David Spereall Local Democracy Reporter
  • 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.

Published In

Yorkshire Evening Post, Leeds Live, Yorkshire Live

766 Articles
almost 2 years ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

New 5G mast could be put up in Leeds city centre and would fill a 'hole' in mobile coverage

A 5G mast measuring 15m (49ft) in height could be put up next to Leeds’ National Express bus terminal.

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almost 2 years ago
leeds-live.co.uk

Anger at 'Benidorm' pub where punters swear, scream and throw chairs

The Woodman in Halton wants to open later - until 1am on weekends

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almost 2 years ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Neighbour of the Woodman pub in Leeds claims punters have thrown chairs into his garden as 'Benid...

The neighbour of an east Leeds pub has told of his anger with “screaming” punters, who he says have thrown chairs and...

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almost 2 years ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Councillor was sanctioned over 'grossly offensive' old tweets before he was elected

A Leeds councillor whose historic tweets were described as “grossly insulting” to the Jewish community has claimed th...

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almost 2 years ago
leeds-live.co.uk

Councillor ‘reminded of social media conduct’ after historic tweets

Other councillors said John Garvani's tweets were grossly offensive to the Jewish community

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almost 2 years ago
leeds-live.co.uk

Builder takes down extra storey added to new care home 'by mistake'

Neighbours have complained about them working outside permitted hours and parking on the road

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almost 2 years ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

‘Courageous’ car-free Leeds development with care home, school and flats wins approval

A huge “multi-generational” complex, featuring a care home, primary school and residential flats, has been given plan...

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almost 2 years ago
leeds-live.co.uk

'Japanese style' housing complex with care home, school and flats

But there will be no cars allowed in the scheme

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almost 2 years ago
leeds-live.co.uk

Leeds Festival organisers deny giving Uber 'priority'

Separate ranks for private hire vehicles, Ubers and hackney carriages will be set up

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almost 2 years ago
leeds-live.co.uk

Councillor slams speed awareness courses as 'a waste of time'

'Not all things that take six hours are good – full council (meetings) for example.'

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almost 2 years ago
leeds-live.co.uk

Leeds taxi drivers protest as controversial rule change edges closer

They say a change in council rules will put drivers out of work and leave passengers waiting hours for taxis

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almost 2 years ago
leeds-live.co.uk

Leeds Festival will see rat run village 'shut off'

People have used Aberford as a rat run for Leeds Festival in the past

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