David Spereall

Leeds

Journalist at BBC

Reporting for BBC Yorkshire's online team, formerly of the LDR Service. Got a story? Email me on [email protected]

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Bradford care home resident guilty of attempted murder

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Tom Ingall |David Spereall

Image source, Family handoutImage caption, Kevin Ryan suffered fractures and a punctured lung in the attack last DecemberTom Ingall & David SpereallA man has been found guilty of trying to kill a fellow care home resident. Graham Dowling was convicted of the attempted murder of Kevin Ryan on 10 December last year at Burger Court, on Barkerend Road in Bradford, following a four-day trial.
Bradford care home resident guilty of attempted murder

1 week ago | bbc.com | Tom Ingall |David Spereall

Care home resident guilty of attempted murderTom Ingall & David SpereallFamily handoutKevin Ryan suffered fractures and a punctured lung in the attack last DecemberA man has been found guilty of trying to kill a fellow care home resident. Graham Dowling was convicted of the attempted murder of Kevin Ryan on 10 December last year at Burger Court, on Barkerend Road in Bradford, following a four-day trial.
Selby family 'humbled' as Band of Builders fixes roof to help Ben

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Oli Constable |David Spereall

Image source, Band of BuildersImage caption, Ben, now eight, is in remission having been diagnosed with a rare form of leukaemia three years agoThe family of a young boy with a serious illness have thanked the volunteers who carried out crucial repairs to their home in their hour of need. Richard and Alison's son Ben was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukaemia in 2022 when he was just five.
Mum and aunt to climb Mont Blanc in honour of 'amazing' Bel

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Michelle Lyons |David Spereall

Image source, Spinal ResearchImage caption, Vanessa Young and Claire Topham will take on a three-day walking challenge in the Alps this weekThe mum and the aunt of a young woman left paralysed in an accident are preparing to literally climb mountains for her. Bel Young, from North Yorkshire, broke her neck when she fell from a climbing frame aged eight in 2010, and she was in hospital for nine months.
Temporary Otley footbridge opens as repairs continue

1 week ago | bbc.com | David Spereall

Temporary footbridge opens to keep town connectedDavid SpereallLeeds City CouncilThe bridge will ensure pedestrians in Otley can still cross the River WharfeA temporary footbridge across the River Wharfe will open later while repairs continue on the main crossing. The bridge, in Otley, has been built to allow for work to be carried out on the pedestrian footway on the neighbouring permanent bridge, which dates back to the 14th Century.
Australian Sheffield United fans travel 10,000 miles to Championship play-off final

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | David Spereall

Image source, Tony DonnellanImage caption, Jack, Tom and Tony Donnellan flew into London on ThursdayThree generations of one Sheffield United family have flown 10,000 miles from Australia to watch their team's Championship play-off final. Tony Donnellan, along with his dad Tom and son Jack, touched down at Heathrow on Thursday, ahead of the Blades' match against Sunderland at Wembley on Saturday. Tom emigrated from South Yorkshire to Perth in 1982 when Tony was aged just eight.
Woman could have lost limb in Rotherham dog attack, police say

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | David Spereall

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The incident happened in Rotherham on WednesdayAn elderly woman could have lost a limb after a dog she was looking after attacked her, police have said. The woman needed reconstructive surgery after the incident in the Whiston area of Rotherham on Wednesday. Residents rushed to help the woman after hearing screams for help, South Yorkshire Police said. They managed to contain the dog – described as a pocket bully breed – until officers arrived.
Woman could have lost limb in Rotherham dog attack, police say

1 week ago | bbc.com | David Spereall

Woman could have lost limb in dog attack - policeDavid SpereallGetty ImagesThe incident happened in Rotherham on WednesdayAn elderly woman could have lost a limb after a dog she was looking after attacked her, police have said. The woman needed reconstructive surgery after the incident in the Whiston area of Rotherham on Wednesday. Residents rushed to help the woman after hearing screams for help, South Yorkshire Police said.
Australian Sheffield United fans travel 10,000 miles to Championship play-off final

1 week ago | bbc.com | David Spereall

Blades family jet in from down under for WembleyDavid SpereallTony DonnellanJack, Tom and Tony Donnellan flew into London on ThursdayThree generations of one Sheffield United family have flown 10,000 miles from Australia to watch their team's Championship play-off final. Tony Donnellan, along with his dad Tom and son Jack, touched down at Heathrow on Thursday, ahead of the Blades' match against Sunderland at Wembley on Saturday.
Kirklees Council took 'too long' over care fees decision - report

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | David Spereall

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Kirklees Council has been told to apologise after it took "too long" to decide who should cover a resident's care home feesA local authority has been told to apologise after a woman was left unable to return to a care home for financial reasons following a hospital stay.