Alex Sobel

Members of the local consortium who have bought the pub

18th-century Yorkshire pub is saved from development after locals buy it

Queensway Primary School in Yeadon had been earmarked for potential closure. Picture: Tony Johnson

Primary school saved from closure after huge campaign forces council U-turn

The famous crawl, which stretches across about 15 pubs and ends in the city centre.

Headingley residents urged to report Otley Run offences

Campaigners and parents have argued against the closure, claiming the school is popular and valued in the community.

Future of under-threat Leeds school to be discussed

Gerald Colgan, 32, is missing from Leeds (Photo: WYP)

Police launch urgent appeal to find missing man not seen for a week

The crawl has become a staple of the Leeds drinking scene.

Revellers defend Otley Run pub crawl following criticism

There are plans to open a McDonald's on Otley Road, Headingley (Photo: Google)

Warning over plans to open McDonald's on bar crawl route

The grounds of Albert House in Meanwood are set for further development.

Controversial plans to build in grounds of historic Meanwood villa approved

Alex Sobel has welcomed the cancellation.

Campaigners rejoice as Leeds Bradford Airport scraps expansion plans

Leeds MP Alex Sobel.

Leeds MP hits out at Government over lack of support for Ukrainian refugees

Pictured is Alex Sobel MP (right) and Councillor Jonathan Pryor (left) outside Nat West in Headingley. Photo: Alex Sobel

Leeds MP appeals to Nat West to save Headingley bank amid branch closures

The Leeds North West MP spoke of his paternal great-grandfather, David Laks, who was murdered by the Nazis in 1942. Picture: Steve Riding.

Leeds MP opens up on how he still 'feels the trauma' of The Holocaust

Leeds Bradford Airport

Leeds Bradford Airport: Campaigners welcome inquiry over £150m new terminal plan

Adam Aslam who plays a Muslim Chaplain and Youth Worker at Leeds Playhouse for the World Premiere of 12 Last Songs.

Is this the future of theatre? No actors and an audience that comes and goes?

Floral tributes laid inside the gates at the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London, following the death of Conservative MP Sir David Amess (Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire)

Leeds MPs call for extra safety measures following death of Sir David Amess

Climate Action Leeds is a five-year community programme which provides a platform for people, organisations and communities to come together to take action on climate change.

New project to launch empowering ordinary people to tackle climate change

Leeds Mayor visit to Bilal Sports Centre

Yorkshire Cricket and Morrisons deliver 12,000 meals to stop kids going hungry

Young cat Molly, aged 3, was killed after being hit by a car on a street in West Park. The driver did not stop. Her owner is now calling on the Government to make it a legal requirement to stop and help cats if they are struck down on the road.

Petition launched to change the law after cat killed by driver who did not stop

Coun Salma Arif, Leeds City Council’s executive member for public health and active lifestyles. Picture: Tony Johnson

Senior Leeds councillor calls for greater Government investment in city's swimmi...

MP Alex Sobel and year 6 pupils at St Joseph's Primary School at Otley.

School in Otley uses football to educate pupils as young as nine about racism

Coach company Bibby's of Ingleton, pictured at Ribblehead Viaduct in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, which lost thousands last year during the pandemic

'Conflicted guidance' on when coach companies can operate again, say MPs

Alex Sobel MP speaking, Parents' protest over funding for young people with special educational needs and disabilities outside Leeds City Art Gallery in 2019.

Leeds Labour MP Alex Sobel apologises for describing business as 'the enemy'

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps. Photo: PA

Government transport jobs created in Leeds amid launch of bus strategy

Alex Sobel has said that a committee of councillors should not have been asked to make the decision on the airport.

MP calls for Government inquiry into Leeds Bradford Airport plans approvals

Leeds Sailing and Activity Centre at Yeadon Tarn.

'Big push' to save Leeds Sailing and Activity Centre at Yeadon Tarn

A field in Allerton Bywater affected by flooding.

Leeds MPs slam government over ‘dithering’ on flood defences

Cars mount the pavement to get around the Royal Park Road planters, which are to be removed (photo: Maria Pickering).

Council removes planters as opposition grows to 'controversial' LTN

Leeds Sailing and Activity Centre at Yeadon Tarn.

Campaign launched to save Leeds Sailing and Activity Centre from council cuts

When does online abuse become a crime? West Yorkshire Police give advice as part of the Yorkshire Evening Post Call It Out campaign. PA.

What to do if you are a victim of online abuse according to the Police

Leeds remains under "tier 2" of the government's new alert system. (Pic: Adobestock)

Leeds Council still ‘in discussions’ with government over future Leeds lockdown

Alex Sobel claims Leeds City Council is at 'breaking point'.

MP claims Leeds Council is ‘at breaking point’ due to Covid

University of Leeds

Leeds MPs write joint letter to University of Leeds vice-chancellor to urge onli...

An artist's impression of the plans.

Five Leeds MPs speak out against £150m Leeds Bradford airport expansion

If one child in a bubble gets coronavirus, they will all get it says Leeds MP Alex Sobel

Schools 'have no chance of maintaining social distancing' says Leeds MP

Harold Best pictured at Meanwood Beck in 1999. Photo: JPI Media

Tributes paid to former Leeds MP Harold Best

Stock photo of Leeds Grand theatre.

MPs' plea to Government to give more support to Leeds theatres amid coronavirus

The bar is located on Kirkgate in Otley

Outrage as Otley bar accused of selling drink called 'Rohypnol' to customers

Leeds City College

Leeds City College A level students furious after internet issues delay exam res...

The Grand Départ of the Tour de France started in Leeds in 2014 and was a high point for Welcome to Yorkshire.

Welcome to Yorkshire and tourism need Government support – Alex Sobel

MP Andrea Jenkyns has received violent threats including a message to 'kill herself' at her constituency office

MPs express safety fears as they call out violent abuse

Samuel Smith's brewery delivers beer to the Coach and Horses pub in Tadcaster, Yorkshire, as pubs prepare for reopening to members of the public when the lifting of further lockdown restrictions in England comes into effect today (Saturday). Photo: PA

Calls for long-term solution for tourism and hospitality

Labour MP Alex Sobel represents Leeds North West. Picture: Tony Johnson

Alex Sobel: Making Leeds greener is not about ‘having a go’ at drivers