Live updates after crash 'between lorry and car' on A63 Pontefract Lane
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According to AA the road is "partially blocked due to accident, a car and a lorry involved on A63 Pontefract Lane Westbound near Thornes Farm Way. Traffic is coping well."
A Leeds City Council Twitter account said it happened "on the westbound A63 East Leeds Link Road by the roundabout with Thornes Farm Way in Cross Green."
Leeds news LIVE: City’s Covid infection rate still higher than national average as people warned to keep distance
City's Covid infection rate still higher than national average as people warned to keep distance
People in Leeds have been urged to keep to social distancing guidelines and the rule of six as the city’s coronavirus infection rate remains above average.
The daily infection rate has remained stable, falling slightly to 43.9 new cases per 100,000 people (from 45.8).
But that’s still significantly higher than the average rate in England, which stands at 24.5.
Leeds City Council’s chief executive Tom Riordan tweeted that 50 per cent of Leeds adults have now been vaccinated, with the over 60s case rate down to 13.
Leeds woman who suffered heartbreak of losing mum and baby within one month launches fundraiser
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Large knives found in Burmantofts estate during weapons sweep
The dangerous weapons have been taken off the streets.
Large knives found in Burmantofts estate during weapons sweep in Leeds
Officers found two large knives during a weapons sweep in Leeds.
10 Leeds pubs and bars with outdoor areas where you do not need to book
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Good morning
Welcome to the Yorkshire Evening Post’s live news blog on Friday April 30.
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Police to patrol these Leeds parks following increase in antisocial behaviour and wildlife crimes
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Sun for Bank Holiday weekend
Leeds is going to begin the May Bank Holiday weekend with some sunny spells throughout Friday.
The sunshine and some cloud will continue into Saturday with highs of 10C throughout the day.
Although there might be some light rain early evening, it will clear by Sunday for another dry day in Leeds.
Sunday and Monday will be predominantly overcast, and it isn’t until the end of the Bank Holiday weekend on Monday that more heavier rain is forecast.
Although it might not be the warmest Bank Holiday, it will be predominantly dry - great news for those planning on being out and about over the weekend.
Forecast in full:
Thursday: Often rather cloudy as showers feed in from the coast, possibly some hail in heavier bursts and wintry over the highest ground. However, there will also be bright or sunny spells in-between. Feeling chilly in the northerly breeze. Maximum temperature 10 °C.
Thursday night: Some dry, clear spells but occasional showers will continue to feed in from the coast. A touch of frost likely with any lengthier clearer spells. Minimum temperature -1 °C.
Friday: Bright or sunny spells but also showers, locally heavy, and wintry over highest ground. Still feeling chilly, although generally light winds. Maximum temperature 11 °C.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday: Probably cloudier Saturday, especially near the coast, with showers. Sunday, sunny spells and showers. Chilly with overnight frost possible. Monday, rain and strong winds spreading from the west.
News this morning
'Online abuse is becoming a crisis' - Leeds groups pledge boycott backing
Two Leeds United supporters’ groups have thrown their weight behind the club’s social media boycott this weekend.
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Do not waste opportunity to keep parks in Leeds clean - YEP Comment
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Attack victim was struck in face with baton in revenge for refusing to buy stolen vodka from shoplifter
A thug put on a balaclava and struck a man over the head with a baton in a street attack carried out because he refused to buy stolen vodka from him.