A Leeds University student, who raised over £1,000 for charity, has died in the Ukraine passenger aircrash.
20-year-old Richard Mayne, a Maths and Finance undergraduate, was among the 298 passangers and crew onboard the Malaysian Airlines flight MH17. The plane appears to have been shot down over a conflict zone on Thursday afternoon.Read More »UPDATED: Leeds University student killed in Ukraine aircrash
Police have launched a murder inquiry following the death of a 67-year-old woman at a property on Talbot Avenue in Moortown, North Leeds.
Officers were contacted by a man at 10pm last night concerning a woman who was found dead. West and North Yorkshire Police forces began enquiries to find the man due to concerns over his welfare.Read More »Woman found dead in Leeds treated as murder
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a woman in West Leeds. A 53-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of killing… Read More »Woman killed on Leeds canal towpath
Concern is growing for the welfare of a 38-year-old man who has been reported missing from his home in Leeds. Andrew Macsparren’s last contact with… Read More »Police appeal for help to find missing man
The people of Leeds will today be paying their respects to Nelson Mandela who helped change the future of a country divided by race and… Read More »Leeds honours Mandela Day for first time since his death
A dog was hanged from a bridge in Halton in an “appalling” act of cruelty. Now RSCPA officers are investigating the incident – the second… Read More »Dog hanged off Leeds bridge
The West Yorkshire Police Federation has called for their officers to be allowed to take their children out of school without paying hefty fines.
A crackdown on children being taken out of school during term term currently means headmasters can only grant absences in “exceptional circumstances”.
Read More »Police call for school holiday freedom for officers
A victim who fled honour based abuse is celebrating today as she graduates from Leeds Trinity University with a first in Psychology today. Saliha Rashid,… Read More »Abuse campaigner celebrates Leeds graduation
Sir Rodney Walker, chairman of the body that organised the Tour de France coming to Yorkshire, has been honoured for his services to sport in… Read More »Grand Depart boss honoured for services to sport
Brian Robinson is in hospital recovering from a broken collar bone after being knocked off his by near his Leeds home. The record breaking cyclist… Read More »Cycling legend Brian Robinson knocked off bike