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Leeds City Council has decided to auction the property at 228 Town Street on the edge of Middleton Park

Historic Victorian cottage to be auctioned off by the council

Mason Smith was searched after being caught using laughing gas in a vehicle on Oakhurst Road in Beeston.

Dealer found with £500 of cocaine during police search avoids jail

Gyedu is charged with murdering Rahiem Jackson (insert) on Hedley Chase last month.

Fourth man arrested over murder of Raheim Jackson

Mowforth was convicted of sex crimes again, but avoided immediate custody for a second time.

Paedophile convicted of groping teen girl, but avoids custody again

Matthew Akpan with his winner certificate at the Dimensions Leaders Awards 2026.

Autistic athlete wins national award for his achievements and advocacy

The annual Yorkshire Post Climate Change Summit was held at the National STEM Learning Centre in York

Environment “not a priority for the government,” says Leeds professor

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

The land on All Saints Road in Rothwell has been put up for auction

Plot of council land put up for auction - and could become homes

Leeds United charity to benefit from Christmas light trail

Traffic and Travel

Traffic lights are out a junction on Chapeltown Road, Leeds

Leeds drivers warned ‘all traffic lights’ are out at junction
All traffic lights are out at a junction in Chapeltown
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Drivers are being warned of delays on the A660 Woodhouse Lane near the University of Leeds

Rush hour delays on Woodhouse Lane

Leeds will once again fall silent on Remembrance Sunday.

All road closures and bus diversions for Remembrance Sunday

Police have confirmed a man has died following a four-vehicle road traffic collision in Newry. Picture: PressEye (stock image).

Leeds city centre road closed after pedestrian hit by bus

Tracsis and Mistral serve the majority of train operating companies in the UK.

Breaking Broken rail causes train cancellations and delays on Leeds route

Weather

Fog was expected to descend on Leeds on October 25 as people in the city were told to expect a cloudy day. Photo: Tony Johnson.

Severe weather warning issued with travel delays expected

Leeds City Station.

‘Slippery rails’ disrupting trains to Leeds - here's why

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)

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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

Silverthorne (pictured) was one of three men who burst into a home only to find it was the wrong address.

Masked gun-toting gang left women terrified after targeting wrong home

Official data from the Leeds Observatory reveals the 15 areas of the city with the highest recorded anti-social behaviour over 12 months

The 15 worst areas of the city for anti-social behaviour

Cemetery installs CCTV after reports of thefts from graves

Homes damaged and buses targeted in suspected ball bearing gun attacks

The two teenagers were given detention for the machete fight in Harehills.

Teen's arm 'slashed down to the bone' in turf-war machete fight

Greggs bakery targeted by burglars in Leeds

Business

The gallery thanked its loyal customer base for "44 wonderful years of contemporary craft and design love"

‘Work we have truly loved’: Beloved gallery announces closure

Irish bar in the city centre closes its doors and signs removed

Inside Leeds Corn Exchange

The historic Leeds landmark giving independent businesses a home

Elephant & Castle Yard is a historic commercial courtyard situated behind the Elephant and Castle public house on Westgate, Wakefield.

Historic courtyard given new lease of life in £350k restoration

10 new places to eat, drink and party that have opened across Leeds

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

Roadsigns near the A64 near the Hopgrove Roundabout, York.Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme 17th January 2024

Number of road closures on seaside route since 2020 revealed

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Plans to transform former nightclub into spa and wellness centre

After Dark nightclub, on Westgate, Wakefield

Residents object to nightclub's 3.30am closing time

Leeds City Council approved an application for a change of use of the premises at Beeston Hill.

Furniture shop to be transformed into new hot food takeaway

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

Clarence Park

Plans unveiled to host a new annual music festival in park

Proposals include adding a new second floor extension to the building's west wing along Drury Lane

Theatre upgrade 'will secure special venue for future generations'

People

5th November 2026
Bonfire Night at Kirkstall Bridge Inn, Leeds
Pictured crowds watch the bonfire and firework display.
Picture Gerard Binks

34 stunning photos from Bonfire Night in Leeds
Can you spot yourself in our fantastic photos from Kirkstall Bridge Inn
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40 Rock Choir Members entertained with their uplifting songs

Rock choir brings ‘sparkle’ to charity night hike raising £21,000

Ebor Gardens Community Centre has been
transformed into an energy-efficient space

'It's incredible to be back': Community centre transformed

Leeds West and Pudsey MP Rachel Reeves has said the UK’s future is in the EU.

'That's where we belong': Leeds readers divided over UK's future in EU

Noah Okafor and James Justin

Leeds United stars moved by powerful poems from schoolgirls

Education

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

With over 100 events in almost 30 languages spread over two weeks (9-22 November), the Leeds City of Languages festival will showcase the incredible linguistic and cultural diversity of a city where more than 170 languages are spoken

Leeds Languages Festival to celebrate city's cultural diversity

Leeds primary school applications have now opened.

How to apply as primary school applications open for September 2027

Woodkirk Academy has unveiled its plans for a new £75 million three-storey teaching block and sports facilities.

Academy unveil £75m plans to open new school and sixth form

Hayley Hare, a service leader at Community Integrated Care's Montague Drive service in Leeds, is a finalist in the Palliative/End of Life Care Award category at this year's Great British Care Awards

'I'm incredibly proud of my team': Care leader shortlisted for award

Mr Ramnath Subramaniam and the team and the da Vinci robot at Spire Leeds Hospital

Five-year-old girl undergoes robotic surgery with new hospital machine

Consultant spinal surgeon Mr Raman Kalyan delivering an expert presentation on spinal conditions and treatment options.

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Better compensation for the bereaved families of asbestos victims has been agreed

Families to get £7,000 more in asbestos compensation after rule change

Opinion

Jordan Odu column

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

In his latest column for the YEP, Jordan Odu talks foodie favourites, new openings and the best festive activities in Leeds

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

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

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

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?

A 4% hike to Ofgem’s energy price cap took effect from October 1 as forecasters warned household bills could soar by almost another £300 from January (Yui Mok/PA)

Locals share energy bill fears as gas and electric price cap rises

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