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£86k bollards plan for city's landmark square

The bollards will be installed in Leeds City Square to boost pedestrian safety, the council says.

A close-up of a tiny bible showing the inside of the book. The picture shows a woman holding the book by her fingertips.

Tiny bible features in Christmas book display

The display showcases the many different ways the Christmas story has been told throughout history.

A mugshot of a Jean Barnbrook. She has dark brown hair and is looking directly into the camera.

Girl Guides Gift Aid fraudster loses civic awards

Jean Barnbrook won a Volunteer of the Year prize from Leeds City Council in 2017.

A city centre road. To the right is a sign marked 'Asda Home Office' and to the left is a car park. In the middle is a three-lane road with markings indicating it is one-way. A block of flats stands in the distance.

Attempted rape charge after city centre sex attack

A 27-year-old man is due to appear in court on Monday in connection with the attack.

A brick building with a Historic England sign and ice cream sign outside. It has glass double doors and on the side reads Abbey House Museum in green lettering.

Consultation starts on 'much-loved' museum future

The closure plan is one of many "difficult decisions" to help balance the books, the council says.

A city centre road. To the right is a sign marked 'Asda Home Office' and to the left is a car park. In the middle is a three-lane road with markings indicating it is one-way. A block of flats stands in the distance.

Man, 27, arrested in sexual assault investigation

Police say a woman was attacked in the centre of Leeds in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

A brass band in rehearsal. About 20 people sit in a semi-circle in brown wooden chairs facing a conductor. They are playing instruments with music stands in front of them.

'Brass bands are great for self-esteem, all your cares go away'

West Yorkshire Police band has been playing for more than 50 years and is still going strong.

The front of a police station. In the foreground are grass verges, a sign saying West Yorkshire Police and parked cars. The station itself is a red-brick building set back from the road.

Officers sacked over offensive WhatsApp messages

Three other police officers resigned before they could be sacked, a misconduct hearing has heard.

Ao Tanaka wearing the yellow Leeds United shirt to be auctioned during Leeds' match against Millwall on 6 November

Leeds Utd poppy shirt auctioned by blind veteran

Chris Fella is selling off the special Remembrance Day shirt to raise funds for military charities.