The Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce held its monthly luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 23, at Leeds First Methodist Church, where chamber members and community leaders gathered for an afternoon of food, fellowship and recognition.

In the 59th minute, there was the familiar experience of a taller, stronger player (Andy Irving) trying to take a chunk out of him. Aaronson surfed the Scot’s block and, in the same move, almost imperceptibly, shifted the ball from right to left foot as he sidestepped the lumbering 6ft 4in Tomas Soucek.

A McDonald's drive-thru looks set to open after councillors agreed to allow planning permission. Fears had been raised over road safety and public health after the fast food chain applied to build a new restaurant on Town Street in Stanningley, which the firm said would bring jobs and investment and regenerate a derelict former scrap metal works.

Sources say Leeds United have been keeping tabs on Maccabi Tel Aviv midfielder Issouf Sissokho who has impressed in the Europa League.

Leeds United Women return to Adobe Women’s FA Cup action this Sunday, taking on FC St Helens Women at Garforth in the first round proper.The Whites progressed after a penalty shootout victory away

Leeds Bradford Airport has reopened its runway after it was closed overnight due to an "unforeseen issue". In an update at 06:00 BST the airport said the runway had been repaired and flights were now operating, though some delays continued. Passengers should arrive as planned unless an airline advises otherwise, the statement added.