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Thursday 23 September 2010
BBC News - Recession-hit Eastgate shopping plan back on track
23 September 2010 Last updated at 20:42Share this page
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Recession-hit Eastgate shopping plan back on track
The development is expected to create thousands of jobs
A huge multi-million pound shopping development for the Eastgate area of Leeds is back on track after it was halted because of the recession.
The site, next to the Victorian Quarter, will feature 130 shops and is expected to create some 4,000 jobs.
Construction on Eastgate Quarters was due to start last year but borrowing and retail trade fears forced a delay.
People can view revised plans which are on display at Cross Arcade in the Victoria Quarter until Saturday.
Flagship stores Marks and Spencer and John Lewis have signed up to the development.
It will also include the restoration of the Grade II listed Templar House set around a new public square.
Andrew Hilston, project director for developers Hammerson, said: "The revised scheme that people are able to view is the result of over 12 months of hard work.
"This will help to ensure we have the best scheme for Leeds, enabling us to attract great retail brands alongside creating exceptional new civic space for the city."
Good News!
BBC Sport - Commonwealth Games: Athletes' village photos
Wednesday 22 September 2010
Monday 20 September 2010
Strauss outraged by fixing claim.
This series goes from bad to worse!
England captain Andrew Strauss has dismissed suggestions they deliberately lost last Friday's third one-day match against Pakistan in return for money.
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ijaz Butt told Indian TV he had heard some bookmakers saying some England players were paid to lose the game at The Oval.
Strauss said: "We refute these allegations and will explore all legal options open to us."
"We are disappointed that our integrity has been brought into question."
Strauss admitted the England team had mixed feelings over whether to play Monday afternoon's fourth one-day game against the tourists at Lord's, but decided they had a responsibility to themselves and their supporters.
Read more at news.bbc.co.uk
Wednesday 15 September 2010
Great news for Leeds Rhinos
With McGuire out this is significant!
Leeds hooker Danny Buderus is free to play in the Rhinos' play-off semi-final after a Rugby Football League Appeals Tribunal lifted his one-match ban.
The 32-year-old was suspended on Tuesday after being found guilty of a Grade A dangerous tackle on Wigan's Paul Prescott last Sunday.
But the suspension has been lifted after DVD evidence showed the challenge from a different camera angle.
Buderus, who has been fined £300, can now play in the 25 September tie.
Read more at news.bbc.co.uk
Friday 10 September 2010
BBC News - Demolition for historic First White Cloth Hall in Leeds
10 September 2010 Last updated at 19:45Share this page
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Demolition for historic First White Cloth Hall in Leeds
The cloth hall features on English Heritage's list of historical buildings which are at risk
Part of a historical Leeds property is being pulled down after problems were found in an adjoining building.
The Grade II-listed First White Cloth Hall in Kirkgate, which was built in 1711, is derelict and there are plans to rebuild it.
The city council said the neighbouring building was at risk of collapse and could pose a risk.
Materials gathered from the demolition will be stored and used to rebuild the cloth hall at a later date.
Kirkgate, one of the main routes through the city centre, has been closed for a week while the demolition - paid for by the neighbouring building's owner - takes place.
Closure 'unfortunate'The council said: "This road closure will be in place for one week, allowing enough time for the building's frontage to be taken down, allowing machines to operate from the front of the building.
"Once the frontage has been taken down, the demolition and archaeological recording works will continue at the back of the building and the road can be re-opened."
Diversions have been put in place for motorists.
Councillor Richard Lewis, Leeds City Council's executive board member for development, said: "Kirkgate is obviously a busy city centre road and we do not take such decisions lightly.
"It's unfortunate that the closure has to take place, but it really is for the safety of the public and motorists."
The cloth hall features on English Heritage's "at risk" list of historical monuments needing urgent repairs.
It is to be rebuilt as part of a £1m makeover of Kirkgate, the oldest street in Leeds, funded by Heritage Lottery Fund cash.
Often had lunch a couple of doors higher in 1959!