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Police have found a body in woodland near Morley.

Breaking Body found in Morley woodland believed to be missing Leeds man

A renewable energy firm has unveiled plans for a large-scale solar park on the edge of Leeds.

Plans submitted for 'essential' 49.9MW solar farm on Leeds green belt

Ashton Kitchen-White, aged 19, died following the crash on Middleton Ring Road by Beeston Park.

Breaking Family pay tribute to 'one in a million' teen killed in hit-and-run

Callaghan, a monk and former housemaster at Ampleforth College, was found guilty of a catalogue of sex crimes following a trial at Teesside Crown Court .

Pervert monk who had fantasies for boys guilty of historic sex abuse

Four kittens were rescued by Royal Navy sailors in Bahrain after getting stuck under a shipping container. Pictured: he orphaned kittens emerge from their 'home' underneath shipping containers.

Adorable "suffering" cats "crying" for their mum who died saved

Tropical World has welcoming two new surprise babies.

Meerkat mum surprises keepers with two new pups at north Leeds zoo

It can be a confusing time when someone dies, having to deal with their financial affairs at the same time as grieving

What to do if your late loved one had a property to pass on

Charles (pictured) was jailed for a burglary of a house three days before Christmas.

Burglar stole £15k of jewellery and cameras during Christmas break-in

Services have been expanded at all three Leeds Park and Ride sites, following an increase in demand from passengers.

Extra bus services added at Park and Ride sites after increased demand

Traffic and Travel

Services 55, 55C, 65, 74, 75, 229, 254 and 255 are due to return to their normal routes in Leeds city centre from today.

All bus diversions and cancellations as stops to reopen after 3 months

Four stops along a busy bus route in Leeds city centre are due to reopen from today.

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Pudsey Carnival returns for its 37th consecutive year this weekend.

Full bus diversions, road closures and travel details for carnival

'Yorkshire's Plan for Rail' focuses on the need to deliver faster, more frequent and reliable train services by increasing capacity at Leeds, Sheffield and York stations.

£14 billion plan to improve rail unveiled including station expansion

New data found that Leeds City Council has made £6,648,415 in revenue from PCNs since 2022.

Council makes £6.5 million in parking fines revenue, new data reveals

From Sunday (May 18), services operating across the city will see timetable changes and frequency adjustments.

Full details of bus timetable changes including Elland Road services

Weather

Hosepipe.

Watch: Could a hosepipe ban be imposed?

Reservoir stocks across Leeds and Yorkshire have dropped to their lowest levels since July and August.

Reservoirs and rivers 'below critical' amid driest spell for 90 years

Cost of Living crisis

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)

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Crime

Construction of the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) at Seacroft Hospital (pictured in 2024) is due to be completed this summer.

Thieves break-in to construction site of Rob Burrow MND Centre

The people in this gallery are wanted by police over crimes reported in Leeds.

Caught on camera: 23 people wanted for various crimes in the city

Eight criminals locked up in Leeds this week.

Eight criminals locked up this week including Tingley terrorist

These are the most blighted areas of Leeds for drug related crime.

The 13 areas most badly affected by drug crime according to police

Preston began trawling for child-abuse images days after being convicted last year.

Shunned paedophile blames isolation for falling back into sick habits

The south Leeds neighbourhood policing team have said that the youths caused 'significant' damage to Dulverton Court in Cottingley.

Youths cause 'shameful' damage to elderly home in night of disorder

Business

This year marks Girl Tech's widest reach to date.

Back and bigger than ever: Female leaders unite at Girl Tech Leeds to secure bet...

Aldi confirms Late May Bank Holiday opening hours

Guinness owner hit by US trade tariffs and AI assisted shopping surge

Sonder in the Grand Arcade in Leeds city centre.

Inside the immersive cafe and homeware store offering a calming escape

The Superdrug warehouse on Stadium Way in South Elmsall

Superdrug accused of 'bully boy' tactics in redundancy dispute

Obituaries

Cremations had been suspended at Lawnswood Cemetery in Adel after structural problems were found in the building.

Council confirm cremations to resume after six-month suspension

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Martin Lewis highlights essential way to register your will for free

Mavis Robinson (MBE) and Barrie Slatcher are among those who have died in recent weeks

The faces of 18 much-loved people whose deaths have been announced

Politics

The planning applications in Leeds that have been decided this week

Billy O bathing in the sunshine at The Donkey Sanctuary Leeds centre at Eccup.

Former Donkey Sanctuary site could sell for nearly £800,000 at auction

Getaway Girls is hoping to take over a property on 165 Roundhay Road.

Plans unveiled for new women and girls' hub in Harehills

A “secret weapon” is being developed and could be used by Royal Navy technicians to search for Russian submarines. Pictured: HMS Tyne with Russian Kilo-class submarine Krasnodar in the background.

"Secret weapon" being tested for Royal Navy to hunt Russia submarines

UK Trending

Alan Taylor standing in front of a Spitfire aircraft while saluting

Spitfire of the North features in new Motor Mania series

Romantic break for two to Marrakech City includes hotel and flights from £59 per person

Short break for two people to Marrakech from £59 per person

​Oasis will perform three concerts at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh. Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images

Get official Oasis tickets now for Wembley and Murrayfield

Pedro Pascal as Joel in The Last of Us season 2 episode 6

Who is in the cast of The Last of Us this week

This week is national Walk to School Week

How to know whether your child is ready to walk to school alone

Gary Lineker

Gary Lineker ‘stepping back’ from BBC as early departure confirmed

Council

The scheme will comprise 55 houses and 27 apartments, with a mix of one, two, three and four bedrooms.

Building work to start on council homes at site of former high school

The partial closure orders cover Oatland Court, Oatland Heights and Oatland Towers in Little London.

Residents hail impact of court orders to tackle crime in tower blocks

People

Players on Mead Road, Colton won in Sunday's People's Postcode Lottery.

Residents celebrate after street wins up to £6,000 in Postcode Lottery

Residents in east Leeds are celebrating after winning up to £6,000 in the People’s Postcode Lottery.

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Peregrine falcons have been spotted nesting at The Parkinson Building in Leeds since 2018

Woman captures 'amazing' pictures of peregrine falcons in city centre

All of the award winners on stage

In pictures: All the winners at the West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2025

Players living in Bruntcliffe Close, Morley, won in today's People's Postcode Lottery.

Residents rejoice after winning £1,000 Postcode Lottery jackpot

Organisers have revealed the full lineup for Leeds Pride 2025.

Full lineup for Pride 2025 announced including RuPaul’s Drag Race star

Education

Whinmoor St Paul's CofE Primary School, located on Whinmoor Crescent, Leeds, has been reaffirmed as a Good school by Ofsted.

'Vibrant and welcoming' primary school enjoys fresh Ofsted visit

Mother and son, Gabriel Khan and Kate Markland. Real life adventures

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Be Curious was held at the University of Leeds on Saturday, May 17

11 fantastic photos from university event inspiring young people

Young people across the UK have a lot of big worries on their plates

5 of the biggest concerns for children in 2025

The Grammar School at Leeds has announced that its nursery will begin welcoming children from the age of two.

Grammar school announces plans to expand nursery provision

Mount St Mary's Catholic High School, located on Ellerby Road, East End Park, was rated Outstanding in all four inspected inspected areas.

High school scores first Ofsted outstanding after opening in 1853

Warning to those who are more vulnerable to limit their exposure to direct sunlight.

Vulnerable Brits warned to avoid direct sunlight during hot spell

The Covid variant LP.8.1 was first detected in July 2024.

New Covid variant LP.8.1 warning signs and symptoms to look out for

Picture shows the AfPP team with hospital staff during this week’s hospital visits.

Celebrating our perioperative champions: International Nurses Day and National O...

A boil your tap water alert has been issued in some parts of the UK 'until further notice'.

'Boil tap water' warning issued in North Yorkshire ends

Opinion

SATs week: SATs can be a stressful time for teachers, pupils and parents alike. But there's one trap you can avoid falling into to ease the anxiety. (Adobe Stock)

SATs week: don't make the same mistake I did

It’s a funny old week in our house, because it’s SATs week for our eldest. It’s a milestone moment for Harry, who, at 11-years-old, is becoming a well-rounded young man.

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Dr James Ford (Tom Hughes) is under investigation in the new series of Malpractice (Picture: World Productions/ITV)

Malpractice review: Who would want to be a doctor?

This clock eerily stopped at the time of the blackout - 12.33pm

Why I thought I was trapped in a zombie apocalypse Nicola Adam

Virgin Island review: Reality show is a ‘unique experiment’ with the ick factor

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"Mixed Football: Uniting every player to kick barriers aside—standing up to exclusionary rulings."

Could mixed football be a response to the Supreme Court’s ruling on trans women?

"Navigating Trans Inclusion in Sports After the Supreme Court Ruling: Is Mixed Football the Answer?"

Could Mixed Football Flourish in the UK in Response to the Supreme Court Ruling?

Danny Dyer (seated, centre) faces The Assembly in ITV's new interview show (Picture: ITV/Rockerdale Studios)

The only show in which an interview with Danny Dyer could move you to tears

Hollywood star Andrew Garfield traced his family tree in the opening episode of Who Do You Think You Are? (Picture: BBC/Wall to Wall/Stephen Perry)

Who Do You Think You Are? still has the power to move, Hollywood glitz or not

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