Police in Manchester say 22 people, including children, are now known to have been killed in an explosion at a pop concert last night.

The police are treating the blast as a terrorist incident, which happened at the Manchester Arena after American singer, Ariana Grande, finished her show.

Karen Ford from Sheffield was in the audience with her daughter and described what happened when the blast went off:

The Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Gerry Harper has posted a message of condolence after the Manchester attack:

Image source, Gerry Harper

York's taxi drivers have called off their joining in of a national protest today over what they call "wild west" regulation.

Members of the GMB union say they're trying to protect the taxi and private hire industries.

The union claims cities like York are being flooded at weekends with private hire vehicles which aren't licensed to work in the area.

They've also raised issues about safeguarding and want local taxis to have better protection.

Last January hackney and private hire drivers held a mass rally to express their concern about UBER drivers coming into the city to work.

A spokesperson from the GMB Union says the York drivers are not taking part as a sign of respect for those affected by the Manchester Arena explosion.

Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live

The main political parties have all suspended general election campaigning following the fatal bombing in Manchester.

Some candidates in the East Midlands have been posting their messages of condolence on Twitter...

Police in Manchester say 22 people have been killed and 59 others wounded in an explosion at a pop concert attended by thousands of teenagers.

One man, acting alone, is thought to have carried out a suicide attack.

Image source, Peter Byrne

Rachel from Barnsley told BBC Radio Manchester she was in Block 213 of Manchester Arena.

She was with her 14-year-old daughter. To avoid the usual delays exiting the arena at the end of a show they decided to make their way out just before the end.

"As we were going out we heard an almighty bang. At first I thought we'd missed something in the concert.

"As we turned around the corner there was an horrific stampede of people coming down the steps, people falling on floor.

"I grabbed my daughter and we just ran."

Trains are running from Leeds to Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly:

The latest news headlines across Yorkshire this morning include:

• Yorkshire parliamentary candidates have expressed their sympathies with those affected by a suspected terrorist attack at Manchester Arena, which has killed 22 people and injured 50 others

• Rail services in Yorkshire are affected by the explosion. Manchester Victoria station is closed, trains will be diverted in to Manchester Piccadilly

In other news:

• New figures obtained by the BBC show that the typical worker in Yorkshire and Humber is the lowest paid in England
• Friends and family of a young woman from Barnsley have launched a fundraising appeal after she was seriously injured in an accident in Thailand
• York's taxi drivers have called off joining a national protest today over 'wild west' regulation in a mark of respect for victims of the Manchester Arena explosion
• An online video's being launched in Kirklees trying to keep children who have a mobile phones safe

Twenty-two people, including children, are now known to have been killed in a suspected terror attack at Manchester Arena. Another 59 were injured.

The blast happened around 22:35 BST on Monday at the end of a concert by the US singer Ariana Grande.

Greater Manchester Police said the lone male attacker, who died in the blast, was carrying an improvised explosive device which he detonated.

Professor Paul Rodgers is a peace studies expert at Bradford University.

He says people need to help each other through the experience:

Yorkshire parliamentary candidates are reacting to the news of an explosion at a concert in Manchester.

We are now hearing 22 people have been killed and the candidates have expressed their sympathies with those affected by the suspected terrorist attack.

York's Labour candidate, Rachel Maskell, said: "Simply horrific. I pray for all those impacted by this terrible attack."

Leeds Central's Hilary Benn said: "All our thoughts are with the families and friends of those killed and injured by the terrible explosion at the Manchester Arena."

Leeds West candidate Rachel Reeves tweeted:

And Sheffield candidate Gill Furnis has said; "My deepest thoughts are with the families of those who have lost loved ones and those injured in Manchester. It is a horrifying situation."

All the main parties have agreed to suspend election campaigning.

BBC News Travel

Rail services in our region are affected by the explosion at Manchester Arena last night.

Manchester Victoria station is closed, trains will be diverted into Manchester Piccadilly.

Virgin Trains East Coast say: "We are currently accepting @TPExpressTrains, external tickets on all services between Newcastle and York.

Northern Trains say they are providing as many trains as possible today, though there may be amendments and delays.

CrossCountry trains say they are running services to Manchester Piccadilly, but expect to be busier than usual.

BBC News Travel

Several rail routes from Yorkshire to Lancashire will be affected today as emergency services deal with last night's events at Manchester Arena.

As Manchester Victoria is located near the arena, the station will remain closed and no trains will operate.

If you were due to head across the Pennines it's worth checking before you travel.

Routes affected include Northern between Huddersfield, Leeds and York.

Click on the links below to keep up-to-date with the live departure boards for:

• Leeds Railway Station, external
• Wakefield Westgate, external
• Bradford Interchange, external
• Bradford Forster Square, external
• York Railway Station, external
• Sheffield Station, external
• Doncaster Station, external

Andrew Barton
BBC Local Live, Yorkshire

Hello and welcome to BBC Local Live in Yorkshire on Tuesday 23 May 2017.

We'll be with you throughout the day with all the latest news, sport, weather and travel updates, including any information relevant to Yorkshire following the explosion at Manchester Arena.

A telephone number has been set up for anyone who's concerned about friends or relatives. It's 0161 856 9400.

MEPs have travelled to Spain to investigate claims babies were stolen from their parents at birth.

Listen to BBC local radio commentary as Derbyshire face Leicestershire in the County Championship.

That's all from us for today. We'll be back on Tuesday from 06:30 with all the latest news, sport, weather and travel for Yorkshire.

Breaking news updates will continue throughout the night, but before we go let's look back at some of our top stories from today:

1. Three people are injured in "targeted" Bradford shooting
2. Public lack confidence in South Yorkshire Police, survey suggests
3. Passengers' three-hour wait on stranded train near Leeds
4. Yorkshire Dales sheep theft appeal after 100 animals stolen
5. David Attenborough mural replaced with wildlife in Sheffield

See you tomorrow.

Police are asking the public to report any suspicious sightings of sheep in the area.

Wales Under-21 boss Robert Page says the door is still open for David Brooks despite the teenage midfielder joining up with England.

Police have released CCTV pictures of people they want to speak to after fake bank notes were used in Ripon.

Image source, North Yorkshire Police

The counterfeit £20s were used on Wednesday 19 April at Sainsbury's on the Market Place.

If you recognise the people in the pictures, you're being asked to call North Yorkshire Police on 101.

Sheffield United sign Portsmouth left-back Enda Stevens on a three-year deal before their return to the Championship.

Sheffield Star

An eagle-eyed reader took this alarming picture after a large coach became stuck at the bottom of a steep road in Rowsley Bar in the Peak District, external.

Image source, Sheffield Star