Elly Fiorentini
BBC Local Live, York

Useful information if you're waiting for this train at New Pudsey in Leeds. 

You may be waiting for a long time:

BBC Travel

One lane's closed and there's heavy traffic on the A1 northbound in Catterick between Catterick South and Catterick North, because of an accident between A6136 Leeming Lane, Catterick  and the A6136 Gatherley Road, Brompton on Swale.

A council which sparked fury with a controversial tree-felling operation has pledged to "regain the trust" of the people of Sheffield.

Image source, PA

Several protesters were arrested during the dawn work to cut down eight trees in Rustlings Road last year.

The city council, which apologised, said it now planned to "work better with residents to get the job done".

The felling was part of a wider scheme to improve streets and remove diseased, damaging or dangerous trees.

If you're heading into Sheffield, be aware of delays reported on the Supertram.

They're affecting the Meadowhall Interchange - Arena - Nunnery Square - Cricket Inn Road - Castle Square - Cathedral route:

Mike Kemp
Reporter, BBC Radio York

A charity says it's helped more farmers in North Yorkshire than anywhere else in the country.

The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution says it's seen a 25% increase year on year in the amount it's paid out to farmers in the county.

It's thought to be partly because of lengthy delays to the government paying out EU grants:

BBC Travel

Here are the latest details of traffic hotspots on Yorkshire's roads this morning:

• The A64 at its junction with the B1427 Queen Margaret's Road in Scarborough is currently reported to be very busy but moving

• There's heavier than usual traffic on the M1 South Yorkshire Northbound between J32 for M18 South Yorkshire and J33 for A630 Catcliffe Treeton

• And there's heavy traffic on the M621 westbound at J3, A653 (City Centre) with congestion to J7, A61 (Stourton)

Check travel updates for your area here.

Party drug nitrous oxide is being sold illegally across Leeds via Facebook, a BBC investigation has found.

Image source, Alamy

The sale of the gas for human consumption has been illegal since May when the Psychoactive Substances Act, external came into force.

However, the BBC was able to buy several canisters of the drug, known as laughing gas, after contacting a dealer advertising it for sale on Facebook.

Two men have been arrested as a result of the investigation, police said.

The headteacher of Dinnington High School in South Yorkshire has paid tribute to a teenager who was found dead on Monday morning. 

Image source, Leonne Weeks

The body of Leonne Weeks was found in Dinnington, Rotherham, at about 11:00 on Monday morning.

Headteacher Rebecca Staples says Leonne was "a lovely, lovely girl": "Some would see her as quiet but those who knew the other side of her knew she had an effervescent side.

"She was a truly loyal friend and truly loyal to her family who meant the world to her," she adds.

BBC Travel

If you're out and about in Yorkshire this morning, here are a few updates on the state-of-play on the roads:

• One lane's currently blocked on the M1 northbound at J33, A630 (Catcliffe), because of an accident
• The traffic is building up on the A6110 Ring Road Beeston southbound in Leeds at the A62 Gelderd Road junction
• And it's also getting busy on the M62 eastbound at J26, M606 (Chain Bar), so you might encounter some delays

Elly Fiorentini
BBC Local Live, York

Here are the stories making headlines around Yorkshire so far this morning:

• High-tech bollards and large plant pots have been installed in Leeds city centre as a precaution against a Berlin-style attack
• A charity says it's helped more farmers in North Yorkshire than anywhere else in the country, with a 25%t increase year on year in the amount it's paid out
• The headteacher of Dinnington High School pays tribute to the teenager who was found dead on a pathway on Monday morning

Owain Wyn Evans
Weather presenter, BBC Look North

 It's another cloudy start to the day across Yorkshire, with a few mist and fog patches.

Watch my forecast here:

BBC Travel

No major problems to report so far on the roads around Yorkshire this morning.

Traffic is starting to build up on busy commuter routes. 

You can check out your area here.

BBC Travel

On the rails, there are no major issues reported so far this morning at Yorkshire's main stations.  

Keep up-to-date with the live departure boards for Leeds Railway Station, external, Wakefield Westgate, external, York Railway Station, external, Sheffield Station, external and Doncaster Station, external.

Elly Fiorentini
BBC Local Live, York

Hello and welcome to BBC Local Live in Yorkshire on Thursday 19 January 2017.

We'll be with you throughout the day with the latest news, sport, weather and travel updates.

In the news this morning, there's a 25% increase in the amount of money being handed out to help North Yorkshire's farmers from a farming charity.

More on that and other stories from across Yorkshire throughout the day.

It would be great if you could send us your news, pictures and comments via yorkshirelive@bbc.co.uk.