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Barrans Fountain in Roundhay Park

The lavish fountain gifted to Leeds by the man who bought Roundhay Park

Kelly Feaviour and her daughters, and the burned-out tumble dryer Picture SWNS

Watch: Tumble dryer blaze ruins family's home

The damage caused to Kelly Feaviour's house as a result of an electrical fire

Yorkshire family 'lost everything' after tumble dryer caused house fire

Rising star: Leah Schlosshan of of the City of Leeds Swimming Club has won two European Junior titles in the last two seasons (Picture: Getty Images)

Why Laugher, Schlosshan and the City of Leeds aquatics clubs are blazing a trail

Janine, Jack and Bob Madden, who feel they would benefit from more easily accessible overnight accommodation for Bob, who has young-onset dementia.

Yorkshire family tell of struggles to get early-onset dementia support

Charity volunteers. (Pic credit: Homeless Hampers)

Yorkshire charity slams Suella Braverman’s comments on homelessness

Harworth Group has secured planning approval from Leeds City Council for the development of 800,000 sq. ft of industrial & logistics space at its Skelton Grange site in Leeds. (Photo supplied by Harworth)

Boost for Leeds as permission is secured for Skelton Grange development

Raynville Grange in Armley is likely to be demolished.

Leeds skyline to change as demolition of six tower blocks set to go ahead

Leeds Bradford Airport. Picture Tony Johnson.

Leeds Bradford Airport: Decision on new night flight rule is delayed

McLaren Property, the residential and student accommodation developer, has submitted a planning application to Leeds City Council for a purpose-built, 332-bed student accommodation scheme, including the refurbishment and conversion of Grade II Listed Springfield House. (Photo supplied by McLaren Property)

McLaren Property submits planning application for student accommodation scheme

The Yeoman, Otley, closed in 2009

Yorkshire pub that has had 'closed' signs up for 14 years could become flats

Sheaf Street, located in Leeds South Bank, has closed with immediate effect. Picture by Google Street View.

Leeds venue closes alleging 'devastating' impacts from surrounding construction

Julie Smith and Alwoodley councillor Neil Buckley

Gran 'puts heating on in July' due to trees blocking out daylight into her home

Leeds Bradford Airport

Leeds Bradford Airport denies claims it broke night flight rule

The Mansion House in Roundhay Park, Leeds

Wedding venue in Yorkshire park saved from closure after ‘trading difficulties’

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Planned solar farm at Wetherby Services could power EV charging points

The premises is opening on Railway Street. Picture from Google Maps.

Craft brewery gets licence after owner makes promise

Developer Countrylarge is finalising the purchase of a plot of disused industrial land near the Royal Armouries, paving the way for a tower of 150 apartments on the South Bank in Leeds.

Developer secures loan to buy land for new build-to-rent apartment tower

A general view of traffic on Otley Road. PIC: Jonathan Gawthorpe

What is going on with the new road layout on Otley Road? - YP Letters

A Northern train at Guiseley Station

Nearly half of all trains to Leeds are delayed or cancelled

The disused Rising Sun pub on Kirkstall Road, Leeds. Maddy Wright, chartered surveyor at Fox Lloyd Jones, commented: “The years of hard work that have gone into achieving planning approval by the vendor have paid off, creating a unique and highly prominent property development opportunity." (Photo supplied by Fox Lloyd Jones)

Grade II listed former Leeds pub set for new lease of life
A disused Victorian pub is seeking a developer to provide it with a new lease of life.

Otley Chevin, atop one of Leeds' highest hills overlooking the Wharfedale valley and the market town of Otley. Image: James Hardisty

Council under fire for 'tax on fresh air' with parking charge plan for parks

Rothwell's old urban district offices on Marsh Street

Yorkshire town ‘betrayed’ by auctioning of 19th Century former civic building

Leeds City Council has been forced to pay the patient £800 in compensations

Patient returns home from hospital to find possessions gone after deep clean

Turning Lives Around is a charity working to alleviate homelessness. Photo: Yui Mok/PA Wire

How Yorkshire charity is supporting hidden homeless, after rise in referrals

A view of the club\'s pavilion building, from Park View in Swillington

“We’re not having raves”: Social club gets alcohol licence despite objections

A runner makes his way across a deserted Leeds city centre. (Photo by Lindsey Parnaby / AFP via Getty Images)

Yorkshire locals encouraged to give feedback on new Leeds cycle track and cafes

LBA CEO Vincent Hodder was quizzed by residents at a public meeting at Cookridge Methodist Church.

Boss of LBA claims he’s powerless to stop airlines running flights

Cllr James Lewis, Leeds City Council (left) with Laurent Bergier, general manager at Schneider Electric.

110 jobs set to be created as Schneider Electric makes £7.2m Leeds investment

Bradford Council says it's had to make more than £300m in cuts since 2011.

Yorkshire council may use up to £200m of reserves in just two years

Deliveroo cyclists on Briggate

Cyclists working for Deliveroo in the centre of Leeds told to slow down

Northern Ballet headquarters at Quarry Hill in Leeds

The Northern Ballet in Leeds could end live music and will 'reassess touring'
The Northern Ballet is set to use recorded music in its productions following cuts to its funding grants that have led to musicians being made redundant.

Leeds Bradford Airport is the largest airport in Yorkshire. Picture: James Hardisty

Leeds Bradford Airport: LBA boss hits back in row over night flights

Leeds Bradford Airport. Picture from Google Maps.

LBA night flights: Leading climate activist writes to Leeds Bradford Airport

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Female Student Raising Hand To Ask Question In Classroom

More than £66m worth of repairs identified across crumbling schools in Leeds

Civic Hall in Leeds.

Council told to pay parent £6,000 after girl out of school in Leeds

The leader of Leeds City Council, Coun James Lewis, and the chair of Unity Enterprise, Sharon Jandu OBE, have jointly unveiled a plaque to celebrate the opening of a fully refurbished Leeds Media Centre. (Photo supplied by Unity Enterprise)

Jobs boost for Leeds as media centre provides space for entrepreneurs

Carolyn Lord of Clarion shares her expert insight

Why playing a part in rebirth of Leeds has meant so much to me: Carolyn Lord

Leeds Bradford Airport

Leeds Bradford Airport owner denies it wants to run ‘unlimited’ night flights

Leeds aerial shot. Credit Benjamin Elliot/Unsplash

Leeds Council ruled out introducing London-style ultra-low emission zone

Leeds Bradford Airport

Leeds Bradford Airport applies for permission to operate unlimited night flights

Spence Lane footbridge over Armley Gyratory. (Pic credit: Leeds City Council)

Armley Gyratory: Construction of route into Leeds City Centre enters next stage

St George’s Crypt, the Leeds-based homeless charity, has started offering fishing trips to improve people's mental health.

How charity's fishing trips are supporting people with mental health

Bramley Bath was opened as a public bath in 1904. Fast forward to 2023 and Lucy Meredith, a member of the Bramley Mermaids Club, swims in the baths.

Blue plaque recognition for city’s last remaining Edwardian bath house

Plans for a new hotel development at Leeds Kirkgate Market have reached another important milestone with the submission of a full planning application.

Market hotel scheme takes step forward with full planning application

Only 11 per cent of Energy Performance Certificates lodged for the Leeds housing market in the last year were compliant to the highest A or B standards, a report from JLL has found. Picture by James Hardisty.

Leeds housing: Only 11% of homes reach top EPC rating in past year, report finds

An artist's impression of Sky Gardens, which will be built on the site of Midland Mills in Leeds

Developers building hundreds of homes in Leeds ask for £7m of taxpayer support

The daily night-time partial closures around the Armley Gyratory for surfacing works are set to continue. Picture: James Hardisty

Council update as bad weather delays Armley Gyratory re-opening date

Leeds City Council has chosen to pilot the National Street Tree Sponsorship scheme in the city this year, with the purpose of unlocking urban greening and getting communities more involved in local tree planting and after-care.

Leeds residents can request trees to be planted on their streets

Civic Hall in Leeds.

Council ordered to pay £1,500 to mum of young girl left without education

The old Beeston Methodist Church on Wesley Street. Picture from Google Maps (June 2023).

Plans to breathe new life into an old South Leeds church

Malcolm Simpson, of Instaplanta

Small business co-director ‘totally happy’ as council settles compensation claim

The plans, which have been submitted to Leeds City Council, would see the development of seven buildings on the corner of Crown Point Road and Bowman Lane.

Aire Park: Plans submitted for new homes at Leeds South Bank development

Huddersfield Town Hall, where Kirklees Council is based

Yorkshire council on the brink of bankruptcy halts 'non essential' spending

The A61 between Harewood and Leeds is closed so that repair work can be carried out to Harewood Bridge. Picture: Gerard Binks

Council issues key update on Harewood Bridge reopening date

Yore Old Bridge in Appersett

Yore Old Bridge fifth centuries-old crossing in Yorkshire to close for repairs

Visitors to Lotherton can join the herd this summer and get a rare, up close look at the estate’s stunning resident red deer.

New tours mean visitors to Yorkshire estate can get closer to red deer

Leeds City Council and Cenergist celebrate winning the combatting fuel poverty category at the ASCP Awards.

Leeds City Council and Cenergist win award for project to combat fuel poverty

The premises pictured by Google Maps in 2021 when it was Maddison Bar and Grill

New restaurant failed in its bid to secure an alcohol licence

Schneider Electric, on Jack Lane in Hunslet. Picture from Google Maps (2021).

Manufacturer to create more than 100 new jobs in Leeds following tax break