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We locked @GarethDennis in a room and refused to let him out until he'd designed us a new metro.

Readers, he did not disappoint.

https://t.co/R82pY59tn4

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"Trams, we are told, will be the silver bullet; the godsend that will transform our fortunes and bring about a long-awaited economic boom.

It’s the widely accepted orthodoxy around here. It is also completely and utterly wrong."

Rail expert @GarethDennis says we shouldn't repeat Manchester's mistake:
https://t.co/SZe1JluaQ3

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Everyone knows public transport around Leeds isn't very good. But what would actually be better?

Today we asked rail guru @GarethDennis to take over and redesign the network we need. With 5 lines and 89 new stations, he didn't hold back...

https://t.co/R82pY5a1cC

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It took figures like Bell, and his younger colleague Frederick Eurich, to research it fully, and find a solution.

For all the historical, scientific — and frankly quite grim — details, give this a read:

https://t.co/jWXk09rDl7

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In the 19th century, Bradford's mills had a problem. Every now and again, an otherwise young and healthy wool sorter would take ill. They'd be dead within a couple of days, blood oozing from their mouths.

What was going on?

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This was a HUGE issue in the Bradford press. The debate around cause and responsibility took on a role in the city's emerging labour movement.

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Cllr Dresser has also posted a (the exact same) statement:

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BREAKING: Reform UK has suspended two of its Leeds Councillors, The Exchange understands.

We've heard in the last half hour from two sources that the duo are set to launch their own independent group, Leeds First.

#Politics #Reform #ReformUK #Leeds #LocalGovernment

https://t.co/4OrRGEVOwg

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Now confirmed by Cllr Thackray:

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Our lawyers are checking over the story (again) but it's now open for all subscribers, so what better time to sign up for free? 2/2

https://t.co/8HpAvbc0Ll

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*little 🙄 Sack the editor

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A truly chokka Monday briefing for you today, with lots of littel updates.

Our lead story is the fracas at Hyde Park Book Club where lead singer of a punk band pushed a woman off stage last week.

The source of their squabble? UK abortion law.

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Plus:

🐴 Hercules achieves immortality.
☀ Yorkshire is officially in drought again.
✈ And some airport beef.

https://t.co/OikNK1gFUa

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“I don’t care, I don’t give a fuck... I don't care what you're gonna say next, the ropes will be cut and it'll be floating. It will not be here."

Just what is going on down at Thwaite Mills?

https://t.co/8HpAvbc0Ll

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@seanbamforth Oh, we're really sorry to hear that Sean. We did have some issues with our whatsapp before but I thought they were fixed. Please copy the message and e-mail [email protected] - thanks

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We were sent some very strange audio this week. Just what is going on here?

Answers in tomorrow's edition...

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Today's story — featuring these guys and many more — is free to read at https://t.co/5qbZPBoxPa

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Leeds' Kirkgate Market in Leeds has been there so long that it's easy to assume it always will be. But footfall has stalled, and is still way off the market's heyday. @miajankowicz headed there last week talking to the traders that keep an iconic venue going — and what it takes to do so.

https://t.co/XtexNFZjQ0

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Agata left Poland after the fall of communism: It was a “bad economic situation” back then, she says. Here in the market, she’s readying to celebrate 21 years of her sewing and alterations business — and relies on word of mouth about her skills to bring in business.