Traffic and Travel

The upgrade is planned to be completed by the mid-2030s.

Government pledges £4 billion to railway improvements

Northern offered a £1,000 reward for information after one of its trains was fired at with an air rifle this year.

Bricks thrown and air rifles fired at trains this year

Elland Road, Malvern Road and Cemetery Road in Beeston are closed due to roadworks. Picture: James Hardisty

Every bus route change and cancellation as key routes remain shut

Emergency services were called to Denby Dale Road in Wakefield at 9:40pm last night. Picture: Google

Driver arrested after crashing into police car responding to 999 call

A number of train services in Leeds are set to be affected by industrial action in December Picture: Pa

Leeds train passengers urged to plan ahead of industrial action

Recreation Street in Holbeck before (left) and after (right) the improvements.

Council hails positive impact of £900k transformation to city suburb

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

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

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

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

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 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

A number of Leeds bus services will face diversions this week. Picture: James Hardisty

Every bus route change and cancellation including Elland Road

The Office of Rail and Road has authorised into service the newly upgraded Castleford railway station.

Green light given for new £720k upgrades to open at railway station

First Bus is increasing the frequency of services on the Stourton Park & Ride in Leeds.

First Bus to increase frequency at key Park & Ride to support festive travel

The petition objects to the City Council’s proposals to introduce charges at Wilderness and Station Gardens car parks in Wetherby. Picture: Google/NW

Anger as thousands sign petition against proposed council parking charges

Police were called to a report of a concern for safety of a man on the bridge on Canal Road, Armley. Picture: Google

Police shut key route over 'concern for safety' of man spotted on bridge

The M62 is closed between junction 27 for the M621 and junction 28 at Tingley (Photo by motorwaycameras.co.uk)

Police called to motorway after distressed woman seen on bridge

The following 23 locations for this week are accurate at the time of publication, but are subject to alteration...

The 23 police speed camera locations in Leeds this week

Police are investigating a fatal road traffic collision on Stanningley Road, Leeds. Picture: NW

Man arrested as one killed and two injured in crash - everything we know

The M1 will be closed between junction 44 (Rothwell) and junction 46 (Austhorpe). Picture: Simon Hulme

Drivers issued warning as major motorway to be hit by closures for two weeks

A pedestrian has been killed after a vehicle was in collision with a bus stop along Stanningley Road in Armley. Pictures: NW/Google

Pedestrian killed and two more injured after car crashes into bus stop

Police have closed Stanningley Road, Leeds near to junction with Armley Ridge Road. Picture: NW

One killed and two more injured as police shut key road - live updates

Northern has put four pop-up markets across Yorkshire on its ‘Christmas List’ with a special £2 advance ticket. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

The Xmas markets that you can get to by train for just £2 from Leeds

Two lanes have now reopened after being closed following a crash at Junction 27 heading westbound on the M62 shortly before 8am on November 20. Photo: motorwaycameras.co.uk.

Crash between HGV and van causes significant delays as lanes closed

A host of Leeds bus services are set to be diverted this week. Picture: James Hardisty

Every bus route change and cancellation including Park Row

Emergency services were called to a road traffic collision involving three vehicles on the A643 close to the Armley Gyratory in Leeds on Friday afternoon

Two rushed to hospital after three car collision near Armley Gyratory

The A643 soutbound carriageway in Holbeck is closed (Photo by Google/AA)

Live Live updates as police close busy road near Armley Gyratory after crash

Highways chiefs say the results of the scheme have been “encouraging”. Photo: LDRS.

Motorcycles allowed in bus lanes permanently after Leeds council trial

Leeds City Council are consulting on plans to introduce 20mph speed limits in residential areas across the city. Pictures: NW/Getty Images

Council to consider 'city wide' 20mph speed limits as part of safety pledge

Standing outside Leeds Civic Hall campaigners and councillors held up giant letters to spell out the message “Regulate for Reliability”. Picture: BBFWY

Council pledges support for bus franchising as consultation continues

Road closures and bus diversions are to be put in place throughout Leeds ahead of Christmas. Picture: James Hardisty

Full list of event timings, road closures and bus diversions ahead of Xmas

Jet2’s extra capacity is on sale from eight UK airports including Leeds Bradford Airport. Picture: AFP via Getty Images

Jet2 announces 'huge' holiday expansion at LBA with increased flights

There is miles of traffic on the M62

Live as M62 crash causes huge queues and delays

23 February 2017...... A plane lands at Leeds Bradford Airport before Storm Doris hits the area.

LBA: Take offs being aborted due to Storm Debi causing travel misery

Numerous bus diversions and roadworks are set to remain in place this week. Picture: James Hardisty

Every bus route change and cancellation including M621 Holbeck

There are severe delays on the westbound carriageway backing up to Birstall/the M621 for Leeds (Photo by motorwaycameras.co.uk)

Live Live updates as lane closures cause severe delays on M62

Train timetables across Yorkshire will change on Sunday, December 10. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Full list of Leeds train timetable changes

These are the ten best towns for commuting to Leeds, according to a new study.

The top 10 Leeds commuter towns to live in according to new research

The Grade II listed footbridge at Garforth station (left) has been relocated to be replaced by a Beacon Bridge (right). Pictures: NW/Network Rail

Historic rail bridge 'relocated' as construction continues on £6m replacement

Jet2holidays have added extra flights from Leeds Bradford Airport to Majorca after surging demand from cyclists wanting to compete in the popular Majorca 312 event. Photo: AdobeStock

Extra flights from LBA to Spain added after demand for sporting event

West Yorkshire Safety Camera Partnerships lists all the potential locations of mobile speed cameras in Leeds on its website. Picture: Getty Images

All 24 mobile speed camera locations this week as police plot crackdown

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West Yorkshire Police has said that 24 suspects have been arrested as part of a new operation to tackle retail theft over Christmas.

Police say 24 already arrested in Christmas crackdown on shoplifting

Queensview tower block has been left without its central heating since Saturday morning

Elderly residents left 'freezing' over snow-filled weekend sheltered housing

Thomas Knowles was jailed today at Leeds Crown Court. (pic by WYP)

Jealous thug's Facebook threat to throw acid in the face of love rival