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In this issue

August 29, 2025

Petition launched to save vital community leisure hub

Leeds City Council is considering new arrangements for Middleton Leisure Centre.

2 mins

Celebrating the life of Drag Race winner The Vivienne

In January this year, the Drag Race Universe was plunged into a state of mourning, as the news emerged that James Lee Williams, also known as The Vivienne, had passed away at the age of 32.

1 mins

Learner drivers in limbo as postcodes dictate pass rates

Figures show that odds of passing can double – depending upon your location that is...

2 mins

Learners should be asked if they want 'chatty' examiner

Driving test candidates should be asked if they would like their examiner to be \"chatty\" or \"formal\" to boost female pass rates, a report commissioned by a Government agency has suggested.

1 mins

'Glimmer of hope' for learners as backlog eases

Britain's driving test backlog eased last month but remains nearly three times larger than before the coronavirus pandemic.

1 mins

Family's tribute after fatal West Park e-bike crash

The family of a \"bold and hardworking\" teenager who suffered fatal injuries in an e-bike collision have issued a loving tribute to their late son.

1 mins

Tribute planned for 'life and soul' figure at home game with 'Toon'

Leeds United fan and Elland Road regular Paul Wood lost his life earlier this month.

2 mins

Fewer parents winning appeals for school places

Fewer Leeds parents successfully challenged their child's school place last year, new figures show.

1 mins

'Don't try this at home' - Orlando on his tuna diet

He's swapped swashbuckling in the Caribbean for swinging in the boxing ring for his latest role in boxing thriller The Cut.

1 mins

Rain expected, but hosepipe ban 'could extend into winter'

Hosepipe restrictions will remain in place despite heavy downpours in parts of Yorkshire this week, bosses at Yorkshire Water have confirmed.

1 mins

£30,000 grant will let Latch give more people a roof over their head

It’s a shocking fact that 26,000 people in Leeds need proper homes yet 4,000 houses lie empty.

1 mins

Warning as fertility rates hit record low

Fertility rates in Leeds are below average for England and Wales - and those national figures are at a record low.

1 mins

Preventing dog attacks... in Basil's name

A series of free online workshops will be held next month in memory of a much-loved whippet called Basil (pictured) who was killed by another dog in Otley earlier this year.

1 mins

Businessman called in, and players were bullish after cup win

Cockburn High School school opened in July 1902 as the Southern Higher Grade school and became Cockburn in 1904.

1 mins

Home from the high seas daughter #2 drops anchor

The Prodigal Daughter has returned, safe and sound, after a five-month tour of duty on the world's biggest cruise ship as it floats around the Caribbean, entertaining kids while their parents take full advantage of their drinks packages.

2 mins

In business, there's nowt like keeping your competitors close

In this week's column for the Yorkshire Evening Post I want to reveal to you all that I am opening a new podcast studio - and gym - in what will be an exciting new challenge.

1 mins

Happy 'bookday' to you - 100 years old and still going strong

Books are one of the oldest-and best-forms of entertainment.

1 mins

5 red wines to boost your BBQ

Enhance the thrill of the grill with these fabulously flavoursome bottles

2 mins

Nissan's EV line-up qualifies for Electric Vehicle Grant

Nissan has announced that its lineup of EVs qualifies for the Government's Electric Vehicle Grant.

1 mins

Ask learners if they want test examiner to be 'chatty'- study

Driving test candidates should be asked if they would like their examiner to be “chatty” or “formal” to boost female pass rates, a report commissioned by a Government agency has suggested.

1 mins

City tell Spurs Savinho is not for sale this year

Manchester City have informed Tottenham Hotspur that they will not be selling their top transfer target Savinho this summer.

1 mins

Draper pulls out of the US Open due to bruised arm

Jack Draper's arm injury has forced him to pull out of the US Open.

1 mins

ACTS OF DEFIANCE

David Holmes revisits three iconic moments when athletes took a stand and changed history

2 mins

Rhinos recruit admits he would love to stay after three-game winning run

Late-season signing Chris Hankinson is settling in at Leeds Rhinos and admits he would \"love to\" earn a longer deal.

2 mins

Powell's 'delighted' as young prop Lingard pens a new deal

A “talented young player with huge potential” has committed his future to Wakefield Trinity by signing a long-term deal.

1 mins

Boss Arthur 'honoured' by Ashes job link but makes a 'family first' pledge

Leeds Rhinos coach Brad Arthur has given a definitive answer to speculation linking him with a role in Australia's Ashes setup.

2 mins

Chester makes Hoy vow after signing new Aussie full-back

Director of rugby Chris Chester says Tex Hoy remains a key part of Castleford Tigers' plans, despite the signing of another Australian fullback.

1 mins

Wounded Whites can recover to push Toon all the way

Our fans' panel look ahead to United v Newcastle

1 mins

United quartet are named in Welsh squad for fixture double

Leeds United loanee Charlie Crew has been named in the Wales squad for September's Work: Cup qualifiers alongside three of his Whites club-mates.

1 mins

United's £18m man is major injury concern for the visit of Newcastle

Leeds United's £18m summer signing Noah Okafor is a major doubt for Saturday's Elland Road meeting with Newcastle United.

2 mins

Villa and Spurs 'in talks' to sign Marseille man as Forest eye Dutch full-back

All the latest Premier League transfer rumours including updates from Aston Villa, Spurs, Chelsea & Forest

1 mins

Shearer backs Osula to start against Leeds

William Osula looks set to start this weekend with Newcastle United low on numbers up front and a Magpies legend backs him to take his chance.

1 mins

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Yorkshire Evening Post Description:

Publisher: National-World-Publishing-Limited

Category: Newspaper

Language: English

Frequency: Daily

The Yorkshire Evening Post is a daily evening publication published by Yorkshire Post Newspapers in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The paper provides a regional slant on the day's news, and traditionally provides close reporting on Leeds United and Leeds Rhinos as well as the Yorkshire County Cricket Club team.