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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

Most of the referrals related to fears a vulnerable adult was either being neglected, physically abused or financially exploited.. Picture from Danie Franco/Unsplash

Adult safeguarding referrals reach new record levels in Yorkshire city

Bungalow, Beeston St Francis of Assisi School

Rundown caretaker's bungalow at Yorkshire school to be sold off by council

Leeds Council said almost 700 hectares of land is being safeguarded for the project and some of it is “valuable brownfield land” worth more than £8m per hectare.

'Valuable' land kept for HS2 in Leeds over 10 years will be sold off

Leeds aerial shot. Credit Benjamin Elliot/Unsplash

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

Civic Hall in Leeds.

Support system for special needs pupils ‘broken’ as families ‘let down’

Head gardener Mick Jakeman waters the national collection of coleus in the hothouse at Temple Newsam's Walled Garden in Leeds photographed for the Yorkshire Post by Tony Johnson. 20th June 2023

Yorkshire's hidden horticultural gem growing exotic plants for 230 years

Malcolm Simpson of Instaplanta wants the council to settle the case.

Leeds Council facing potential £1m bill from 'unfair competition' case

“Leeds City Council understands the public concerns which have been raised regarding night-time flight movements and have investigated this matter thoroughly, in accordance with our established procedures.

Leeds Bradford Airport CEO apologises after more than 700 extra night flights

The East Leeds Orbital Route during construction last year

One of Yorkshire's newest dual carriageways becoming a 'race track' for bikers

Date: 3rd January 2022.
Picture James Hardisty.
Weather Picture........A runner crosses over one of the lock gates of the Aire & Calder Navigation
at Woodlesdford Lock, Leeds.

Specialist weevils deployed in Yorkshire waterways to tackle invasive plant

Kay Sloane, 50, and her husband Eric, 46, own Superview Window Cleaning in Leeds.

Business owner slams Leeds council after cancelling all city centre contracts

Leeds Council boss among speakers at Yorkshire Data and Digital Conference

Sir Ken Morrison

East Riding report exposes Town Hall tactics to hide the truth – David Behrens

Plans to transform Leeds landmark inMayfair Group Investment Ltd to high-end restaurant and nightclub approved
PIC: Mayfair Group Investment Ltd

Plan to transform Leeds landmark into high-end restaurant and nightclub approved

A farmer using an agriculture tractor ploughing a field near Garforth, West Yorkshire. Picture: James Hardisty

'Lack of interest' in new rural forum from local leaders, claims councillor

Josh Warrington lost for the first time against Mauricio Lara (Picture: Mark Robinson)

Josh Warrington to fight Mauricio Lara at Emerald Headingley Stadium

Numerous children in care still don't have EU settled status.

Children’s charity warns Leeds Council to secure settled status for EU looked-af...

Josh Warrington at Emerald Headingley where he hopes to fight (Picture: Luke Holroyd)

Josh Warrington’s plea to Leeds Council to let him fight Lara at Headingley

The Leeds Bradford Airport redevelopment continues to prompt much debate and discussion.

Hypocrisy of Leeds Council’s ‘planes first’ approach to transport – Yorkshire Po...

Leeds Bradford Airport.

Airport campaigners call on council leader to speak out against expansion plans
Leeds City Council's new leader has been urged to speak out against Leeds Bradford Airport's (LBA) expansion plans ahead of a key meeting today (Thursday).

Leeds City Council planning councillors have backed the redevelopment of Leeds Bradford Airport.

Don’t let Leeds Bradford Airport luddites halt expansion – Yorkshire Post Letter...

Baroness Judith Blake will step down as leader of Leeds City Council on February 24

Judith Blake confirms date she will hand over Leeds Council leadership

An artist's impression of the proposed new terminal.

Pro Leeds Bradford Airport campaigners welcome council report backing expansion

An artist's impression of the proposed new Leeds Bradford Airport terminal.

Leeds Council recommends Leeds Bradford Airport for approval

Rudi Leavor, aged 94, was awarded the British Empire Medal for his work with the local Jewish Community and in interfaith and community relations (photo: SWNS)

The story of a Bradford Jewish community leader who fled from Berlin before war

The leader of Leeds City Council, Judith Blake, expressed her disappointment but said that she understands the decision.

Leeds Council 'disappointed' with Government decision to remain in Tier 3

Lotherton Hall. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

These Leeds heritage sites could have their opening days reduced

Outdoor bowls in Leeds

This unfairness at the heart of new regulations - David Behrens

Yorkshire Greenspace Alliance protest against the loss of Greenbelt at the roundabout in Horsforth in 2017.

Leeds Council to remove ALL 37 greenbelt sites from long term building plans

Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa has been speaking out over the return of football fans to games.

Marcelo Bielsa not the only one asking why Leeds is in Tier 3: YP Letters

Leeds is in Tier 3

Leeds to be in Tier 3 from December 2
Leeds will be placed in Tier 3 local lockdown come December 2, according to the Government's postcode checker.

Bowling greens in Leeds could be cut by half, according to a council document.

Leeds Council plans to close half of its bowling greens in Leeds

Leeds City Council's administration of litter fines is being called into question.

My litter regret after being caught throwing orange peel out of my car – Yorkshi...

Local authorities across Yorkshire will receive mass coronavirus testing (photo: Peter Byrne, PA)

Mass Covid testing in these Yorkshire areas

Remembrance Sunday Commemorations 2020

No remembrance Sunday event at Victoria Gardens due to Covid restrictions

HS2 could mean a revamped station for Leeds.

Metro a better option for Leeds than HS2 line - Yorkshire Post Letters

Health Secretary Matt Hancock arrives at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in London, for a Cabinet meeting held at the FCO last week. Photo: PA

Hospitality in local lockdown areas faces 'worst of both worlds', leaders warns

Leeds City Council has announced that Leeds will be placed under local lockdown restrictions.

New Leeds lockdown restrictions in full issued by Leeds Council

Expansion plans for Leeds Bradford Airport continue to divide political and public opinion.

Why Leeds Bradford Airport expansion plan ‘passes green test’ – Yorkshire Post L...

Welcome to Yorkshire chief executive James Mason

Welcome to Yorkshire 'has long-term future', board meeting told

James Mason is chief executive of Welcome to Yorkshire. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

'Natural fear' for Welcome to Yorkshire's future after bailout plea rejected

Coronavirus testing

Leeds put on weekly coronavirus watch list

Coronavirus

Leeds leaders call for city-wide coronavirus response in city in warning

A cyclist makes their way through Headingley - should more cycle lanes be built?

Leeds Council refuses to listen over bus and cycle lanes – Yorkshire Post Letter...

Leeds City Council's charging zone has been delayed pending a review.

Leeds Council suspends work on clean air charging zone due to improving air qual...

Rubbish left on Woodhouse Moor.

Park raves are a danger to public health - police must act: YP Letters

Handout photo courtesy of Liam Sanders of litter in Millennium Square in Leeds after fans celebrated Leeds United's return to the Premier League.

Our anger at Leeds United and litter disgrace of fans – Yorkshire Post Letters

Roundhay High, Otley All Saints Primary and Otley Whartons primary

Coronavirus outbreak at two Leeds primary schools and one secondary

Roundhay High, Otley All Saints Primary and Otley Whartons primary

Coronavirus outbreak at two Leeds primary schools and one secondary

Leeds Council

'No evidence' higher coronavirus deaths in wards are linked to gatherings

Is Leeds City Council leader Judith Blake guilty of double standards?

Leeds Council leader Judith Blake guilty of double standards – Yorkshire Post Le...

People in Leeds are being encourage to join the 8for8 initiative to show solidarity to George Floyd and all those who are struggling against racism and prejudice. Photo taken by Rob Wilson.

People in Leeds asked to kneel outside their homes to show solidarity against ra...

The Leeds Bradford Airport expansion plans

New photos show £150M Leeds Bradford Airport expansion plans

Leeds City Council has announced plans to widen the pavements to allow for social distancing as part of the response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Leeds Council reveals social distancing and staggered return to work plans

Runswick Bay is among the locations in Yorkshire popular with second home owners. Picture: Marisa Cashill

Second home 'loophole' fears as Yorkshire holiday lets get £30m in virus grants

A two-phased approach is being planned to safely "open up" the city.

How Leeds is preparing for life after lockdown according to Leeds Council

Eugene Terblanche

"He is irreplaceable": Tributes paid to popular Leeds Council engineer who sudde...

Cluny Macpherson. Picture: Simon Hulme.

Live theatre may not restart for months after lockdown, says Leeds culture chief

A third case of coronavirus has been confirmed in Leeds (Photo: Yui Mok/PA Wire) Copyright: PA

Confirmed coronavirus cases in Yorkshire rises to 12 after two people people tes...