David Spereall
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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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".
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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