Summary

  • Fatal Leeds crash victim's dad 'had just returned from month-long trip abroad'

  • Judge reserves decision on Clifford's Tower visitor centre

  • Fresh appeal to find mother after baby bones discovery in Wakefield

  • Rotherham to host new 'centre of excellence' for glass industry

  • Pateley Bridge church flagstones reduced to 'crazy paving' by vandals

  • Lucky escape for trapped sheep in Todmorden

  • Updates on Wednesday 3 May 2017

  1. Watch: Take a walk on the Wilder sidepublished at 14:22 British Summer Time 3 May 2017

    He's Sheffield's home-town hero... 

    Blades boss Chris Wilder was born in nearby Stocksbridge, made over 100 appearances for Sheffield United as a player, and he's now a League One champion as manager.

    Wilder has never forgotten his roots, though, and during the club's promotion party last night he gave this ode to his city - it's worth having another listen to!:

  2. Listen live: Yorkshire v Durhampublished at 14:08 British Summer Time 3 May 2017

    BBC Sport

    Yorkshire are taking on Durham at Headingley in the One Day Cup. 

    Durham are currently batting.

    Yorkshire Cricket

    You can listen to ball-by-ball commentary by clicking this link here.

  3. Lucky escape for driver in North Yorkshirepublished at 14:00 British Summer Time 3 May 2017

    The driver of this vehicle who crashed near Pateley Bridge in North Yorkshire escaped with no injuries at all:

    Car on its roofImage source, North Yorkshire Police

    The Corsa landed on its roof after coming off the road near Greenhow this morning 

    The driver managed to get out with only minor injuries.

    Maybe today's the day he goes and buys a lottery ticket...

  4. Leeds United: Radrizzani holds talks to buy 100% of clubpublished at 13:54 British Summer Time 3 May 2017

    BBC West Yorkshire Sport

    It's understood that Andrea Radrizzani has held talks with fellow Leeds co-owner Massimo Cellino over a deal to take full control at Elland Road. 

    Andrea RadrizzaniImage source, JMSComms

    Radrizzani (pictured) bought a 50% stake in the club in January, at the time it was reported that he would  have the option of taking full control at the end of the season if Leeds weren't promoted. 

    It seems that the Whites' bid to become a Premiership side is set to fail with a spot in play-offs now out of reach. 

    Meanwhile BBC Radio Leeds understands that Leeds United will hold talks with head coach Garry Monk about his future by next week. 

  5. Carnival plans for celebrating 50th yearpublished at 13:48 British Summer Time 3 May 2017

    The carnival started in 1967 and this year's festivities include an exhibition alongside the parade.

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  6. Watch: Exhibition showing Sheffield people 'then and now'published at 13:26 British Summer Time 3 May 2017

    Andy Kershaw
    BBC Radio Sheffield reporter

    A new photography exhibition has opened at Sheffield Hallam University featuring a fascinating insight into the lives of LGBT people.

    It's called called Outcome, and captures people from the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community as they are now - as out adults - with each person holding their own childhood photograph whilst also containing a reference to their current daily lives:

  7. Town halls buy back Right-to-Buy homespublished at 13:21 British Summer Time 3 May 2017

    Housing charities blame a lack of investment in social housing.

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  8. Church flagstones reduced to 'crazy paving' by vandalspublished at 13:04 British Summer Time 3 May 2017

    Vandals have used a large rock to smash flagstones in a church in Nidderdale, leaving it "looking like crazy-paving." 

    It's the second time the remains of the 13th Century church have been attacked this year.

    Ols St Mary'sImage source, Geograph/Chris Heaton

    North Yorkshire Police say, external after attacking Old St Mary's church in Pateley Bridge earlier this year, "over the May Day bank holiday weekend, criminals returned and caused more destruction."

    It's thought a large rock was used to smash the surface of one of the large flagstones in the knave, causing it to smash into little pieces. 

    Police say the vandals "appear to have attempted to replace the broken pieces, leaving the smashed stone looking like a piece of crazy paving."

    Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

  9. Fire crews check Magpie Cafe for 'hot spots'published at 12:52 British Summer Time 3 May 2017

    Fire crews have returned to the Magpie Cafe in Whitby today, following two fires at the weekend. 

    Magpie FireImage source, Marshall Hamilton

    North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue say they had a call from contractors who are working at the site. 

    Fire crews checked for "hot spots" using thermal imaging cameras, but could not find any. They say that they are still damping down and they will continue to check the site.

    No-one was hurt in the fires and the restaurant is expected to be closed for several weeks.  

  10. New plea to mother in baby bones casepublished at 12:37 British Summer Time 3 May 2017

    Police have a DNA profile for the mother of the girl whose bones were found at a Wakefield nature reserve.

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  11. Volunteers needed to help Harrogate charitypublished at 12:25 British Summer Time 3 May 2017

    Harrogate Informer

    A charity that helps to support young people who are facing homelessness has put out an urgent call for volunteers in the Harrogate area, external.  

    The charity SASH (Safe and Sound Homes) has been helping vulnerable young people to avoid homelessness for more than 20 years.

    SASHImage source, Harrogate Informer
  12. Listen: Wreath laid in France for 'an exceptional man'published at 12:08 British Summer Time 3 May 2017

    A soldier who died in Northern France is being honoured with a wreath later. 

    Ian Judson is travelling to Oppy Wood to remember Jack Harrison.

    It's the 100th anniversary of the battle of Oppy Wood, external, in which  Mr Harrison died.

    During the battle Jack, a rugby league player for Hull FC, won his posthumous VC for gallantry.

    Ian says he was an exceptional man:

  13. Pregnant bulldog stolen in 'targeted' theft in Doncasterpublished at 12:00 British Summer Time 3 May 2017

    A white French Bulldog, called Ronnie, has been stolen from a house in Doncaster.

    Ronnie the dogImage source, South Yorkshire Police

    The burglary took place in the Woodlands area on Tuesday afternoon, between 13:15 and 13:30.

    South Yorkshire Police say it appears the theft was targeted, as nothing else was taken from the property on Fair View Avenue.

    Her owners are appealing for helping in finding Ronnie, who is pregnant.

    Anyone with information is being asked to contact the police on 101.

  14. Warning over cold calls from fake police officerspublished at 11:39 British Summer Time 3 May 2017

    There's a warning to be wary of cold-callers in West Yorkshire after three people were contacted by someone pretending to be a police officer asking for their bank account details.

    Phone scam

    West Yorkshire Police say the scam works by someone calling up pretending to ask about "fraudulent transactions" on the victim's bank accounts. 

    The caller then asks for bank details claiming this will stop future problems with their account.

    In one case, a Bradford woman was duped into handing over gold jewellery after she told the fraudster she was afraid of keeping it in the house.

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    If you receive one of these calls hang up and contact your bank separately. They should be able to confirm suspected fraud with your account."

    PC Toni Hinnells, West Yorkshire Police

  15. Fire crews return to famous Whitby cafepublished at 11:26 British Summer Time 3 May 2017

    Look like Whitby's famous Magpie Cafe is at the very least smouldering again after two fires at the weekend.

    We'll bring you more details as we get them:

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  16. Large blaze at York landfill sitepublished at 11:13

    Firefighters are tackling a large blaze at a landfill site in York, estimated to cover more than 60m of ground and to be 20m deep.

    FireImage source, North Yorkshire Fire Service

    Fire crews were called out to Knapton in the early hours of this morning. 

    They're using breathing apparatus and other equipment to try and bring it under control.

    Crews from Sherburn, Malton and Pickering are helping to tackle the fire, and a water bowser at Tadcaster has been sent for.

    Firefighters are expected to be on site for the rest of the day, according to North Yorkshire Fire Service.

  17. Turner Prize nomination for former Sheffield studentpublished at 11:02 British Summer Time 3 May 2017

    A former student at Sheffield Hallam University is one of four artists to be shortlisted for this year's Turner Prize.

    Electrical GazaImage source, Rosalind Nashashibi

    Rosalind Nashashibi has been nominated for an exhibition in California which included the film Electrical Gaza, which used live footage and animation to investigate everyday life in Gaza.

    She studied at Hallam from 1992 to 1995.

    She's also nominated for her contribution to the Documenta 14 exhibition in Athens, in which she revisited Paul Gauguin's famous images of women in Tahiti.

    The jury said they were impressed by the "depth and maturity" of her work, which "often examines sites of human occupation and the coded relationships which occur within those spaces".

    The prize itself will be hosted at the Ferens Art Gallery in Hull this year as part of the City of Culture 2017 celebrations.

  18. Fresh appeal to find mother after baby bones discoveredpublished at 10:49 British Summer Time 3 May 2017

    A year ago today the bones of a baby were discovered in Wakefield, now detectives are re-launching an appeal to find the mother.

    Welbeck LaneImage source, Google

    The discovery was made near Welbeck Lane (pictured) close to the Aire and Calder Navigation in May 2016.

    Despite having a DNA profile for the mother, she has not been found and West Yorkshire Police say that she may need "counselling and support to cope with her loss".

    The small bones were found in a blue plastic bag wrapped in a pair of dark leggings which were bought from Matalan. 

    Forensic officers say that the remains may have been there since October 2015.

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    We have now been able to build a DNA profile of the baby’s mum and have managed to rule several people out of the inquiry."

    DCI Nicola Bryar, West Yorkshire Police

  19. West Tanfield plaque marks Tour de Yorkshire effortspublished at 10:26 British Summer Time 3 May 2017

    A special plaque has been presented to the community of West Tanfield to mark the visit of the Tour de Yorkshire last weekend. 

    Thousands of people turned out to watch the race come through the village on Saturday which had stalls, a bike ride for youngsters, a hot air balloon and a big screen to watch the race.

    plaqueImage source, Hambleton District Council

    A beacon was lit before the men’s race made its way over the bridge heading for the finish line in Harrogate. 

    “West Tanfield pulled out all the stops to give the riders a huge Hambleton welcome,” said Leader of the Council, Councillor Mark Robson.

    “Our plaque recognises their work and will make sure we never forget what a special day it was for our district.”

    Councillor John Noone is pictured (right) handing over the plaque to West Tanfield’s race day organiser Stef Bennett.