Jim Addyman
BBC Local Live

Supermarkets in Yorkshire are among those rationing the sale of some vegetables because of a shortage caused by bad weather in southern Europe.

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Bradford-based Morrisons has limited shoppers purchasing iceberg lettuces and broccoli to prevent "bulk buying".  

A statement from Morrisons did not say what its limit was on iceberg lettuce and broccoli, but said it was due to other shops running out.

A spokesman said: "Our availability of broccoli and iceberg lettuce is good. However, other businesses are experiencing shortages and we have seen some bulk buying in our stores.

"We have therefore had a cap on sales of broccoli and iceberg lettuce to ensure we maintain good supplies for our regular customers."

Meanwhile, Leeds-based Asda said courgette stocks were still low after a UK shortage last month.

Jim Addyman
BBC Local Live

There's been a sizable increase in the number of new homes registered in our region. 

Figures out today show a 27% hike for Yorkshire and the Humber during 2016. 

Paul Newman, managing director of York-based Barratt David Wilson Homes, says his firm would like to build more, but there's a stumbling block:

A book of condolence has been opened at Bradford City Hall for people to leave their tributes to former supermarket boss Sir Ken Morrison.

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Sir Ken, 85, who helped grow Bradford-based supermarket Morrisons from a small grocery chain into one of the UK's largest retailers, died on Wednesday after a short illness.

The  Lord Mayor of Bradford, Geoff Reid, said: "He was every inch the Bradfordian and his passion for Bradford and Yorkshire was second to none."

The book of condolence can be found in the reception area of City Hall and can be signed during normal opening hours, the council says.

Claire Renwick
BBC Local Live, Sheffield

Meet Archer, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. He's recovering after staff found him tied to the gates of Thornberry Animal Sanctuary in Sheffield last week.

Image source, Thornberry Animal Sanctuary

Archer, who's thought to be about six-years-old, needs an x-ray and possibly an operation costing over £2,000.

An examination by a vet found he may have cruciate ligament damage in his legs.  

Georgey Spanswick
Presenter, BBC Radio York

Finally, after a year without the bridge linking the two halves of the town together, Tadcaster is due to be "reunited" at about 14:00 today.

The bridge partially collapsed on 29 December 2015 after major flooding hit parts of North and West Yorkshire.

Sir Gary Verity, chief executive of tourism organisation Welcome To Yorkshire, says it's not just the good folk of Tadcaster who'll be happy to see the rejuvenated bridge open to all:

Jim Addyman
BBC Local Live

Yorkshire remains one of the worst regions for the persecution of birds of prey in the UK, according to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, external.

Their latest survey, for 2015, which is published today, shows that in North Yorkshire alone six of these protected birds were killed - two from poisoning.   

Martin Harper, the RSPB's director of conservation, says: "Our uplands are deprived of some amazing wildlife because of ongoing illegal persecution and it has to stop."

BBC Sport

Huddersfield Town's 3-1 win against Brighton last night was "a good one", according to Terriers head coach David Wagner.

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Town's seventh win in nine league matches keeps them fifth, but they are now just two points behind fourth-placed Leeds, who they play at home on Sunday.  

Wagner says: "It was maybe one of the best this season. We scored three goals and had chances for more, and conceded a sloppy goal which was easy to avoid, but it was very good.

"We are fresh and still very hungry and greedy, even when we are humble and we know we're playing against the best team in the division."

There are claims that Sheffield is becoming more divided because of the current political climate.  

An unnamed Sheffield councillor was told to "go home" because she's a Muslim, according to Julie Dore, the leader of the city council.

The politician revealed the abuse when she spoke at a full council meeting this week. 

Abdul Shaif, who's British-Yemeni and the chair of Aspiring Communities Together, has told BBC Radio Sheffield there's "no doubt" relations between communities are worsening:

Jim Addyman
BBC Local Live

A law named after missing York woman Claudia Lawrence should move a step closer later. 

Miss Lawrence vanished nearly eight years ago while on her way to work in York.  

The Guardianship Bill is due for its second reading in the House of Commons.

If it becomes law, it would allow the families of people who've disappeared to take control of their loved one's finances. 

Miss Lawrence's father, Peter, has long campaigned for a change in the law alongside Thirsk and Malton MP Kevin Hollinrake, who says he wants it sorted this year:

BBC Sport

Leeds United have announced overnight that defender Pontus Jansson will sign a permanent deal at the club when his loan from Torino expires in the summer.

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The Sweden international will sign a contract to stay at Elland Road until the summer of 2020 for a fee believed to be four million euros.  

BBC Sport

The top sport stories from across Yorkshire so far this morning include:

• Huddersfield Town are now just two points behind Leeds United in the Championship after their 3-1 win over Brighton
• Jordan Rhodes is expected to make his Sheffield Wednesday debut tonight as the Owls face Wigan
• Winger Aidan Connolly could be in contention for York City's FA Trophy tie at Nuneaton tomorrow

Jim Addyman
BBC Local Live

Two West Yorkshire swimming pools will close their doors for good later.

Image source, Wakefield Council

Knottingley Sports Centre and Castleford Swimming Pool are no longer cost-effective, according to Wakefield Council.

They'll eventually be replaced with a new £15m centre in Pontefract (pictured) with a gym, exercise studios, outside tennis courts and five-a-side pitches.

BBC Travel

If you were planning to take the 07:52 Grand Central service from Bradford Interchange to Kings Cross, it seems you're going to have to change your plans:

BBC Travel

Problems continue on the M1 northbound in South Yorkshire.

One lane remains closed at J35, A629 (Rotherham), because of a broken down vehicle.

Expect delays in the area.

The Liberal Democrats have won their first seat on Rotherham Council.

Lib Dem candidate Adam Carter took a seat in the Brinsworth and Catcliffe ward from Labour after a by-election yesterday. 

The turnout was low, with only 32% of the electorate casting their votes.

Labour won the other by-election taking place yesterday, taking a seat in the Dinnington ward from UKIP. 

The by-election results mean Labour now has 48 seats on the council, UKIP have 13, the Liberal Democrats have one and there's also one independent councillor.

Jim Addyman
BBC Local Live

The two sides of Tadcaster will be reunited later when the bridge which partially collapsed during the 2015 floods finally re-opens to traffic and pedestrians this afternoon. 

The crossing over the River Wharfe has been closed since part of it was washed away, cutting the town in two. 

A temporary footbridge has been in place, but drivers have had a long round trip to get from one side of the town to the other. 

The first people to cross the Grade II-listed bridge will be children from the town's three primary schools. 

David Gluck, project manager for the bridge reopening ceremony, says it's now time for the town to "rebuild":

The latest headlines from across Yorkshire so far this morning include:

• The two halves of Tadcaster are due to be reunited later when the bridge which partially collapsed during the 2015 floods finally re-opens 
• Two swimming pools near Pontefract will close their doors for good later because the council says they are no longer cost-effective
• The Liberal Democrats have won their first seat on Rotherham Council, with Adam Carter taking a seat in the Brinsworth and Catcliffe ward in a by-election

Sara Thornton
Weather presenter, BBC Look North

It'll be a mild and bright start for most, with any early showers dying away.     

Dry with some sunshine through the day.

Watch my full forecast here:

BBC Travel

Things seem to be running smoothly at Yorkshire's main stations so far this morning with no major delays reported.

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.

BBC Travel

Things seem to be going generally well on Yorkshire's roads so far.  

However, there are some delays being reported on the M1 northbound at J35, A629 (Rotherham), where one lane's currently closed because of a broken down vehicle.