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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

Snow falling in Leeds on Wednesday evening

Live 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

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

Ministers have said that this was a Budget for working people, but this claim doesn’t stand up to scrutiny. Photo: Getty Images

Jon Trickett MP responds to the Autumn Budget Statement

Jet2holidays have announced Symi to their list of Summer 24 destinations from Leeds Bradford Airport. Picture by Jet2holidays

Jet2 announces new Summer 2024 destination from Leeds Bradford Airport

The menu includes a turkey and cranberry “sausage” roll topped with sage and black onion seeds and served with an orange, spiced carrot and pumpkin Christmas ketchup.

LNER unveils Christmas menu with new festive cocktail

Stourton services will operate up to every 20 minutes on Thursday-Saturday with a Sunday timetable also reintroduced.

Full timetable service changes as Park & Ride frequency increase announced

Sub-zero temperatures are forecast for the coming days in Leeds

Met Office extends snow and ice warning as freezing temperatures predicted

Francis Street, Chapeltown, where 19-year-old Emmanuel Nyabako was fatally stabbed over the August Bank Holiday weekend (Photo by Bruce Rollinson/National World)

Third man charged with murder of teenager

Hill Top Primary Academy had a real woodland adventure

West Ardsley woods transforms into outdoor classroom

Jack Stevenson, 23, of Chepstow Drive, Leeds, was sentenced to four months' imprisonment at Leeds Crown Court on November 29 after pleading guilty to a charge of driving a motor vehicle dangerously. Photo: National World.

Dangerous driver asked mate to take the blame after 120mph police chase

Temperatures are forecast to drop below zero degrees on Wednesday.

Leeds weather forecast as city braced for sub-zero temperatures

A large number of police and ambulance crews were spotted at the White Rose this afternoon. Picture: Simon Hulme

Police called to 'medical incident' at White Rose Shopping Centre

Sanchez Njie, 23, of Brander Road, Gipton, Leeds, was sentenced to four years' imprisonment at Leeds Crown Court on November 27 after he pleaded guilty to three counts of possession with intent to supply crack cocaine, possession with intent to supply heroine and possession of cannabis. Photo: West Yorkshire Police.

Street dealer caught with drugs 'business cards' during search of home

Rated 4.3 out of 5 overall, here are the 11 best and worst-rated car parking options at Leeds Bradford Airport...

The 11 best and worst-rated car parks at Leeds Bradford Airport

Police launch CCTV appeal after attempted burglary at home

Festival hopefuls were met with chaos on Tuesday as the Three+ Rewards app prevented presales.

App problems cause chaos for Leeds Festival ticket pre-sales

Gavin Wilson, 41, of East Park Street, Morley, Leeds, was sentenced to 15 months' imprisonment at Leeds Crown Court on November 27 after pleading guilty to two counts of intentional strangulation and a charge of assault by beating. Photo: National World.

Leeds thug strangled wife in front of their children

Snow alert issued as temperatures in city to fall as low as -3C

Police were called to Leopold Grove on Saturday after a number of males were seen approaching a property carrying machetes. Photo: Google

Nine arrested after reports of groups gathering armed with machetes

PC Gemma Brown receiving the Solving Problems with Partners Award from Chief Superintendent Steve Dodds. Photo: West Yorkshire Police

Meet the animal loving police officer who the RSPCA 'have on speed dial'

The boys faced Thompson in court as he was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court. (pics by National World)

Pervert who abused boy confronted by victim in court

National Highways is encouraging people to have their say on changes to speed limits on the M621. Picture: Tony Johnson

Consultation launched over plans to reduce speed limit on city motorway

A person has been seriously injured in a crash between a van and a pedestrian on Ings Road in Wakefield on Monday. Picture by Google

Pedestrian seriously injured in crash with van in West Yorkshire

The ‘7 in 7 in 7’ challenge will see former Leeds Rhinos captain Kevin Sinfield take on an ultra-marathon every day for an entire week in seven cities across the country, in aid of the MND Association.

Date set for Rhinos legend Kevin Sinfield's ultramarathon challenge

Amy is appealing for help after their Burley Road, Kirkstall bakery was forced to close. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Award-winning cookie business launches GoFundMe after bakery forced to close

Castleford station’s second platform has been rebuilt and will be reopened as part of the upgrades.

Residents excitement as £720k upgrades to open at railway station

The incident happened on Buckingham Court in Wakefield. (pic by Google Maps / National World)

Machete thug chased man along street

PC Charlie Valente is due to appear at Leeds Crown Court on Wednesday. Picture: James Hardisty

Police officer charged with sexual offences against two women in Leeds

Firefighters attended and put out the fire which caused extensive damage to a city bus. Picture: James Hardisty

Police issue update as hunt for suspects in arson attack intensifies

The collision happened on Geldert Road in Leeds and the driver was arrested. Photo: Google

Man arrested after high-speed police pursuit ends in crash

The upgrade will see the installation of new body scanners, e-gates and smart automated tray return systems. Photo: Leeds Bradford Airport

LBA passengers urged to arrive early during security upgrade work

Officers were called to a reported burglary at an address in Lupton Street, Hunslet. Picture: Google

Police investigating after reports of shots fired during burglary at home

Any of these roles could prove perfect for someone looking for a fresh start or a student after a part-time job Picture: Simon Hulme

Every Leeds White Rose Shopping Centre Christmas job opening

Pitten was jailed for 30 months at Leeds Crown Court. (pic by WYP)

Driver caught on CCTV in stolen Audi jailed after 'wasting court's time'

PJ Harvey is coming to Halifax's Piece Hall next summer

Indie superstar is latest act announced for Halifax's Piece Hall next summer

Police shared a video displaying the work carried out in the Harehills area

Arrests made and drugs seized during 'attack on organised crime'

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Tom Jones, Madness and Becky Hill have been added to the stellar line-up of headliners for Scarborough Open Air Theatre’s 2024 summer season.

Tom Jones, Madness and Becky Hill join Scarborough Open Air Theatre line up

There are some huge names playing in Halifax in 2024

Music legend announces return to Halifax's Piece Hall next summer

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