Hundreds have walked across the newly-reopened Tadcaster Bridge, which the public are allowed to use again after it was severely damaged in the 2015 Christmas floods.

Led by local MP Nigel Adams and Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Sajid Javid, people from the town made their first journey over it in 13 months:

If you were trying to get home from the centre of Leeds last night, you'll know that feeling of going nowhere fast.

The city was at gridlock following several incidents on the roads, meaning for thousands of people their journey home was delayed by at least an hour.

Leeds City Council say three separate incidents caused the problem. 

1. A coach fire on the M1 that caused the police to fully close two lanes of the motorway
2. A broken-down lorry between junction 44 (Leeds South) and junction 43 (Belle Isle), where the M621 joins the motorway.
3. A broken-down vehicle on the M1 exit slip road at J40 (Ossett).

Were you stuck in it? Can you see a way to improve the city's transport? 

Drop us a line and tell us.

BBC Travel

If you're heading out on the A1 in South Yorkshire, then expect some delays.

One lane's blocked and traffic's slow on the A1(M) Northbound at Junction 37 because of an accident. 

The listed 18th Century bridge over the River Wharfe in Tadcaster partially collapsed on 29 December 2015.

Barrow increase their striking options for the rest of the season by signing Shaun Tuton on loan from Barnsley.

Just look at all of those people crossing the newly-opened Tadcaster Bridge! 

What better way to test out the strength of a new bridge than to drive a great big bus over it!

And after 13 months, Tadcaster Bridge reopens as Nigel Adams, the town's MP, cuts the ribbon!

Back to the exciting events at Tadcaster Bridge.

That white line is getting bigger and bigger, it won't be long now.

We also hear the ribbon is being put in place and some men in hard hats have been spotted moving into place.

It's been more than a year since the bridge collapsed under the weight of the flood water of Christmas 2015, so how do people there feel about the wait?

A man is due to appear in court charged with murder following the shooting of a man in Leeds.　

Jaydn Manners, 23, of Louis Street, Chapeltown, is due to appear at Leeds Magistrates' Court tomorrow charged with the murder of Raheem Wilks in Harehills last Thursday.　

A 19-year-old woman who was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder and assisting an offender has been released on police bail pending further inquiries.　

A 31-year-old woman who was arrested at an address in Castleford yesterday on suspicion of conspiracy to murder remains in custody.

Has watching paint dry ever been so absorbing?

We are hearing there's a delay in opening the bridge.

It was due to open at 14:00, but as you'll have realised, that time has now passed.

We understand it's down to engineers waiting to paint the white lines.

Here's a picture from on the actual bridge, doesn't it look neat!

The tarmac has been laid, the lines have been painted and the stones have been put in place.

Watch live as the Tadcaster Bridge reopens:

Plans to axe more than 100 jobs at Wakefield Council have been revealed in a bid to cut spending by almost £27m.

Image source, Mike Kirby/Geograph

The frequency of street cleaning and the number of children's play areas will also be cut under the Labour-run authority's plans.

It said its budget has reduced by £144m since 2011 and it must cut a further 15.4m by 2018 and find £11.5m for social care over the same period.

A spokesman said it would have a "major impact on nearly all council services".

Phil Bodmer
Journalist, BBC Look North

I'm out in Tadcaster where it's just a short time before the town is properly reunited once again for the first time since December 2015.

It's been divided ever since the bridge here partially collapsed on 29 December after heavy flooding.

Since then anyone wanting to drive from one side of the town to the other has faced an 18-mile round trip. 

Final work's been carried out this morning to get it ready.

I never thought I'd end up reporting the excitement of people staring at a road surface!:

Nick Wilson
BBC Radio Sheffield

Jordan Rhodes is expected to make his Sheffield Wednesday debut tonight. 

Image source, Rex Features

The 26-year-old joined the Owls on loan until the end of the season on transfer deadline day.   

Carlos Carvalhal's side face Wigan, hoping to move back into the Championship top six. 

Keeley Donovan
Weather presenter, BBC Look North

This afternoon starts fine with some sunshine, but gradually cloud will increase from the west.

Rain starting to spread from the southwest later as the southeasterly wind becomes gusty. 

Maximum temperature of about  9C (48F) 

Jim Addyman
BBC Local Live

Tick tock, tick tock...

The clock's counting down to 14:00 when Tadcaster Bridge is due to be officially opened.

But will it be ready on time? That's the big question as these contractors lay down the last of the tarmac on the road across the bridge: 

Jim Addyman
BBC Local Live

Contractors have been working flat-out to put the finishing touches to Tadcaster Bridge in time for its re-opening at 14:00.

It's just over a year since the Grade II-listed 18th century bridge partially collapsed on 29 December 2015 after the Boxing Day floods.

Here you can see the final stone being put in place on the parapet wall, and workmen are now completing the resurfacing of the road in time for the opening ceremony. 

Image source, NYCC