Sad news today, the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Monarch for 70 years and also a mother, grandmother and great grandmother – our thoughts are with the family.

Civic buildings in Leeds will be lit in purple in the hours of darkness during the official period of mourning and the flags have been lowered to half mast.

Leeds City Council have opened an online book of condolences for residents who wish to leave a message and pay tribute https://bookofcondolences.leeds.gov.uk/

A physical book of condolence will be available at Leeds Civic Hall