated car parks at Leeds Bradford Airport

Police launch CCTV appeal after attempted burglary at home

Festival hopefuls were met with chaos on Tuesday as the Three+ Rewards app prevented presales.

App problems cause chaos for Leeds Festival ticket pre-sales

Gavin Wilson, 41, of East Park Street, Morley, Leeds, was sentenced to 15 months' imprisonment at Leeds Crown Court on November 27 after pleading guilty to two counts of intentional strangulation and a charge of assault by beating. Photo: National World.

Leeds thug strangled wife in front of their children

Snow alert issued as temperatures in city to fall as low as -3C

Police were called to Leopold Grove on Saturday after a number of males were seen approaching a property carrying machetes. Photo: Google

Nine arrested after reports of groups gathering armed with machetes

Traffic and Travel

National Highways is encouraging people to have their say on changes to speed limits on the M621. Picture: Tony Johnson

Consultation launched over plans to reduce speed limit on city motorway
A public consultation has been launched over plans to reduce the speed limit of a motorway in Leeds.

Castleford station’s second platform has been rebuilt and will be reopened as part of the upgrades.

Residents excitement as £720k upgrades to open at railway station

The upgrade will see the installation of new body scanners, e-gates and smart automated tray return systems. Photo: Leeds Bradford Airport

LBA passengers urged to arrive early during security upgrade work

A number of Leeds bus services will face diversions this week. Picture: James Hardisty

Every bus route change and cancellation including Elland Road

The Office of Rail and Road has authorised into service the newly upgraded Castleford railway station.

Green light given for new £720k upgrades to open at railway station

Weather

According to the Met Office, overnight temperatures will plummet to -2. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Gritters to hit roads as 'cold blast' to bring sub zero temperatures to the city

The latest odds of a white Christmas in Leeds have been unveiled by experts.

Odds of a white Christmas in Leeds unveiled by experts

Cost of Living crisis

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

Dan Goodwin, 24, from the West Yorkshire MS Therapy Centre is cycling from John O'Groats to Land's End on the Sustrans route to raise money to continue offering therapy in the cost of living crisis. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Charity's 1189-mile cycling challenge to keep providing oxygen therapy

Crime

PC Gemma Brown receiving the Solving Problems with Partners Award from Chief Superintendent Steve Dodds. Photo: West Yorkshire Police

Meet the animal loving police officer who the RSPCA 'have on speed dial'

The boys faced Thompson in court as he was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court. (pics by National World)

Pervert who abused boy confronted by victim in court

The incident happened on Buckingham Court in Wakefield. (pic by Google Maps / National World)

Machete thug chased man along street

PC Charlie Valente is due to appear at Leeds Crown Court on Wednesday. Picture: James Hardisty

Police officer charged with sexual offences against two women in Leeds

Firefighters attended and put out the fire which caused extensive damage to a city bus. Picture: James Hardisty

Police issue update as hunt for suspects in arson attack intensifies

The collision happened on Geldert Road in Leeds and the driver was arrested. Photo: Google

Man arrested after high-speed police pursuit ends in crash

Business

Owner Alex Papaioannou outside his fish and chip shop, The Bearded Sailor. The chippy has just been named one of the UK's top fish and chip shops by the National Federation of Fish Friers. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Award-winning chippy 'honoured' to be one of the UK's top fish and chip shops

Amy is appealing for help after their Burley Road, Kirkstall bakery was forced to close. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Award-winning cookie business launches GoFundMe after bakery forced to close

Flat Iron will bring their affordable steaks to the north of England for the first time as the Leeds restaurant opens its doors on November 30.

Steakhouse unveils opening date for new Leeds restaurant

Any of these roles could prove perfect for someone looking for a fresh start or a student after a part-time job Picture: Simon Hulme

Every Leeds White Rose Shopping Centre Christmas job opening

The new Moor Market in Woodhouse Moor (Photo by The Moor Market)

'It's brought everyone together': New family-run market a big hit

Politics

Leeds Magistrates Court.

City residents fined for bad bin habits

­Plans to regenerate Holbeck have been given a £15m boost from the government’s Levelling Up Fund, with the scheme dubbed the “Heart of Holbeck” project. Photo: Leeds City Council.

'Game changer' improvements announced for high street in £15m facelift

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley, Leeds, on November 23, where he met business owners including Emma White who was a finalist on the BBC's All That Glitters. Photo: Getty Images/National World.

Rishi Sunak 'impressed beyond expectations' on visit to meet business owners

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, inset, promised to “back the incredible people” of Leeds on a visit to Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley on November 23. Photo: National World/Getty Images.

Rishi Sunak faces questions over mass transit on visit to city

UK Trending

Aldi gift guide 2023

Aldi gift guide 2023 - including Tom Ford dupes

Shocking CCTV footage shows shameless shoplifters stealing £300 worth of Lego by hiding them in carry bags at a supermarket self-checkout area. They are among a light-fingered four who have been jailed - clockwise from top left, Yasmin Leech, Emma Fraser, Shaun Fitzgerald and Shakita Maximilian

Video shows shoplifters walking out of store with £300 of Lego

Tesco are recalling a brand of frozen peas over fear of contamination.

Tesco recalls frozen food product over fear of contamination

Kate Gearing, 69, was invited to join her daughter, Nessie Gearing and her partner Becca Wolfenden, both 27, on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Thailand after being given the all-clear from breast cancer

Mum, 69, celebrates breast cancer all-clear with Thailand backpacking

Professor Ghassan Abu-Sittah addresses journalists in London

'Operating hospital ceiling fell on us' - 43 days as a surgeon in Gaza

Check out our list of the best TV shows arriving in 2024.

Top 9 TV shows to look out for at the start of 2024

Council

The petition objects to the City Council’s proposals to introduce charges at Wilderness and Station Gardens car parks in Wetherby. Picture: Google/NW

Anger as thousands sign petition against proposed council parking charges

Plans for a new hotel development at Kirkgate Market were submitted by Leeds City Council in August. Picture: LCC

Council issues update as city hotel plans set to go before planning

People

The Houldsworth family.

Plans unveiled for new Otley riverside visitor centre
Plans have been unveiled for a new riverside visitor centre and café in the heart of Otley.

The ‘7 in 7 in 7’ challenge will see former Leeds Rhinos captain Kevin Sinfield take on an ultra-marathon every day for an entire week in seven cities across the country, in aid of the MND Association.

Date set for Rhinos legend Kevin Sinfield's ultramarathon challenge

Shoppers stop for a photo with a Christmas celebrity - a large illuminated snowman.

21 magical photos showcase the spirit of Christmas in the city centre

Tom Jones, Madness and Becky Hill have been added to the stellar line-up of headliners for Scarborough Open Air Theatre’s 2024 summer season.

Tom Jones, Madness and Becky Hill join Scarborough Open Air Theatre line up

Which would you bring back if you could?

Wakefield's lost bars, pubs and clubs - how many do you remember?

Education

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'

Pantosaurus during one of his visits.

Hundreds of school children Talk PANTS with the NSPCC

Shadwell Childcare was partially closed and relocated this year after controversial RAAC concrete was discovered. Picture: Google

Council to 'fully fund' nursery roof replacement after crumbling concrete found

Health and Wellbeing

Health
Mum devastated that daughter's 'miracle drug' could be denied to other families
Leeds mum devastated that daughter's cystic fibrosis 'miracle drug' Kaftrio 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

Sexual abuse is something that you experienced – it’s not who you are

Ad Feature Support service for male victims of sexual violence in West Yorkshire

Margaret Stead, 90, received a British Empire Medal in 2017 for her fundraising ward. She was instrumental in securing a dedicated breast cancer unit at Leeds General Infirmary in 1990s after her experience with the disease.

Meet the pioneering woman who fought for city's dedicated breast cancer unit

Opinion

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

Anyone who’s been to Australia will tell you that it's a bit of a weird place – whimsical, possibly. Eccentric, definitely – which makes Bill Bailey the perfect guide to the place.Philip Cunnington
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

Boat Story review: A frenetic, violent coke-com

Philip Cunnington

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

Catherine Tyldesley plays Kate and Shayne Ward is Jack in Channel 5's new drama The Good Ship Murder (Picture: Channel 5)

The Good Ship Murder review: Shayne Ward and Catherine Tyldesley are all at sea

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

'We're like family': Danny Malin's heartbreak as Steph's Packed Lunch axed

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