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Pledge made as ‘Ruby’ case debated by councillors

Leeds City Council has promised it will never again place a child in the care of a convicted paedophile, after an appalling failure within...

Sexist ‘double standards’ attacked

A Liberal Democrat councillor has attacked sexist “double standards” he says have been displayed by fellow elected members in Leeds. Sandy Lay, who represents Otley...

Revealed: The UK areas with the most dangerous drivers

New analysis has revealed that Calderdale, West Yorkshire, is the UK area with the highest number of people with points on their driving license. The...

Doctor Retires After Career Saving Thousands Of Sick Babies

A doctor whose work has helped save thousands of babies across Bradford and the Yorkshire region is retiring after almost 30 years’ service to...

Police primed for ‘potential unrest’ at polling stations over voter ID

Police are preparing for “potential unrest” at polling stations during the upcoming local elections, where voter ID will be required for the first time. A...

Councillor pays tribute to Alwoodley community spirit as he stands down

A north Leeds Conservative councillor has paid tribute to his community’s spirit, as he prepares to stand down after nearly a decade of service. Councillor...

Plying for hire and poor behaviour: why taxi drivers have lost their licences

Plying for hire and “inappropriate behaviour” are the most common reasons behind Leeds taxi drivers losing their licences, council data has shown. Since 2019, 86...

Use culture to revive town and city centres – mayor

Culture should be used to coax people back into struggling town and city centres, West Yorkshire’s mayor has said. Tracy Brabin said high streets across...

Leeds unlikely to meet 2030 net zero target – council

Updated with government right of reply Leeds is unlikely to meet its net zero target by 2030, the city council has admitted for the first...

‘Race track’ ELOR ‘bombarded’ by bikes

Leeds’ newest dual carriageway has been branded a “race track” by one city councillor, who’s called for a speeding crackdown on the road. The 7km...

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