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The people in this gallery are wanted by police over crimes reported in Leeds

58 photos of people caught on camera in and wanted by police

Convicted paedophile Pratt (pictured) phoned his ex hundreds of times in the space of two days. (pics by WYP / National World)

Paedophile called woman 250 times and sent messages in bank transfers

Sharp Lane will be closed due to bridge inspection works.

All bus diversions and cancellations as route shuts for bridge works

Seven callous criminals who have been locked up in Leeds this week after being sentenced for their crimes.

Seven callous criminals who have been locked up in Leeds this week

A First Bus travelling down Park Row in Leeds city centre. PIC: Bruce Rollinson

Bus times to improve as council secure £360k funding for road upgrades

Georgia Bendelow died in a crash in 2022, but the man accused of causing her death will not stand trial until 2026. (pics by WYP / Getty)

Judge blasts 'unacceptable' 2026 death-crash trial delay

Two-year-old Ophelia, who has beautiful blue eyes, was found as a stray, but is believed to be a Ragdoll cross. She is very sociable and loves company. She would be happy to live with older children, but would prefer to be the only pet in the house.

15 cats and dogs up for adoption including beautiful blue-eyed kitten

Futuresounds promoter Joe Hubbard and BBC Introducing presenter Emily Pilbeam at Oporto, which acts as the BBC Introducing stage for Live at Leeds.

Festival organisers on how event has shaped city's musical identity

In Headingley Central 101 burglaries were recorded between August 2023 and July 2024

The 15 worst areas for shoplifting according to police data

Traffic and Travel

Storm Lilian Leeds Bradford Airport: Delays, diversions and cancellations amid strong winds Picture Tony Johnson.

Ryanair launches winter 2024 schedule for LBA including new routes

Ryanair has announced its Winter 2024 schedule from Leeds Bradford Airport.

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Services running through Cross Gates station faced heavy delays as a result.

Police issue update after suspected 'wartime bomb' found near station

Lines reopened after 'unexploded wartime bomb' found near station

Leeds Bradford Airport

Everything you need to know as airline launches flights to Nashville

There was major disruption on the M1 northbound after the incident on Monday afternoon

Drivers warned of long delays as M1 closure in place this evening

Weather

Vish Patel shared this picture of a fox coming out to appreciate the display

Residents share their 'epic' photos of Northern Lights display

Wet weather in Leeds.

Met Office issues fresh yellow weather warning as heavy rain hits city

Cost of Living crisis

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The cheap winter heating solution that follows Martin Lewis' advice

A plate of fish and chips. (Pic credit: Leon Neal / AFP via Getty Images)

The tips and discounts that will get you a cheap local takeaway

Escape to the Canary Islands this October

Bargain breaks: Low-cost autumn holidays for last-minute sun

Selling your home can be expensive

How much it costs to list your house on Purplebricks

Crime

Butterfield attacked himself and his ex wife near Toolstation on Ring Road Seacroft. (pics by Google Maps / National World)

Drug addict attacked himself in public after wife ended marriage

Shane Buck (inset) was selling cocaine with other dealers at the Leeds Festival as he worked on the waltzers. (pics by WYP / National World)

Waltzers worker at Leeds Festival caught selling cocaine

Reilly walked through The Lost & Found bar and into a staff area, where he found a key to the safe and left with £750.

Brazen burglar stole £750 from busy bar on a Saturday night

Lumb (pictured) was part of a team that carried out two burglaries in the space of a day. (pics by WYP / National World)

Burglar ransacked home of new mum and stole £6,000 of jewellery

Six people have been sentenced for their involvement in the violent events in Halton Moor in 2020.

Six sentenced for 2020 Halton Moor disorder

Caden Crossley, aged 30, of Leeds, had his case heard at the Royal Courts of Justice today.

Rapist jailed for Center Parcs assault on teenager has appeal rejected

Business

Mayonails in the St John's Centre.

Meet the university graduate behind reusable press-on nails business

River Island is re-opening today with a new look. Photo: Be Inspired Media

First look inside popular fashion retailer following major makeover

Ultra Nightclub in Leeds city centre has been put up for sale for £150,000.

Nightclub just off Call Lane in city centre for sale for £150,000

YEP reader Samantha Woodhead said Malcolm Michaels Quality Butchers Ltd in Crossgates Shopping Centre is their favourite Leeds business.

16 independent Leeds business loved by locals

According to analysis by Mobiles.co.uk these are the worst tourist attractions for phone signal in the UK. Photo: Astarot - stock.adobe.com

The 10 worst tourist attractions to get a phone signal at in England

Politics

Objections were raised to a premises licence application for Vera’s Flavours on Dewsbury Road.

Shop could be allowed alcohol licence despite behaviour concerns

David Blackburn (centre) celebrates with other Green Party members after re-taking the Farnley and Wortley seat in a by-election

Delight for Green Party after council by-election win

The application for 81 Roundhay Road will be heard on Tuesday (October 15).

Council and police object as shop applies for 24-7 alcohol licence

Last month, it emerged Leeds faces a budget shortfall of more than £273m over five years.

Council to reduce its workforce in bid to tackle ongoing budget crisis

UK Trending

Bradford dog-walker frees tiny bird trapped in horsehair.

Watch: Bradford dog-walker frees tiny bird trapped in horsehair

Nafis Delowar and D'arcy Flanagan travel a collective 2,300 miles for their first date in Venice, Italy after talking online for a month.

Watch: Couple travel 2,300 miles to Venice for their first date

Residents Ian Hunter (L) and Thomas Dunn (R) standing in their hallway next to a vase of flowers.

Watch: Police called to row at retirement block over vase of flowers

Watch: Police discover wanted man hiding inside his sofa

Virginia McCullough is arrested by police.

Watch: Virginia McCullough confesses to murdering her parents

Watch: Man speeds at 70mph in 20mph zone before smashing into barrier

Council

A new children’s hospital, an adult hospital and maternity centre are planned for Leeds General Infirmary.

Council leaders unite in call for government to approve hospital plans

The future of Little Owls Nurseries, which operates 24 centres across Leeds, is in doubt. Pictures: Little owls/Google and NW

Council to pull funding for 12 nurseries under plans to save £900,000

People

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Scouts from Acomb took over the National Space Centre with over 500 Scouts

Scouts from Acomb took over National Space Centre alongside their peers to celebrate the launch of the new Space Badges. UK astronaut in training Meganne Christian was in attendance to share captivating presentations. Scouts took part in a whole day of exciting learning, full of space adventure

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Chief Scout - Dwayne Fields

It’s such a great honour to take on the role of Chief Scout

The body is believed to be that of Zakir and his family have been informed.

Tributes pour in after body found in search for missing 15-year-old

30 East Drive in Pontefract - dubbed the UK’s most haunted house

Inside UK's most haunted house where guests sign a waiver to stay

YEP reader Paul Leggott said Elland Road Stadium is the most beautiful building in Leeds. Home to Leeds United, Paul said: "Nothing compares to it when full of noise."

10 of the most stunning buildings in Leeds

Education

NSPCC art competition to help schoolchildren Talk PANTS.

NSPCC art competition to help schoolchildren Talk PANTS

Future Horizons Leeds was rated as Requires Improvement during its September 2023 inspection.

Leeds special needs college 'making progress', Ofsted says

The free school breakfast clubs will build on support for families already available, the Department for Education says

When Labour's free school breakfasts will start - what we know so far

England's top sixth forms are a mix of ultra modern schools, and those steeped in history

The 25 best state schools and sixth forms for A Levels in England

Sixth form rankings are determined from students' A Level results (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

How England's best sixth form schools and colleges are ranked

A few of West Yorkshire's stand-out primary schools

West Yorkshire's 24 best-performing state primary schools

Cases of HIV amongst heterosexual patients in England have risen by more than 30% since 2022.

What are the signs of HIV? Symptoms explained as cases rise in the UK

It's a great time to buy a new toothbrush

Electric toothbrush deals: Prices are still amazingly low

Simba mattresses are as cheap as we've seen them in a long time

We've found some huge savings on Simba Hybrid mattresses for Prime Day

Mounjaro, the brand name for tirzepatide could be available to nearly 250,000 people on the NHS.

Tirzepatide: what is weight loss drug and how is different to Ozempic?

Opinion

Sophie Turner stars as real-life criminal mastermind Joan Hannington a the new ITV drama series Joan (Picture: ITV)

Joan may not be the pick of the pops, but it could still be a hit

Two things stood out about the new drama series Joan (ITV, Sun/Mon, 9pm) this week – Sophie Turner's performance as the title character, and the incredible soundtrack.

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Expedition leader Ed Stafford (front) with the dads and kids taking part in Into the Jungle on Channel 4 (Picture: Channel 4/Quilz Tamay)

Into the Jungle with Ed Stafford review: No better than a wet weekend in Wales

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The Hardacres review: This new drama is an insultingly simple schools programme

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The Autumn menu from Harvey Nicholls Fourth Flour Brasserie

'I put my tightwad ways aside and enjoyed an evening of luxury'

Joe Cole stars in the new BBC drama Nightsleeper (Picture: BBC/Euston Films/Mark Mainz)

Nightsleeper review: This high-speed drama just about stays on the rails

Teachers Jimmy (Will Mellor) and Dani (Kara Tointon) get into trouble on a school trip in the new series of Channel 5 anthology drama The Teacher (Picture: Channel 5)

The Teacher review: A shoddy, unbelievable tale of torrid teachers

Ofsted grades aren't the be-all and end-all of what makes a school good, but they are an accessible starting point for parents (Image: National World/Getty)

'Ofsted is wrong to drop one-word ratings for schools' Amber Allott

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