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Court action and partnership working have made a positive difference to life in a Leeds community where crime and anti-social behaviour issues were causing concern for residents.

Shopkeepers across Leeds have been advised to act now in preparation for the disposable vapes ban which comes into force on June 1.

Leeds City Council is to begin the latest stage of its £10.4m improvement works along the A660, improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists and helping speed up bus journeys between Headingley and the city centre.

Three concerning near-misses with bin wagons in the last week

Leeds City Council is proposing to introduce new measures along the A6110 and A643 Elland Road which will make it safer and more accessible for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users.

A gruesome contraption used centuries ago as a brutal punishment for gossiping has gone on display in Leeds.

The draconian device, known as a scold’s bridle, is among a selection of objects newly on show at Leeds City Museum capturing some of the fascinating, lesser-known chapters in the story of Leeds.

Beautiful vintage clocks will take museum visitors in Leeds on a journey through time this week.

The carefully curated collection of historic timepieces will be going on show at the Leeds Discovery Centre during a special family workshop exploring the art of clockmaking while looking at some of the museum’s huge collection.

Councillor Dan Cohen became the new Lord Mayor of Leeds yesterday, following Leeds City Council’s annual general meeting.

Plans for new council housing on a site in Leeds currently occupied by dozens of empty run-down flats have taken a significant step forward.

The Leeds Armed Forces Festival is back for a second year with an extravaganza of themed activities taking place leading up to Armed Forces Day itself at the end of next month.

From gnomes galore at Abbey House Museum to Woolfest at Leeds Industrial Museum - check out our highlighted free and low-cost things to do in Leeds with your family over the May half term break.