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Updates on Friday 17 February 2017

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Andrew Barton, Kate Linderholm and Nick Wilmshurst

Listen: Work to build £2bn North Yorkshire potash mine set for summer startpublished at 13:57 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017
Jonathan Cowap
Presenter, BBC Radio York
The building of a new £2bn potash mine near Whitby is expected to start this summer, the company behind it has said.
Sirius Minerals, the company behind the project, says it's on on schedule to produce the first of the natural fertiliser, polyhalite, in 2021.
The mine has the potential to be the world's biggest in terms of production.
Managing director Chris Fraser tells me everything is moving in the right direction:
Traffic and Travel: A171 closed west of Whitbypublished at 13:49 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017
BBC Travel
We're hearing that the A171 in North Yorkshire has been closed this afternoon following an accident close to Scaling, 12 miles west of Whitby.
Image source, Google
It happened between the Lealholm turn-off and the B1266 High Street and involved a motorcycle.
Gorden Kaye funeral: Watch an episode of classic sitcom 'Allo 'Allopublished at 13:40 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017
This lunchtime we've seen the funeral at Huddersfield Parish Church of Gorden Kaye, the actor perhaps most famous for his role as Rene Artois in the hugely popular BBC sitcom 'Allo 'Allo.
So, what better tribute than to watch a classic episode which has been made available for the next seven days on the BBC iPlayer.
This episode is called Pigeon Post and is taken from the first series in September 1984:
Gorden Kaye funeral: 'Thank you for the laughs'published at 13:26 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017
This is just one of the floral tributes left for 'Allo 'Allo star Gorden Kaye at his funeral in Huddersfield this lunchtime.
It touchingly says: "Thank you for the laughs".
Image source, PA
Gorden Kaye funeral: Former co-stars arm-in-arm for servicepublished at 13:19 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017
The funeral is currently under way for Gorden Kaye, who died last month aged 75.
Many of his former co-stars from TV sitcom 'Allo 'Allo have travelled to pay their respects.
Walking arm-in-arm are his "love interests" from the series, Vicki Michelle and Sue Hodge:
Image source, PA
Gorden Kaye funeral: An actor who played many rolespublished at 13:13 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017
The funeral of Huddersfield-born 'Allo 'Allo star is taking place in Huddersfield just now.
Kaye appeared in a number of roles in sitcoms including Till Death Us Do Part, It Ain't Half Hot Mum and Are You Being Served? before landing the role of Rene in 'Allo 'Allo
His career almost came to an abrupt end in 1990 when he was critically injured in the Burns' Day storm.
The high winds sent an advertising board through his car windscreen, leaving him with severe head injuries.
The star's last TV role was in a one-off return of 'Allo 'Allo in 2007, which reunited several members of the cast. He also starred in BBC sketch show Revolver in 2004.
Gorden Kaye funeral: Service under way in Huddersfieldpublished at 13:07 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017
Mourners are now inside Huddersfield Parish Church as the funeral takes place of Huddersfield actor Gorden Kaye, famous for his role as Rene in TV sitcom 'Allo 'Allo:
Gorden Kaye funeral: Actress remembers 'exciting times' with actorpublished at 12:58 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017
The funeral for Gorden Kaye is taking place at Huddersfield Parish Church and many of his former co-stars of the sitcom 'Allo 'Allo are there.
Among the mourners is Kim Hartman (pictured) who played Helga in the show:
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We worked together for 10 years. We travelled the world together with the 'Allo 'Allo stage show. They were exciting times and I associate those with Gorden."
Kim Hartman
Gorden Kaye funeral: A life on stage and screenpublished at 12:48 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017
The funeral of Gorden Kaye, who died last month at the age of 75 after suffering from dementia, is taking place this lunchtime.
Born in Huddersfield, Kaye revealed in his autobiography the unusual spelling of his first name was due to a spelling error by the acting union Equity, which he decided to adopt.
The actor got his first big TV break in ITV soap Coronation Street, playing Elsie Tanner's nephew Bernard Butler.
Huddersfield bids farewell to 'Allo 'Allo star Gorden Kayepublished at 12:40 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017
The funeral of Huddersfield-born 'Allo 'Allo star Gorden Kaye, 75 is now under way in his home town.
His coffin was carried into Huddersfield Parish Church a short time ago as mourners gathered outside.
Gorden Kaye funeral: Former co-stars arrive to say farewellpublished at 12:31 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017
The funeral of 'Allo 'Allo actor Gorden Kaye is taking place in Huddersfield. He died last month in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, after suffering from dementia.
Mourners are gathering outside Huddersfield Parish Church, including his former co-stars Vicki Michelle and Sue Hodge.
Gorden Kaye funeral takes place in Huddersfieldpublished at 12:25 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017
The funeral is about to take place of Gorden Kaye, the Huddersfield-born actor who was known by millions for playing Rene Artois in BBC sitcom 'Allo 'Allo.
He appeared in all 84 episodes of the hit TV show, as well as a stage version.
He died last month at the age of 75. He'd been living in a Knaresborough nursing home and was suffering from dementia.
The service is taking place at Huddersfield Parish Church.
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He'd always asked that [Huddersfield] would be the place he was bought back to. It was where he started in life and it's where he wanted to end."
Canon Simon Moor, Huddersfield Parish Church
Exhibition marks Sheffield Blitzpublished at 12:17 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017
A permanent exhibition has opened in Sheffield to commemorate the World War Two bombing of the city.
Image source, National Emergency Services Museum
The German air raids took place over two nights in December 1940, killing and wounding more than 2,000 people.
A recreation of life in the blitz, including recordings of the raids, has been unveiled at the National Emergency Services Museum.
Image source, Picture Sheffield
Lendal Bridge in York reopens after incidentpublished at 12:06 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017
Breaking
Lendal Bridge in York has reopened after a serious incident this morning.
A 25-year-old man from London was found with serious injuries on Judi Dench Walk at about 03:00.
He's been taken to Leeds General Infirmary where he's in a critical condition.
Work due to start in summer at North York Moors new potash minepublished at 11:57 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017
Nick Morris
BBC Radio York
The building of a new £2.4bn potash mine near Whitby is expected to start this summer.
Image source, Sirus Minerals
Sirius Minerals, the company behind the project, says they are on schedule to produce the first of the natural fertiliser, polyhalite, in 2021.
Tony Blair calls for people to 'rise up' against Brexit - Yorkshire reactionpublished at 11:44 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017
This morning, former Prime Minister Tony Blair has been giving a speech describing his "mission" to persuade Britons to "rise up" and change their minds on Brexit.
Image source, PA
Speaking in the City of London, the former prime minister claimed that people voted in the referendum "without knowledge of the true terms of Brexit".
He urged "a way out from the present rush over the cliff's edge".
Some of our MPs have been reacting on Twitter, Carlone Flint, MP for the Don Valley, has sent out a few tweets on the subject this morning, here are a couple:
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Barry Sheerman, MP for Huddersfield, used it as an excuse to have a pop at Ian Duncan-Smith
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And Nick Clegg, MP for Sheffield Hallam, agreed with Tony Blair but kept it fairly simple...
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Morrisons to 'stock more British produce'published at 11:37 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017
Bradford-based supermarket Morrisons has announced it is planning to stock more British food on the shelves. The company says it intends to recruit 200 new producers this year.
Morrisons hope working with local Yorkshire farmers will not only help deal with global uncertainties but also be a big hit with shoppers.
For suppliers a renewed focus on quality local produce is a welcome boost.
Listen: York City Knights supremo hopes for 'a fun and enjoyable journey'published at 11:15 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017
Kay Crewdson
BBC Radio York
After a winter of uncertainty, the new rugby league season starts this weekend for York City Knights.
The future of the club was thrown into doubt last year when it was put up for sale, but after a takeover in December, the new-look Knights start with a game at Bootham Crescent on Sunday in the League 1 Cup against North Wales.
New owner Jon Flatman has spoken to me about his excitement at the prospect of what may happen over the next eight months:
Gorden Kaye funeral: 'He was like family' - Vicki Michellepublished at 11:02 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017
The funeral takes place today of Huddersfield-born 'Allo 'Allo star Gorden Kaye.
He died last month, aged 75, while suffering from dementia in a Knaresborough nursing home.
At lunchtime today, he'll be laid to rest at Huddersfield Parish Church.
Vicki Michelle, who played the part of Yvette in the series alongside him for 10 years, has fond memories of her time with him:
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He was part of my life for 15 to 20 years, he was like family. Sometimes he'd play pranks, sometimes he'd be serious and other times he seemed quite lonely. There were so many different sides to him."
Vicki Michelle
Listen: Yoko Ono's spoon set to cause a stir in Kirbymoorsidepublished at 10:51 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017
Andrew Barton
BBC Local Live, Yorkshire
Kirbymoorside in North Yorkshire is the place to be today if you've a penchant for owning stuff once owned by the stars.
A spoon signed by Yoko Ono is among the items likely to cause a "stir" at an auction which also includes signed Beatles albums and a life-size Keith Richards.
Angus Ashworth, from Ryedale Auctioneers, says one item expected to create major interest is a velvet jacket said to have belonged to guitar legend Jimi Hendrix: