Head ruled out of Yorkshire's T20 Blastpublished at 13:43 British Summer Time 19 May 2017
Batsman Travis Head is to miss the T20 Blast for Yorkshire this summer, having been called up to represent Australia A.
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Transgender inmate who died in Armley jail 'let down' by NHS, prison and family
Trains return to normal after disruption between Sheffield and London
Three charged over Leeds woodland death
York City prepare to take on Macclesfield for FA Trophy at Wembley
Bradford City to take on Millwall at Wembley to win promotion to Championship
Homeless in Leeds urged to register to vote
Rotherham sex abuse victim praises BBC drama Three Girls
College wildlife park opens near York
Live updates on Friday 19 May 2017
Head ruled out of Yorkshire's T20 Blastpublished at 13:43 British Summer Time 19 May 2017
Listen: General election - Chancellor in Yorkpublished at 13:33 British Summer Time 19 May 2017
The Chancellor, Philip Hammond, has been in York today.
He visited Netsells, a web design company in the city, where he said employment is his "main priority" when it comes to Yorkshire:
Sheffield/London train route updatepublished at 13:14 British Summer Time 19 May 2017
Adam Pinder-Smith
BBC Local Live, YorkshireThe good news ahead of the Friday rush hour is that all train services between Sheffield and London have returned to normal.
A signalling fault near Luton this morning triggered delays and cancellations along the line but the operator East Midlands trains has just posted this update:
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End of twitter postSo, trains heading south from Sheffield to all stations into London St Pancras International are running to timetable. There is still one cancellation on the northbound line:
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End of twitter post 2The 1326 and 1329 departures towards Yorkshire are scheduled to depart on time.
Big Ben's final strikepublished at 13:03 British Summer Time 19 May 2017
Charlotte Rose
BBC Radio Sheffield Political ReporterAll week I've been out across South Yorkshire armed with a giant cardboard cut-out of Big Ben.
Why? To hear from you about what issues are important ahead of the general election.
Last stop, Sheffield:
Firefighter reunited with woman who rescued him from the Bradford City Firepublished at 12:51 British Summer Time 19 May 2017
A firefighter has been reunited with the woman who rescued him from the Bradford City fire disaster when he was just six years old., external
Image source, Bradford Telegraph and ArgusA sight for sore eyes?: Wembley welcomes Yorkpublished at 12:41 British Summer Time 19 May 2017
What a sight for York City fans as they head to London to see their team challenge for the FA Trophy:
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End of twitter postDecorative 'bomb' falls off bike - roads closed for two hourspublished at 12:38 British Summer Time 19 May 2017
Nick Wilmshurst
BBC Local Live, YorkshireA biker in Leeds caused a road to be closed this morning after this "decorative ornament" fell off his motorcycle:
Image source, Ashley JadeSpen Lane in West Park was shut for over two hours after someone came across the object lying on a grass verge.
Bomb squad officers were called in just after 09:00 this morning, but soon after a man called police to say that the deadly looking item "had fallen off his bike".
The roads around the area have now been reopened.
Transgender prisoner 'let down by prison, NHS and family'published at 12:15 British Summer Time 19 May 2017
Pritti Mistry
BBC News OnlineA transgender woman inmate who died in a men's prison while on remand was let down by the NHS, Prison Service and her family, an inquest jury has concluded.
Vikki Thompson, 21, from Keighley, was found dead in her cell at HMP Leeds on 13 November 2015 with a ligature around her neck.
But the jury at the two-week inquest in Wakefield concluded it was right she was held in a male jail and that she did not intend to take her own life.
Quote MessageMore attention should have been paid to Vikki as a transgender woman with a history from a previous stay in the prison. Throughout her chaotic life, Vikki has been let down by various departments including the NHS, Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust, the Prison Service and also by her family."
Inquest foreman, Wakefield Coroners Court
Watch: Around Roundhay in 20 secondspublished at 12:03 British Summer Time 19 May 2017
If you've ever wanted to do the full tour of Roundhay Park in Leeds, but not had the motivation, energy or the time, you're in for a speedy treat.
Seven hundred acres in 20 seconds - press play and hang on tight!:
Motorist held after 'erratic' drivingpublished at 11:49 British Summer Time 19 May 2017
Oli Constable
BBC Radio SheffieldA car being driven erratically in Sheffield was brought to a stop by police officers last night.
The incident came to an end just before 22:00 BST, when a grey car was stopped on a pavement near St Mary's roundabout in the city centre.
South Yorkshire Police have told us that they were made aware of erratic driving on the M18 and that the driver in question failed to stop for police vehicles.
A pursuit then took place and the car was tactically halted by officers.
Nobody was injured and the driver was then detained.
Listen: Sheffield man tells lifelong search for fatherpublished at 11:33 British Summer Time 19 May 2017
Paulette Edwards
BBC Radio SheffieldWhen did you first meet your father? Well, for Denton Wilson from Sheffield he had to wait 42 years.
He was told his dad had died, but he wasn't convinced, so he went to Jamaica to investigate.
They finally met, but when he returned to the UK he received a phone call that changed his life:
Wakefield man charged with historical rape offencepublished at 11:17 British Summer Time 19 May 2017
A man from Wakefield has been charged with a rape which happened almost 20 years ago.
Anthony Mottram, aged 48, of Weeland Road in Sharlston Common is due to appear before Leeds Magistrates Court later today charged with the rape of a 16-year-old girl in Bradford in June 1997.
He has also been charged with four counts of indecent assault and one count of possessing an offensive weapon.
Mass brawl at Leeds United venue prompts boxing banpublished at 11:12 British Summer Time 19 May 2017
Boxing matches at a Leeds venue will not be allowed to carry on after a mass brawl in February.
The fight, involving about 40 people, broke out at the Centenary Pavilion, at Leeds United's stadium at Elland Road.
People threw chairs at a "white collar" boxing event and three people suffered minor injuries and were taken to hospital.
Leeds City Council has now changed the venue's licence so that boxing events can't take place there after police spoke to a council committee.
Quote MessageThe result will protect the public, and in particular children who were present at the latest problem event."
Sgt Dave Shaw, West Yorkshire Police
Listen: War of the roses - Yorkshire v Lancashire ball-by-ball commentarypublished at 11:01 British Summer Time 19 May 2017
BBC SportThe first four-day Roses match of the season is under way.
It's Yorkshire’s County Championship game against Lancashire at Old Trafford.
It's the visitors who have won the toss and elected to bat.
You can listen to ball-by-ball commentary by simply clicking this link.
Watch: Free beer for Sheffield voterspublished at 10:52 British Summer Time 19 May 2017
Oli Constable
BBC Local Live, YorkshireA Sheffield pub is offering drinkers a free pint if they register to vote.
The city centre’s Red Deer, on Pitt Street, is taking part in the national ‘Vote This Year Get Free Beer’ , externalscheme.
All you need to do is flash your polling card to bar staff and pick up your free drink.
The scheme's specifically targeting 18-24-year olds, as in the last general election less than half of that age group voted.
Woman threatened by man in skull mask in Leedspublished at 10:41 British Summer Time 19 May 2017
Do you recognise this man? Police want to speak to him after a woman in Leeds was threatened by a man in a skull mask with a large knife.
Image source, West Yorkshire PoliceIt happened on 19 March in Bramley Poplar Court, on Poplar Way.
The man then just walked away.
Quote MessageThis was a frightening ordeal for the victim, thankfully she was not injured during the incident, but very shaken up."
PC Sean Bainbridge, West Yorkshire Police
Death announced of ex-York City player and scorer of fastest hat-trick - Tommy Rosspublished at 10:31 British Summer Time 19 May 2017
The scorer of the fastest hat-trick in football, Tommy Ross, has died, one of his former football clubs has said.
Image source, Peter Jolly/NorthPixMr Ross held the Guinness World Record for three goals scored in 90 seconds, external while he was playing for Ross County against Nairn County in November 1964.
His death has been announced by Tain club, St Duthus FC, which he managed. He was 70.
Inver-born Tommy Ross also played for York City FC from 1967 - 1969, as inside forward, before later returning to the Highlands.
Cute alert: College wildlife park opens near Yorkpublished at 10:16 British Summer Time 19 May 2017
Cara Thorpe
BBC Radio York NewsI've been for a walk on the wild side this morning, because today is the official opening of the Askham Bryan Wildlife & Conservation Park.
The park's at Askham Bryan College, near York, where students can study to be animal keepers or education officers in zoos.
Armadillos, chinchillas, skunks, meerkats and lemurs are just some of the animals being studied and they're also on display to the public.
I've been for a sneak peek and snapped these two beautiful boy Lemurs. That's the fabulous Fred up above and down below is cute Kags.
It is part of a £6.8m development project which has seen the construction of an animal management centre at the college, which has a wetland area and farm animals, including alpacas.
It 'suits' Sheffield to help unemployed to find workpublished at 10:06 British Summer Time 19 May 2017
Kat Cowan
BBC Radio SheffieldA charity which gives out smart clothes says it's helped more than 100 people in it's first year.
The Suit Works, external on Mowbray Street in Sheffield kits out unemployed men for free to help make them feel dapper for interviews.
They take donations, upcycle them and then pass them on to people who need them.
Vanda Kewley joined me earlier to discuss the success of her first twelve months:
That's one proud captain...published at 09:51 British Summer Time 19 May 2017
Andy Giddings
Sports Editor, BBC SheffieldSheffield United captain, Billy Sharp has had this to say to Blades fans during a recent trip away:
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End of twitter postHope you're enjoying the sunshine Billy. The rain here in Yorkshire today is just as good ...
