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6 days ago | 
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk | James Connolly
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowInternational students at Leeds Conservatoire have criticised the institution over its decision to move a graduation ceremony from July to October, amid claims the change will exclude some from attending. The Conservatoire, on Quarry Hill, traditionally organises its graduation ceremony to take place in July.
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1 week ago | 
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk | James Connolly
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowHeroic war veterans from Leeds have shared powerful memories as commemorations mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. The city will today (May 8) honour the sacrifices made by those who served during the Second World War, as civic leaders gather to observe the milestone and pay tribute to the enduring legacy of the wartime generation.
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1 week ago | 
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk | James Connolly
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowA Wakefield entrepreneur has entered a brand new reality show in the search for love. Dominika - known to mates as Dom - made her debut on bold new dating experiment ‘The Honesty Box’ this week, joining fellow Yorkshire contestant Noel, a finance administrator from Leeds.
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1 week ago | 
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk | James Connolly
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowA finance administrator from Leeds is among the stars of a bold new E4 dating show. ‘The Honesty Box’, a social experiment hosted by reality stars Vicky Pattison and Lucinda Light, began airing last week. It sees a group of singles move into a sun-soaked paradise, where they must build romantic connections.
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1 week ago | 
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk | James Connolly
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowA shocking discovery at a house in Leeds saw cats and dogs living in filthy and unhygienic conditions. The animals, which were being kept at a "urine soaked" property on Kitson Street, were rescued by a charity. An RSPCA officer has since described how her boots were "squelching" on the stairs during a visit, when rubbish and faeces were seen littered throughout.
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1 week ago | 
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk | James Connolly
Here’s the full court round-up, with six of the criminals who were sentenced at Leeds Crown Court this week -1. Daniel HayelomDaniel Hayelom, 36, of Clyde Approach, Armley, was handed a 16-year extended sentence after he was found guilty of rape. The predatory private-hire Uber driver stalked a drunken woman as she made her way home and then raped her in an alleyway in Beeston on October 21. | West Yorkshire Police2.
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1 week ago | 
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk | James Connolly
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowThousands of runners are expected to descend on the city this weekend to take part in the third annual Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon. The hugely popular event, that was established to honour the rugby league legend, will see large crowds gather along the 26.2-mile route. It has prompted Leeds City Council to issue advice to those planning on watching or taking part, with details on traffic and travel arrangements.
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1 week ago | 
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk | James Connolly
Here are 10 of the most gorgeous cats and dogs up for adoption at the RSPCA’s Wakefield and District branch in Leeds. The charity homes the animals, some of which arrived as they could no longer be cared for by their previous owner, at a centre in East Ardsley. Regardless of how they end up there, the animals are cared for until a new home can be found. The RSPCA also offers advice to people who already own pets but may be struggling to cope with the cost of food or healthcare.
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1 week ago | 
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk | James Connolly
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowAfternoon tea is a beloved British tradition - but at this stylish cafe in Morley, it’s been given a distinctly Italian makeover. Nesso Coffee, on Queen Street, opened last year offering flavour-packed brunches to the south Leeds town. It has also made a name for itself with its unique Mediterranean twist on afternoon tea, that includes plenty of indulgent treats.
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1 week ago | 
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk | James Connolly
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowAn old Salvation Army Hall on a site in Tadcaster boasting hundreds of years of religious history is to go up for auction this month. The site, on Chapel Street close to the town centre, was previously home to a 17th century Quaker meeting house. Later, in the 19th century, it had a chapel built by the Inghamites, a Christian sect that had followers across the north of England.
