David Spereall Local Democracy Reporter
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  • Leeds
  • National World

David started covering Leeds City Council as a Local Democracy Reporter in 2022, having covered Wakefield for the Local Democracy Reporting Service for the previous four years. He has also worked as a journalist in Hull, Kirklees and Morley.

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Yorkshire Evening Post, Leeds Live, Yorkshire Live

766 Articles
6 months ago
leeds-live.co.uk

Mega 30-storey block of flats with children’s play area approved for Leeds

Holbeck is set to get a very tall new building

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6 months ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Leeds Art Gallery tops list of region’s most popular attractions with over 300,000 visitors

Leeds Art Gallery was West Yorkshire’s most visited tourist attraction last year, according to newly published figures.

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6 months ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Club Atomic Leeds: 80s bar on Lower Briggate allowed to stay open until 1.30am after owner warning

An 80s-themed nostalgia bar in the heart of Leeds has been allowed to stay open later, after its owners warned it may...

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6 months ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Leeds flats: New 30-storey tower with children's play area approved near city centre

Plans to build a 30-storey block of flats near Leeds city centre, complete with a children’s play area and a gym, hav...

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6 months ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Morley Towns Fund: How the Leeds town is being transformed by a £24.3m investment

Steeped in political history, brimming with independent traders and home to 35,000 people, Morley has always prided i...

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6 months ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Burley Street Leeds: ‘Sub-standard’ city centre student flats scheme recommended for approval

A new student housing block could be given planning permission next week, despite one councillor having attacked the ...

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6 months ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

The Mansion Leeds: Roundhay Park wedding venue saved from closure after ‘trading difficulties’

A high-class restaurant and wedding venue in Leeds has been saved from closure, after suffering post-Covid “trading d...

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6 months ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

DMC Brewery: Alcoholic ginger beer specialists granted full license to open Leeds taproom under r...

A brewery specialising in alcoholic ginger beer will permanently open its new Leeds taproom after being granted a lic...

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6 months ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Red’s True Barbecue Leeds: Call Lane restaurant faces permanent closure without major restructure

The new owners of one of Leeds’ most prominent meat restaurants have warned it faces closure without a major restruct...

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6 months ago
leeds-live.co.uk

Leeds BBQ spot in 'red zone' as council fears 'bar by stealth'

The restaurant wants to change its licence due to the cost of living crisis

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6 months ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Leeds Councillor Caroline Gruen pays tribute to ‘fantastic community’ as she prepares to stand do...

A Labour councillor has paid tribute to the “fantastic community” of Bramley, as she prepares to stand down after 12 ...

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7 months ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Crossgates Library: Old library building one of five Leeds council properties to be sold

A former library is one of five Leeds Council buildings set to be sold, as the cash-strapped local authority looks to...

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