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Haile engaged in sexualised conversations with youngsters, offering money for photos of them.

Police officer who paid children for sex pics avoids custody

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is appointing Sascha Wells-Munro OBE as its new Director of Midwifery

New head of midwifery named at hospital trust amid inquiry into care

Andrew Wakefield, has resigned as Wakefield Council's cabinet member for strategic housing, skills and business growth. Image: Wakefield Council

Senior councillor resigns from cabinet due to health reasons

Great Wilson Street cordoned off.

Breaking ASDA HQ evacuated as Army carries out controlled explosion - recap

The bus has crashed through bollards outside The Light.

Breaking City centre traffic chaos after bus crashes into The Light - recap

Raheim Jackson.

Police make 'another step forward' as another man arrested over murder

Halloween fun on the Otley Run sat 31-10-2026 pic Steve RidinG
The queue for Woodies at the start of the Otley Run

Pubs and bars to sign up to new safe scheme amid Otley Run complaints

The bus has crashed through bollards outside The Light.

One person rushed to hospital after bus crash in city centre

Hepworth (pictured) was jailed at Leeds Crown Court.

Ageing paedophile jailed for sex chats with four 'young girls' online

Traffic and Travel

Part of the Morley Town Deal, the £1.1 million public realm scheme aims to make improvements to the town centre and build economic growth.

In pictures: £1.1m Morley town centre regeneration project begins
The programme will make the town more attractive, accessible and welcoming to residents, businesses and visitors
Dennis Morton

Work mis to start on the Westgate Connector scheme.

Construction work begins on city centre route with high casualties

The new entrance at Leeds City Station is officially open

First look as Leeds station’s new entrance officially opens

Bus numbers 5, 5A, 23, 24, 27, 28(First), 38(First), 39(First), 56 and X84 will all face diversions.

All bus diversions as key city centre routes to be resurfaced

A final round of surfacing works are due to get underway at Dawson’s Corner.

Everything you need to know as final surfacing works to begin

Weather

Freezing temperatures could arrive in Leeds this week

The date freezing temperatures will blast into Leeds

Remembrance Sunday Leeds sun 10-11-2024 picture Steve Riding
Cadets wait in line at The War Memorial, The Headrow, Leeds

First look weekend forecast for Leeds as verdict is delivered

Cost of Living crisis

A shopper carrying red sale bags marked with a bold percentage sign, symbolising seasonal discounts and bargain hunting

Free Top Buys email finds the best UK deals this February

‘Herephones’ launched to tell the stories of the nation’s homeless

Adur & Worthing Councils are offering free support to residents who are ‘struggling to afford their energy bills’. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Experts say switching now could save you £366 on energy bills

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Maryam Moshiri will appear in Taskmaster’s New Year Treat after becoming known for a viral BBC News moment in which she was accidentally shown making a middle-finger gesture during a studio countdown.

Maryam Moshiri joins Taskmaster after cancer battle

Is a Sudden Stratospheric Warming about to deliver a massive cold snap in the UK? It could, but it’s not that simple.

Explainer Sudden stratospheric warming: What could it mean for the UK weather?

Kevin the Carrot and Chantenay launch a search for missing Cauli Dog in Aldi's 2026 Christmas advert.

Shoppers hail Aldi's Christmas advert 'the best' one - watch it here

A Ryanair flight from Madrid was caught up in Thursday’s disruption (photo by Jaime REINA / AFP via Getty Images)

Plane bomb threats: all flights and airports affected

Crime

Hussain (pictured) was jailed for dealing in heroin, and driving dangerously when he tried to flee police.

Police stinger used to burst tyres of teen dealer who tried to escape

The bike was found to be able to reach speeds of around 80mph.

Leeds police seize illegal electric bike capable of reaching 80mph

Nik Peasgood, Chief Executive of Leeds Women’s Aid said the charity directly supported more than 9,500 adults, children and young people across Leeds and West Yorkshire last year

'You're not alone': Charity calls for more support for abuse victims

Train hits debris after car crashes through level crossing barriers

Hunt for Wakefield man wanted over stalking and criminal damage

Towers tried to blackmail his former employer, demanding he hand over £10,000.

Sobbing handyman blackmailer wanted £10,000 from ex employer

Business

Callan Hornsby is the general manager of Meat:Stack on Bishopgate street, directly opposite the train station entrance

Businesses breathe ‘sigh of relief’ as Leeds Station’s entrance opens

Victoria Leeds delivered a "robust" December sales performance, according to its owners, Redical. (Photo Giles Rocholl Photography Ltd ©2024 supplied on behalf of Victoria Leeds)

'It set the standard for retail': Shopping centre marks 10th birthday

Pure Gym on Cloth Hall Street, Leeds

PureGym expands in Leeds with new 24/7 Meanwood gym

Couple behind popular cafe open new 'bespoke' sweet shop

Does your broadband contract come with a hidden catch?

Explainer Why broadband bills can rise even when you’re in contract

Obituaries

In loving memory

Remembering loved ones with death notices submitted by you

In loving memory

Remembering loved ones with death notices submitted by you

Former Yorkshire Evening Post journalist Ken Yeadon dies at 91

Politics

Pontefract would be given a £500k boost under the plans

Council plans £2.8m fund for ‘forgotten’ towns and villages

Wakefield Council looks set to scrap plans to demolish The Ridings Shopping Centre and repurpose the venue as a "vibrant leisure-led destination".

Plans to demolish The Ridings set to be scrapped

Chapel Allerton Tennis And Squash Club has asked the council for permission to upgrade its facilities

Tennis club plans £500k padel court expansion as demand soars

Plans have been drawn up for a conversion of the vacant building at 31 Ashley Road in Harehills.

Former church could be converted into shops and flats

UK Trending

The study was commissioned by Plusnet to celebrate the arrival of its own new mascot

Kevin the Carrot in top 20 mascots

Data revealed that the quality of toilet facilities affects how much people are willing to spend

UK hospitality industry risks losing £500m because of poor toilets

Over half of parents saying their child avoids creativity due to fear of getting it wrong

Parents say screen time and homework hold back children's creativity

Fern Brady reveals UK's biggest housemate icks

Brits biggest houseshare 'icks' revealed

1 in 3 are choosing to spend their weekends cooking

Brits ditch nights out for home cooking

Brits spend nearly four days a year handling ‘life admin’ for others on their phones

Brits spend nearly four days a year on phone life admin

Council

Sofra Express Grill Kitchen has been refused permission to relocate to a former betting shop 250m from its current base on Alverthorpe Road

‘Healthy’ fast-food shop move rejected over ‘takeaway exclusion zone’

The Black Swan Hotel is being used as a HMO

HMO plans submitted for former hotel despite previous rejection

People

Members from the Romanian community across Yorkshire attended the event at Bridge Community Church in Burmantofts

‘It’s about recognising identity’: Leeds rallies behind GCSE campaign
This was the first event held in the north of England
Jack Young

CEO Lynn Nicholls is pictured at Yorkshire Cat Rescue. Picture: Simon Hulme.

'Worst year': Rescue boss on mounting pressure facing animal shelters

Rev Jonathan Cain has been announced as the new rector of Leeds Minster

Leeds Minster appoints new rector from Horsforth church

People on benefits could receive a Christmas Bonus in 2026. Picture: SUSANNAH IRELAND/AFP via Getty Images.

When your Christmas Bonus will be paid if you are on benefits

Leeds fell silent today as it marked Remembrance Sunday 🌹

29 poignant pictures as city pauses to reflect on Remembrance Sunday

Education

Childrens Corner Childcare, located at The Place, Leeds Dock, scored an ‘Expected standard’ rating in all six inspected categories.

Children 'develop a love of books' at this nursery - Ofsted report

Nursery praised as ‘strong in all areas’ in Ofsted report

Woodhouse Moor is one of the parks included in the trial by University of Leeds researchers to help improve safety for women and girls.

Researchers develop tools to make parks safer for women and girls

Leeds City College has opened its new Leeds Dock campus.

New college campus opens dedicated to health and social care

White Laith Primary School, located on Naburn Drive, Whinmoor, received a ‘Strong standard’ rating in five of the seven inspected categories.

Staff 'work tirelessly' at this 'inclusive' primary school - Ofsted

These Leeds primary schools had the best attendance across 2024/25.

The 15 best primary schools for attendance as applications open

Lovehoney’s couples advent calendar is aimed at adults looking for a more playful countdown to Christmas.

Reviewers opened Lovehoney's £119 advent calendar

Forget chocolate, this advent calendar is made for couples to enjoy together

Lovehoney £119 couples’ advent calendar is worth £487

The lowest-rated GP reception teams in Leeds

The 15 lowest-rated GP reception teams according to patients

Left to right: Christopher Thompson, Louise Murray, Mike Nix, Becky Lindsay, Jonathan Entwistle, Louis Hollick, Chris Pagett, Chris O’Hara, John Lilley, Michael Biddlecombe, Pete Dickinson.

Hospital treats world's first patient using pioneering technology

Opinion

Social media has become a cess pit for keyboard warriors to spout vitriol without accountability.

'I’m ashamed of adults who thought it was acceptable to abuse a child'

‘I’ve spent 20 years in journalism, but I’ve never seen adults behave so disgracefully towards a child’

Jordan Odu column

I'm embracing cosy season - here's what's on my festive hit list

7th July 2026
Pictured Danny Malin with his food truck, Leeds
Picture Gerard Binks

The dish that made Danny Malin turn down fish and chips in Whitby

'The story behind my family’s war medal changed how I remember'Laura Collins

From Le Phono to Fat Freddies vegetarian burgers - here’s what YEP readers miss from the Leeds of old

YEP readers share what they miss from the city of old

Leeds residents remain fiercely divided over whether trick-or-treating is harmless seasonal fun or an unwanted nuisance

'Unspoken rules': YEP readers clash over trick-or-treating this year

One side of the Children's well celebrates 100 years of Winnie the Pooh. Photo Roger Beverley

YEP readers share their favourite children’s books

Bonfire Night at Roundhay Park, Leeds. (Pic credit: Simon Hulme)

Should the Roundhay Park Bonfire Night fireworks display come back?

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Hailey Bieber's go-to OPI nail polish gets a Black Friday discount

Mrs Hinch uses this clothes airer to help dry her laundry indoors.

This is the clothes airer Mrs Hinch told fans she 'fell in love with'

Stacey Solomon has described the Shark PowerDetect Transformer PowerTrio System as her “vacuum of dreams” – and now shoppers can save big on the same model in the Black Friday sale.

Stacey Solomon's favourite Shark vacuum is £150 cheaper plus free gift

The Euromillions draws tonight, and it’s incredibly cheap to have 500 goes

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