Summary

  • Fundraising appeals set up for Yorkshire terror victims

  • High security measures for gig at Leeds Arena this weekend

  • Sir Cliff Richard settle legal case with South Yorkshire Police

  • Leeds rapist Raymond Manners jailed for 1991 cold case

  • Man in critical condition after Sheffield stabbing

  • York public toilet among architecture award winners

  • Updates on Friday 26 May 2017

  1. Listen: Scarborough ban on legal highs 'a success'published at 08:33 British Summer Time 26 May 2017

    Anti-drug use campaigners in Scarborough say the ban on legal highs brought in a year ago has been a success.

    They say they no longer see children taking the drugs in parks or on the streets.

    Alexa Neal set up a parents group in Scarborough calling for a complete ban and says she's delighted:

  2. Watch: 'One day you're going to fight here'published at 08:19 British Summer Time 26 May 2017

    Shamir Masri
    BBC Look North

    Tomorrow, Sheffield boxer Kell Brook will fight Errol Spence at Bramall Lane.

    Special K is a life-long Blade and is fulfilling a dream by fighting at the site.

    The idea for the venue came from his Uncle Johnny and I've been to meet both ahead of the bout:

  3. Watch: Here's Abbie with the weather forecastpublished at 08:09 British Summer Time 26 May 2017

    Here's Abbie Dewhurst with today's weather forecast and a look at the weekend:

  4. Watch: Arena attack victim relives explosion that killed friendpublished at 07:59 British Summer Time 26 May 2017

    Police have made a tenth arrest after Monday's bomb attack in Manchester.

    Eight people are now in custody, a woman and man have been released without charge.

    Wendy Fawell, 50, from Otley, travelled with her friend Caroline Davis Osborne and their children to the Manchester Arena.

  5. Watch: Hot and steamy Barnsley clothespublished at 07:53 British Summer Time 26 May 2017

    Just how warm was it in Barnsley yesterday?

    Hot enough to do this. Take a look at these steamy clothes:

  6. Watch: 'Unity will bring us together' - York Mosque messagepublished at 07:40 British Summer Time 26 May 2017

    York's Muslim community says it's difficult for anyone to understand why children were targeted in Monday's attack at the Manchester Arena.

    Imam, Abid Salik, says such actions go against any faith and it was morally wrong:

  7. Sheffield man 'critical' after stabbingpublished at 07:29 British Summer Time 26 May 2017

    A man is in a critical condition after being stabbed in Sheffield yesterday.

    Police were called to Hastilar Road South just after 13:00 on Thursday.

    A 27-year-old man is said to have suffered a single stab wound during the incident.

    The man is currently in hospital in a "critical condition."

    An investigation is under way.

  8. Friends gather to remember 'beautiful, kind hearted' Kelly Brewsterpublished at 07:20 British Summer Time 26 May 2017

    Friends and family of Sheffield woman Kelly Brewster who was killed in the Manchester Arena bombing are gathering in a local park to mark her death this afternoon.

    Kelly BrewsterImage source, Family photo

    The tribute is taking place at 16:00 BST at Richmond Park in Sheffield.

    One friend has written on Facebook: "We will be releasing pink and white balloons in memory of our beautiful, kind-hearted friend, Kelly Brewster."

    Kelly, was with her sister, Claire Booth, and 11-year-old niece Hollie, at the Ariana Grande concert before the explosion.

    An online appeal aims to raise funds for Kelly's father.

  9. Friday's headlines across Yorkshirepublished at 06:59 British Summer Time 26 May 2017

    Andrew Barton
    BBC Local Live, Yorkshire

    The latest headlines across Yorkshire this morning include:

    • Police have made a 10th arrest in connection with Monday's terror attack. Tributes are continuing to be paid to the victims of the attack, including those from Yorkshire
    • A man is in a critical condition after being stabbed in Sheffield yesterday
    • Campaigners and the police in Scarborough say the ban on legal highs brought in a year ago has been a success
    • A new public toilet in York is among the winners of the regional architecture awards

  10. Fundraising appeals launched for Yorkshire terror attack victimspublished at 06:45 British Summer Time 26 May 2017

    A number of online fundraising appeals have been set up to raise money for the families of the Yorkshire victims of Monday's terror attacks in Manchester.

    Wendy FawellImage source, Family photo

    Wendy Fawell, 50, from Otley, travelled with her friend Caroline and their children to the Manchester Arena. An appeal is now under way, external to raise money for her family.

    Lis parentsImage source, Family photo

    Angelika and Marcin Klis from York were in the area waiting to pick up their children from the concert at the arena. A crowd funding campaign, external has been launched by Marcin’s former employer to raise money for the couple’s children.

    SorrellImage source, Family photo

    Fourteen-year-old Leeds schoolgirl Sorrell Leczkowski travelled to Manchester with her family, though it’s understood she did not attend the concert.

    Her mother and grandmother were also injured in the attack and are both being treated in hospital, an appeal is aiming to raise money, external for Sorrell’s mum Samantha.

    Kelly BrewsterImage source, Family photo

    Kelly Brewster, 32, from Sheffield died as she tried to protect her niece from the explosion at the concert. An online appeal, external aims to gather funds for her father.

    Courtney BoyleImage source, Family photo

    Leeds Beckett University student Courtney Boyle, 19, who was originally from Gateshead, was also killed in the attack.

  11. Yorkshire's Friday Weather - very warmpublished at 06:39 British Summer Time 26 May 2017

    BBC Weather

    Dry, sunny and very warm again.

    More breezy than Thursday and feeling cooler along the coast where the breeze is onshore.

    WX

    Tonight it'll be dry, warm and muggy with long clear periods.

  12. Check your rail journey this morningpublished at 06:33 British Summer Time 26 May 2017

    Several rail routes from Yorkshire to Lancashire remain affected today due to Monday's events at Manchester Arena.

    Manchester Victoria station is closed.

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

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

    If you're planning to make a trip by rail to Leeds from Bradford Interchange today, it's worth noting that the 06:52 is currently posted as cancelled.

    The 06:33 from Sheffield to Newcastle, via Doncaster, is posted as delayed.

  13. Good morning: Join us for today's live coverage across Yorkshirepublished at 06:31 British Summer Time 26 May 2017

    Andrew Barton
    BBC Local Live, Yorkshire

    Hello and welcome to BBC Local Live in Yorkshire on Friday 26 May 2017.

    We'll be with you throughout the day with all the latest news, sport, weather and travel updates.

    How about this for a most unusual pic to start with? A jet and a couple of iridescent clouds!

    Wild

    BBC Weather Watcher, The Wild Garden, took this great shot of the sky over Sheffield.

    If you snap anything interesting, which you'd like to show off to the rest of Yorkshire, you can send it in by simply clicking here.