The riots that broke out in Harehills in July were certainly a stand-out for the wrong reasons, but there was plenty more to engage readers during the last 12 months.
Whether it was annual community events, major crashes or evocative stories of human interest, our photographers have certainly been kept busy.
7. St George's Day Parade
Hundreds turned out for the annual St George's Day Parade in Morley. A colourful cohort of folk took off from the town hall to the rugby grounds where the festivities continued. | Steve Riding
8. Local council elections
The Labour Party maintained its hold of Leeds City Council after taking a handful of further seats from the Conservative Party during the local elections in May. | Steve Riding
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9. Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon 2024
The second Leeds Marathon was held in May to huge fanfare to honour Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow, who sadly died a matter of weeks later following his battle with Motor Neurone Disease. | Simon Dewhurst
10. Rob Burrow tributes
Hundreds of tributes were left at Headingley Stadium in memory of Rob Burrow following his death at the age of 41. | National World
11. Harehills disorder
Disorder broke out in Harehills on the evening of July 13 following a disturbance involving agency workers and children in the east Leeds suburb. A bus was set on fire and police cars turned over as chaos engulfed the area. | National World
12. West Indian Carnival
Leeds West Indian Carnival was held in Chapeltown on August Bank Holiday Monday, attracting a colourful and vibrant crowd as it has done every year since it started in 1967. | National World