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Stirk torched his neighbour's Mercedes, possibly because he was agitated by her parking in his usual space.

Neighbour torched car 'because it was parked in front of his house'

Garforth residents have been strongly against the installation of the telegraph poles

Residents ramp up opposition to 'horrendous' poles as MP tables motion

Access to the portable defibrillator, located outside the public library on King Lane, Moor Allerton, has been shut off.

Defibrillator outside library rendered 'unusable' by hole in ground

Michael Sheen makes a downbeat attempt to tackle debt crisis

Pauline Millward, 76, was killed after the collision on a driveway off Lea Mill Park Drive, Yeadon.

'Wonderful' mum and gran named by police after crash on driveway

Sinani was lured from a car wash and put to work as a cannabis gardener.

Car-wash immigrant promised senior role found at £100,000 weed farm

Keir said he was "pretty gutted" not to make the final five, particularly after winning the previous task as project manager.

'I was fired from The Apprentice - but I still got sneaky free promo'

Mr Kondor was dragged to death moments after this CCTV image picked him up working on his round. His partner paid tribute to him in court today.

Fiancé of murdered driver pours heart out with court statement

Retired cops William Baker and Ian Hopkinson have been charged with non-recent child sexual offences dating back to the 1990s when they were working in Pontefract.

Retired cops accused of historic child sex offences in Pontefract

Mark Ross (inset) will serve a life sentence for the cruel and callous murder of the Amazon driver whom he dragged to his death after stealing his van.

Killer who dragged Amazon driver to his death to serve 30 years

Maea MacDonald, 25, of Ley Lane, Leeds, was banned from keeping all animals for ten years.

Man handed ban after dogs found 'bloodied' with untreated injuries

Do you recognise these men?

Police appeal after high-value Rolex stolen during city centre robbery

The collision happened on a driveway off Lea Mill Park Drive at around 2.40pm yesterday.

Woman killed after being struck while exiting car on driveway

Police are searching for 34-year-old Dean Dyer wanted in connection with a serious assault in Morley, Leeds.

Man with 'RIP Grandma' tattoo on neck wanted over serious assault

Valerie Gent, 86, and David Todd, 87, celebrated their 65th ‘Blue Sapphire’ wedding anniversary on Wednesday.

We've been married 65 years - and this our secret

All the tech, history and music you could want - all in one app!

Readly review: The best way to read tech and music mags

Celebrate your loved one with GUESTPIX – The thoughtful way to cherish memories

Celebrate your loved one with GUESTPIX

The licence fee will go up in April 2025

Exact date your TV licence fee will go up

Leeds public reveal what they’d like to see in the city.

Watch: Leeds public reveal what they’d like to see in the city

Telecoms firm Cornerstone sought consent from the council for a 5G installation on Bradford Road in Pudsey.

Plans for 20m mobile phone 5G mast withdrawn after council concerns

Walker (pictured) torched the woman's car on Nettleton Street in Ossett after she ended their relationship and he stalked her.

Spiteful ex torched woman's car after telling her: 'You are my woman'

Retail crime has reached record levels in the UK

Over a quarter of customers have seen shoplifting, survey finds

Kennedy was caught masturbating on a bus and in Farsley Library.

Pervert caught masturbating in library and on city bus avoids jail

Council leaders are set to make a final decision on the future of Queensway Primary in Yeadon.

Proposed school closure moves closer despite opposition from parents

Eugene Griskov's cat Yaromur was found 'in a pool of blood' after being shot with an air rifle in Hunslet, Leeds.

One cat killed and another found 'in a pool of blood' after shootings

Police in Bradford are appealing for information to locate Martin Williams.

Police launch manhunt over suspected domestic assault

Helen Barnard, Director of Policy at Trussell

Disabled people shouldn’t bear the brunt of the challenges our country faces

Players living in three parts of Leeds scooped up to £6,000.

Joy as three lucky streets celebrate winning Postcode Lottery jackpot

The ‘pup-up’ cafe will be taking over the Revolution Electric Press bar in Leeds city centre.

Sausage dog pop-up cafe with over 150 cute dachshunds to takeover bar

Priim (inset) is charged with sexually assaulting a female at the cricket club in Horsforth.

Former Rhinos star denies sexually assaulting female at cricket club

Here are some of the richest celebrities from Leeds.

16 of the richest celebrities from Leeds - and their net worth

Hemmingway pulled out a gun and fired it at staff at Ladybeck House in Leeds. Luckily, it turned out to be air pistol.

'Unstable' woman fired gun at terrified staff at homeless charity

The parade was given a fitting soundtrack. (photo by Mark Bickerdike Photography)

Full diversions, road closures and event timings for St Patrick's Day

The blaze, at Candle House near Wharf Approach, prompted a significant emergency services response.

Cause of tower block blaze confirmed after roads brought to standstill

The 13 most desirable areas to live in Leeds according to YEP readers.

The 13 most desirable places to live in Leeds according to YEP readers

HMS Prince of Wales will soon be leaving Portsmouth and sail to the Indo-Pacific region as part of a major deployment. Here's all you need to know about her upcoming journey.

All you need to know about HMS Prince of Wales Indo-Pacific deployment

'Disabled people in my constituency are frightened', Leeds MP Richard Burgon said in the House of Commons amid rumoured welfare cuts.

Richard Burgon MP: 'Disabled people in my constituency are frightened'

Ross (pictured top inset) was found guilty of murder after purposely crashing into a parked car to kill Claudiu-Carol Kondor (pictured bottom inset) who was hanging onto the door of his own van to prevent it from being stolen.

Watch the moment Amazon driver clung to van before being murdered

Ross (pictured left) was found guilty of murder after purposely crashing into a parked car to kill Claudiu-Carol Kondor (pictured top right) who was hanging onto the door of his own van to prevent it from being stolen.

Van thief guilty of murdering Amazon delivery driver

The blaze, at Candle House near Wharf Approach, prompted a significant emergency services response.

15 dramatic pictures from scene after fire erupts from tower block

13-year-old Tilly stars alongside Siobhan Finneran in the new crime drama.

Leeds teen tackles toughest role yet in 'gritty' new ITV crime drama

Drug dealer Gibson was given one final chance to prove herself, after failing to adhere to her suspended sentence.

Judge's 'sympathy' for dozing drug addict who failed court order

The blaze, at Candle House near Wharf Approach, prompted a significant emergency services response.

What we know after fire breaks out on 11th floor of apartment building

Mr T’s, on Burley Road, Woodhouse, faces a review of its premises licence.

Decision on future of takeaway after concerns over 'illegal workers'

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Live updates as video shows thick smoke billowing from Leeds apartment building blaze

Live Live updates as video shows thick smoke billowing from Leeds building

TV network find over 'miracle water' claim

TV channel fined £150k for claiming water could 'cure cancer'

Permission is being sought to turn the upper floors of Wray’s Building, on Vicar Lane, into homes.

Plans to build new flat could see restoration of historic buildings

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