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Lone victim attacked by gang in city centre
Police are appealing for information after group of youths assaulted a 29-year-old man in Leeds city centre.
The attackers - five male and one female - attacked the lone victim in Briggate at about 4am on Saturday.
Officers believe a number of people may have witnessed the assault and they would like to anyone with information.
Read the full appeal here: Police launch investigation after lone victim attacked by gang in Leeds city centre
Temperatures set to soar for another fine day in Leeds
The warm weather is set to continue in Leeds following days of uninterrupted sunshine.
For the second day in the row it was the hottest day of 2021 so far in the UK on Tuesday, which was the first day of meteorological summer, after a toasty 25.8C was recorded in both Cardiff and Middle Wallop.
The warm weather has been a welcome break for people following a washout May, which brought heavy downpours and prolonged spells of rain to the region.
Wednesday is expected to be another fine day in Leeds, with temperatures climbing to 23C.
Here’s the Met Office forecast in full:
7am - sunshine - 12C
8am - sunshine - 14C
9am - sunshine - 16C
10am - sunshine - 18C
11am - sunshine - 20C
noon - sunshine - 22C
1pm - sunshine - 23C
2pm - sunshine - 23C
3pm - cloudy - 23C
4pm - sunshine - 23C
5pm - sunshine - 22C
6pm - sunshine - 21C
7pm - sunshine - 19C
8pm - sunshine - 18C
9pm - sunshine - 16C
Good morning
Welcome to the Yorkshire Evening Post’s live news blog on Wednesday June 2.
Here’s this morning’s headlines:
"It will raise the roof when they hear. It's going to put smiles on the faces of so many families."
A charity in Harehills which works with young people growing up in poverty has been honoured with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK.
It's a fair crop: Cannabis farm found growing in former police building in Beeston
An investigation had been launched after a large cannabis farm was allegedly found growing in a former police building in Leeds.
Two Leeds students delighted as new clothing business they set up from bedroom booms
A pair of students from Leeds Beckett University have launched their own clothing brand and website from a bedroom - which has sold out of stock in one day.
“It would be fair to say schools like this have had occasion to phone 999" - how a Leeds school hub is changing outcomes
When the head-teacher says “you have to really want to work here” and the school’s own designated police officer admits students have been involved in crime and he has arrested their parents in the past - you’d be forgiven for thinking the Southway Hub is the place to send ‘naughty’ kids in Leeds.
Why we should applaud bravery of women speaking about endometriosis - YEP Comment
For more than two decades, West Yorkshire Police Chief Inspector Helen Brear spent her life living with crippling pelvic pain.
Some of the best pictures from the Leeds and Liverpool canal on sunny Tuesday morning
The glorious weather that graced the city during the bank holiday weekend continued today, inspiring residents and visitors alike to make the most of the city’s green spaces.
Latest developments from the YEP:
These are some of the latest breaking news stories on the YEP right now:
Evening headlines
Here are some of the latest stories on our website this evening:
Money launderer ordered to hand over £32,000 found on the back seat of his car in Leeds
A money launderer who had £32,000 in cash on the back seat of his car when police caught him with a fake driving licence has had the money seized under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
Final decision on £14m Tingley garden centre plans expected this week
Planning chiefs will decide this week whether to allow a new £14m garden centre to be built in south Leeds, following concerns around environment and public transport.
Raft of new eateries set to open at Leeds's Trinity Kitchen
A series of new food outlets are set to open at Trinity Kitchen in Leeds as the facility launches its new street food van.
New roads, new leisure centre and a new park? All part of Leeds ‘levelling up’ hopes
Decision-makers in Leeds are set to discuss plans to bid for £40m of Government money to help improve the district’s roads and leisure services.
Leeds United star Phillips named in Southgate's final England squad for Euros
Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips has been named in Gareth Southgate's final England squad for the European Championships.
Detectives seeking witnesses after man, 24, assaulted in Beeston
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a 24-year-old assault victim was left needing hospital treatment.
The attack happened at around 8.50pm on Saturday in Dewsbury Road, close to the junction of Temple Road.
Officers attended the scene in Beeston and found a man who was seriously injured, police said.
Read the full appeal here: Young man seriously injured after Beeston attack as police appeal for witnesses
Leeds sports centre closed due to “concerns” over unauthorised traveller camp
Leeds City Council has confirmed that the John Charles Centre for Sport has has been closed since Friday due to “operation concerns” that arose from an “unauthorised” traveller camp which has moved onto the site.
The centre consists of the South Leeds Stadium, Aquatics Centre, Indoor Athletics Centre and Tennis Centre.
The council said it is “actively working with partners” to ensure that the centre can re-open as soon as possible but there is no firm date as yet.
Lunchtime headlines
Here are some of the new stories on our website this lunchtime:
Family thank supporters for £10,000 donation after car crash closes their restaurant
A family who run a West Yorkshire restaurant which was forced to close when a car ploughed through the front window have thanked supporters for donating more than £10,000.
Popular Indian restaurant launches exclusive house beer on tap with Kirkstall Brewery
Leeds' only Michelin-recommended Indian restaurant has launched an exclusive house beer in collaboration with Kirkstall Brewery.
Two lucky Leeds streets have scooped a daily lottery prize - winning up to £3k
Two lucky Leeds streets have scooped the People's Postcode Lottery daily prize on Tuesday, June 1.
Bielsa up against Guardiola and three others for top Premier League award
Leeds United's top-10 Premier League finish and the manner in which they went about their business as a newly promoted side have put Marcelo Bielsa on the shortlist for the 2020/21 Barclays Manager of the Season award.