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Traffic management, Rodley to Horsforth A6120.

Firms face charges of up to £2,500 a day for peak-time roadworks in Leeds

Leeds, Wakefield and Kirklees have launched lane rental schemes to keep roadworks off their busiest routes at the busiest times. The councils will pay too.

October 5, 2026Kirklees, Leeds, Wakefield

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Sutton Bank reopens on schedule after three-week maintenance closure

The one-in-four climb on the A170 is open again after rock-face work, a new surface and a drainage rethink to protect the natural springs supplying two homes.

October 5, 2026Helmsley, Thirsk

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Middleham Bridge reopens early after lorry strike shut it for a month

The 19th-century crossing over the River Ure was shut by a lorry strike in September. A repair estimated at £40,000 has it open again, and the arches may be raised.

October 3, 2026

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Repair plans progress for Middleham Bridge after lorry collision

North Yorkshire Council has set out repair plans for Middleham Bridge, closed since an HGV collision earlier this month, with temporary repairs expected by the end of October and permanent work starting spring 2027.

September 17, 2026

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Full cast announced for Leeds Playhouse’s Grinch musical this Christmas

Leeds Playhouse has announced the full cast for Dr. Seuss's How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, led by West End star Joel Montague, running in the Quarry Theatre from 19 November to 16 January.

September 17, 2026Leeds

Anthony Pilkington, centre, with Gresley Institute staff

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Charity auction winner tours Network Rail’s Gresley Institute in Doncaster

Railway enthusiast Anthony Pilkington has toured Network Rail's Gresley Institute in Doncaster after winning the visit in a Gresley Society charity auction marking 150 years since Sir Nigel Gresley's birth.

September 17, 2026Doncaster

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New £1bn trains signal bigger plans ahead for TransPennine rail network

A £1 billion order for 29 new battery-electric trains has been announced for the TransPennine Express network, with Hull and East Yorkshire's mayor hailing the region's inclusion in the investment.

September 14, 2026Hull, Leeds, Scarborough, York

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North Yorkshire school travel review recommends 24 improvements for families

A review of North Yorkshire's 2024 school travel policy change has found it broadly working as intended, but recommends 24 improvements including removing five unsuitable routes and strengthening the appeals process.

September 11, 2026

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Transpennine Route Upgrade opens £270,000 Community Fund for third year running

Community groups, schools and charities within five kilometres of the Transpennine rail route can apply for a share of £270,000 when the third round of the TRU Community Fund opens on Monday 28 September.

September 2, 2026