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  • Updates on Friday 6 January 2017

  1. Incident ongoing in Lofthousepublished at 16:01 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January 2017

    We're getting reports of an incident in Lofthouse with plenty of emergency services in attendance.

    We'll bring you more as we get it

    LofthouseImage source, Nick Westwell
  2. M62 shooting: Police granted extra time to question menpublished at 15:58 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January 2017

    The three men that are being held by police after the fatal shooting on the M62 on Monday night can be questioned for a further 36 hours.

    Scene of M62 shootingImage source, PA

    Two of the three men, aged 26 and 30 are from Huddersfield, and the third is aged 37 and from Wakefield.

    Two other men, aged 26 and 30, were released on bail earlier today.

    All five were arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

  3. Leeds United: Cellino on Radrizzanipublished at 15:48 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January 2017

    Leeds United is now owned by two Italian businessmen, after Massimo Cellino sold 50% of the club to Andrea Radrizzani.

    But what does Cellino say about the sale?

    Massimo CellinoImage source, Getty Images

    "Andrea is young and brings a new energy with him, as well as having a good experience in the football media business, which is the future for all clubs.

    He added "I feel that bringing Andrea in as a 50% shareholder to work with me is the best choice we could have made. We will continue building a strong and healthy football club for the future."

  4. Leeds United: Who is Andrea Radrizzani?published at 15:26 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January 2017

    The controversial owner of Leeds United Massimo Cellino has sold half of his controlling stake in the club to another Italian businessman, Andrea Radrizzani.

    But who is he? Well this is what we know about him so far:

    Andrea RadrizzaniImage source, Jmscomms
    • Radrizzani has been behind many sports media companies
    • He's bought 50% of Leeds United under the banner of the global investment company Aser Group Holding
    • The Milan-born entrepreneur is Executive Chairman and Founder of the Play for Change charity
    • His biggest company is MP & Silva, a sports media agency based in Singapore. Its turnover is $1bn 
    • He also behind sports content platform "Eleven Sports" which broadcasts Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, NFL, NBA and F1 to 14 million homes
  5. Leeds United: Cellino sells 50% in Championship sidepublished at 15:09 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January 2017

    Leeds United owner Massimo Cellino has sold 50% of the club to Italian business man Andrea Radrizzani, it has been revealed in the last few minutes. 

    Elland RoadImage source, Getty Images

    The 42-year-old says that he is "excited by the challenge ahead" at Elland road and says that he will "endeavour to be a fitting custodian" at the club.

    He describes his commitment to the team as long-term and that he will support head coach Garry Monk as much as he can.

  6. Dentist from Leeds helps children in Iraqpublished at 14:51 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January 2017

    A dentist from Leeds has been giving up his time and money to volunteer in war-torn Iraq in what he describes as the worst health conditions he's ever seen. 

    Dentist

    Dr Mohammad Mozaffari treats hundreds of patients including orphans and widows of victims of the so-called Islamic State through the charity 'A World Without Barriers'.   

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    They had the worst oral health and general health I'd ever seen. There were four and five-year-olds that were struggling to eat."

    Dr Mohammad Mozaffari, Dentist

  7. Elland Bridge should reopen by end of next weekpublished at 14:14 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January 2017

    People should be able to use the newly-rebuilt Elland Bridge by the end of next week, but only if you're on foot or riding a bike.

    Elland BridgeImage source, Getty Images

    The bridge was badly damaged by the floods on Boxing Day 2015 - engineers were rebuilding it throughout 2016. 

    Calderdale Council says the bridge, a Grade II listed structure, should be open to all traffic by the end of the month.   

  8. Jewellery stolen during burglary in Dewsburypublished at 13:45 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January 2017

    Designer jewellery has been stolen in a burglary in Dewsbury. 

    On 22 December in the afternoon thieves stole a classic silver Armani watch, a gold Swarovski pendant, bangle, ring and necklace and a Playstation 4.

    Caldermill wayImage source, Google

    The burglars broke in to the house on Caldermill Way and also took an amount of cash with them.

    Police say they want to hear from anyone who has CCTV at their homes or businesses in the area.

  9. M62 shooting: Police raid flat in Huddersfieldpublished at 12:53 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January 2017

    A flat in Huddersfield has been raided by police following the fatal shooting of a man during what detectives described as a planned operation.

    Officers raided the flat at Park Wood Mills in Longwood last night as they searched "a number of locations".

    West Yorkshire police say that the searches are part of a wider investigation.

    Three men remain in police custody following the shooting on Monday night. Earlier two men were released on bail.

    Yassar Yaqub, 28, was shot and killed in Huddersfield on a slip road at Junction 24 off the M62. 

    A suspected firearm was found in the car he was in.

  10. M62 police shooting: Bradford MP urges community to 'remain calm'published at 12:33 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January 2017

    A Bradford MP is calling on people in the city to remain calm following last night's demonstrations over the death of Yassar Yaqub. 

    ProtestsImage source, James Tinsley
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    I recognise that tensions are running high within communities. I urge our community to remain calm and respect the wishes of the family.

    Naz Shah, Bradford West MP

    The 28-year-old was shot dead by West Yorkshire Police in Huddersfield on Monday

    Bradford West MP Naz Shah says the police have been keeping her up-to-date following the protests in some parts of the city last night. 

    Police are continuing to question three people following the police operation near the M62 on Monday evening.

    Two people arrested earlier have been released on bail.

  11. MP calls for protection for post-Brexit countrysidepublished at 12:17 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January 2017

    Wakefield's MP is calling for the government to draw-up new laws to protect the countryside and its farmers once Britain has left the EU. 

    Mary CreaghImage source, Getty Images

    Mary Creagh is chair of the Environmental Audit Committee and says both she and its members worry about what Brexit could do to the landscape, its wildlife and the livelihoods of farmers.  

    She says safeguards must be introduced by Parliament before Article 50 is triggered, with EU legislation being used as a blue-print.

  12. M62 shooting: Latest updatepublished at 11:59 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January 2017
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    Police have revealed that two of the people arrested in the operation in which a man died have been released on bail.  

    Yassar YaqubImage source, Facebook

    Initially, five people were arrested in the operation in which Yassar Yaqub, 28, died after a police weapon was fired on Monday evening.

    Police stopped a car on the westbound exit slip road of the M62 at junction 24.

    A vehicle was also stopped at Chain Bar near Bradford.

    Three were arrested at junction 24 and two in the Bradford stop.

    All five arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

    The death of Mr Yaqub, from Huddersfield, is now being investigated by the Indepedent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).

    The IPCC revealed on Tuesday evening that a non-police issue firearm had been recovered from the car Mr Yaqub was travelling in when it was stopped.

  13. Kadeena Cox has UK Sport funding suspendedpublished at 11:38 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January 2017

    Leeds' Paralympic champion Kadeena Cox has had her UK Sport funding suspended while she takes part in Channel 4 winter sports programme The Jump.  

    Kadeena CoxImage source, Getty Images
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    Due to the nature of the activities on the show, the athlete cannot continue to be supported by the WCPP (World Class Performance Programme) during this time"

    Statement from British Athletics

    Cox, 25, will join Olympic taekwondo champion Jade Jones and Rio silver medal-winning gymnast Louis Smith on the show.

    She won cycling and athletics golds at the Rio Paralympics.

    British Athletics made the decision to withdraw Cox's funding with the support of British Cycling.

  14. Rail staff to be balloted on strike actionpublished at 11:16 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January 2017

    Staff working for Northern, which runs many train routes in Yorkshire, are being balloted over strike action in a row over pay. 

    The RMT union says it will ballot members for strike action and action short of a strike. 

    Northern Rail
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    Industrial relations with the firm were already at a low and the latest pay offer shows continued contempt for the workers. Our members deserve to paid properly for the work that they do."

    Mick Cash, RMT

  15. E-fit after flasher strikes in Leedspublished at 11:02 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January 2017

    Do you recognise this man? 

    Police have released an e-fit after a man indecently exposed himself to a woman in a Leeds park.

    E fitImage source, West Yorkshire Police

    The 43-year-old victim was walking through Lovell Park at 18:45 on Wednesday 30 November, when the man exposed himself to her.

    He then ran off across Grafton Street and up an alley towards Lovell Park Hill. 

    He was wearing black tracksuit bottoms, a black jacket and black shoes.

  16. M62 police shooting: Flowers left in tributepublished at 10:51 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January 2017

    More than 36 hours on from the shooting of a 28-year-old man by West Yorkshire Police, a single bunch of flowers has been left at the scene.

    Flowers

    Yassar Yaqub, 28, was fatally wounded in Huddersfield on a slip road at Junction 24 on Monday evening.

    What appeared to be a non-police issue firearm was found in the vehicle Mr Yaqub was travelling in, the IPCC said.

    Shooting sceneImage source, Goodman/LNP/Rex/Shutterstock

    Last night a spontaneous but peaceful protest was held in Bradford.

    A police spokesman said: "Police empathise with the heightened tensions and engaged with protesters to appeal for calm."

  17. Bradford Bulls: How did it end up in liquidation?published at 10:24 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January 2017

    Bradford Bulls were one of the most iconic names - and clubs - within British rugby league, having led the way when the sport switched to summer in 1996.  

    OdsalImage source, Getty Images

    The Bulls' downfall has been swift. In March 2012 they revealed a £1m shortfall and the club was placed in administration in June. 

    That August, Bradford Bulls Holdings Limited was sold to OK Bulls Limited, a consortium led by local businessman Omar Khan.

    Million Pound gameImage source, Getty Images

    In 2014 a second administration followed, along with a six-point penalty deduction, and they were relegated from Super League at the end of the season.

    Despite reaching the Million Pound Game in 2015 (pictured), the Bulls lost to Wakefield and failed to reclaim their top-tier status.

    In 2016 they failed to reach 'The Qualifiers' altogether, finishing fifth in the Championship.

  18. Watch: Protests follow shooting of man by West Yorkshire Policepublished at 10:17 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January 2017

    Protests were held in Bradford last night following the shooting of a 28-year-old man by West Yorkshire Police

    Yassar Yaqub, 28, was fatally wounded in Huddersfield on a slip road at Junction 24 on Monday evening. 

    A suspected firearm was found in a car he was in according to the police watchdog the IPCC.

    Officers say there was "minimal disorder" and that they made no arrests. 

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    Police empathise with the heightened tensions and engaged with protesters to appeal for calm.

    Spokesperson, West Yorkshire Police

  19. Bradford Bulls: 'How can they let this happen to us?'published at 09:38 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January 2017

    The news that former Super League champions Bradford Bulls have been liquidated has left some of the club's fans heartbroken.

    In the interview below, Jane, a fan for more than 50 years, struggles to contain her emotions:

    The news of the liquidation emerged last night.

    Administrators for the club had hoped to have a deal agreed by Christmas but turned down a bid from a consortium on 29 December.

    The entire staff, including the players, have been made redundant. Bradford Bulls' general manager Stuart Duffy said that no one has been paid in the club since November.

    Despite the liquidation, the Rugby Football League has confirmed that a new Bradford side could compete in the second-tier Championship in 2017.  

    Bradford BullsImage source, Getty Images