• Dad is 'fuming' after council ban him from parking vintage motorhome on driveway

    Footage shows the motorhome, which a 63-year-old man says he has been ordered to move from his drive, following complaints. Mike Perkins has spent 14 years restoring his beloved 1972 Ford Transit Landliner CI, which he calls his ‘pride and joy’. But now the dad-of-three has become embroiled in a battle with his local council in order to keep it on his land. Mr Perkins was shocked to receive a letter from the council, saying his prized vehicle ‘damages the amenity of the area’. The council said...

  • Get your garden decking ready for summer with this quick drying treatment

    Now look down. Is your decking looking its best? Or in this image are you now wishing you’d spent some time in the spring taking better care of it? Applying the right decking stain would have not only transformed its appearance but would have protected it too. With busy lives, most of us want to be able to spend as little time as possible on this sort of job. Cue V33’s High Performance Decking Stains, which are quick-drying and easy to apply, meaning you can have this chore ticked off your list...

  • Huddersfield Town star slams Leeds United theory in Ipswich quest with Whites promotion view

    Leeds need relegation-destined Huddersfield to bag a shock final day victory at second-placed Ipswich to stand any chance of achieving automatic promotion. Only then would a final day win for Leeds at home to Southampton be enough for Daniel Farke’s Whites to wrestle the division’s second automatic promotion place back from the Tractor Boys. Huddersfield, though, know realistically that even victory at Ipswich won’t be enough to keep them up. The second-bottom Terriers are three points adrift of...

  • Leeds Knights backed to learn from pain of NIHL National play-off final defeat

    A shoot-out loss to former club Peterborough Phantoms in the NIHL National Play-off final at Coventry on Sunday denied Leeds Knights a second successive double triumph. But, despite the heartache, Archer insisted he and his team-mates were still able to look back on the 2023-24 campaign with pride. For Archer, it was a particularly bitter-sweet evening at the SkyDome Arena, given it was his last-ever game, the time coming for him to dedicate more time to his children and his full-time job as a...

  • but I've lost faith in the service after mum's treatment in Wakefield'

    Carli Woods, 35, from Cross Gates, has worked as part of the NHS for the last five years. Her mum, Patricia Megson, died just weeks after being diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. Carli said that her mum’s treatment during the illness was “absolutely horrendous”, as she alleged her family were left waiting for answers from staff at the Wakefield hospital and told incorrect information on more than one occasion. Now, she has been waiting almost three months for a response to an official...

  • 13 photos of a Leeds family home on a generous corner plot in an exclusive location

    Listed with eXp World UK’s estage agent Tom Donnelly, the four-bedroom detached property on Kepstorn Road in Leeds’ West Park area has a guide price of £575,000. Enter via a gorgeous entry porch into a large hallway with stairs to the upper floors and a guest WC. The living room has a large bay window to the front while the drawing room to the rear opens to a stunning conservatory. Sign up for our free newsletters today On the first floor are two generous double bedrooms along with bathroom and...

  • Clinton Baptiste ‘rollercoasts’ into York

    Solo again, Britain’s most celebrated clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay’s ‘Phoenix Nights, Clinton Baptistecomes to York Barbican on 25 Maywith his brand new hilarious one-man stand-up show, Roller Ghoster. As well as venturing into the audience to offer his unique spirit readings, Clinton comes armed with more tales from his extraordinary childhood; exposing himself in ways you could never imagine -the family that shaped him, the narrow minded who doubted him and the lovers that left...

  • Leeds United promotion rivals see boss linked to Premier League job ahead of pivotal fixture

    Premier League outfit Brighton and Hove Albion have reportedly identified Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna as a potential candidate to replace Roberto De Zerbi this summer. De Zerbi has been linked with a number of jobs this season and while he is contracted until 2026, there is some doubt about whether he will opt to stay on at the Amex Stadium into next season. As such, Brighton have been working behind the scenes to identify managers who could potentially replace the Italian this summer...

  • Southampton's Elland Road motivation outlined as Leeds United sent 'authority' warning

    Southampton may have little to play for this weekend but they're determined to ‘stamp their authority’ and put a 'dent' in Leeds United ahead of the play-offs. That's according to loanee David Brooks, who has high hopes of adding a second promotion to the Premier League to his CV, having made the step up with parent club Bournemouth previously. Russell Martin's side have seen form desert them in recent weeks and they travel to Elland Road on the back of losses to Cardiff City, Leicester City...

  • Here are five simple checks local drivers should make before heading off on a bank holiday road trip

    To help road users stay safe, a York car retailer is offering some top tips for drivers to ensure their cars are holiday-ready. Duncan Chapman, Managing Director at Ray Chapman Motors York, on Whiterose Close, said: “No matter how far you’re travelling on your staycation, your car is the most crucial element of the trip – and yet often at the bottom of your list. “It’s vital to sense-check your car is fit for a long journey, and ensure it’s packed with the essentials should the worst happen....

  • Active outdoors? SPF should not be an afterthought

    Unfortunately, people who exercise outdoors are more likely to get sunburn, as many outdoor activities take place during peak UV exposure times. According to the British Skin Foundation, two out of three of us will suffer from skin cancer, and studies show a 28 per cent increased risk of melanoma associated with people who partake in physical activity outside, underlining the importance of taking proactive measures to protect our skin. Considering that sunburn can affect sports performance,...

  • 12 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 1977

    1977 was the year the Bond Street Shopping Centre opened to the public. Sir Harold Wilson visited the Yorkshire Post, Sherpa Tenzing signs copies of his book and there were celebrations after England regained the Ashes in the fourth Test Match at Headlingley. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, celebrating 12 months in the life of your city. READ MORE: 26 photos take you back to Leeds in 1976 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our...