Storm Franklin: Recovery underway after broken pontoon smashes into structure as council releases statement

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Recovery is underway after many areas of Leeds were flooded over the weekend - as Leeds Council said the combination of three consecutive storms "brought challenges across the whole city".
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Astonishing footage shows moment Armley Mills bridge is destroyed by pontoon dur...

Storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin have battered Leeds in recent days - causing businesses and homes to flood and travel chaos at Leeds Station, buses and for drivers.

Incredible footage received by the YEP on Monday showed the partial destruction of an old footbridge crossing the River Aire near Armley Mills.Torrential rain as a result of Storm Eunice led to rising river levels on the River Aire and flood alerts were put in place.

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