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The crash happened on Selby Road in Garforth on Wednesday evening.

Three rushed to hospital with serious injuries after four-car crash

Seada Habib, 26 was last seen at her home address in Adel at around 4.30pm on November 26. Photo: West Yorkshire Police

Urgent appeal issued for help finding missing woman who speaks little English

Karen Hoyle, Vistry Yorkshire, Rob Spittles, Vistry Yorkshire and Katty Keyhani, Alzheimer’s Society

Vistry Yorkshire raises £14,584 for Alzheimer’s Society

Snow falling in Leeds on Wednesday evening

Live Live as snow and ice arrive with weather warning in place

Leeds jeweller Emma White said that an unusual clip of the Prime Minister using the wrong side of a hammer on a visit to her workshop 'wasn't a set up', after the footage went viral.

Jeweller reveals background to viral clip of Rishi Sunak's visit to city

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

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

Ian Sanders, 42, of Ettrick Avenue, Bellshill, Scotland, was given a suspended sentence at Leeds Crown Court on November 27 after pleading guilty to attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child, attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity, and two counts of making an indecent image of a child. The offences were committed while he was living in Wakefield. Photo: National World.

'Isolated' pervert caught in paedophile hunters sting

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

Traffic and Travel

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

Jet2holidays is expanding their flights for Summer 24 with the addition of a new destination in Greece 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

Weather

Sub-zero temperatures are forecast for the coming days in Leeds

Met Office extends snow and ice warning as freezing temperatures predicted

Temperatures are forecast to drop below zero degrees on Wednesday.

Leeds weather forecast as city braced for sub-zero temperatures

Cost of Living crisis

Grassroots Enterprise founders Cecil and Mary Nelson said they hoped to find an affordable or rent free space to carry on the food bank, after announcing that the Kirkstall shop would close for the last time on September 15. Photo: National World.

‘I don’t want to have to go back to skipping meals’: Food bank forced to close

Following the lifting of lockdown restrictions, The Gourmet Cafe in Wetherby used the space on The Shambles for social distancing, but despite calls for it to be made permanent, there were no sign of the al fresco arrangement returning.

Popular cafe closes down as owner says market town 'changed beyond recognition'

The mother said that the mess in the guesthouse was causing a risk to her and her children.

Horror for homeless mother-of-four placed in 'blood and poo' covered guesthouse

Dan Goodwin, 24, from the West Yorkshire MS Therapy Centre is cycling from John O'Groats to Land's End on the Sustrans route to raise money to continue offering therapy in the cost of living crisis. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Charity's 1189-mile cycling challenge to keep providing oxygen therapy

Crime

Francis Street, Chapeltown, where 19-year-old Emmanuel Nyabako was fatally stabbed over the August Bank Holiday weekend (Photo by Bruce Rollinson/National World)

Third man charged with murder of teenager

Jack Stevenson, 23, of Chepstow Drive, Leeds, was sentenced to four months' imprisonment at Leeds Crown Court on November 29 after pleading guilty to a charge of driving a motor vehicle dangerously. Photo: National World.

Dangerous driver asked mate to take the blame after 120mph police chase

Sanchez Njie, 23, of Brander Road, Gipton, Leeds, was sentenced to four years' imprisonment at Leeds Crown Court on November 27 after he pleaded guilty to three counts of possession with intent to supply crack cocaine, possession with intent to supply heroine and possession of cannabis. Photo: West Yorkshire Police.

Street dealer caught with drugs 'business cards' during search of home

Police launch CCTV appeal after attempted burglary at home

Gavin Wilson, 41, of East Park Street, Morley, Leeds, was sentenced to 15 months' imprisonment at Leeds Crown Court on November 27 after pleading guilty to two counts of intentional strangulation and a charge of assault by beating. Photo: National World.

Leeds thug strangled wife in front of their children

Police were called to Leopold Grove on Saturday after a number of males were seen approaching a property carrying machetes. Photo: Google

Nine arrested after reports of groups gathering armed with machetes

Business

The Owl has launched its new menus with brunch and "affordable dinner options".

Leeds restaurant launch new menus with brunch and 'affordable options'

Actress Katherine Kelly cut the ribbon officially opening The Distillery by Forged Spirits.

Wakefield-based distillery opens new venue with bar and 'gin school'

Owner Alex Papaioannou outside his fish and chip shop, The Bearded Sailor. The chippy has just been named one of the UK's top fish and chip shops by the National Federation of Fish Friers. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Award-winning chippy 'honoured' to be one of the UK's top fish and chip shops

Amy is appealing for help after their Burley Road, Kirkstall bakery was forced to close. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Award-winning cookie business launches GoFundMe after bakery forced to close

Flat Iron will bring their affordable steaks to the north of England for the first time as the Leeds restaurant opens its doors on November 30.

Steakhouse unveils opening date for new Leeds restaurant

Politics

Ministers have said that this was a Budget for working people, but this claim doesn’t stand up to scrutiny. Photo: Getty Images

Jon Trickett MP responds to the Autumn Budget Statement

Leeds Magistrates Court.

City residents fined for bad bin habits

­Plans to regenerate Holbeck have been given a £15m boost from the government’s Levelling Up Fund, with the scheme dubbed the “Heart of Holbeck” project. Photo: Leeds City Council.

'Game changer' improvements announced for high street in £15m facelift

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

UK Trending

Former pop star presents the top 15 flashbacks in fashion

More than a fifth of adults have dozed off – while at their desk

The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan dies aged 65

The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan dies aged 65

How to get rid of condensation on your windows

How to get rid of condensation on your windows

Professor Ghassan Abu-Sittah addresses journalists in London

'Operating hospital ceiling fell on us' - 43 days as a surgeon in Gaza

Royal Mail have confirmed the final dates for posting.

Royal Mail Christmas posting dates 2023 confirmed

Council

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

Plans for a new hotel development at Kirkgate Market were submitted by Leeds City Council in August. Picture: LCC

Council issues update as city hotel plans set to go before planning

People

A large number of police and ambulance crews were spotted at the White Rose this afternoon. Picture: Simon Hulme

Police called to 'medical incident' at White Rose Shopping Centre
Emergency services have responded to a medical incident at the White Rose Shopping Centre in Leeds.

The Houldsworth family.

Plans unveiled for new Otley riverside visitor centre

PC Gemma Brown receiving the Solving Problems with Partners Award from Chief Superintendent Steve Dodds. Photo: West Yorkshire Police

Meet the animal loving police officer who the RSPCA 'have on speed dial'

The ‘7 in 7 in 7’ challenge will see former Leeds Rhinos captain Kevin Sinfield take on an ultra-marathon every day for an entire week in seven cities across the country, in aid of the MND Association.

Date set for Rhinos legend Kevin Sinfield's ultramarathon challenge

Shoppers stop for a photo with a Christmas celebrity - a large illuminated snowman.

21 magical photos showcase the spirit of Christmas in the city centre

Education

Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School was rated Outstanding overall in all five inspected categories. Picture: Tony Johnson

Ofsted praise for Outstanding school where pupils get 'the best start in life'

Enjoy these photo memories from Leeds University in the 1980s.

19 photos you'll only understand if you went to Leeds Uni in the 1980s

It's hope that Brotherton House on Grace Street - a new set of 'luxury hotel-style student accommodation' - will be completed by September 2024

First look at ‘luxury hotel-style’ student flats with bowling lanes and spa

Wigton Moor Primary School was rated Outstanding overall in all five inspected categories. Picture: Lee Call Photography & Film

Ofsted hails Outstanding primary school where phenomenal pupils 'excel'

Pantosaurus during one of his visits.

Hundreds of school children Talk PANTS with the NSPCC

Shadwell Childcare was partially closed and relocated this year after controversial RAAC concrete was discovered. Picture: Google

Council to 'fully fund' nursery roof replacement after crumbling concrete found

Health and Wellbeing

Health
Mum devastated that daughter's 'miracle drug' could be denied to other families
Leeds mum devastated that daughter's cystic fibrosis 'miracle drug' Kaftrio could be denied to other families
Lucie Maguire recovering in Leeds General Infirmary

Teen who had leg amputated after tractor crash on her remarkable recovery

A CGI image of Hillside Court care home in Beeston (Photo by Exemplar Health Care)

New multi-million pound care home opens recruitment for 100 jobs

Sexual abuse is something that you experienced – it’s not who you are

Ad Feature Support service for male victims of sexual violence in West Yorkshire

Margaret Stead, 90, received a British Empire Medal in 2017 for her fundraising ward. She was instrumental in securing a dedicated breast cancer unit at Leeds General Infirmary in 1990s after her experience with the disease.

Meet the pioneering woman who fought for city's dedicated breast cancer unit

Opinion

Bill Bailey visited a whaling museum in Western Australia during his Australian Adventure, which started on Channel 4 this week (Picture: Perpetual Entertainment/Marmalade Sky/Channel 4)

Bill Bailey's Australian Adventure review: Weird, but not-so wonderful

Anyone who’s been to Australia will tell you that it's a bit of a weird place – whimsical, possibly. Eccentric, definitely – which makes Bill Bailey the perfect guide to the place.Philip Cunnington
Kevin Baker nominated the song 'Eloise' by the musical duo Paul and Barry Ryan.

13 of the best songs ever released by a Leeds band or artist

Claire, husband Sean and 19-year-old daughter Joy-Anna featured in the new Channel 5 reality show Wife on Strike (Picture: Channel 5)

Wife on Strike review: Enough to turn anyone into a feminist

Boat Story review: A frenetic, violent coke-com

Philip Cunnington

Verd de Gris Arts (Sharon Marsden & Jeff Turner), recipient of the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service seen here at Piece Hall receiving the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service from the Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire.

Steve Duncan: The joy of giving and receiving

Masterchef: The Professionals review: Voiceover makes you forget Gregg

Catherine Tyldesley plays Kate and Shayne Ward is Jack in Channel 5's new drama The Good Ship Murder (Picture: Channel 5)

The Good Ship Murder review: Shayne Ward and Catherine Tyldesley are all at sea

Danny and Sophie Mei Lan Malin on the set of Steph's Packed Lunch (Photo by Sophie Mei Lan Malin)

'We're like family': Danny Malin's heartbreak as Steph's Packed Lunch axed

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