Leeds station articles
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Leeds city centre nostalgia: Memories of Vicar Lane Bus Station
The station opened in the mid-1930s and was operated by West Yorkshire Road Car Company Ltd. It was known by many passengers as the Red Bus Station. It closed on March 31, 1990, when all bus services were transferred to the Central Bus Station. Part of the premises was occupied by Buckle's newsagents. READ MORE: Memories of a Leeds bus station that serves a city LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds...
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Leeds Railway Station thug tried to bite police officer during handcuff struggle
Benjamin Robinson became embroiled in a spat with another train traveller at around 9pm on June 14 last year after a clash involving luggage. Two officers on patrol were alerted by a member of Network Rail about the confrontation. They arrested Robinson for a public order offence and tried to lead him away. But the 38-year-old became resistant and two more officers became involved, prosecutor John Hobley told Leeds Crown Court. They took him to the floor then tried to pull his arms around his...
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Biting thug restrained at Leeds Railway Station warned: 'It's absolutely your last chance'
Benjamin Robinson was hauled back before Leeds Crown Court for the station fracas from last summer, when he became volatile with officers following a clash with another rail passenger in the station. The 38-year-old has a long history of violence with more than 50 convictions. Judge Mushtaq Khokhar spared him custody, but told him in no uncertain terms that he was close to being locked up. He said: “You have got an appalling criminal record. There are 53 convictions for 82 offences, the...