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Standing outside Leeds Civic Hall campaigners and councillors held up giant letters to spell out the message “Regulate for Reliability”. Picture: BBFWY

Council pledges support for bus franchising as consultation continues

Speaking is Rabbi Anthony Gilbert who conducted the service

Nine moving pictures from the annual Jewish Remembrance Day service

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

The Lord Mayor, Alderman Hugh Lupton, seen here wearing a top hat and chains of office, attends a Police Inspection in the vicinity of Millgarth Police Station.

16 photo gems take you back to the city in 1927

An artists impression of light rail trams trains network public transport system for the West Yorkshire mass transit scheme across the county. Picture: WYCA

Rishi Sunak 'to deliver' mass transit tram system after HS2 train link axed

Lineham Farm in Eccup is celebrating 30 years of helping disadvantaged children in Leeds (Photo by Simon Hulme/National World)

Inside the 120-acre farmhouse and wedding venue that's backed by Leeds United

The consultation will ask the public whether or not they support mayor Tracy Brabin’s plan to introduce London-style franchising for buses (Photo by James Hardisty/National World)

Consultation on London-style bus franchising to launch ahead of decision

Tracy Brabin on 'enormous courage' of women in Russell Brand allegations

The proposals, brought forward by the Mayor Tracy Brabin, will see 864 new homes built in South Bank. Pictures: NW/WYCA

Plans approved to build 800 new city homes in £10million development

This caravan covered in ULEZ protest slogans was chained outside Sadiq Khan’s house in Tooting, London.

ULEZ ‘cash grab’ caravan dumped outside Sadiq Khan’s house

Retired gardener Peter Fawcett, 74, has spent years calling for the fountain that stands at the centre of the Mandela Gardens, in Millennium Square, to be fixed. He described a response to his campaign from West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin's office as "disappointing". Photo: National World/Simon Hulme.

Man hits out at mayor's 'disappointing' response to dilapidated fountain

Meanwood Olympics has returned to the city with a number of free fun days for children and families. Photo: Maureen Lillywhite

Free family fun days featuring Leeds Rhinos return to the city

Plans for a clean air zone in Leeds were scrapped in 2020.

'No plans' for London-style ultra-low emission zone in city

Heather Nelson was a prominent figure in Leeds as chief executive of the Black Health Initiative Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Tributes flood in for 'true community warrior' after sudden death

Taylor Swift has announced she is performing at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium in 2024 as part of her UK Eras tour (Getty Images)

Taylor Swift Era’s tour: Every surprise song performed so far

Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. The city of Glendale, Arizona was ceremonially renamed to Swift City for March 17-18 in honor of The Eras Tour. (Photo by John Medina/Getty Images)

Taylor Swift announces UK Eras tour dates with extra show

The City of Leeds Pipe Band helping to lead the procession through Leeds.

Armed Forces Day: Seventeen photos from the city-centre celebrations

The Lord Mayor and Heather Paul open Bracken Edge’s new timeline that celebrates their curriculum.

Lord Mayor Celebrates the Legacy of Gertrude Paul at Local School

Leeds Armed Forces Day is returning this weekend with a wide range of free family-friendly activities. Photo: Leeds City Council

Free programme for Leeds Armed Forces Day 2023 announced

June Hancock celebrates her legal victory outside the outside the former J.W.Roberts Asbestos factory in Armley in the mid-1990s.

Blue plaque honour for Armley asbestos campaigner

Beryl Burton bed on Selby Road in Halton.

Floral tribute to record breaking cyclist Beryl Burton

Councillor Al Garthwaite will assume the ceremonial role of Lord Mayor for the next 12 months

Meet the women’s rights champion now appointed city's new Lord Mayor

Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin.

Bus franchising 'preferred option' as £7m investment in services unveiled

Lewis's decorated float as it 'steams' up The Headrow past Lewis's department store, seen left. 300,000 people turned out on the blustery, showery June day to watch the 7th Lord Mayor's Annual Parade wind it's way around the city centre.

The day 300,000 people turned out for the Lord Mayor's Parade in 1980

The £100million City Square House is expected to be completed by the end of this year (Photo: Giles Rocholl Photography)

'Flagship' office building with views over City Square reaches milestone

King Street looking towards East Parade in April 1979. The Hotel Metropole is in the foreground right. It stands on the site of the Fourth White Cloth Hall and opened on June 28, 1899. The Metropole was designed by architects Chorley and Connon in brick and terracotta. Quebec House on Quebec Street is the terracotta building in the background.

20 photos take you back to 1979

Leeds Beckett University launches new legal scheme

The St George's Day Parade in Morley regularly attracts thousands of visitors. Picture: Tony Johnson

Thousands to descend on 'most patriotic town in the north' for St George's Day

Last year’s celebrations saw hundreds of spectators turn out at Millennium Square. Picture: James Hardisty

Timings and full route for St Patrick's Day parade and celebration

The Department of Transport announced a late £80 million package for bus operators on Friday afternoon. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Future of bus services remain in doubt despite £80m funding reprieve

Black Health Initiative in Leeds has been awarded with a Queen's Voluntary Award 2022. Photo: Brian Hanley / One Touch Photography

Volunteers receive Royal award for their work fighting healthcare inequalities

Mayor of London calls for duty-free shopping to be reinstated

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Pensioner returns book 58 years late racking up £42k in late fees

The Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin

Mayor backs controversial plans for new parking charges

Marvel’s Jeremy Renner has been hospitalised following a snow-ploughing accident on New Years Day

Marvel actor Jeremy Renner ‘critical but stable’ after accident

Tracy Brabin, the Mayor of West Yorkshire, has spoken about the annoyance caused by 'ghost buses'. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Mayor says the problem of 'ghost buses' is keeping her awake at night

It comes as TransPennine Express urged customers not to travel today due to a “significant rostering system issue”. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

'Is it strike day?': Council chief hits out at train chaos

A CGI image of what the new Leeds bar and restaurant could look like (Photo: E3 Architecture)

Fresh plans for new bar, restaurant and office space unveiled

The new timetable follows what has been described as “months of rail chaos” by the office of Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin. Image: Gary Longbottom/Simon Hulme

Every timetable change to Northern trains in Leeds

Micklefield House.

Victorian mansion set to go under hammer

A Remembrance Sunday parade is taking place in Leeds

How to watch the Remembrance Sunday parade this weekend

New data reveals the latest Covid rates recorded Leeds Teaching Hospitals.

New data shows number of Covid patients in city's hospitals