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Live updates on Thursday 4 August
I've just been out to have a look at what's causing the slow traffic in Leeds city centre.
It appears to be down to work on the roundabout near the new Victoria Gate Centre on Eastgate.
The new John Lewis store is due to open on 20 October, and the work has meant that Duke Street is down to one lane leading up to and around the roundabout.
Here's a little something from British Transport Police on the up-coming Leeds Pride this weekend.
It's a bit odd...
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Not sure what's causing these delays at the moment, I'll check and see what I find...
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See, I told you there'd be lots of rainbows around this morning!
This was taken in Wrenthorpe by James Garland.
Image source, James GarlandLeeds based airline, Jet2, is to ban the sale of alcohol before 08:00 on all of its flights.
The ban will come into effect from this Monday and follows several recent cases of flights having to land early so that abusive passengers could be removed.
The airline had launched a scheme called "Onboard Together" which aims to cut the number of disruptive passengers on flights. Jet2 claim that more than 500 passengers have been refused travel since last year.
50 of those were given lifetime bans.
Image source, PAQuote MessageWe believe that stopping sales of alcohol before 08:00BST on our morning flights is an effective way to ensure everyone has an enjoyable and comfortable journey. We understand that we’re the first of the European airlines to take this bold step and call upon industry partners in airports to also trade responsibly.”
Phil Ward, Managing Director, Jet2
Data from one of the country's biggest estate agents is showing Yorkshire house prices have fallen more than anywhere else in Britain since the E-U referendum.
Image source, PARight Move reckons they dropped by 2.1% since June, although experts say that hopes of an interest rate cut later today from the Bank of England could help jump-start a recovery.
We're just hearing that a 300ft chimney has collapsed in Barkisland, near Ripponden.
Police, Fire and Council officers are currently at Steele Lane, Barkisland. The stones from the chimney have blocked both sides of the road. Police are asking people to avoid the area.
A 27-year-old woman from Leeds has been describing the "emotional impact" of being stopped at Doncaster Airport under anti-terror laws.
Faizah Shaheen was returning from her honeymoon in Turkey. She was questioned by South Yorkshire Police after a member of cabin crew saw her reading a book about Syrian art.
She spoke to BBC Radio Leeds' Richard Stead.
This whole Pokemon Go thing has totally gone over my head, I have to say.
But loads of people are playing it and it seems that West Yorkshire Police want to make sure you stay safe while taking part.
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A woman from Leeds has been speaking about how she was detained and questioned at Robin Hood Airport near Doncaster after being seen reading a book about Syria on a flight.
Faizah Shaheen, who helps prevent teenage mental health patients from becoming radicalised, was returning from her honeymoon in Turkey when she was stopped by South Yorkshire Police.
Image source, PAQuote MessageOfficers from South Yorkshire Police stopped and examined a woman under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000 at Doncaster Airport. She was not arrested, she was held for 15 minutes and was subsequently released."
South Yorkshire Police
Quote MessageWe appreciate that in this instance Ms Shaheen may have felt that over caution had been exercised, however like all airlines, our crew are trained to report any concerns they may have as a precaution."
Thomson Holidays
Do our historic buildings need more protection? There have been a series of old mills around West Yorkshire that have been razed to the ground.
According to a group of councillors in Bradford our old buildings need protecting by law.
Image source, Mark DaviesThree councillors, who represent the ward of Thornton and Allerton, are now asking the Government to change the rules on what the owners of structures, like mills, have to do to ensure they stay standing.
Two famous Bradford mills have been ravaged by fire already this year, including Drummond's Mill (pictured).
A woman from Leeds who was detained at Doncaster airport - and questioned under terror laws - says she was made to feel like a criminal.
Image source, Faziah ShaheenFaizah Shaheen was stopped after a member of cabin crew spotted her reading a Syrian culture book on board her honeymoon flight.
The 27-year-old, who helps prevent teenage mental health patients from becoming radicalised, was returning from her honeymoon in Turkey when she was stopped by South Yorkshire Police at Doncaster Airport in July.
BBC Travel
One to watch out for on the roads this morning, there are problems on the M621, on the entry slip road eastbound at J2, (A643 Elland Road), because of an accident.
A team who are cycling from London to Rio, as a tribute to Leeds' Jane Tomlinson, will complete their journey today.
Image source, Jane Tomlinson AppealThe Ride to Rio team, including Jane's widower Mike, are hoping to arrive later this afternoon. They've taken on the three thousand mile challenge, ten years after Jane's gruelling Ride Across America.
Owain Wyn Evans
Weather presenter, BBC Look North
We'll see a few scattered showers across West Yorkshire today, but it'll be largely dry with plenty of bright and sunny spells. Highs today of 20C (68F).
Nick Wilmshurst
BBC Local Live, Leeds
Hello there, welcome to Thursday, just one more day to go and we're there...
This is your live feed of news, weather, sport and travel for West Yorkshire, I'll be here until 18:00.
Oh, and we might just see a few of these around this morning, hope you stay dry on the way to work!
