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Taha (pictured left) torched the property in Armley after claiming nobody would listen to his issues.

Asylum seeker tried to torch home because he 'did not get help'

Northern are introducing more six-carriage services between Leeds, Ilkley, Skipton and Bradford Forster Square.

Northern to offer over 5,000 extra seats a day on key train services

A woman has died after being hit by a road sweeper on Commercial Street in Batley.

Woman in her 70s dies after being hit by road sweeper as man arrested

Samuel Gill, aged 20, of Oak Road, Huddersfield was sentenced to 16 months in prison at Leeds Crown Court today.

Huddersfield man becomes 21st to be sentenced over Leeds disorder

(clockwise from top left): Lindsay Burrow, Alex Yee, Tom Riordan CBE and Emily Campbell are set to receive honorary doctorates.

Lindsey Burrow and Olympic stars to receive honorary doctorates

The effects of climate change could cost children days of school time each year, a government risk report says

3 ways climate change may soon impact schools - costing children days

Cristea (pictured) joined fthe online chat of the Nazi group, and when officers raided his home, they found terrorist material.

Supporter of Nazi group that planned terror attack is jailed

A woman was reportedly attacked on Greek Street, Leeds, on June 21.

Woman reportedly assaulted in Leeds city centre sparking police probe

A fundraiser has been launched following the tragic death of Leeds police officer Charlie Mitchell, who was a 'proud new father'

Fundraiser set up after police officer and 'new father' found dead

Hollie Love.

Police appeal to find missing Cleckheaton teenager

ChatGPT could be changing the way we speak

The words you have probably only started using because of ChatGPT

Players living in Priestley Drive, Pudsey, were named among today’s daily prize winners (Tuesday, June 24).

Pure joy as third street in Leeds town wins Postcode Lottery jackpot

Nathan Watson, who is serving a life sentence, attacked two prisoners at HMP Wakefield.

Violent prisoner attacked officers in lost-vape ruse

Can you help police?

Police release CCTV image after serious sex attack

Aha! A new Alan Partridge series lands on Monday - and you can stream it for free

Alan Partridge is back - full details of his new series, on next week

Contacts to NSPCC Helpline about domestic abuse reach record high.

Contacts to NSPCC Helpline about domestic abuse reach record high

EcoFlow's new Glacier Classic is a fully-functional fridge freezer you can use anywhere

EcoFlow Glacier Classic: portable fridge reviewed

Jaiden Robinson.

Jaiden Robinson: Concerns grow for missing Leeds teenager

Tour of new £500m Amazon fulfilment centre on outskirts of Leeds. Workers pictured in the factory. Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme

Amazon announces £40bn UK investment including thousands of jobs

A temporary 50mph speed limit has been installed as part of roadworks on the A1M near Wetherby.

All motorway diversions and closures as 50mph speed limit installed

Light is accused of trying to murder Roy Whiting (pictured) at HMP Wakefield.

Child killer hid under prison bed to shield from attack, court hears

Wakefield's coroner's office is appealing for help to locate the family of a man in Pontefract and a man in Leeds.

Coroner's court searching for relatives of two men after deaths

116 Cardigan Road could be turned into 12 new flats.

Plans submitted to turn Leeds office building into flats

Bryn Rees (inset) says court cases involving custody of dogs is on the rise in the Leeds area.

Canine custody fights 'on the rise' in bitter divorce battles

New Government guidance has highlighted ways AI can help teachers in the classroom

The tasks your child's teacher may soon be able to automate using AI

Armed police were called to Middle Oxford Street in Castleford on Saturday afternoon (June 21).

Armed police shoot dead dangerous dog after child and officer bitten

Broom Crescent.

E bike rider left fighting for life after crash

New Cote Cottages, Farsley and Thorpe Garth, Middleton, were named winners on June 18 and June 20 respectively.

Celebrations as two streets win £1,000 Postcode Lottery jackpot

Young people across Yorkshire are missing out on hidden pots of money that could be worth thousands of pounds - but many don’t even realise they exists.

£130m in Child Trust Funds unclaimed in Yorkshire - everything to know

McFarlane went to extreme lengths to steal money from the dementia patient, even instigating sexual contact.

'Disgusting' woman abused dementia sufferer and stole his money

Mike Smith the owner of Mike's Carpets at his Armley branch,Leeds.

Readers remember ‘legendary character’ Mike Smith, who died aged 79

Charlie Mitchell.

West Yorkshire Police officer reported missing found dead

Buses will be diverted as a result of resurfacing works on Cardinal Road, Beeston.

All bus diversions and cancellations as route to shut for resurfacing

The Woodhouse and Little London ward, which includes the north end of the city centre from the train station, recorded the most violent and sexual offences between April 2024 and March 2025. Police received 3,833 reports during this period.

The ward areas with the most violent and sexual offences

Six cold criminals who have been locked up in Leeds this week after being sentenced for their crimes.

Six cold criminals who have been locked up in Leeds this week

Plans for a 30-storey block of flats have fallen through after the developer did not sign off on a legal agreement with the council.

Leeds 30-storey tower block deal falls through over housing terms

Omelette is a snuggly four-year-old with heaps of charm. He loves lap time, belly rubs, and being close to his humans. Confident, affectionate, and playful, he’s happiest as the only cat. Omelette has mild rhinitis, needing no meds - just a bit of care. He’d suit an indoor home, ideally with a secure outdoor space.

Eight cats up for adoption including affectionate cute four-year-old

Otley Carnival 2025

Colourful photos from the Otley Carnival 2025 parade

281 Chapeltown Road. Pic from MB Heritage report.

Plans to convert church featured in TV series into dance studio

Oakley met the 13-year-old girls at Temple Newsam and quickly became fixated with one of them, making her life misery for more than three years.

Fixated creep bombarded teenage girl for years after Leeds park meet

Filming is underway for a new TV advert for famous Armley retailer Mike’s Carpets – starring the owner Mike Smith 40 years on from the original Yorkshire TV hits.

Tributes as Leeds carpet trader known for 1980s TV ads dies aged 79

The people in this gallery are wanted by West Yorkshire Police for crimes reported in Leeds.

Caught on camera: 10 people wanted for theft, assault and burglary

Facett (inset) purposely targeted the man at Castleford Bus Station because he knew he had learning difficulties.

Knife-carrying thug robbed man with vulnerable man at bus station

Predatory paedophile Cromack (pictured left) bought sex aids from Ann Summers after arranging for young girl to travel to Wakefield to meet him.

Vile paedophile arranged to meet girl and made Ann Summers trip

Top Stories from the YEP

England v India: 11 photos as hundreds of cricket fans don fancy dress at first Test at Headingley

Hundreds of cricket fans don fancy dress at first Test at Headingley

Queensway Primary School, in Yeadon, Leeds.

Staff to leave school in ‘incredibly difficult decision’

Police are hoping to identify these two men.

Men sought over business burglary and payment offences in Leeds

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