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Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to after an assault in Pontefractplaceholder image

Police hunt for man after victim seriously injured in attack

The house fire broke out in Sutherland Mount, Harehillsplaceholder image

Man taken to hospital with burn injuries after house fire

HMP Wakefield in West Yorkshire (Danny Lawson/PA)placeholder image

Prison’s response to inmate found hanged in cell ‘ineffective’

Due to rail upgrades, CrossCountry services between Sheffield and York will be diverted via Doncaster and will not call at Wakefield Westgate.placeholder image

Person dies after being injured on the railway line

Tharavadu. Part of the Leeds Summer Served campaign. 2nd September 2026.placeholder image

Team behind Tharavadu announce new Indo-Chinese restaurant

Uvesh Vahora, aged 36, of no fixed abode, was found guilty of one count of rape.placeholder image

Man jailed for raping woman and leaving her fearing for her life

Skipper Peter Forrest with Drie the water taxi, which has returned to the waters in Leeds city centre.placeholder image

Boat training courses for aspiring skippers launched at Leeds Dock

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Council sets out homelessness action plan to prevent rough sleeping

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is appointing Sascha Wells-Munro OBE as its new Director of Midwifery placeholder image

New head of midwifery named at hospital trust amid inquiry into care

Victoria Leeds delivered a "robust" December sales performance, according to its owners, Redical. (Photo Giles Rocholl Photography Ltd ©2024 supplied on behalf of Victoria Leeds)placeholder image

'It set the standard for retail': Shopping centre marks 10th birthday

Rev Jonathan Cain has been announced as the new rector of Leeds Minsterplaceholder image

Leeds Minster appoints new rector from Horsforth church

He will be officially appointed at a service on a later date

Myles Smith's show at Leeds First Direct Bank Arena was paused due to a medical incident placeholder image

Leeds First Direct Bank Arena show paused due to medical incident

Lewis Capaldi on stage at Roundhay Festivalplaceholder image

Council leader hails Roundhay Festival as first headliner confirmed

Burnsall lies on a bend of the River Wharfe surrounded by a spectacular circle of fells. The village was originally an Anglo-Viking settlement and the parish church still contains rare Viking and Anglo-Saxon carved stones. Drive: 1hr to 1hr 15minsplaceholder image

11 charming Yorkshire villages perfect for a gorgeous autumn walk

Helen Underwood, First Aid Trainer, Underwood Trainingplaceholder image

'22 lives saved': First aid trainer shares stories behind milestone

Prezzo is offering its pizza and pasta for 99p placeholder image

Restaurant offers pizza and pasta for 99p in one-day Christmas deal

The lowest-rated GP reception teams in Leedsplaceholder image

The 15 lowest-rated GP reception teams according to patients

Leeds builder and father-of-four Paul Stone has released a heartwarming Christmas song placeholder image

Builder and father-of-four releases heartwarming Christmas song

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

Fourth man arrested over murder of Raheim Jackson

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 Awardsplaceholder image

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

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

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

PC Jo Lavender was found guilty following a trial at York Crown Court.placeholder image

Woman praised for her courage as police officer jailed for rape

‘His actions were a gross abuse of trust’

West Yorkshire's most wantedplaceholder image

The faces and names of 10 men on West Yorkshire's most wanted list

Stone Brig Lane in Rothwell is ready for the Christmas seasonplaceholder image

Our readers reveal when they're putting their Christmas decorations up

Steeped in centuries of Christian history, Leeds Minster has long been a spiritual centre for the city.placeholder image

Remembrance service to honour victims of road deaths and injuries

Better compensation for the bereaved families of asbestos victims has been agreedplaceholder image

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

Seized tools in a warehouse in Ilford placeholder image

Over 2,000 tool thefts reported last year as 'organised crime' blamed

People in Leeds have received just one £25 Cold Weather Payment over the last three wintersplaceholder image

Households receive just one Cold Weather Payment in three winters

Halloween fun on the Otley Run sat 31-10-2026 pic Steve Riding Dean and Pat Mathews of Pontefract and Rob Clark of Headingleyplaceholder image

19 amazing pictures of Halloween costumes on the Otley Run

Leeds pets dressed for Halloweenplaceholder image

Adorable pictures of your pets dressed up for Halloween

Autumn Colours at Temple Newsam , Leeds..Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme 21st October 2026 placeholder image

Could you be owed a surprise inheritance? 101 unclaimed Leeds estates

Tahin is opening a new restaurant in Kirkgateplaceholder image

Much-loved Turkish restaurant reopens in the city

Opened in December, this historic boozer on Great George Street has been lovingly restored by the teams behind Whitelock's and Kirkstall Brewery - pictured are Kirkstall Brewery's Steve Holt and Whitelock's Ed Mason. Guests can now enjoy a wide variety of cask and keg beers from Kirkstall's collection, Five Points Brewery, and a rotating lineup of guest breweries, alongside an impressive menu of wines, spirits, and cocktails. placeholder image

Kirkstall Brewery announces major change to its 'lifeblood' beers

Residents of the city centre building have been told works revealed a small section of the residential area do not meet building regulations for safety. Image: James Hardistyplaceholder image

Body of man found in city centre following concern for safety report

Emergency services in Nippet Laneplaceholder image

Man charged over fatal police-chase crash that killed pedestrian

Police uncover blocks of cocaine stashed in wheels of cheeseplaceholder image

Watch the moment police uncover cocaine hidden in wheels of cheese

The crash happened at the junction of Simmons Court and Easy Roadplaceholder image

Breaking Man arrested after teenage boy hit by car and seriously injured

Police are investigating a burglary in Colbert Avenue and two attempted burglaries in Belmont Road placeholder image

Police launch investigation following burglary and attempted break-ins

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.placeholder image

Severe weather warning issued with travel delays expected

Christopher Stalker, 41, is wanted for breaching the conditions of the sex offenders registerplaceholder image

Wanted sex offender missing after being released from prison

The UK Health Security Agency has reported signs that flu season could be starting earlier this yearplaceholder image

Health bosses issue flu season warning as locals urged to get vaccines

Sleepers prepare for the nightplaceholder image

Pictures from Leeds Big Sleep as hundreds ditch beds for sleeping bags

Celebrating 135 years of telling Leeds' stories
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