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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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  • 2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Heidi Tomlinson |David Spereall

    Cyclist's 'huge debt' to life-saving strangersHeidi Tomlinson & David SpereallHeidi Tomlinson/BBCRichard Breese (left) was among the passers-by who rushed to save Joost Smeele (right) when he collapsed by a canal last monthA cyclist who suffered a cardiac arrest while riding by the side of a canal has thanked the strangers who helped save his life and gave him a "second chance".

  • 2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Spencer Stokes |David Spereall

    Image source, Sheffield ForgemastersImage caption, Planning permission for a new defence manufacturing site at Sheffield Forgemasters was granted in 2021Spencer Stokes & David SpereallThe government has pledged £426m of investment towards works at a Sheffield steel producer in a move it said would protect 700 skilled jobs. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) bought Sheffield Forgemasters in 2021 and will use the site, near Meadowhall, to support manufacturing for defence programmes.

  • 2 weeks ago | bbc.com | David Spereall

    Tributes to 'proud Sheffielder' and referee RennieDavid SpereallSheffield Hallam UniversityUriah Rennie was appointed the new chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University in MayTrailblazing former Premier League referee Uriah Rennie has been described as a "proud Sheffielder" who will be sadly missed in his adopted hometown. Rennie was the top flight's first black referee and took charge of more than 300 matches between between 1997 and 2008.

  • 2 weeks ago | bbc.com | David Spereall

    Upgrade for popular walking route gets under wayDavid SpereallKirklees CouncilWork on part of the Spen Valley Greenway is expected to take six monthsPart of a popular walking and cycling route which runs through a West Yorkshire beauty spot is set to be upgraded. Work on the Spen Valley Greenway between Cleckheaton and Liversedge would begin on Monday, according to Kirklees Council.

  • 2 weeks ago | bbc.com | David Spereall

    Security stepped up at social club after vandalismDavid SpereallLDRSThe Kellingley Club is in the process of being redevelopedSecurity measure have been beefed at a former social club after vandals damaged the site during ongoing redevelopment work. The roof and children's changing facilities were damaged at the Kellingley Club in Knottingley, Wakefield Council said.

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15 May 25

"'It's getting to the stage where the fans and powers-that-be are in a toxic relationship, because they just don't care about the fans anymore." 9 days before the Championship play-off final Sheffield United fans still have no idea what time kick-off is https://t.co/14acFuD94q

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12 May 25

The Bradford City fire remembered, 40 years on https://t.co/BrnSQR1GkG

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11 Apr 25

RT @BBCWYS: Leeds United are expected to submit a formal planning application 'imminently', to increase the capacity of Elland Road to 56,5…