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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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John Baron

Leeds today: Kirkstall Tesco, Tower Works and more on Ken Bates

Good morning, Leeds.

The city's going to the polls today for the local elections and the voting referendum, we'll be following the reaction from voters at different polling stations later today. Don't forget though - the count won't start until 10am tomorrow, so no results today!

What's making the city tick today? - in brief

Community site Kirkstall.org updates readers on proposals for a new Tesco supermarket in Kirkstall.

Ken Bates has taken full ownership of Leeds United. Do you wish he was in charge of your club instead? the Guardian asks in an online poll. David Conn asks: Why did Leeds sell to Ken Bates, who claims he has no money to invest?

The historic Tower Works in Globe Road is the latest historical building to feature in Exploring Leeds' lost opportunities series.

Simon on the Streets blog asks are the police the only people to take an interest in the homeless?

Five "supper walks" taking in Leeds' Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian splendour have been organised by the guardians of the city's architectural heritage, Leeds Civic Trust, reports the YEP.

There's an update on road closures and service changes connected to Sunday's Leeds Half Marathon over at Metro.

Do you have news, views or events to share? Feel free add them to the comments below or contact me by email or on Twitter @GdnLeeds.

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