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Leeds Railway Station to Receive Major Mobile Signal Boost Under National Blackspot Initiative

Passengers travelling through Leeds Station are set to benefit from a major digital upgrade aimed at eliminating mobile signal blackspots across the UK rail network. The Department for Transport has launched Project Reach, a nationwide plan to drastically improve mobile connectivity along key train routes and stations. The initiative, backed by public and private sector investment, includes upgrades at 12 railway stations—Leeds among them. Led by telecoms providers Neos Networks and Freshwave in partnership with Network Rail, the project will […]

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Late-Night Explosion Rocks Halifax Street, Emergency Crews Respond

In the early hours of this morning, a powerful explosion shook residents of Spring Hall Grove, just off Spring Hall Lane in Halifax. The incident occurred shortly after midnight, prompting a rapid and large-scale emergency response. Homes Evacuated and Streets Sealed By dawn, Spring Hall Grove and part of Spring Hall Lane were cordoned off with police tape, as emergency teams remained at the scene. Several nearby homes were evacuated as a precaution, with residents temporarily displaced while investigations began. […]

todayJune 26, 2025 1

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New Library For Calderdale Hub, But Mytholmroyd’s Remains Closed

A new library has been established in a section of Halifax. This facility is part of the Mixenden Community Hub and welcomed its first visitors yesterday, coinciding with World Book Day.In addition to a wide selection of books, the library provides IT equipment, free internet access, and new ‘playboxes’ filled with games and activities designed to promote early speech, language, communication, and numeracy skills.The North Halifax Primary Care Network is relocating to one of the other units within the hub […]

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Leeds to Huddersfield Rail Diversions for Three Weeks

Trains between Leeds and Huddersfield will not call at several intermediate stations for three weeks while track upgrade work takes place.Transpennine Express said weekday services would be diverted via Wakefield Kirkgate, meaning they would not stop at Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, Batley, Morley or Cottingley.As part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade, new track and overhead line equipment will be installed and the signal box at Batley will be removed.The diversions will take place between 3-21 March and journey times will increase. Rail […]

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First Peek Into The New Bradford Live

The new operator of Bradford Live has stated that the impressive building will be “not just a great venue for Bradford, but one for the whole of England.”Sir Howard Panter, co-CEO of Trafalgar Entertainment, made these comments during a recent tour of the venue.Along with co-founder Dame Rosemary Squire, he mentioned plans to host approximately 90 events at the venue in the upcoming financial year, emphasizing that despite Trafalgar’s background in theatre, live music will remain a significant focus.During the […]

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West Yorkshire Railway Passengers May Be Location Tracked

The location of train passengers could be monitored in Yorkshire as part of a contactless ticketing trial, as announced by the Department for Transport (DfT). This initiative will utilize GPS technology to track the positions of passengers who have installed a specific smartphone app.According to the DfT, the app will generate a barcode that can be scanned by ticket inspectors and at station barriers. This system aims to help passengers save time and ensure they receive "the best value ticket […]

todayFebruary 26, 2025 13

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Excitement Grows for West Yorkshire Tram Network

A recent consultation has revealed strong public support for a new tram network in West Yorkshire. The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) reported that out of 4,845 respondents, more than two-thirds favored a route connecting Leeds and Bradford.Additionally, over three-quarters backed a line from St James's Hospital in north Leeds to the White Rose Shopping Centre in the city's south. WYCA will use this feedback to select preferred route options later this year, with a detailed consultation planned for early […]

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NEW BBC Drama filmed in Bradford set to hit screens!

Get ready for a thrilling ride as a new BBC crime drama, **Virdee**, is set to hit your screens this month! Filmed in and around Bradford, this series promises to keep you on the edge of your seat.**Virdee** follows the gripping story of Detective Harry Virdee, a dedicated cop whose personal life is in turmoil. Despite being in a loving relationship with his wife, Saima, Harry is estranged from his family due to their disapproval of his interfaith marriage. As […]

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