The Latest Breaking News from Leeds

Truss and Sunak seek to woo northern Tory voters at Leeds hustings

The Tory leadership hopefuls will go head to head in a two-hour session, as the bitter race for No 10 heats up.

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2022

Armed police surround Leeds house in hunt for wanted man

He is wanted in connection with an assault and firearms

Leeds Live · Jul 28, 2022

Liz Truss revives promise to build Northern Powerhouse Rail

Tory leadership frontrunner commits to building Liverpool-Hull line, nine months after government scaled back plans

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2022

Andy Burnham and Northern mayors urge next Prime Minister to meet them to re-think region's cut price rail plan

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss fighting it out to win over Tory members in the North this week

Manchester Evening News · Jul 27, 2022

‘She’s delusional’: Roundhay voters on Tory leadership contender Liz Truss

As Leeds prepares to host hustings, residents of leafy suburb where Truss grew up take issue with her claims about the area

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2022

Leeds 'legend' answers viral call to deliver birthday cake ordered 250 miles away by mistake

A generous Leeds man made the four-and-a-half hour journey from Leeds to Fife to deliver the special cake

Leeds Live · Jul 27, 2022

All the new Trinity Leeds 'street food' vendors open for the summer holidays

There is said to be something for everyone with different taste buds to try

Leeds Live · Jul 27, 2022

Leeds, Bradford and other key British cities could miss out on rail revolution

Transport Select Committee demands the Department for Transport (DfT) shows its working for changes to HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022

University of Leeds student makes an extra £150 a week through savvy side hustle site

Paperound is a website where business owners can hire students to carry out tasks

Leeds Live · Jul 27, 2022

Man fighting for his life in Leeds after crashing car into hedge in Longdike Lane

Police have issued a statement on the Longdike Lane closure in Kippax

Leeds Live · Jul 27, 2022