That's all from Thursday...published at 06:33 British Summer Time 21 April 2017
Those are all the updates from across Yorkshire on Thursday 20 April 2017.
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Summary
Yorkshire drug users warned over heroin cut with powerful anaesthetic
Sheffield mum's tribute to 'beautiful son' killed in motorbike crash
Unveiling of Jo Cox Parliament memorial delayed
General election: Ed Balls will not stand in Morley
Green light for multi-million pound transport deal for Leeds?
Cat's 999 call sparks North Yorkshire Police warning
Plans for £4m York Racecourse makeover go on show
Updates on Thursday 20 April 2017
That's all from Thursday...published at 06:33 British Summer Time 21 April 2017
Labour MP Michael Dugher to stand downpublished at 21:03 British Summer Time 20 April 2017
MP wants to make a difference in life outside of politics and spend time with his family.
Read MoreHuddersfield & Burton fined for fracaspublished at 19:46 British Summer Time 20 April 2017
Huddersfield are fined £12,500 and Burton must pay £5,000 after after their players clashed during a Championship match.
Read MoreOne-Day Cup: Durham v Derbyshirepublished at 18:59 British Summer Time 20 April 2017
Listen to live BBC Newcastle commentary as Durham face Derbyshire in the Royal London One-Day Cup.
Read MoreOur five top stories todaypublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 20 April 2017
Nick Wilmshurst
BBC Local Live, YorkshireWell that's all from us for today, we'll be back tomorrow from 06:30 with all the latest news, sport, weather and travel for Yorkshire.
Updates on breaking news will continue throughout the night, but before we go, let's look back at some of our top stories from today:
- Yorkshire drug users warned over heroin cut with powerful anaesthetic
- Mum's tribute to 'beautiful son' killed in motorbike crash
- Ed Balls will not stand in Morley
- In pictures: High heels and floral gowns at Harrogate
- Warning as snakes bite dogs in Wakefield
See you tomorrow.
Golf meets snooker. Don't be putt off!published at 17:52 British Summer Time 20 April 2017
Adam Pinder-Smith
BBC Local Live, YorkshireRemember this?
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End of twitter postIt's the handy work of Shane O'Hara and it took the internet by storm earlier this year.
He's been talking to Rob Rouse at the World Snooker Championship on BBC Radio Sheffield about how long it took to achieve:
Fine for tenant who left belongings on the streetpublished at 17:45 British Summer Time 20 April 2017
The tenant of this house in Leeds has been slapped with a fine for leaving this mess on the street.
Image source, Leeds City CouncilThe person who was living in the house was moving out, but rather than shell out for a removal van, they just put all of their stuff in the street.
Now they've been issued with a £300 fine for leaving this mess in Harehills.
Have you paid and displayed?published at 17:40 British Summer Time 20 April 2017
Nick Wilmshurst
BBC Local Live, YorkshireYou know that feeling when you're trying to find a space in a busy car park?
You think you see one, but then it turns out it's got a very small car or motorbike in it?
Well, in York it's like that...but with geese.
AND it didn't buy a ticket. What a "fowl" attitude...
Ennis-Hill's tribute to Germaine Masonpublished at 17:33 British Summer Time 20 April 2017
Adam Pinder-Smith
BBC Local Live, YorkshireSheffield's Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill has paid her tribute to fellow athlete Germaine Mason who's died.
The former high jumper, aged 34, was killed in a motorcycle crash in Jamaica.
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End of twitter postMason won a silver medal in his sport at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Dog rescued from drain pipe in Barnsleypublished at 17:27 British Summer Time 20 April 2017
Oli Constable
BBC Radio SheffieldGood news from Barnsley as South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue have safely rescued Jet the dog who was trapped in a drain pipe in the town.
Image source, South Yorkshire Fire and RescueThey were aided by the RPSCA, Yorkshire Water and a construction company and used a remote camera to find Jet.
Image source, South Yorkshire Fire and RescueAnd after a bit of digging and coaxing Jet will live to chew on a bone for another day!
Listen: 'It's about talking to the public about what they want'published at 17:18 British Summer Time 20 April 2017
Howard Pressman
Presenter, BBC Radio SheffieldThe chief constable of South Yorkshire Police will be in Hexthorpe in Doncaster later outlining his plans for changes to community policing.
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End of twitter postHe first announced the idea during a debate last October jointly hosted by BBC Radio Sheffield and The Star newspaper.
So what does it all mean?
Brilliant birds need nimble knitterspublished at 17:07 British Summer Time 20 April 2017
Nimble knitters are being invited to knock their needles together in York to populate trees with woollen birds.
It's hoped their efforts will result in a spectacular display in Rowntree Park and raise money for St Leonard’s Hospice.
Image source, St Leonard's HospiceA giant ‘Brilliant Birds’ Yarnstorm installation is planned for the park in the summer, for the Rowntree Park Birthday Party.
If you want to be involved and need a little guidance you can attend craft workshops for people of all abilities next month.
Here's the where and when:
- Friday 5 May, 10:00 – 12:00 - Rowntree Park Café, external
- Saturday 13 May, 12:00 – 14:00 – The Golden Ball, external Pub on Cromwell Road
- Monday 15 May, 19:00 – 21:00 – The Winning Post, external Pub on Bishopthorpe Road
Man assaulted and robbed of tools in Sheffieldpublished at 16:55 British Summer Time 20 April 2017
A workman has been assaulted and robbed in Sheffield.
Image source, GoogleIt happened on Tuesday morning in the Woodhouse Mill area of Sheffield.
A group of men were trying to break into the 27-year-old man's van, which was parked on Hudson Road.
The men then assaulted him and took his keys before leaving with his tools in a getaway car.
Missing teen in Halifax foundpublished at 16:43 British Summer Time 20 April 2017
Earlier we told you about missing teenager Ester Taruvinga from Halifax, who'd not been seen in a week.
Some good news this afternoon, she's been found safe and well.
Just a few decorations to put up before the Tourpublished at 16:32 British Summer Time 20 April 2017
There's still more than a week to go until the Tour de Yorkshire, but some people are getting into the spirit nice and early.
Image source, Selby District CouncilThis is a house in Tadcaster, which Selby District Council has tweeted, external about.
They're asking people to get involved in their Best Dressed competition.
If you fancy getting the bunting out and having a go, you can click here to enter, external.
Ed Balls will not stand in Morleypublished at 16:21 British Summer Time 20 April 2017
Nick Wilmshurst
BBC Local Live, YorkshireThe former Morley and Outwood MP Ed Balls has confirmed that he will not be standing for his old seat in the general election.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe politician-turned-reality TV star was ousted from his seat by the Conservative Andrea Jenkyns by a small majority in the 2015 election.
It's interesting that he has ruled out Morley and Outwood, could he be standing elsewhere?
We'll let you know.
Wakefield crash leaves elderly man with injuriespublished at 16:10 British Summer Time 20 April 2017
A quick update on the earlier crash in Wakefield.
An elderly man has been rescued after a crash in Midgley and the road is still closed.
Image source, GoogleIt happened at about 14:00 on Bar Lane and the elderly man has been taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Two cars and a van were involved in the crash at the junction of the A637 Bar Lane and Stocksmoor road.
Watch: 'We've just been going over the tables with spirit levels'published at 15:51 British Summer Time 20 April 2017
Rob Staton
BBC Radio SheffieldThe tables at the World Snooker Championship always look impressive, but how much work is there in maintaining the high standards?
Pete Gidson from World Snooker Services explains:
Police vehicles damaged in Thirskpublished at 15:30 British Summer Time 20 April 2017
Oliver Wright
BBC News Online, YorkshireNorth Yorkshire Police want your help after two police vehicles were damaged whilst attending an incident in Thirsk.
One car had its rear window smashed, with both vehicles scratched and subject to eggs being broken upon them.
The damage occurred yesterday lunchtime whilst they were parked on Topcliffe Road in the town.
Image source, North Yorkshire PoliceAny information you can be passed onto the force by calling 101.
Don't forget to register to votepublished at 15:13 British Summer Time 20 April 2017
Nick Wilmshurst
BBC Local Live, YorkshireIt may have been a surprise on Tuesday, but there's no excuse for not being registered to vote in the general election on 8 June.
Which ever way you're planning to vote, you'll need to make sure you're registered, and there's only about a month to do it.
It's pretty simple, just go to this site and put your details in., external
Remember, if you don't vote, you've got no right to moan afterwards!