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21 fantastic pictures from the Otley Victorian Fayre

The following people have been punished for their crimes at Leeds Crown Court this week.

Eight criminals punished at Leeds Crown Court this week for their vile crimes

Leeds 2023 creative director Kully Thiarai outside the Cosmic Rhapsody mural in Holbeck, Leeds. Photo: Simon Hulme

Director on the challenges, highlights and legacy of the Year of Culture

Drighlington Dynamos

17 brilliant pictures as more than 100 Santas descend on village

Dog walkers in Potternewton Park, Leeds, on Sunday morning after heavy snowfall overnight (Photo by Steve Riding)

Live Live traffic and weather updates as city hit by heavy snowfall

An unclaimed estate could be buildings, money or personal possessions (Stock image for illustrative purposes by Simon Hulme/National World)

The 114 surnames that could land you an unclaimed Leeds estate

Two-year-old Boxer Rockie was sadly abandoned by his previous owner, which meant he was left to go hungry and lost lots of weight. But he has enjoyed his time since moving into the centre. He can be strong on the lead, but is learning to be more gentle. He'd need a family that would be keen to continue his training. He loves canine company, but would need to be the only dog in the home.

Every cute cat and dog available for adoption

A weather warning for ice has been issued in Leeds. Picture: Lorne Campbell / Guzelian

Met Office issues new weather warning for ice after heavy snowfall

General view of South Kirkby, near Wakefield.

Town named 'no-go area' where teens 'carry knives and throw missiles at cars'

Heavy snow is forecast in Leeds overnight (Photo by Gary Longbottom/National World)

The exact time heavy snow is forecast tonight as Met Office issues warning

YouTube sensation Danny Mei Lan Malin shares why he chose to celebrate his favourite meal, a Sunday Roast with Yorkshire Puddings, in his new Christmas single

Danny Malin releases charity single in bid for Christmas number one

Interior of the main court room at at the new coroner's court at Mulberry House, Merchant Gate, Wakefield

Coroner issues appeal to find family members of two men

Homes in the Methleys area of Chapel Allerton have been hit by a second power cut in two days (Photo by National World)

Hundreds of homes left without electricity as second power cut hits suburb

Police have launched a search for Sorinel Oprea, 22, who has links to Leeds (Photo by West Yorkshire Police)

Police launch search for wanted man who could be hiding in Leeds

Snow is expected to fall in Leeds on Saturday evning. Photograph by Tony Johnson

Weather warning issued throughout the weekend for ice and snow

Numerous complaints had been made that Phones and Vapes on Beckside Road in Bradford had been selling vapes to children

Shop owner sentenced for sale of oversized vape to 13-year-old girl

Food waste in the UK is a huge issue. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Food waste in the UK is a huge issue

Prepare your soil

Going Green: Last chance to prepare soil before winter sets in

A number of loud bangs were heard as a weapon was discharged outside a property on Lupton Street

Multiple gunshots heard as police appeal for witnesses

The custody suite inside West Yorkshire Police Leeds District HQ, in Elland Road, Leeds.

Police station cells holding convicted criminals as 'all the prisons are full'

The cold weather are set to continue over the weekend.

Leeds weekend weather forecast as freezing temperatures set to remain

Marek Wesolowski, 52, of Stainburn Drive, Moor Allerton, Leeds, was given a 12-month community order at Leeds Crown Court on November 30 after pleading guilty to assaulting an emergency worker. Photo: National World.

‘I don’t come to work to be assaulted’: Police officer spat at by angry drunk

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

Kevin Sinfield has started his latest 7 in 7 in 7 challenge with the first leg taking him from Headingley to York Minster.

See Leeds Rhinos legend Kevin Sinfield set off on his ultramarathon

Nicholas Kaye, 35, of Haigh View, Rothwell, was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court on November 29 after pleading guilty to dangerous driving, possession of cannabis, driving while disqualified and a charge relating to his failure to attend a drug assessment appointment. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Dangerous driver caught after high-speed police chase around blind bends

Leeds City Council has revealed when bins will be collected this Christmas. Picture by Leeds City Council

Here is when your bins will be collected in Leeds this Christmas

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

Kirkgate Market hotel scheme receives green light from planners

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

Light snow and light winds are being forecast by the BBC weather app. Picture: James Hardisty

Snow forecast this weekend as sub-zero temperatures continue to fall

The paedophile was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court on November 29 after a series of horrific sex attacks on children. Photo: James Hardisty.

Paedophile carried out series of horrific sex attacks against children

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

Kevin Sinfield started raising money for MND research in support of teammate Rob Burrow in 2020. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire.

Kevin Sinfield sets off on new ultramarathon supporting MND research

Leeds weather as cold weather continues with sub-zero temperatures

Teenager Trust Gangata was fatally stabbed in Armley.

Four men convicted for roles in fatal stabbing of teenager Trust Gangata

Luke Thompson died on hospital on Wednesday after being hit by a car following a fist fight last week. Picture by West Yorkshire Police

West Yorkshire man dead after being hit by car following fist fight

Andrew Batty, 30, of William Street, Castleford, was given a prison sentence at Leeds Crown Court on November 29 after pleading guilty to breaching a restraining order. Photo: James Hardisty.

Thug told to ‘leave grandmother alone’ after repeatedly harassing elderly woman

Two swans have been found shot in Middleton Park. Picture by Nick Oldridge via Google

Swan shot dead in Leeds park as police hunt for cruel attacker

Winter Wonderfest

Wellington Place encourages festive acts of kindness with launch of its Winter W...

The crash happened on Selby Road in Garforth on Wednesday evening.

Three rushed to hospital with serious injuries after four-car crash

Seada Habib, 26 was last seen at her home address in Adel at around 4.30pm on November 26. Photo: West Yorkshire Police

Urgent appeal issued for help finding missing woman who speaks little English

Karen Hoyle, Vistry Yorkshire, Rob Spittles, Vistry Yorkshire and Katty Keyhani, Alzheimer’s Society

Vistry Yorkshire raises £14,584 for Alzheimer’s Society

Live as snow and ice arrive with weather warning in place

Leeds jeweller Emma White said that an unusual clip of the Prime Minister using the wrong side of a hammer on a visit to her workshop 'wasn't a set up', after the footage went viral.

Jeweller reveals background to viral clip of Rishi Sunak's visit to city

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

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

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Ian Sanders, 42, of Ettrick Avenue, Bellshill, Scotland, was given a suspended sentence at Leeds Crown Court on November 27 after pleading guilty to attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child, attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity, and two counts of making an indecent image of a child. The offences were committed while he was living in Wakefield. Photo: National World.

'Isolated' pervert caught in paedophile hunters sting

St James Street and Crossley Street in Wetherby are to remain closed for a further week. Picture: Google

Leeds council issue statement as closure of key route extended

The band will play at the historic venue in Halifax next summer

Cool British punk band latest act to be announced for Halifax's Piece Hall