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Middleton man jailed for string of child sexual offences

A man who sexually assaulted a 10-year-old girl and engaged in online sexual activity with a 12-year-old child decoy has been jailed. Benjamin Pinchin, aged 30 formerly of Sissons Grove, Middleton was sentenced to 12 years yesterday (23 October 2025) at Leeds Crown Court following a joint investigation into child

Live shows, crafts, and trails bring ancient Rome to life

Families are invited to travel back nearly 2,000 years this October half term, as the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds presents Roman Tales — a week of action-packed performances, hands-on activities, and ancient adventures inspired by Roman and gladiatorial life. Running from Saturday 25 October 2025 to Sunday 2 November,

Calls to improve rail links between Leeds and Sheffield

Political and business leaders from Leeds and Sheffield are travelling to Westminster to make the case for ‘transformational rail investment’ between the two city regions. Leeds City Council leader Councillor James Lewis and Sheffield City Council leader Councillor Tom Hunt, alongside West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin and South Yorkshire Mayor

Leeds residents urged to get protected with winter vaccinations

Leeds residents are urged to protect themselves and their families this winter by taking up the offer of free NHS vaccinations against flu and Covid-19. Vaccination remains the most effective way to reduce the risk of serious illness from seasonal viruses. Protection from previous vaccinations diminishes over time, and viruses

Beeston Hill, Holbeck and Hunslet landlord licensing scheme extended

Senior councillors have given the go-ahead to a scheme that aims to drive up the standard of private sector rented housing and deliver improved quality of life for thousands of people in Leeds. Proposals for the scheme – which will use a system known as selective licensing to more closely

Transform 25: Performance art festival comes to South Leeds

Transform, the UK’s leading festival for inclusive, international performance, will be taking over the city of Leeds for five days from Tuesday (21 October 2025). Transform 25 will present 14 bold, socially conscious performances that reflect and respond to a rapidly changing global landscape. 29 artists from all over the