@ReporterGeorge

Former @LeedsNews and @DewsReporter journalist

 Leeds, England
Joined January 2012
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Today is my last day working alongside the wonderful @leedsnews team - and the end of 16 years working for @natworldpub and its predecessors on many of their newspapers and websites across West and North Yorkshire.
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I owe so much to the team who were at the @DewsReporter when I started out as a trainee and to all those who have helped me along the way since. Not everyone is lucky enough to do a job that they love, so I count myself as very fortunate to have had that opportunity.
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I'll be taking a break over the summer to have a think about what I'd like to do next, so this is me signing off for now with a big thank you to all my fellow journos and the fantastic @NUJofficial for everything ❤
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Emergency services in West Yorkshire are also affected by the issue yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/r…

Met Police issue urgent advice as 999 calls fail to connect to police forces

The Met Police has issued urgent advice after confirming 999 calls to police forces are failing to connect

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"Sadly love and enthusiasm don't pay the bills" yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/b…

'I'll forever be grateful': Beloved west Leeds gift shop set to shut over rising costs

A beloved gift shop in west Leeds is set to close down and move its stock entirely online due to rising costs.

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About 800 Unite members from First West Yorkshire went on an indefinite strike yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/n…

First Bus issues new statement on when Leeds services will resume following drivers strike

The First Bus drivers strike in Leeds has been put on hold after employers First Bus offered a new pay deal.

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Her killer is currently serving a life sentence yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/n…

Claims police 'missed opportunities' leading up to killing of Leeds student who was stabbed to death

“Multiple missed opportunities” led to the death of a 21-year-old Leeds woman, a hearing has been told.

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🚨 Breaking: The male victim was rushed to hospital yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/n…

CCTV images released of trio wanted over stabbing near McDonald's in Leeds

CCTV images have been released of three people wanted over a stabbing near a McDonald’s in Leeds.

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What an incredible moment. You'd have to have a heart of stone not to be moved by the friendship these two share 💙💛 yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/n…

Emotional moment as Kevin Sinfield carries Rob Burrow over marathon finish line at Headingley...

This was the emotional moment that Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow crossed the finish line at Headingley Stadium after completing the first marathon to be held in the city in two decades.

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The #RobBurrowMarathon runners have hit the road and the half marathon participants won't be far behind them It's the first #leedsmarathon in 20 years - and what a beautiful day for it! ☀ yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/n…

Leeds marathon first pictures as Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield cross the start line

The sun is out and spirits are high in Leeds as runners taking part the city’s first marathon in 20 years set out across the start line.

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Councillors are due to give their initial reaction about the proposals to "reinvigorate and reimagine" this city centre site yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/n…

Leeds shopping centre to be demolished as plans drawn up for 'vibrant' new development

A Leeds shopping centre has been earmarked for demolition as plans are drawn up for a new development featuring a mix of shops and student accommodation.

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The winning candidates in every ward have now been declared in the Leeds City Council #LocalElection2023 yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/n…

Full Leeds City Council results for every ward as count confirms who has been elected

All the results in the Leeds City Council local elections have been declared, with the winning candidates in every ward now confirmed.

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We're waiting for the declaration of the first results in the Leeds local elections for 2023. Our reporter @charlesgray1992 is there along with local democracy reporter @DavidSpereall Follow our live blog for the latest updates: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/n…
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Leeds is a great city to live and work in - and the new YEP will be your daily lowdown on everything in Leeds. Don't miss the first edition tomorrow! Find out more: bit.ly/YEPrelaunch
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Breaking: Councillors have confirmed that someone died during the fire yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/n…

One person dead after fire breaks out in west Leeds tower block Clyde Grange

One person has died after a fire broke out in an west Leeds tower block this morning (15 April).

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"Marjorie’s contribution to Leeds and her determination to enrich the lives of its residents means she leaves a philanthropic legacy that will never be forgotten." yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/n…

'A legacy that will never be forgotten': Tributes paid as Leeds philanthropist Dr Marjorie Ziff...

Tributes have been paid to the “inspiring” Leeds philanthropist Dr Marjorie Ziff, who has died at the age of 93.

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The news has rocked the Armley community, coming just two weeks after Trust Gangata was killed yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/n…

'Oh no not again': Residents horror at two murders in weeks after teen stabbed in Leeds taxi attack

Armley residents have expressed their horror after the second fatal stabbing of a teenager in weeks has rocked the local community.

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Police cordons remain in place as teams investigating the murder of an 18-year-old man in Armley continue to gather evidence yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/n…

First scene pictures as police investigate fatal stabbing of 18-year-old man in Armley

A murder investigation has been launched after an 18-year-old man was stabbed to death in Leeds.

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Our reporter @ReporterAlexG has shared footage from the scene as police continue to gather evidence yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/n…
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Restoration plan for Leeds Victorian Bear Pit tinyurl.com/2kpdy525 #Leeds #Headingley
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