Alex Moss

United Kingdom

Journalist at BBC

BBC news website journalist. Likes the gym, wine, handbags and shoes. All views are my own.

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Judy Woods: Police appeal for chubby man who committed indecent act

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Alex Moss

Image source, West Yorkshire PoliceImage caption, Police have issued an e-fit of the man they wish to speak with after the woodland incidentTwo women in a woodland were approached by a naked man who committed an indecent act, police have said. The West Yorkshire force has released an e-fit of the man, who is suspected of outraging public decency during the encounter in Judy Woods at Wyke.
Police appeal for chubby man who committed indecent act

1 week ago | bbc.com | Alex Moss

Police seek chubby man after indecent woodland actAlex MossWest Yorkshire PolicePolice have issued an e-fit of the man they wish to speak with after the woodland incidentTwo women in a woodland were approached by a naked man who committed an indecent act, police have said. The West Yorkshire force has released an e-fit of the man, who is suspected of outraging public decency during the encounter in Judy Woods at Wyke.
Disruption warning as repair work due to start on York sinkhole

1 week ago | bbc.com | Alex Moss

Traffic warning as repair work starts on sinkholeAlex MossSeb Cheer/BBCThe council said it was not yet known what caused the sinkhole to openMotorists are being urged to plan ahead as emergency repair work starts on a sinkhole which opened up in York city centre. The void, on St Leonard's Place, near York Theatre Royal, was made safe after it appeared on Wednesday, but the council said repairs were needed to fix underground damage and the road surface.
Huddersfield hospice cuts staff and beds to save its future

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Alex Moss

Image source, Mark Ansell/BBCImage caption, The hospice said it needed to save £1.7m each year to put it back on a secure footingA hospice in Huddersfield has announced it has made 19 staff redundant and reduced the number of inpatient beds in order to save its future. The Kirkwood provides end-of-life care to about 2,000 patients each year but its chief executive Michael Crowther said it had faced a "perfect storm" of rising operational costs over the past few years.
Huddersfield hospice cuts staff and beds to save its future

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Alex Moss

Hospice cuts staff and beds to secure its futureAlex MossMark Ansell/BBCThe hospice said it needed to save £1.7m each year to put it back on a secure footingA hospice in Huddersfield has announced it has made 19 staff redundant and reduced the number of inpatient beds in order to save its future. The Kirkwood provides end-of-life care to about 2,000 patients each year but its chief executive Michael Crowther said it had faced a "perfect storm" of rising operational costs over the past few years.
Strensall Common nature reserve fire a 'tragedy', says councillor

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Alex Moss

Image source, Tony FisherImage caption, Councillor Tony Fisher said it would take years for parts of Strensall Common to grow backA fire which scorched large swathes of a nature reserve near York is "devastating" for the community, a local councillor has said. At the height of the blaze, 10 crews tackled the blaze at Strensall Common, which broke out on Tuesday afternoon.
Large fire at Strensall Common nature reserve scaled back

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Alex Moss

Large fire at nature reserve scaled backAlex MossEmma ToalThe fire broke out at Strensall Common on Tuesday afternoonAn operation to tackle a large fire which tore through a nature reserve on the outskirts of York has been scaled back. At its height on Tuesday, 10 fire engines were called to the scene of the blaze at Strensall Common after it broke out at about 15:30 BST. In an update posted at 01:00 BST, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said the incident had been scaled down to one engine.
Bradford gets more London trains as city's new platform opens

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Alex Moss

Image source, BBC/Tom IngallImage caption, Operator LNER will increase daily trains each way between Forster Square and London King's Cross via LeedsA new £35m platform at Bradford's Forster Square Station has opened - boosting rail services in the city. The investment means operator LNER will run seven services each way between Bradford and London King's Cross on weekdays and six on Sundays, an increase from the current two services.
Bradford gets more London trains as city's new platform opens

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Alex Moss

New platform's opening gives Bradford more trainsAlex MossGoogleOperator LNER will increase daily trains each way between Forster Square and London King's Cross via LeedsA new £24m platform at Bradford's Forster Square Station has opened - boosting rail services in the city. The investment means operator LNER will run seven services each way between Bradford and London King's Cross on weekdays and six on Sundays, an increase from the current two services.
The Leadmill to leave venue after losing appeal

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Alex Moss

Sheffield music venue The Leadmill said it was a "heartbreaking moment" as it announced it would have to leave its premises after losing an appeal against eviction. The well-known venue confirmed it had lost its long-running battle against its landlord Electric Group and would have to quit the building within three months. The venue's application for permission to appeal against the court ruling made in February was refused by the Court of Appeal at a hearing on Wednesday.