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Docherty (inset) had 18 months added to his eight-year sentence for a second robbery of the Subway store in Hunslet.

Prolific armed robber hit Subway shop twice during robbery spree

Bevan Healthcare, York Street Health Practice York Road, Leeds.. Mathew Sidebottom is pictured.5th October 2020..Picture by Simon Hulme

‘Immensely proud’: Leeds GP surgery rated Outstanding

Ciaran and Will first met on a run a few months ago and bonded over their experiences of epilepsy

'I woke up in hospital': Young men with epilepsy take on half-marathon

Still stuck for ideas on what to do and where to go in the final few days of half term? How about 15 more havens you can visit within an hour of Leeds city centre?

15 picturesque villages around Leeds to escape to this half term

Co-owner of Aarti, Shyamal Kumar, and his son Aarush at the Nation's Curry Awards 2026.

Restaurant owner says scooping national curry award 'such an honour'

Pub managers Rob and Sammie Mirfin said it feels "amazing to be part of something so big".

Pontefract pub charity drive raises £14,000 for local causes

Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School, located on Tongue Lane, Meanwood, scored an attainment 8 average of 58.

The 15 top-performing secondary schools based on final GCSE results

Wordsworth (inset) attacked the woman on Northgate in Wakefield.

Terrified female 'feared she would die' after thug's bite attack

The speed limit is set to be cut from 70 mph down to 40 and 50mph.

New speed limit signs to be installed as roundabout revamp continues

AJ Shabeel is coming to Leeds with the 'Do Me a Flavour' phone booth

Huge YouTube star coming to Leeds next week

Win hospitality for two people at Leeds Rhinos

Subscribe for half price and enter our draw to win two hospitality tickets for the Howard Suite with Leeds Rhinos Foundation

There is a specific kind of magic found in the aisles of an East Asian grocery store.

7 East Asian supermarkets you can visit in the city

March 2016 and heavy snow fell in the city centre.

Time snow could fall in Leeds - before warm weather arrives

The village in west Leeds was ranked the best place to live in Leeds and the second best in England and Wales.

The 15 Leeds areas named the best places to live in England and Wales

Council launches investigation into £47k of suspected benefit fraud

Leeds Crime

Kirton (pictured) was jailed at Leeds Crown Court this week for affray, drug dealing and two separate incidents of being in possession of a machete.

Machete thug jailed for sickening street gang fight

Two men are in hospital after a motorbike

Life-threatening injuries after serious motorbike crash

Casey was on cocaine when he tried to outrun police in a Mercedes.

'Drowsy' driver high on cocaine led police on high-speed chase

Cairns (pictured) burgled commercial premises, including Lingwell Croft Surgery.

Burglar who raided chip shop, nursing home and surgery 'was set up'

Leeds United Latest

CONFIDENCE: From Leeds United star Jayden Bogle, pictured tussling with Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins in November's Premier League clash between the two sides at Elland Road.

Leeds star's confident Whites message with Villa declaration
Leeds United are heading to third-placed Aston Villa for the next game in their Premier League survival bid.
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BACKING: For Leeds United and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, above.

Leeds given big fresh backing for Aston Villa visit

Title odds: 2-5 (as short as 3-10 with some firms).

Huge Leeds call v Spurs & Forest in bookies' new predicted final table

SIX POINTER: As Leeds United take on Nottingham Forest under the Elland Road lights, above.

'Bigger and better' - 49ers chief makes Leeds United investment vow

Brothers Archie and Harry (pictured) Gray are both eligible to play for Scotland. Cr: Getty Images.

LUFC prospect to make future decision - Whites icon 'doesn't like it'

Leeds Rhinos

Here's how they could line up against York Knights on Friday.

Rhinos predicted team v York as changes made & star names return

Ashton Golding celebrates Huddersfield Giants' win at Castleford Tigers last July. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com.

Tigers sign ex-Rhinos man after massive injury blow

Leeds Traffic & Travel

WSP projects include the replacement of the Regent Street Flyover.

Top contractor who replaced flyover renews council partnership

Leeds’ first public on-street electric vehicle (EV) charge point has gone live in the city centre. Coun Mohammed Rafique, Leeds City Council’s executive member for climate, energy, environment and green space.

First on-street EV charging points go live in city centre

Leeds Bradford Airport has submitted a new CLEUD application in relation to the operation of night movements.

LBA announces new application regarding night flights

Mobile speed enforcement has been conducted at Community concern sites in the Rothwell and Ardsley & Robin Hood Ward areas.

Over 1,700 motorists caught speeding in police crackdown

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Police have called for premises licence reviews of the Little Un (left) and the Whinney Moor (right) pubs

Police call for reviews at two pubs to 'prevent crime and disorder'

North Yorkshire Police

Man seriously injured after light aircraft crash in North Yorkshire

Unite members at Leeds City Council are due to vote over strike action over a pay dispute.

'Significant disruption' of council house work faced amid strike vote

Arthur France has paid tribute to his daughter, Mahalia France-Mir, who sadly passed away in January.

'She inherited my fire': Arthur France's touching tribute to daughter

Leeds Retro

Harrison's almshouses on Wade Lane pictured in February 1962 with St John's Church in the background.

The story of the almshouses that provided shelter and sanctuary

October 2016 and Star Wars fan Gavin Harrison was planning to walk the 400 miles from Coldstream in Scotland to the BBC Studios in London dressed in a replica Darth Vader suit to raise cash for Children in Need.

16 of the best photos take you back to west Leeds in 2016

The Co-op was celebrating 150 years in business. Pictured is Joanne Nicholson, left, and Angela Latham during a flour fight at the Super C supermarket where they are selling flour for 1p as part of of the festivities.

Fabulous photos take you back February 1997

Alex Pearson, archives assistant with West Yorkshire Archive Service, pictured with both the 1646 and 1661 charters.

Archives to shed new light on historic charter’s Canterbury tale

Leeds Homes & Gardens

The quick and easy ways to add a splash of colour to your kitchen for a spring home refresh (aff)

Easy ways to update your kitchen for spring

Village feature Rawdon, Leeds.The view down Town Street, RawdonPicture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme 18th January 2024

Leeds village named one of England and Wales’ best places to live

This striped bedding from Dunelm is the perfect way to give your bedroom a spring refresh (aff)

Rainy days call for a home refresh just in time for spring

A £2.75m mansion boasting sweeping staircase and south-facing gardens

Leeds Food & Drink

Celebrate Chinese New Year in style by sampling some of the best of East Asia with our pick of 15 eateries in Leeds this Year of the Horse.

13 locations in the city for an exceptional meal this Chinese New Year

The Burger King restaurant on York Road in Leeds has reopened after a refurbishment.

1,000 free burgers given away today as fast food restaurant reopens

Matt Healy at his new restaurant Forde, Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds. (Pic credit: James Hardisty)

Pancake Day: Masterchef finalist Matt Healy shares best pancake recipe

There is more historical significance to Pancake Day than just cooking up a stack of the hot, delightful product. Take, for example, the ringing of church bells at 11am for certain reasons.

Why churches in the city are ringing their bells on Shrove Tuesday

What's On in Leeds

Can Timothee Chalamet add an Oscar to his Best Actor Award for "Marty Supreme" at the Critics Choice Awards earlier this year?

Oscars 2026: Two tickets £10.99 or five £20.99

Leeds Lit Fest have announced their dates for their 2026 season, but is reaching out to Leeds businesses and locals for support.

'The biggest yet': Leeds Lit Fest announces dates for 2026 season

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Katie Price tied the knot for the fourth time in January

Katie Price sparks rumours she is pregnant by Lee Andrews

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham 'unfollows' Holly and Jack Ramsay after Gordon Ramsay told him to “remember where you came from." Photo: AFP via Getty Images

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham reportedly unfollows Holly and Jack Ramsay

Singer-songwriter RAYE has apologised to fans who were refused entry to her Paris gig on her 2026 world tour.

'Devastated' singer apologises to fans who were turned away from gig

Shock as Love Island All stars couple split days after leaving the villa. Photo: ITV

Love Island All Stars couple split days after leaving the villa

YEP - Celebrating 135 years

YEP 135 - special 24-page supplement looking back at top Leeds coverage over the years

FREE E-SUPPLEMENT: From Bowie to Bielsa – YEP 135’s birthday showcase

How the YEP has been with Rhinos every step of the way

Rhinos memories: 5 favourites from the past 30 years

The YEP has charted many of Leeds’ stories over the years.

'The YEP is a great example of how regional news should be done'

Leeds Business

Flockwork after the renovation.

Unloved corner of Leeds landmark given new lease of life
It’s the west Leeds landmark which is familiar to generations of residents and motorists who drive p...

The Royal Mint and Beano collaboration sees the prankster, wearing his famous red and black striped top, appearing on a 50p coin with his trusty dog Gnasher (Photo: Euan Cherry/PA Media Assignments)

Dennis the Menace 50p coin released to mark 75 years of mischief
Dennis and Gnasher are now on a collectible 50p coin, with the chance to strike your own at The Roya...

JOINT ADMINISTRATOR: Richard Oddy from Azets says all jobs have been saved in the acquisition

Leeds firm saves historic manufacturer of frying ranges for fish and chips shops
Sale of Henry Nuttall, founded in 1865, by joint administrators Azets, with all jobs saved

Household energy bills expected to fall by 7% from April, with Ofgem predicted to cut the typical dual-fuel bill by £117

Households could save £117 as Ofgem expected to lower energy price cap
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A weather system, named as Storm Pedro, is forecast to hit the UK today and tomorrow. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

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Andy Murray has been named the most inspirational British sports star of the 21st century.

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