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  • Updates on Friday 2 December 2016

  1. Four things we learned todaypublished at 18:04 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2016

    Nick Wilmshurst
    BBC Local Live, Leeds

    That's all from me for today, breaking news and travel updates will continue throughout the night. Oli will be with you on Monday from 08:00. 

    Before I disappear off for the weekend, let's take a look back our top stories from today:

    1. How steep is that hill?. Route for the Tour de Yorkshire has been announced
    2. Getting your car clamped sucks, so make sure you pay your road tax
    3. Happy as a pig in Elland
    4. Shopping and art collide in Leeds before Christmas

    See you next week

  2. Weather: Forecast for tonight and tomorrowpublished at 17:52 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2016

    Keeley Donovan
    Weather presenter, BBC Look North

    Cloudy this evening with still the risk of a little light rain. Becoming drier with clear spells developing and perhaps a touch of frost. Lows of 2 or 3C. 

    Weather

    A dry day tomorrow with more in the way of bright or sunny spells. Maximum temperature 7C (45F).

  3. Stage three of Tour de Yorkshire a 'tough day out'published at 17:27 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2016

    Well it seems that the common consensus is that West Yorkshire has the most challenging stage in the Tour de Yorkshire next year.

    The route was announced this morning, and the final day, which starts in Bradford on 30 April, has one of the toughest climbs: the Shibden Wall.

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  4. West Yorkshire in pictures: Stunning waterfalls and a couple of old cowspublished at 17:14 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2016

    It may be a bit dull and grey outside, but plenty of people are still sending in great pictures to the BBC Weather Watchers.

    Does anyone know where exactly this is in Cullingworth? It looks amazing:

    CullingworthImage source, Wendles

    And look at these cattle in Holmfirth!

    CowsImage source, Sandie's Valley
  5. Wakefield chief executive to take charge of Manchesterpublished at 16:49 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2016

    Chief Executive of Wakefield Council Joanne Roney OBE is set to become Chief Executive of Manchester City Council, external.

    Joanne Roney OBEImage source, Wakefield Council

    The move is subject to confirmation, but it seems that the move is more or less a done deal.

    She says that the move is one that she "cannot pass up". she also says that "Manchester is a vibrant city" and that it is an "exciting time to be part of transforming public services" in Greater Manchester.  

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    I personally want to wish Joanne every success in her new role in Manchester and am sure she will have a hugely positive impact. Wakefield is going to miss her.

    Cllr Peter Box CBE, Wakefield Council leader

  6. Fifteen-year-old girl sexually assaulted on bus in Halifaxpublished at 16:34 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2016

    A 15-year-old girl has been sexually assaulted on a bus in Halifax. 

    Police have released this CCTV image of a man who they believe may have information about the incident.

    Sex AssualtImage source, WYP

    The incident happened on Tuesday between 16:30 and 17:30 and detectives say their enquiries are ongoing and they urge anyone who may recognise him to come forward.

  7. Travel update: Problems on the M62published at 16:00 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2016

    BBC Travel

    We've got one lane closed on the M62 westbound between J27 (M621 Gildersome) and J26 (M606 Chain Bar), because of an accident.  

    We understand that a car has crashed into the central reservation:

    TrafficImage source, Crown Copyright
  8. Travel update: Delays on Leeds bus servicespublished at 15:38 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2016

    BBC Travel

    And it seems that the usual early Friday getaway is on.

    Good luck everyone, I'll see you on the other side!

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  9. Travel update: Problems on the M62published at 15:25 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2016

    BBC Travel

    We've got one lane blocked on the M62 westbound between J31 (A655 Castleford) and J30 (A642 Rothwell), because of debris on the road.  

    It's causing what looks like a short delay:

    TrafficImage source, Crown Copyright
  10. Funeral appeal for York Big Issue vendorpublished at 15:03 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2016

    A crowdfunding appeal is under way to help with the cost of the funeral of a popular Big Issue North vendor from Leeds.  

    Peter ToulsonImage source, Yorkmix

    Peter Toulson, who died on Monday, sold the magazine from a pitch outside Marks & Spencer on Parliament Street, York.

    A friend of the vendor - who travelled from Leeds to York to sell the magazine - has started a JustGiving page to raise £3,000 for Mr Toulson's partner Karen, website YorkMix, external has reported.

    The appeal for the "gentle giant" currently stands at about £1,300.

  11. 'Extreme violence' used in Leeds carjacking - three arrestedpublished at 14:42 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2016

    A 35-year-old woman was hit in the face with a large piece of stone before she had her car stolen in Leeds. 

    Iveson DriveImage source, Google

    The carjacking happened just after 19:15 on Monday in West Park. The woman had pulled over to make a call when a man opened the driver's door and demanded the keys. 

    She refused and was hit in the face with a large piece of stone and punched several times as she struggled with the suspect. She was pulled out of the car and he drove off.

    A 14-year-old boy, an 18-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman have been arrested in connection with the incident and are currently on bail pending further enquiries.

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    This was a terrifying experience for the victim. The suspect used extreme violence to commit this offence and it is vital the we identify him at the earliest opportunity. She suffered a broken nose, and she is understandably shaken and upset by this incident."

    PC Darren Machell, West Yorkshire Police

  12. Art installations in Leeds over Christmaspublished at 14:16 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2016

    If you're going Christmas shopping in the dark in Leeds in the coming days, you'll be treated to a visual feast in the run-up to the big day.

    A new series of light and art installations called "Christmas In Leeds" has been launched.

    ChristmasImage source, Lumen Arts

    It's funded by the Leeds Business Improvement District and they promise to bring some extra sparkle to the city. 

    David Shearing's "Christmas With Us" encourages people to sit in a festive room and listen to people's memories of the big day. 

    It just looks like a big wooden box from the outside:

    Box

    But on the inside it's a different story. 

    Based at the Central Square Offices just off Wellington Street, inside you can hear stories about people's Christmases in atmospheric conditions.

    Box
  13. Leeds United: Team news and match factspublished at 13:36 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2016

    BBC West Yorkshire Sport

    Leeds United are at home to Aston Villa tomorrow. Kick off's at 17:30. You can follow the action online here.

    United have defender Pontus Jansson in contention to return following illness for the home game against Aston Villa.

    The Sweden international, who was suspended for the win at Rotherham on 26 November, missed Tuesday's EFL Cup quarter-final defeat at Liverpool.

    LUFC v Aston VillaImage source, Getty Images

    Match facts

    • Leeds and Villa meet for the first time in league competition since February 2004 (pictured).
    • Villa have only lost one of their last eight league visits to Elland Road - a 3-1 defeat back in May 2003.
    • Leeds have won four of their last six league matches at Elland Road.
    • Villa have received the most yellow cards in the division this season (50).
    • Chris Wood has netted five goals in just nine league games at Elland Road this season, having netted six in 18 last season.
    • Villa have won just once in their last 27 away league matches - at Reading in Steve Bruce's first away game in charge.

  14. Cote de Shebden Wall - Rather you than mepublished at 13:16 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2016

    To be honest, I don't think I'd fancy walking up that, let alone cycling up it:

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  15. Warning over 'flagging down' on the M62published at 12:49 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2016

    This is very worrying. 

    Has this happened to you on the M62? I've asked for more information from West Yorkshire Police to see if we can get to the bottom of what's happening here:

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  16. Pensioner has suspected heart attack after robberypublished at 12:26 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2016

    A 72-year-old man has suffered a suspected heart attack after an aggravated burglary at his home in Leeds.

    CCTVImage source, WYP

    Last Friday at about 19:20 three masked men forced their way into his flat in Bramley. They threatened him with a hammer and a knife and demanded money.

    They searched his flat and took a significant amount of cash that the victim had saved, a laptop and a mobile phone.

    Police have released CCTV footage of the suspects, who they believe drove a car similar to a new shape Ford Fiesta.

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    This was such a distressing ordeal for the victim that he was taken ill and had to be treated in hospital over the weekend. We believe these individuals have deliberately targeted him

    Det Const Nick Dodsworth, West Yorkshire Police

  17. Vulnerable man missing from Knottingleypublished at 12:10 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2016

    Have you seen William Metcalfe? He has been missing since yesterday evening from Knottingley.

    William MetcalfeImage source, WYP

    Police say that the 37-year-old is vulnerable and was last in Wharfe Way at 18:00 carrying shopping bags.

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    We are very concerned for Alan's welfare as he requires regular medication. We would like to hear from anyone who has seen him."

    Sgt Jeff Dulson, West Yorkshire Police

  18. Happy as a pig in... Ellandpublished at 11:52 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2016

    Look at these pigs! This was a shot sent in to BBC Weather Watchers, and they look as happy as pigs in... Elland.

    Because that's what they are, pigs in Elland.

    PigsImage source, KeeeefyB