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Northern has warned passengers of disruptions due to heavy flooding between Leeds and Harrogate on Saturday.

Live as Leeds train services face cancellations due to flooding

Wakefield Coroner's Office has issued a public appeal for information on the relatives of two women from Leeds and Wakefield. Picture: Dan Rowlands/SWNS.com

Coroner issues appeal for help finding relatives of two women

Carr, who was smoking a joint outside Elland Road compared himself to the notorious gangster, Al Capone. (pics by Google Maps / PA / Getty)

Dealer caught outside Leeds United said: 'It's not like I'm Al Capone'

Coun Stewart Golton has hit out at Leeds City Council's plans to introduce car parking charges in Marsh Street and "repurpose" the Dolphin Manor Care Home. Photo: Stewart Golton/National World.

Town faces care home being 'repurposed' and new car parking charges

Here are 10 of the dog breeds thieves most want to steal

The 10 dog breeds thieves most want to steal and how to protect your pooch

A man was handed a three-year football banning order after an offensive chant at Elland Road. Picture by Getty Images/National World

Leeds fan given three-year football ban over tragedy chanting incident

Tabaku (left) and Gosturani were both jailed for dealing in cocaine

Rumbled dealers hurled £50,000 of high-purity cocaine from flat window

Warnings for rain and wind have been issued by the Met Office for Leeds.

Weather warning for heavy rain issued by Met Office

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.

Well-loved museum looks set to close amid council's financial woes

Traffic and Travel

The number 9 service, which connects Horsforth to the White Rose, is going to be axed by Yorkshire Buses (Photo by James Hardisty/National World)

Key bus route to the White Rose is scrapped again
A key Leeds bus service to the White Rose shopping centre has been scrapped for the second time this year.

The construction on Crown Point Bridge in Leeds has now been completed (Photo by Leeds City Council)

First look at new road layout on key bridge as construction completed

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

Government pledges £4 billion to railway improvements

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

Weather

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

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

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

Drug dealer Swaincott rode his moped at a police officer on Wentworth Drive in South Kirkby. (pics by National World / Google Maps)

Moped-riding dealer ran down officer to escape a week after ramming police car

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

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

British Transport Police have released this CCTV image (left) after a man masturbated on a train from Leeds to Huddersfield (Photo by BTP/National World)

Police launch investigation after man masturbates on train

Gareth Mellor, a former assistant headteacher at Kettlethorpe High School, was given a suspended sentence after pleading guilty to accessing thousands of indecent child images.

Former Wakefield teacher avoids jail for thousands of indecent child images

Business

Project House and Galleria co-founder Simon Stevens.

Meet one of the masterminds behind the Armley restaurant Galleria

Here are some of the 100 of the best European cities - according to Resonance Consultancy.

Leeds named in the top 100 European cities

Gallery FortyOne, located in Kirkstall, is now up for sale for £175,000 as its owners are looking to retire. Photo: Google

Award-winning Mediterranean suburban restaurant up for sale

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 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

Politics

Introducing car parking charges at Roundhay Park are among the proposals made by Leeds City Council ahead of its budget for 2024/25. Photo: Bruce Rollinson.

Parking charges set for Roundhay Park amid council's financial woes

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

Louise Edwards, 49, whose father Jack died in 1985 as a resulted of blood infected with HIV, remembered her dad in this family photo of him with mum Margaret and brother David. Photo: Simon Hulme.

Woman shares 'relief' as MPs back compensation for infected blood victims

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

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

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 Professional Dancers

12 things Behind the scenes at Strictly Come Dancing 2023

Hawick Youth and Gala Wanderers game saw rugby's first own goal. Picture: Elliot Jack/SWNS

Funny footage shows world's first own goal - in a rugby match

Council

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

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

People

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
Legendary music mogul Pete Waterman is headed to Leeds with his acclaimed new musical – and he can’t wait to get back to the city for a pint.

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

The 10 happiest places to live in Yorkshire named

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

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

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

Leeds Rhinos legend Kevin Sinfield told the Yorkshire Evening Post that the hardest part of his epic ultramarathon challenge was today, and that the "mental battle is something you have to get your head around". Photo: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire.

Leeds Rhinos' Kevin Sinfield shares hardest part of epic ultramarathon challenge

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

Investigative journalism will simply disappear altogether because the resources have been withdrawn. Photo: Getty Images

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

One of the things about living on this island has been the freedoms that we enjoy, especially we when look around the world. One such freedom is that of the press and journalism.Jane Chippindale
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

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

Irish crime drama Kin is all about the women

Philip Cunnington

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

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

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