A Labour candidate for mayor did not break election rules by handing out brownies while campaigning, police have said.

West Yorkshire Police had been looking into the allegations against Batley and Spen MP Tracy Brabin.

Labour said the treats were only given to party members after canvassing - which is not against the rules.

Former actor Ms Brabin (pictured) is one of seven candidates in tomorrow's West Yorkshire mayoral election.

A force spokesman said: "West Yorkshire Police can confirm that after an investigation following the circulation of social media posts and a direct complaint re electoral matters that no offences have been recorded."

The mayoral election was originally meant to take place in May 2020 but was postponed due to the pandemic.

Voters in Leeds, Wakefield, Kirklees, Calderdale and Bradford can all make a selection.

You can see a full list of all candidates standing in the mayoral election here.

Tracy Brabin had been accused of breaking election rules by handing out brownies on the campaign trail.

Blackpool book their League One play-off place with a game to spare thanks to a routine victory against mid-table Doncaster.

The statement about the 1989 disaster had critical comments about policing removed, a jury hears.

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The Bradford branch of Debenhams has closed its doors for the final time.

The firm went into administration last year and although fashion retailer Boohoo bought the brand and website, it didn't takeover the 118 high street shops.

The Bradford branch opened less than five years ago, as one of the launch tenants of The Broadway shopping centre.

One shopper told us the inside looked "desolate" with just a few clothes left on a rack before it closed its doors for good.

The Broadway general manager Ian Ward says discussions have been taking place with other retailers about moving in.

All other Debenham branches are expected to close by 15 May, with the Leeds store due to shut for the final time this weekend.

A series of running events planned across Yorkshire will go ahead this year, it's been confirmed.

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Run For All, which puts on the York 10K, Sheffield 10K and Leeds 10K, said it expects events to go ahead in August and September as coronavirus restrictions are due to be lifted in June.

York's race, held on 1 August, will be the first to take place, after 2020 events were cancelled due to the pandemic.

The Sheffield Half Marathon event was postponed at the start of the year and will take place on Sunday 26 September - the same day as the Sheffield 10K.

Some Run For All events planned for this year, have been cancelled, including the Yorkshire Dales Festival which was due to be held in April.

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after a violent robbery in York which left a teenager with head injuries, according to police.

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North Yorkshire Police said two teenage victims were approached by a youth in a field by York's Millenium Bridge on Saturday.

One suffered deep cuts to his face in the attack and the second had his phone stolen.

A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of assault, wounding with intent and robbery, officers confirmed.

He has been released on bail.

About 15,000 postal votes have finally arrived with voters after a printing error delayed them being sent out.

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Ahead of the local elections on Thursday, Sheffield City Council said a batch of voting packs hadn't been delivered to residents on time.

It prompted a plea from the council to return postal votes to them as soon as possible to ensure their vote was counted.

Council CEO Kate Josephs said it was believed postal votes had arrived with people today.

“Please complete your postal vote as soon as possible," she said. "You have until Wednesday to return your vote by post."

People who were expecting postal votes but have yet to receive one for the local elections on Thursday is asked to get in touch with the council's election team.

Ms Josephs said voters can return ballot papers:

• By post
• At Sheffield Town Hall before or on polling day
• At polling stations on election day

The group had plotted to sell cocaine across the north-east of England.

Do you recognise this man? It's thought he could have information about an incident in which a cyclist broke both his arms after being pushed off his bike last month.

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A man in his 50s was cycling along Penistone Road, towards Shalesmoor roundabout in Sheffield, when he was pushed off his bike by another cyclist, according to South Yorkshire Police.

He suffered serious injuries as a result of the incident, which happened just after 09:00 on Monday 5 April, police said.

A spokesperson for the force said: "The victim was on his way to work when he became aware of another cyclist approaching him from behind.

"As the second bike passed he was pushed, causing him to fall off his bike and into the road.

“He suffered some really nasty injuries, including two broken arms and broken teeth."

Anyone who recognises the man in the image is being urged to contact police.

Melyssa Dawson describes her struggle to be moved out of a damp, one-bedroom flat in Leeds.

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Harrogate Town fans are celebrating this morning after the club picked up the FA Trophy at Wembley.

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They beat Concord Rangers in the 2019-20 final yesterday, which was held over from last season.

The club also made history, becoming the first Football League club to win the competition.

National League South club Concord did not have a shot on target but defender Jack Cawley missed a golden chance.

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Harrogate's superior fitness showed late on and Josh Falkingham tapped in the only goal after Muldoon's shot hit the post and fell to him.

It's the Yorkshire side's first FA Trophy crown and follows their promotion from the National League last season.

The final, at an empty Wembley, was being played almost a year later than initially scheduled because of coronavirus - with a strange quirk being that Simon Weaver's Harrogate were the first Football League side to play in the competition.

Mark Selby says he is not preoccupied with records set by the game's "all-time greats" after winning a fourth World Championship on Monday.

An engineering train has derailed at Church Fenton in North Yorkshire causing major problems on the line between York and Leeds.

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The derailment happened just before 03:00 this morning., external

As a result trains between Leeds and York via Church Fenton will be cancelled or diverted. This is expected to continue through the morning and into the afternoon.

Writing on social media Northern Trains said, external: “Services through these stations may be cancelled or delayed by up to 60 mins. Church Fenton and York wont be served. Disruption is expected until 13:30.”

Network Rail is advising passengers, external to check National Rail Enquiries, external ahead of rail journeys on the route.

The Crucible Theatre in Sheffield has hosted the first capacity crowd for a UK sporting event in more than a year.

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Almost 1,000 people were in the audience for the final of the World Snooker Championship yesterday, as Mark Selby beat Sean Murphy 18-15.

The event has been used part of a UK Government pilot scheme to allow crowds to return after an easing of Covid rules.

Spectators had to wear face coverings and take Covid tests before and after the match.

Harrogate Town stay patient to beat spirited underdogs Concord Rangers and win the 2019-20 FA Trophy final at Wembley.

Women's Super League champions Leeds Rhinos continue their flying start to the season with a 72-0 win over Featherstone.

The singer and her baby are both "healthy and happy", her husband says.

Amid a rise in reports of loneliness, some people fear a struggle to re-integrate as lockdown eases.

Gareth Bale's hat-trick gives Tottenham a comfortable victory over relegated Sheffield United.