Yorkshire Evening Post - West Leeds Feed

Cameras set to snap in fly-tipping battle across West Leeds

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:51:26 GMT

new cameras are set to snoop on litter louts in a bid to crackdown on fly-tipping.

Rail police blast gang who threw bicycle at train in Leeds

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:40:15 GMT

A PRAM and a bicycle were hurled at a moving train in Leeds in what police called an “incredibly irresponsible and dangerous” act of vandalism.

Leeds pub punch attack after row over a spilled drink

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:01:50 GMT

A man had to undergo facial surgery after being punched when he went to the pub to watch a boxing match.

Tragedy of ‘NHS strain’ Leeds dentist - inquest

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:07:41 GMT

A dentist killed himself after feeling “harassed and bullied” by health chiefs over standards of record keeping at his practice in Leeds, an inquest heard.

Leeds shopping boss gets on his bike for charity

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:04:59 GMT

A Leeds shopping centre manager is getting on his bike to help raise money to build a war memorial.

Slideshow: 2013 Pudsey Carnival highlights

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:00:25 GMT

Chheck out a picture slideshow of highlights from Pudsey Carnival 2013.

Pudsey Carnival is a roaring success

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:44:29 GMT

Lion cubs roared their way through the streets of Pudsey to help celebrate the town’s annual carnival.

Historic Leeds pub faces uncertain future

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:40:12 GMT

A family are calling time on a Leeds pub which they have helped to become a community hub over the last six years.

BBC drama role for Leeds girl, 10

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:02:49 GMT

A talented 10-year-old from Leeds is set to star in a BBC drama boasting a stellar cast including Oscar winner Jim Broadbent.

Leeds mum-to-be in rubbish bin battle

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:33:31 GMT

A heavily pregnant mum-to-be has been battling with council officials as her bins overflow with 20 days worth of uncollected rubbish.

Thief steals van - with plumber inside!

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:26:05 GMT

A plumber was taken on a terrifying high-speed ride after his van was stolen – with him inside.

Leeds City Council to scrap firms in bid to save £2.4m

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:24:39 GMT

Three Leeds City Council-owned Arms Length Housing Management Organisations (ALMO) look set to be scrapped, saving the authority up to £2.4m.

Fundraiser to help West Yorkshire soldiers’ memorial garden bloom

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:44:08 GMT

Fundraisers are being urged to dig deep to help create a garden in memory of two West Yorkshire soldiers.

‘Trapped’ Leeds dad asks court for right to die LATEST

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:57:37 GMT

judges at the Court of Appeal have heard why a paralysed Leeds father wants the right to have a doctor help him to die.

Leeds woman jailed for false sex attack claim which cost £57,900

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:28:08 GMT

A woman has been jailed for eight months after she falsely claimed she had been sexually attacked in the street leading to the arrest of an innocent man.

Retiring Leeds head teachers given thanks for dedication

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:38:45 GMT

The tireless service and dedication of head teachers who have clocked up over 280 years’ service between them was honoured at a special reception.

Video: World plate smashing record attempt in Leeds

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:58:02 GMT

A Leeds restaurant owner has attempted to break the world plate smashing record.

Hunt for attackers who left Leeds pub worker with broken jaw

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:48:51 GMT

detectives are looking for these men over an attack which left a Leeds pub worker with a broken jaw.

Industrial action looms at Leeds repair firm

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:41:01 GMT

Hundreds of workers at a housing repairs firm have moved a step closer to strike action.

Overturned van causes traffic disruption on Leeds Stanningley Bypass

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:04:14 GMT

An overturned van caused traffic disruption on one of the busiest commuter routes in Leeds today.