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Leeds councillors Sharon Hamilton, Mohammed Shahzad and Mahalia France-Mir are pictured at the new zebra crossing on Gledhow Valley Road. Photo: Leeds City Council

New pedestrian crossing unveiled linking suburban park to woodland

Rothwell's old urban district offices on Marsh Street (Photo by Google)

Old civic building and court chambers to go up for auction for £340,000

Raynville Grange in Armley is likely to be demolished. Picture from Google Maps (2021).

Plans to demolish six tower blocks on ice as rehousing issues surface

Andy McDonald, the MP for Middlesbrough, has been suspended by the Labour Party after he used the phrase “between the river and the sea” during a speech at a pro-Palestine rally at the weekend.

Labour MP suspended over speech at pro-Palestine rally

Councillor Caroline Gruen pays tribute to ‘fantastic community’ as she prepares to stand down after 12 years. Picture by Leeds City Council

Leeds councillor Caroline Gruen pays tribute to ‘fantastic community’

Alistair Strathern gives his victory speech in Mid Bedfordshire. Credit: Getty

By-election latest: Labour wins Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire

Sir Keir Starmer giving his speech in Liverpool. Credit: Getty

Keir Starmer promises to build 1.5m houses in five years

Keir Starmer is interrupted by a heckler. Credit: Getty

Keir Starmer Labour conference speech crashed by protester

Councillor Gruen said the Leeds West Academy, where she is a governor, had done “everything possible” to get pupils back to school. Picture: Google

Ex inspector calls on schools to stop ‘constant’ focus on academic success

Street vendors operating in Leeds Dock will be allowed to sell booze (Photo Bruce Rollinson/National World)

Leeds Dock granted year-round outdoor alcohol licence

The Making A Stand installation in Leeds City Square, which was has formed a major piece of Leeds 2023' Year of Culture program.

Council confirms loan of £1.8m of public money to Year of Culture organisation

Former London mayor Ken Livingstone is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

Ken Livingstone suffering from Alzheimer’s, family announces

Liz Truss has been claiming from fund for ex-prime ministers despite only 49 days in office (Getty Images)

Liz Truss claims from fund for ex-PMs despite only 49 days in office

An Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) sign is displayed at the entrance to the zone in London.

Council rules out introducing London-style ultra-low emission zone in city

Leeds Civic Hall, Millennium Square, Leeds, where the council meets.

Council pledges city 'will not be allowed' to go bankrupt like Birmingham

An aerial panoramic view of the Leeds skyline.

Poorest households in city spending nearly 50 per cent of wage on rent

The Labour Party has confirmed that Alan Haworth died on holiday in Iceland on Monday morning - Credit: Gov/Wiki

Labour politician Lord Alan Haworth dead at 75

The new urban tree planting scheme will be heavily subsidised by the government-funded White Rose Forest, while the scheme itself will be driven by the charity Trees for Streets, in partnership with Leeds City Council. Photo: Leeds City Council.

Lib Dems criticise council's 'plant your own tree' scheme

Work has been ongoing around the hospital for several years. Picture from Google Maps (2019)

Claims huge development forcing residents to live in 'disastrous' conditions

From April, First Bus introduced a wave of changes to Leeds services. Picture: James Hardisty

Transdev to launch new bus service after First Bus axe key route

Richmond House care home, on Richmond Road, Farsley, Leeds.

Farsley care home set for demolition

Labour council leader Denise Jeffery and Tory opposition leader Nadeem Ahmed (Photo by Local Democracy Reporting Service)

Wakefield Council leader reports herself to parking authorities

Keir Mather. Credit: Getty

Johnny Mercer launches attack on Keir Mather - what was said

The leader of Leeds City Council's Conservative group, Councillor Alan Lamb, who has raised concerns about the decision.

Council removes planning application objections from public view

At 25, Coun Michael Millar, who represents the Kippax and Methley ward at Leeds City Council, is the youngest member of the authority. Photo: Local Democracy Reporting Service.

'Age is just a number', says Leeds' youngest councillor

Sir Keir Starmer heckled on stage by green protesters who demand ‘no more U-turns’ from Labour leader

Watch: Sir Keir Starmer heckled on stage by green protesters

Teachers promised £2,400 bonus by Labour to cap ‘mass resignations’

Labour plan to offer teachers £2,400 bonus to cap mass resignations

Pictures taken by Headingley Development Trust capture the scale of the issue - and the work that's needed to clear away the graffiti.

Leeds councillor's warning over 'explosion' in tagging by vandals

Leeds councillors heard about a rise in authorised DIY being carried out by council tenants. Picture: James Hardisty

‘Unauthorised DIY’ by council tenants blamed for empty homes issues

This weekend is the Great Get Together celebrating Jo's ‘More in Common’ values, seven years after her murder.

Husband of murdered Labour MP Jo Cox to remarry

Glenda Jackson has died aged 87 (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)

Tributes paid to actress and MP Glenda Jackson who died aged 87

Labour shadow minister Bambos Charalambous suspended

Coun Jonathan Pryor said the closure of the state-funded Connexions agency had contributed to the issue. Picture: Local Democracy Reporting Service

More than 1,000 Leeds teenagers ‘lost’ in the system

Councillors Caroline Gruen, top right, and Jools Heselwood voiced concerns about the figures. Picture: National World/Leeds City Council

Pupils 'unable to cope' with school life may be factor in attendance rates drop

Members of Acorn Leeds stage a protest at Leeds Civic Hall to highlight housing issues in the city. Picture: Local Democracy Reporting Service

Housing campaigners behind civic hall protest warn city is in a “state of chaos”

Swansea West MP Geraint Davies was suspended over inappropriate behavious allegations. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)

Female MP says she was warned to “watch out” for Geraint Davies

Protesters from Acorn Leeds interrupted the Leeds City Council meeting

Protesters storm council meeting over issue of empty homes

Retiring Conservative group leader Andrew Carter at the Leeds Arena, which opened 2013 (Photo: Bruce Rollinson)

'The bug bites you’: Council's Tory leader speaks out on retirement

Tom Hinchcliffe was elected onto the city council for Labour in Bramley and Stanningley earlier this month

Councillor hints at 'positive news' for passengers after bus talks

Council leader James Lewis said: “It’s been a really strong performance for us here in Leeds today." Picture: Steve Riding

Council leader hails strong day for Labour

The results of the 2023 Leeds City Council elections are being counted at the First Direct Arena. Picture: Steve Riding

Full city council results for every ward as count confirms who has been elected

Local elections 2023: Where are they taking place in May 2023 and why isn’t my council having them?

Where are local elections taking place & is my council holding them?