Tree planting has begun along the River Aire in a bid to shore up Leeds’s flood defences.
The efforts have come to avoid a repeat of the 2015 floods which saw some areas of the city under water, damaging 3,355 properties.
It is hoped the trees, which are being planted on the upper reaches of the river at Gargrave near Skipton, will form a natural barrier against floodwater.
Man in Critical Condition After Vauxhall Assault
A man in his 20s remains in hospital with potentially life-threatening head injuries following an assault in Vauxhall, while a 25-year-old man arrested at the scene has been released on bail.
Leeds Station Gateway Set to Begin Opening in October
The £46.1 million transformation of the main entrance to Leeds City Station is entering its final stages, with parts of the new gateway expected to begin opening to the public in October.
Two Arrested After Reported Firearms Incident in Leeds
Two men have been arrested after a man in his 20s suffered injuries consistent with gunshot wounds in Holbeck, Leeds.
Six Greater Manchester Police Officers Dismissed Over Racial Discrimination Case
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Historic Chiswick Riverside House to Receive New Blue Plaque
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Four More Arrested After 13-Year-Old Boy Stabbed in Rochdale
Four more teenage boys have been arrested after a 13-year-old boy was stabbed during a serious assault in Rochdale.
Bradford Drug Dealer Jailed Over ‘Jake Line’ County Lines Operation
A Keighley man involved in a drugs line operating across West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire and Lancashire has been jailed for four and a half years.
Taxi Driver Jailed After Falling Asleep at Wheel and Causing Fatal A23 Collision
A taxi driver has been jailed for six years after falling asleep at the wheel and causing the death of a 59-year-old man on the A23 in Surrey.
Drugs Seized and Wanted Woman Arrested During Milton Keynes Police Patrol
Police in Milton Keynes have seized drugs and arrested a wanted woman during high-visibility patrols carried out using new e-bikes.
Boy, 15, Charged with Murder After Fatal Wembley Stabbing
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old at Brent Civic Centre in Wembley.
Three Bradford Shops Closed Over Illegal Goods and Anti-Social Behaviour
Three premises near Great Horton Road in Bradford have been ordered to close following concerns over anti-social behaviour and the sale of illegal and counterfeit products.
Man Jailed After Deliberately Driving Car at People Outside Bradford Casino
A 49-year-old man has been jailed for nearly four years after deliberately driving a car onto a pavement towards staff and customers outside a casino in Bradford.
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