Grace Wood

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Online Journalist at BBC

Layout sub, journalist and social media writer covering Motor Transport, Commercial Motor, Freight in the City and Truck and Driver

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Secret bluebell woodland in Upper Denby opens for one day only

5 days ago | bbc.com | Grace Wood |Cathy Killick

The secret bluebell woodland open for only one dayGrace Wood and Cathy KillickBBCThe bluebell woodland has been at the location for centuriesA centuries-old bluebell wood usually closed to the public has opened today for one day only. Margaret Wood in Upper Denby is a 32-acre stretch of semi-ancient woodland and pasture that becomes a carpet of bluebells every April and May.
'Otley Run attack shows misogynistic violence is growing'

5 days ago | bbc.com | Grace Wood

'Otley Run attack shows misogynistic violence is growing'Grace WoodBBCThe incident closed off much of Otley Road in Headingley Before two women were shot with a crossbow in Headingley two weeks ago, Owen Lawrence – the suspected attacker – posted a hate-filled online "manifesto" on Facebook. He detailed plans for "The Otley Run Massacre" and listed "students, nightclub goers", "neurotypicals" and "police" among his targets.
Leeds library fanzines display shows 'heart and soul' of football

6 days ago | bbc.com | Grace Wood

Fanzine display shows 'heart and soul' of footballGrace WoodLeeds Central LibraryThe exhibition includes fanzines for Leeds United and Bradford CitySome of the world's oldest football fanzines have gone on display in an exhibition at Leeds Central Library. In December, staff urged people with unwanted fanzines to donate them so they could be added to the collection.
Man dies in single-vehicle crash in Barnlsey

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Grace Wood

Image source, GoogleImage caption, A 52-year-old died following a crash on Hunningley Lane on Sunday morningA man has died after the car he was driving crashed in Barnsley on Sunday morning. Officers were called to reports of a collision involving one car on Hunningley Lane at about 10:00 BST on Sunday, South Yorkshire Police said. The 52-year-old driver of a black Audi A4 was taken to hospital with serious injuries and later died.
Man dies in single-vehicle crash

1 week ago | bbc.com | Grace Wood

Man dies in single-vehicle crashGrace WoodGoogleA 52-year-old died following a crash on Hunningley Lane on Sunday morningA man has died after the car he was driving crashed in Barnsley on Sunday morning. Officers were called to reports of a collision involving one car on Hunningley Lane at about 10:00 BST on Sunday, South Yorkshire Police said. The 52-year-old driver of a black Audi A4 was taken to hospital with serious injuries and later died.
Suncream should be everywhere

1 week ago | bbc.com | Grace Wood

Suncream should be everywhere - cancer suffererGrace WoodCharlotte KilleyaCharlotte Killeya was diagnosed with skin cancer in 2020Suncream should be publicly available "like hand sanitiser", a woman with stage four skin cancer has said. Charlotte Killeya, from Sheffield, was diagnosed with melanoma in 2020 and has campaigned to ensure children are aware of the risks of sun damage.
Steam train makes special stop for Northallerton rail volunteer

1 week ago | bbc.com | Grace Wood

Steam train makes special stop for rail volunteerGrace WoodLaura McMannersMichael Dunn (right) and his family gathered at Northallerton Railway StationA heritage steam train has made a special stop to thank a volunteer who has been working on the railway for 16 years. Michael Dunn, from Northallerton, has been in hospital for five weeks as he underwent chemotherapy for cancer of the oesophagus.
Snooker fan attends every session of Sheffield World Championships

1 week ago | bbc.com | Grace Wood

'I've been at every Crucible game - my bones are starting to creak'Grace WoodBBCJennie Bankcroft runs a snooker podcast with her friend Chloe JohnsonFor 15 days in a row Jennie Bankcroft has watched on as snooker's top players go head to head in the World Championships at Sheffield's Crucible theatre. But, having won a competition to attend every session of the tournament, is the 37-year-old from Irvine starting to go snooker loopy?
Four crews remain at scene of moorland fire

1 week ago | bbc.com | Grace Wood

Four crews remain at scene of moorland fireGrace WoodWYFRSAt the height of the blaze on Thursday, 18 crews were in attendanceFour fire crews remain at the scene of a large moorland blaze in West Yorkshire. The blaze broke out near Oldham Road in Ripponden at about 12:15 BST on Thursday, with smoke billowing across the M62.
Yorkshire Water urges people to 'use water wisely' in gardens

1 week ago | bbc.com | Grace Wood

Firm urges people to 'use water wisely' in gardensGrace WoodBBCReservoir levels are almost 15% lower than average for this time of year, Yorkshire Water saysPeople are being urged to "use water wisely" in gardens as dry and warm weather continues in Yorkshire. Reservoir levels are almost 15% lower than average for this time of year, Yorkshire Water said, after the region experienced its driest combined February, March and April for 90 years.