In January, acting royalty was in town as box office superstar Samuel L Jackson filmed scenes for Marvel’s Secret Invasion right here in Leeds.
March saw Leeds Bradford Airport come under fire as they struggled with lengthening security queues due to an increase in passenger numbers following the pandemic.
In July, the city and West Yorkshire mourned following the murder of beloved Castleford teacher Abi Fisher while in November the city raised a glass to fundraising efforts of Leeds Rhinos legend Kevin Sinfield.
Here is the Yorkshire Evening Post’s picks for the stories that made the headlines in 2022.
![Samuel L. Jackson was pictured filming in Leeds City Centre as Marvel's Secret Invasion shot scenes in city. Jackson was filming alongside Game of Thrones' Emilia Clarke and Oscar-winner Olivia Colman.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmE2OWQzNTI4LTJmZTItNDRhZC05Njg1LTU2NDY0MDcwNjljOTpjZTk1OGYxZC01YWIxLTQ2NzktYTBkZS1mYzI0MWU0Y2FjM2M=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
1. January - Hollywood comes to Leeds
Samuel L. Jackson was pictured filming in Leeds City Centre as Marvel's Secret Invasion shot scenes in city. Jackson was filming alongside Game of Thrones' Emilia Clarke and Oscar-winner Olivia Colman. Photo: Simon Hulme
![A trio of 'mature' Leeds boys - Will, 12, Charlie, 13 and Leo, 13 - went viral after their attitude during their first meal out together was praised by the management of top Italian restaurant Salute At The White Swan.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjhlYzg0MTA5LTE1NWYtNGY2YS04NWY5LWJjMDlkNGU3MDIxOTo2NDRkZTY5NS1jY2JkLTQ5YWMtYTllYy02YTU5MmJiMzlkY2M=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
2. February - Mature trio go viral
A trio of 'mature' Leeds boys - Will, 12, Charlie, 13 and Leo, 13 - went viral after their attitude during their first meal out together was praised by the management of top Italian restaurant Salute At The White Swan. Photo: Submit
![Leeds Bradford Airport came under fire after dozens of holidaymakers missed flights due to 'theme park style queues' through security. Passenger numbers in March were almost three times greater than in January and the airport struggled to keep up.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjYyZDQyNDdkLTc2MzItNGQ2OC04ZDY2LWQyOTk4ZTM0MDRkYzo5NDUxZDg5Yi04MTNmLTQyN2MtYmVkYS0wOWJkY2MxMjE4OGU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
3. March - LBA come under fire
Leeds Bradford Airport came under fire after dozens of holidaymakers missed flights due to 'theme park style queues' through security. Passenger numbers in March were almost three times greater than in January and the airport struggled to keep up. Photo: James Hardisty
![The Maven, in Call Lane, was picked as one of the top bars in the 2022 National Pub & Bar Awards. It scooped the prestigious County Winner title - meaning it is the best bar in West Yorkshire.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjczZmQ2YmM3LWJiMDEtNDVmNS04MGRkLWUzZTkwYTYxZDk5NjpmMmY4MGUxMS1kMzhmLTRmNzEtOTMxYy01MjVlN2FmZDA3YTk=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
4. April - The Maven wins big
The Maven, in Call Lane, was picked as one of the top bars in the 2022 National Pub & Bar Awards. It scooped the prestigious County Winner title - meaning it is the best bar in West Yorkshire. Photo: Submit
![The Whites secured a dramatic final day Premier League survival with an unforgettable 2-1 victory at Brentford.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjQxOTQzM2RiLTgwMTYtNGQ5MC1iYjliLTk1M2YyYmIzNGY2OTpmMGZiZGNiZi0yYzUxLTQ5YzItOGRjZC0wYjYxMTJjYzVmNWU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. May - Leeds United's great escape
The Whites secured a dramatic final day Premier League survival with an unforgettable 2-1 victory at Brentford. Photo: Tony Johnson
![Veteran BBC Look North presenter Harry Gration MBE died suddenly aged 71. The Bradford-born news anchor became a Yorkshire institution after fronting the programme for more than 38 years, before stepping down in 2020.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjA5NTExNDc0LWUwZDItNDBiZC04OTM3LTEzYjc2YmFmOTdlMDoyODczMzI1MS03MWQ3LTRkMWEtOTI4NS0zYjk4MGNmNmIxMmE=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. June - Leeds mourns a legend
Veteran BBC Look North presenter Harry Gration MBE died suddenly aged 71. The Bradford-born news anchor became a Yorkshire institution after fronting the programme for more than 38 years, before stepping down in 2020. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe