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Leeds MP beaten unconscious in homophobic attack hits out at Tory gay marriage rebels
A TORY MP from Yorkshire has told how he was “beaten unconscious” in a homophobic attack as he used a Commons debate to hit out at the “extreme” elements in his own party who vehemently oppose gay marriage.
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Exclusive: Taxpayer funding ‘bribes’ on empty fire HQ
The Government is offering large taxpayer-funded “bribes” to encourage organisations to move into Yorkshire’s abandoned fire control centre, which still stands empty and unused six years after being built.
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April accused admits lying about SAS career
THE former slaughterhouse worker accused of abducting and murdering schoolgirl April Jones in a “sexually motivated” attack today admitted to a jury that he lied about having a military past.
Campaigners challenge convictions of Leeds killer nurse Colin Norris
CAMPAIGNERS for a Leeds nurse convicted of murdering four patients claim new evidence has emerged that challenges his conviction.
DVLA sacks worker for using Facebook on his own phone
A DVLA worker has been fired after he was caught using Facebook on his own phone.
Leeds surgeons operated on wrong patients
Two deaths have been linked to serious errors made at hospitals in Leeds.
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Sport
Long-term goal can help keep Blades in safe hands
An international call-up for George Long is the latest in a long line of positives for the Sheffield United goalkeeper. Nick Westby went along to meet a very grounded young man.
Video: Behind the scenes as Bradford City snatch promotion video
BRADFORD CITY joint-chairman Mark Lawn admits agents will have a big say in the club’s attempts to strengthen ahead of next season’s return to League One.
Blades ask permission to talk with McCall over Lane job
STUART McCALL is expected to open talks with Sheffield United in the next few days – after the Blades asked Motherwell for permission to speak to him about the vacant Bramall Lane post.
Illingworth tells England to show faith in Bairstow video
YORKSHIRE legend Ray Illingworth has called on England Test chiefs to make up their minds on Jonny Bairstow’s future role in the side – for the good of his international career.
McDermott identifies Leeds transfer targets
LEEDS United manager Brian McDermott insisted last night that he was hoping for a “straightforward” summer in the transfer market, claiming he had a fixed idea of how his team and squad should look next season.
4 commentsLions’ O’Brien winning fitness race to play for Leinster
British and Irish Lions flanker Sean O’Brien could yet play for Leinster in Saturday’s RaboDirect PRO12 final after making rapid progress in his recovery from a knee injury.
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Video: Behind the scenes as Bradford City snatch promotion video
BRADFORD CITY joint-chairman Mark Lawn admits agents will have a big say in the club’s attempts to strengthen ahead of next season’s return to League One.
Business
40 jobs go as Britvic axes Huddersfield plant
DRINKS company Britvic has announced plans to close its factory in Huddersfield with the loss of 40 jobs.
Nationwide reports home loans boost
NATIONWIDE boasted a record share of the mortgage market today after seeing a big rise in the number of first time buyers joining the property ladder.
Cold winter sparks 28% SSE profits rise
ENEERGY giant SSE pocketed a 28% profits boost from UK households over the past year as they turned up their heating to keep out the bitter winter weather.
Lloyds insists it can meet capital demands
LLOYDS Banking Group today insisted it will not need additional help to meet regulatory demands for a bigger buffer against future financial shocks.
Bank still wants to pump more money into economy
BANK of England governor Sir Mervyn King stuck to his guns in wanting to pump more money into the economy this month, despite recent glimmers of hope for growth.
Royal Mail enjoys profits surge as flotation moves step closer
ROYAL Mail unveiled a big jump in profits to £440m yesterday as it took another step towards a possible stock market flotation later this year.
Lifestyle
Bay of plenty
In search of a top-notch seaside staycation with his family, Richard Mulligan heads to Carbis Bay.
Gorillas in our midst
Rwanda still conjures memories of a genocidal civil war but Louise Healy finds so much more on her silverback safari.
Tank warfare
The cost of driving on the Continent this year has soared, due to rising petrol prices. Jeremy Gates reports.
Goodbye to the gnome
Most gardens have a bit of sculpture among the plants. It could be a thoughtfully-placed statue, an interesting urn, even an unfashionable gnome, but it’s there somewhere, if you look closely.
Wholly moley
The moles are on the move, and that’s bad news for anyone who takes pride in their lawn.
Building to rent will bring us back to the future
A Yorkshire property expert is part of the government’s new Build to Rent taskforce. Sharon Dale asks if it will revolutionise rentals.
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Illingworth tells England to show faith in Bairstow video
YORKSHIRE legend Ray Illingworth has called on England Test chiefs to make up their minds on Jonny Bairstow’s future role in the side – for the good of his international career.
Where there’s muck... video
A TEAM of lottery millionaires spent the day mucking in at a Leeds donkey sanctuary.
Specialist ‘platform for work’ schools on increase video
ONE of the first of the Government’s studio schools to open in Yorkshire may have attracted just 40 pupils in its first year.
Giants seek redemption as McGillvary targets Bulls video
Huddersfield winger Jermaine McGillvary is looking for Super League redemption when they meet Bradford Bulls at Magic Weekend.
Fuel prices spark bigger-than-expected inflation drop video
FALLING prices at the petrol pumps led to a bigger-than-expected drop in inflation in April, the first easing in the annual rate of price rises for six months.
Video: Angry Birds over Lightwater Valley video
AN Angry Birds Activity Park will be opening to the public at Lightwater Valley, Ripon, on Saturday.
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