Leeds
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Police appeal to trace wanted man with Bradford links
Police are appealing for information to help locate Riley Lister, who is wanted on recall to prison.
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Fears babies could see 'inappropriate' films as 18 showings backed in York
Changes allowing 15 and 18 films to be shown at cinema clubs for parents and babies in York have been approved following calls from mothers.
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Police seize 15 Leeds e-bikes in immigration crime crackdown
Police have seized 15 e-bikes in Leeds as part of a crackdown on organised immigration crime across West Yorkshire.
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Exciting new Irish bar to open in the heart of Leeds city centre
There will be live music and sport being shown
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Police hunt wanted Yeadon man who's being recalled to prison
Riley Lister also has connections to Bradford.
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Nine-day rail shutdown to hit York-Leeds route as major upgrade begins
No trains will run between York and Leeds from Saturday (October 24) to Sunday (November 1) to allow major upgrade work on the Transpennine Route Upgrade.
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Leeds residents offered another chance to learn lifesaving skills for free
A second free CPR workshop in Leeds has been announced after the first sold out.
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Were cycle lanes through Headingley really needed? I’ve used them at rush hour and they’re empty - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Richard Watson FRICS, Adel, Leeds
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Student police officer found with indecent images of children two months after joining force
A former student police officer in Yorkshire has admitted possessing indecent images of children.
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Bradford housing provider takes on six new apprentices from 1,316 applicants
SIX new apprentices have joined a housing provider as part of its 2026 intake
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‘Targeting the bereaved’ - Opposition to council plan to scrap empty home tax discount
A senior councillor has publicly opposed his own cabinet’s proposal to scrap a council tax discount on empty homes.
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Tour de France 2027 UK stages in detail: Where will you stand?
The full route for the 2027 Tour de France is announced in Paris, with street-by-street details of the six stages in the UK revealed.
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Drivers face delays on the M62 as traffic crawls at 25mph on busy stretch
M62 delays hit eastbound drivers between Brighouse and Gildersome, with traffic at 25mph and eight-minute delays towards Leeds on October 22 during rush hour.
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Bruno Fernandes: Man Utd captain branded 'disgrace' - what now?
Bruno Fernandes' comments after Manchester United's humbling by Como have got fans and pundits talking - but what now for the captain?
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Serious concerns about lack of commitment to 'through station' in Bradford
The British Regional Transport Association Northern branch said they had major issues with the plans.
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Former detective and charity founder died just days after wife’s death, inquest hears
A former detective and charity founder who spent many decades helping others took his own life just nine days after the death of his wife, an inquest has heard.
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National Wealth Fund invests £2bn in Yorkshire and Humber since launch
The Leeds-based National Wealth Fund has to date helped drive £2bn of public and private finance into the Yorkshire and the Humber economy, creating and supporting over 4,900 jobs, according to new figures published by the organisation.
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Person dies near busy station - LNER warns of rail disruption all day
A person has died on the East Coast Main Line which has caused major disruption to rail services on the network.
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Person dies near busy station - LNER warns of rail disruption all day
A person has died on the East Coast Main Line which has caused major disruption to rail services on the network.
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Huge fashion giant to open exciting new Leeds city centre store
The new shop is expected to open next month
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'She is my world and this is hers' - Fight for vital Leeds Playhouse lifeline
Families are urging Leeds Playhouse to reconsider plans to end its Saturday Buzz Sessions
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Tragedy as person dies after being hit by train on East Coast Main Line in North East
British Transport Police confirm a person has died on railway tracks near Newcastle station after emergency services were called on Wednesday morning.
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Leeds girl, 9, asks 'why am I different?' as family face 20-month council wait
Her parents said their child has been 'neglected' by the council
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Major rail disruption on East Coast line as emergency services deal with incident
Train services through the North East have been disrupted this morning (Wednesday, October 21) as emergency services deal with an incident
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Yorkshire bank staff take on 17km challenge to support national food charity
A 17km walk from staff at the Yorkshire Building Society has raised more than £700 for a national food charity.
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‘Stop for a second and reflect’: Grandmother shares MND story
A GRANDMOTHER is sharing her story as part of a powerful national campaign for MND
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Bus replacements scheduled as Yorkshire railworks start this weekend
Network Rail has warned passengers of disrupted journeys as engineers complete railway improvements on the East Coast Main Line over coming weekends.
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Harrogate families on benefits fall £112 a month short on a three-bedroom home
New figures shine light on Harrogate housing rental market
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York student designs new device to save Network Rail £1 million
Jackson Hall, a 17-year-old T Level student from York College, designed a device to stop rodents from damaging signal boxes.
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Firefighters voice growing concerns over water supplies to tackle UK wildfires
During a summer fire that destroyed homes in Stourbridge, low pressure meant filling a water carrier took 40 minutes
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York student designs new device to save Network Rail £1 million
Jackson Hall, a 17-year-old T Level student from York College, designed a device to stop rodents from damaging signal boxes.
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Police officer ‘sexually assaulted three women at York nightclub’
A police officer has gone on trial accused of sexually assaulting three women at a York nightclub. Martin Brough, 44, is alleged to have sexually touched the women in separate incidents on the dance floor at Pop World in December 2024, York...
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Two men rushed to hospital after 'industrial accident' at Leeds unit
The men were seriously hurt
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'I struggled at school, now I run a studio with more than 1,000 glowing reviews'
Lewis Millard had dreamed about running his own business since he was 14
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Manchester United: Michael Carrick wants clean sheets to help turn season around, starting at Como
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick needs more clean sheets as he looks to change his team's fortunes, as they take on Como in the Champions League.
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Train services disrupted by more engineering work - NINE day closure on one route
Passengers are reminded that a major programme of railway improvements on the East Coast Main Line is taking place over the next two weekends (24-25 October and 31 October-1 November). The direct line from Leeds to York will also be closed...
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Major announcement on future of The Ridings Shopping Centre due ‘within weeks’
A major announcement on the future of The Ridings Shopping Centre is expected over the “next two to three weeks”, Wakefield Council’s leader has said.
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No trains between York and Leeds for nine days during major rail upgrades
Network Rail said a programme of East Coast Main Line improvements across North Yorkshire are taking place over the next two weekends (October 24 and 25 and October 31 and November 1), including track renewals, drainage upgrades, and overhead line works.
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Genuit Group: Yorkshire firm sees profits hit by warmer weather and 'challenging' market
Leeds-based Genuit Group has said it expects to report lower than expected profits after a hit from warmer weather and “challenging” market conditions.
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Major rail disruption across North East as replacement buses run for two weekends
Rail travellers face weekend disruption due to engineering work.
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Why are we not building more bungalows to ease the housing crisis? - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Richard Watson FRICS, Leeds.
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No trains between York and Leeds for nine days during major rail upgrades
Network Rail said a programme of East Coast Main Line improvements across North Yorkshire are taking place over the next two weekends (October 24 and 25 and October 31 and November 1), including track renewals, drainage upgrades, and overhead line works.
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World-famous basketball stars to bring spectacular show to venue near York
Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their Rivalry Tour to Leeds in February 2027, featuring tricks, dunks and entertainment.
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Paddy Power owner Flutter to cut 1,400 jobs after UK gaming tax hike
Gambling giant Flutter said the proposed cuts will impact workers in Leeds and Dublin - as well as UK staff based in Portugal and Romania
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North East veterinary practice gains pioneering 'Fear Free' status
Harrison Family Vets in Callerton, Newcastle, is the North East’s first Fear Free-certified practice, helping reduce pets’ fear, anxiety and stress.
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World-famous basketball stars to bring spectacular show to venue near York
Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their Rivalry Tour to Leeds in February 2027, featuring tricks, dunks and entertainment.
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Family of teen who died in collision thank people who tried to save him
He was taken to hospital but died from his injuries.
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York College student’s engineering solution could save Network Rail millions
A 17-year-old engineering student at York College has developed a solution to a railway signalling problem that could help Network Rail avoid costly delays
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Hundreds of Leeds staff to lose jobs as Paddy Power owner announces mass redundancies
Hundreds of workers in Leeds could lose their jobs as gambling giant Flutter prepares to cut around 1,400 jobs in the UK and Ireland in a restructuring programme blamed on higher taxes.
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New Yorkshire station announced with faster connections to York and North Yorkshire
A brand-new rail station is set to unlock faster, more reliable journeys to York and beyond.