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Ways to keep cool as high temperatures forecast.

Five hacks to keep cool in hot weather as high temperatures forecast

Kirkstall Festival 2025

16 feel-good photos from Kirkstall Festival 2025

Johnson (pictured) was jailed for trying to outrun police while he was scoping for cars to steal.

Police twice rammed known criminal prowling the area to steal

Residents said the man acted suspiciously while "waving a stick".

Police arrest 29-year-old man 'waving a stick' in Leeds street fight

Anderson threw the bottle of vodka at the woman which hit her in the face.

Jealous thug smashed bottle in partner's face after cheating jibe

Heatwave continues but temperatures under 30C as Leeds sees heat alert

Leeds public share mixed views on Oasis reunion.

Watch as residents share views on Oasis reunion

Vicky McClure stars as a woman troubled by her family history in the new drama series Insomnia (Picture: Paramount+/Channel 5)

Insomnia review: Vicky McClure stars in a limp and ponderous spine-chiller

Teddy was left to go bald and bleed from untreated mange.

Couple left dog to go bald and bleed from untreated mange

Bal (inset) left an Esso worker brain damaged after running him over on the forecourt in Normanton while stealing £40 worth of fuel.

Petrol thief left worker in vegetative state after running him over

Officers were called to the firearms discharge on Crossley Street, Normanton at 12.30am this morning.

Police investigating firearms discharge after 'targeted' attack

Pete Newton, Regional Executive, Yorkshire and the Humber

How equity is powering Yorkshire and the Humber’s next generation of businesses

Queensway School has faced repeated closure threats

School staff say closure threats caused ‘near-total breakdowns’

Ungurasu (pictured) was jailed for the crash on Lower Wortley Road in which a mum was injured as she drive her child home from nursery.

Drunken driver smashed head-on into car on way to buy more booze

The Hirix air cooler is an absolute bargain at the moment

This £29.99 portable air cooler uses ice to blast you with cold air

The UK Health Security Agency issued a yellow heat health alert for Yorkshire from 12pm today.

69-hour yellow heat health alert issued with risk of deaths

Temporary hosepipe restrictions are now in force across Yorkshire from today.

Hosepipe ban in force from today - will I get fined and when does it end

Temperatures in Leeds today are expected to reach highs of 30°C - beating those in Barcelona.

Hour-by-hour forecast as city set to be hotter than Barcelona today

Lockwood was naked at his home on Rington Road when he attacked the female officer.

Naked thug high on drugs broke female police officer's eye socket

Hasanpour was spared jail despite trying to meet a supposed 13-year-old girl he met on Facebook

Iranian sheep herder who tried to meet girl, 13, spared jail

The M62 will shut westbound, between junctions 29 (Lofthouse) and 28 (Tingley), from 9pm tonight.

Full details and diversions as motorway closure to go ahead this week

Police are on the hunt for Mark Jackson, who is wanted back behind bars.

Police hunt for man wanted back behind bars after breaching licence

Here at the 10 cheapest petrol stations in Leeds currently according to the Roadtrip app.

The 10 cheapest petrol stations according to Roadtrip app amid warning

Carrington (inset) was jailed after he struck the elderly lady crossing Foundry Approach in Harehills while he tried to outrun police.

Uninsured driver mowed down pensioner during street chase

Leeds councillors are expected to approve plans to build sports hub at Woodhall in Calverley and Green Park in Temple Newsam.

Council to green light £23.9 million plans to build new sports hubs

Zac Burnley's prize is worth nearly £140,000

New dad wins £139k BMW and cash prize in life-changing competition win

Even with new legal safeguards, parents have a role to play in keeping children safe online

1 in 10 kids have seen adult content online – safety talks at any age

Errol Murray, right, of Leeds Dads (pictured with Ron Baptiste) has hailed a review into parental leave, describing it as a long-overdue step toward modernising support for families with young children.

Dads hail parental leave review after years of 'abysmal' support

Kirkstall Abbey Tennis Club will reopen their new courts at Kirkstall Festival this weekend.

First look as tennis club to reopen resurfaced courts after LTA funding

Luke Hillier was jailed for sex offences against a young girl, and then stalking her mother for “ruining his life”.

Paedophile stalked mum of abused girl, saying she 'ruined his life'

The Buck Moon will rise on July 10 at around 10pm.

Date and time Buck Moon will rise and what it could look like

Residents were evacuated following reports of a suspicious item close to the railway line in Armley.

Residents evacuated after 'suspicious item' found near railway line

Here’s an hour-by-hour forecast of when the Met Office predicts Leeds will be hottest today.

Hour-by-hour forecast and when city will be hottest as temps hit 27°C

Lindley (pictured left) was jailed for sexual conversations with a teenage boy, months after he avoided jail for sharing child-abuse images.

Predatory paedophile caught asking boy, 13, for genital snaps

Northern Gas Networks (NGN) is to carry out essential work around Newton Road, Chapeltown.

Road closure and temporary lights as road set for 7 weeks disruption

Egunu (inset) who was jailed this week for a shooting, is now facing a charge of supplying drugs in court after being accused of passing a package to his co-defendant as they sat in the dock awaiting sentence.

Defendant suspected of passing drugs in crown court dock charged

Alo Yoga is set to open in Leeds' Victoria Quarter.

American yoga brand applies to take over former Ted Baker store

In his weekly column for the Yorkshire Evening Post, Danny Malin of YouTube’s Rate My Takeaway shares his journey from market trader to social media star.

'I got my first taste of social media in Kirkgate Market'

The construction on Crown Point Bridge in Leeds has now been completed (Photo by Leeds City Council)

From new pubs to home stores moving – here's what's happening in LS1

A row of derelict privately-owned buildings on Lower Kirkgate has been cordoned off for safety reasons since a partial collapse in April last year.

Council to carry out stabilisation work after building collapse

Temperatures are expected to exceed 30C over the weekend.

Leeds' third summer heatwave imminent as Met Office forecasts 32C

John Smith (pictured left) was jailed at York Crown Court for the death of his friend, and seriously injuring another driver in an horrific crash.

Unlicensed driver killed pal in 'senseless' horror smash

Baulk (pictured) was jailed for his part in the handling stolen cars, one of which he was in when a police helicopter was scrambled to keep pace.

Helicopter used to track VW that hit 100mph on residential streets

Compact but powerful - this bargain desktop fan is just what you need to beat the heat

This £9.99 desktop fan can blast you with 2,400rpm of cooling power

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A 13-year-old boy, arrested in connection to the incident on Westcroft Road, Bradford, has been bailed pending further enquiries.

Police issue update on 13-year-old boy arrested after incident

For just £11, this personal hand fan is an absolute bargain

Wear it or wave it – this versatile fan is £10.99 in Prime Day sales

The defendants are suspected of passing drugs between them during a sentencing hearing at Leeds Crown Court.

Court case halted after suspected drugs passed between defendants

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