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.
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.
7. July - Beloved teacher murdered
Tributes poured in following the shocking murder of beloved Castleford teacher Abi Fisher. In November, Matthew Fisher, was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison for strangling his wife and dumping her body in undergrowth. Photo: WYP
8. August - Leeds Festival rocks
An eagerly-anticipated set from Arctic Monkeys was the talk of Leeds Festival's final Sunday as festival goers enjoyed a weekend of music in the glorious sunshine. Photo: MARK BICKERDIKE PHOTOGRAPHY
9. September - Leeds teacher banned
A Leeds teacher was banned from the profession after developing a “highly concerning” relationship with a pupil. Kate Griffiths exchanged thousands of phone calls with the pupil, who she had saved in her phone as ‘boo’. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
10. October - Major fire breaks out
Firefighters rushed to the sight of a large blaze with city centre buildings evacuated after a fire broke out at the vacant Leonardo Building on Cookridge Street. Police later confirmed that the incident was being investigated as arson. Photo: Dennis Morton
11. November - Kevin Sinfield fundraising heroics
Leeds Rhinos legend Sinfield ran 300 miles (482km) as he took on seven ultra marathons in seven days to raise funds for motor neurone disease (MND) charities, to honour his friend and former teammate Rob Burrow. Photo: Zac Goodwin/PA
12. December - Bradley Wall murder trial
The murder trial of 24-year-old Bradley Wall, who was found dead in Beeston, on June 23 this year with multiple injuries to his head, face and body, has got underway. Patrick Mason, 31, and Aiden Ramsdale, 25, stand accused of his murder. The trial continues at Leeds Crown Court. Photo: YEP