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HS2 rail project cost 'could rise by £30bn'

The boss of the new high-speed rail link has reportedly warned the project will exceed its £56bn budget.

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Computer-generated image of HS2

HS2 rail project cost 'could rise by £30bn'

The boss of the new high-speed rail link has reportedly warned the project will exceed its £56bn budget.

Computer-generated image of HS2

HS2 rail project cost 'could rise by £30bn'

The boss of the new high-speed rail link has reportedly warned the project will exceed its £56bn budget.

Commuters wait on a railway platform

Train timetable changes were 'massive failure'

New timetables were introduced in May 2018 and led to widespread disruption last summer.

Mark Burns-Williamson and John Robins (right)

West Yorkshire Police appoints new chief constable

John Robins has served with the force for 29 years and was recently awarded the Queens Police Medal.

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'Missing link' in cycling route opened

Leeds city centre's cycling improvements link up with the existing Leeds Bradford cycle superhighway.

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Huddersfield unveil new kit - for real

Huddersfield Town have revealed their new kit - without the diagonal sponsor's logo that was worn in Wednesday's friendly against Rochdale.

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Pool death inquest to hear from lifeguards

Three-year-old Rocco Wright drowned in a Leeds pool where he had gone for a swimming lesson.

Commuters wait on a railway platform

Train timetable changes were 'massive failure'

New timetables were introduced in May 2018 and led to widespread disruption last summer.

Mark Burns-Williamson and John Robins (right)

West Yorkshire Police appoints new chief constable

John Robins has served with the force for 29 years and was recently awarded the Queens Police Medal.

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  3. 15 hours ago Hernandez solo stunner seals Leeds win
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Severe disruption: M1 West Yorkshire northbound

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M1 West Yorkshire northbound severe disruption, from J40 for A638 Wakefield Road Ossett to J41 for A650.

M1 West Yorkshire - One lane closed on M1 northbound from J40, A638 (Ossett) to J41, A650 (Carrgate), because of a break down. Traffic is coping well.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Severe accident: M62 West Yorkshire westbound

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M62 West Yorkshire westbound severe accident, from J25 for A644 Wakefield Road to J24 for A629.

M62 West Yorkshire - Three lanes closed and queues on M62 westbound from J25, A644 (Brighouse) to J24, A629 (Ainley Top), because of an accident.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Severe accident: M62 West Yorkshire eastbound

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M62 West Yorkshire eastbound severe accident, from J32 for A639 Colorado Way to J32A for A1.

M62 West Yorkshire - One lane closed on M62 eastbound from J32, A639 (Pontefract) to J32a A1(M) J41, because of an accident. Traffic is coping well.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

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