Summary

  • Huddersfield and Sheffield terror arrests after armed raids

  • Man's death at Leeds block of flats 'unexplained'

  • Catterick mum hopeful of breakthrough over 'stolen baby'

  • Sheffield job centre staff on strike over planned closure

  • Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn face York audience in TV special

  • Crowds gather for chance to pick up Huddersfield Town trophy

  • Yorkshire pub bans smoking in beer garden

  • Updates on Friday 2 June 2017

  1. Castleford 16-12 St Helenspublished at 17:44 British Summer Time 4 June 2017

    Castleford come from behind to beat St Helens and go four points clear at the top of Super League.

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  2. Salford 24-32 Wakefieldpublished at 17:14 British Summer Time 4 June 2017

    Mason Caton-Brown scores a hat-trick as Wakefield hold off two comebacks from second-placed Salford in a great game.

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  3. Huddersfield 44-4 Warringtonpublished at 17:00 British Summer Time 4 June 2017

    Huddersfield run in eight tries to hammer Warrington and climb above Tony Smith's men in the Super League table.

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  4. Man arrested in terror raids releasedpublished at 19:07 British Summer Time 2 June 2017

    Two properties in Huddersfield and Sheffield were stormed by armed counter-terrorism officers.

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  5. Our five top stories todaypublished at 17:59 British Summer Time 2 June 2017

    That's all from us for this week, we'll be back on Monday from 06:30 with all the latest news, sport, weather and travel for Yorkshire.

    Before we go, let's look back at some of our top stories from today:

    1. Huddersfield and Sheffield terror arrests after armed raids
    2. Man's death at Leeds block of flats 'unexplained'
    3. North Yorkshire mum hopeful of breakthrough over 'stolen baby'
    4. Leeds commuters lose 16 hours a year
    5. For Sale - One 14th century castle, roof may need some work

    See you on Monday

  6. Watch: Leeds pub bans smoking in beer gardenpublished at 17:53 British Summer Time 2 June 2017

    A pub in Leeds has banned smokers from lighting up in the beer garden.

    The Myrtle Tavern in Meanwood says that children should be allowed to use the outdoor space without having to breath in smoke.

    Instead smokers will have to go to a designated area with benches and a shelter:

  7. Weather for tonight and Saturdaypublished at 17:39 British Summer Time 2 June 2017

    Keeley Donovan
    Weather presenter, BBC Look North

    We've got a rather cloudy and muggy night to come. Showery rain will travel northwards with the potential for some heavy and thundery downpours. Lows of 12C (54F).

    Weather

    Tomorrow early showers will clear eastwards leaving behind a mainly dry and bright day with the risk of the odd shower but mainly fine with sunny spells. Highs of 19C (66F).

  8. Huddersfield offer Whitehead new dealpublished at 17:31 British Summer Time 2 June 2017

    Premier League-bound Huddersfield Town offer a new deal to veteran midfielder Dean Whitehead.

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  9. Watch: Look North rewind - Harry Ramsden's opens Hong Kong resturantpublished at 17:21 British Summer Time 2 June 2017

    It's national fish and chip day, did you know that?

    So what better way to celebrate than with a this clip from BBC Look North from 1992.

    Harry Ramsden's opened a restaurant in Hong Kong, they even shipped haddock out there!

  10. Man sentenced to eight years for arsonpublished at 16:50 British Summer Time 2 June 2017

    A 24-year-old man from Scarborough is starting an eight-year jail sentence today after setting fire to a house and a pub in the town.

    Nathan ElleryImage source, North Yorkshire Police

    Nathan Ellery, of no fixed address, was convicted of two arson attacks and a burglary at York Crown Court yesterday.

    Ellery set fire to cardboard boxes in a store room at the Ivanhoe pub in December 2015.There was serious smoke damage, nobody was injured.

    He was charged by police, but while on bail set fire to his his bail address in North Marine Road. , Scarborough.

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    It’s only down to luck that nobody was seriously injured or killed by his actions. I’m convinced he gave no thought to the peril he was putting people in."

    DC Steve Monty, North Yorkshire Police

  11. Sheffield scientists criticise Trump over climate deal exitpublished at 16:34 British Summer Time 2 June 2017

    Kevin Larkin
    BBC Local Live, Yorkshire

    Scientists at the University of Sheffield have criticised President Trump for pulling the USA out of the Paris climate change agreement.

    Yesterday the President announced that he would remove America from the international agreement.

    Donald TrumpImage source, Reuters

    Matthew Bilson, Programme Director of the University of Sheffield's Energy 2050 said the decision would create "uncertainty and confusion" for American businesses.

    While Professor Tony Ryan, Director of the University of Sheffield Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures, said the university would continue its work with American academics.

  12. Police appeal after Rotherham attackpublished at 16:22 British Summer Time 2 June 2017

    Kevin Larkin
    BBC Local Live, Yorkshire

    Police are looking for witnesses after a man was attacked in Rotherham.

    The 36-year-old was left with facial injuries after being attacked on Midland Road at 00:50 on Sunday.

    Midland RoadImage source, Google

    The three men who attacked the victim also stole his phone and cash.

    Anyone with information is asked to contact South Yorkshire Police on 101.

  13. More than ever before registered to vote in Bradfordpublished at 16:06 British Summer Time 2 June 2017

    More people than ever before have registered to vote in the general election, in six days time.

    Ballot box

    Bradford Council says the total number of people who have registered to vote in the Bradford district is 350,271.

    They say that this is the highest number since the Bradford Metropolitan District was created in 1974.

    According to the council this year has also seen an increase in the number of young people registering.

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    Bradford has a long history of promoting democracy and this is everyone’s chance to take part in this process."

    Kersten England, Chief Executive, Bradford Council

  14. Barnsley Chronicle editor defends running Conservative advertpublished at 15:49 British Summer Time 2 June 2017

    Kevin Larkin
    BBC Local Live, Yorkshire

    The editor of the Barnsley Chronicle is defending his decision to have a Conservative wrap around advert in the paper.

    The Conservatives have paid for similar adverts in many local newspapers but the decision has been controversial in such a traditionally strong Labour area.

    Barnsley Chronicle

    Many have taken to social media to criticise the decision:

    Barnsley chronicle 1Image source, twitter
    Barnsley Chronicle 3Image source, Twitter
    Barnsley Chronicle 2Image source, Twitter

    But Andrew Harrod, the Barnsley Chronicle's Editor has defended the decision.

    "Newspapers are fighting for survival; advertisers are looking for more innovative ways to promote themselves.

    "Some people in Barnsley won’t like this advert, there is a full page advert for the Labour party inside the paper but people don't seem to realise that.

    "It’s not the first ‘wrap around’ advertisement the Chronicle has featured, and it won’t be the last."

  15. Travel update: Problems on M62 westboundpublished at 15:28 British Summer Time 2 June 2017

    BBC News Travel

    We've got six miles of delays on the M62 this afternoon westbound after an accident:

    CrashImage source, Highways England/Crown Copyright

    As you can see the accident is now on the hard shoulder, but the effect of the crash is still causing some problems.

    If you're just setting off, you'll join the back of the queue at J26.

  16. Watch: 'Rape clause' protest outside Doncaster job centrepublished at 15:17 British Summer Time 2 June 2017

    Kevin Larkin
    BBC Local Live, Yorkshire

    A protest against the so-called "rape clause" has taken place outside the Doncaster job centre.

    It limits child benefit to two children unless a woman states that she fell pregnant with a third child after being raped.

    Louise Harrison from South Yorkshire Women's Aid criticised Theresa May during the event:

  17. Smoke alarm saves Maltby family from firepublished at 15:05 British Summer Time 2 June 2017

    Kevin Larkin
    BBC Local Live, Yorkshire

    A family at Maltby in Rotherham have had a lucky escape from a house fire.

    A clothes horse fell on electrical equipment in a bedroom at the house on Lansbury Avenue on Thursday afternoon.

    Maltby FireImage source, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue

    Firefighters say a smoke alarm went off allowing the family to escape the blaze.

    South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue is urging people to make sure they have a working smoke alarm.

  18. Your chance to name new Wakefield roadpublished at 14:49 British Summer Time 2 June 2017

    Nick Wilmshurst
    BBC Local Live, Yorkshire

    Giving something a name is a nerve wracking time; a baby name, a band name or a pet. But how do you fancy being responsible for naming a road?

    Wakefield Eastern Relief Road.Image source, Wakefield Council

    Wakefield Council are asking people to come up with a name for their (rather uncatchily named) Wakefield Eastern Relief Road.

    It was opened at the end of April at a cost of £33m and you have until 3 July to send your suggestion to them, external.

    Can I be the first to suggest Roady McRoadface?