Two armed men have robbed a security guard who was carrying a "large amount of cash" from a branch of the Yorkshire Bank in Sheffield.

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It happened in Darnall just before 12:20 yesterday.

The men got away with the cash and police found an empty cash box nearby.

It's not clear if they triggered the anti-theft paint which protects money inside the boxes from theft.

The robbers drove off in a grey Ford Focus, police say.

Police say they're becoming "increasingly concerned" about a woman who's been missing from her home in Bradford since Wednesday.

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Paula Pickles, 55, was last seen at her home in Idle in the early hours of yesterday morning.

She's described as about 5ft tall with dark curly hair which is shoulder length.

Det Insp Ryan Bragg says: "It is out of character for her to go missing and I would appeal to Paula or anyone who sees Paula to contact police."

Nick Wilmshurst
BBC Local Live, Yorkshire

To my my knowledge, squirrels are usually quite good on wires...

Today is National Clean Air Day, external, the day we've all been encouraged to ditch our cars and travel about on public transport or under our own steam.

If you're about in Leeds today you might spot this - a rather sad looking Triumph GT6 with lots of flowers coming out of it.

Although this might make classic car lovers feel a bit uncomfortable, the reasons behind it are very important.

The EU has given the UK a final warning on air pollution, with official limits being breached in Leeds repeatedly.

About 400,000 Europeans die from polluted air every year, according to the EU.

Claire Renwick
BBC Local Live, Sheffield

The police officer in charge of the search for missing Ben Needham has said his team won't be using "new" images of the Sheffield toddler as part of any investigation.

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Ben, from Sheffield, was 21 months old when he disappeared on the Greek island of Kos in 1991.

South Yorkshire Police say officers "will not be utilising" images created by researchers at Bradford University using a technique they believe is more accurate than that used by police.

Det Insp Jon Cousins adds that he still believes Ben died in a "tragic incident" while on Kos.

A system of CCTV cameras removed from Richmond town centre in 2014 after it was deemed too expensive is unlikely to be reinstated, it's been confirmed.

Members of Richmondshire District Council have agreed to recommend to full council that the authority should not redeploy cameras in Richmond's market place.

The cameras were decommissioned after 14 years when the district council, Richmond Town Council and local businesses decided they could not afford to continue to run and monitor them.

A review discovered a new system would cost £39,500 to install and almost £30,000 per year to operate and monitor.

District council deputy leader Ian Threlfall says: "Crime is relatively low in Richmond town centre and the town is recognised as a safe place to live."

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Traffic in the centre of Leeds is going very slowly this afternoon. This is the scene in Boar Lane:

Vicar Lane, near the Victoria Gate shopping centre, is still closed after a bus hit an elderly man at lunchtime.

Traffic around the city centre is very slow, compounded by the roadworks at the Eastgate roundabout.

Championship side Leeds United appoint former Apoel Nicosia manager Thomas Christiansen as their new head coach.

A university student from Huddersfield has appeared in court charged with preparing terrorist acts and possessing terrorist documents.

Mohammed Abbas Awan, 24, who studies dentistry in Sheffield, was arrested earlier this month along with his brother Umar Awan, who was later released without charge.

Mr Awan is charged with conducting research into steel ballbearings, sling shots and cold steel knives as part of what the prosecution allege was early attack planning.

He is also alleged to have been in possession of a recording of an al-Qaeda training camp showing weapons training.

Mr Awan, who spoke only to confirm his name, age and address, was remanded in custody and will appear at the Old Bailey on 30 June.

Claire Renwick
BBC Local Live, Sheffield

New safety measures should be brought in straight away following a massive fire at a block of flats in London, says shadow housing minister and Wentworth and Dearne MP John Healey.

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At least 17 people died when flames ripped through Grenfell Tower in North Kensington in the early hours of Wednesday.

More than 30 people are still in hospital - 17 are in a critical condition

Earlier, the fire service said rescuers didn't expect to find any more survivors.

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BBC Weather Watcher Golcar Matt sent this in last night taken in the skies over the East Midlands.

Who said the future of the UK is up in the air just now?:

More on the news that Leeds United have a new head coach with the appointment of former Apoel Nicosia manager Thomas Christiansen.

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The former Spain international, 44, has signed a deal to replace Garry Monk, who left Elland Road in May.

Christiansen led Apoel to the Cypriot First Division title and the Europa League last 16 in 2016-17, which was his sole season in charge.

The former Barcelona striker is Leeds' sixth boss since Brian McDermott left in May 2014.

The hospital is planned to replace the closed Bootham Park.

A man has been hit by a bus in Leeds city centre.

The road is closed and police are at the scene.

It happened at about 13:15 on Vicar Lane, just near the Victoria Quarter and the Victoria Gate shopping centre.

An elderly man was taken to hospital with "potentially serious injuries".

The road is still closed between the Headrow and Kirkgate, with buses being diverted up Eastgate and St Peters Street.

Chants, speeches and marching have been heard and seen outside York Minster this week.

Here's why. Hundreds of people have been rehearsing for a forthcoming community event about the Suffragettes:

York Theatre Royal's Community Production of "Everything is Possible: the York Suffragettes" starts on Tuesday 20 June.

West Yorkshire Police is to face an investigation by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) into how they reacted to a 999 call made by a murder victim, four days before she was found dead.

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Sinead Wooding, 26, was found in woodland at Alwoodley Crags in Leeds on 14 May.

The force referred the matter to the IPCC as she had made a 999 call on 10 May.

The IPCC is to investigate their response to this call, and what officers did next.

A man and woman have been charged with her murder, and another man and woman have been charged with assisting an offender.

The blue plaque at the band's rehearsal rooms is one of 47 commemorating the UK's musical culture.

On the same day we learn plans for a new mental health hospital in York have been given the go-ahead, it's also been announced a "vital service" in York, which helps people with mental health issues, has been saved from closure.

York Pathways helps reduce the demand on emergency services, by offering free support to adults experiencing mental distress.

It helps people who have complex needs, such as substance misuse issues or a history of offending during an episode of mental distress, those who are in frequent contact with police and emergency services or are at risk of becoming so.

The service was facing imminent closure earlier this year, due to lack of funding, but a range of agencies have now come together to save it.

Police have issued CCTV footage of two men they suspect of stealing vodka.

The footage captured two men approach the alcohol aisle of a Co-op in Stokesley and place the litre bottles of Smirnoff in a rucksack. , external

York Races has been named the best racecourse in the country.

The award was voted for by members of the Racegoers Club.

Voters were asked for their scores on five categories; viewing experience, facilities, food & beverage, atmosphere and value for money.

It's the fourth time that York has been awarded the top title.