Summary

  • York-born Sir Vince Cable to run for Lib Dem leadership

  • Anger over Bradford dementia care home closure plan

  • 'Machete' pair chase two men outside Doncaster school

  • Blue plaque for former York home of Oscar-winning composer

  • Go-ahead expected for thousands of new homes in Bradford

  • Doncaster Sheffield Airport 'fastest growing' in country

  • Updates on Tuesday 20 June 2017

  1. CCTV appeal over York taxi window smash-and-runpublished at 10:54 British Summer Time 20 June 2017

    Police in York who are looking for a man and a woman who fled a taxi after one of them smashed one of the car's windows have issued CCTV images in connection with the incident.

    Taxi smashImage source, North Yorkshire Police

    The pair got into a white Toyota Avensis taxi on Cumberland Street at about 22:30 on Saturday 22 April.

    Officers say when they arrived at Wiggington Road, near to the A1237, the taxi driver pulled over as there appeared to be some confusion regarding the drop-off location.

    The man then punched and smashed the rear passenger side window before both he and the woman made off from the taxi without paying the fare.

    Police have now released CCTV footage of the two people believed to have travelled in the taxi.

    The man is described as white, aged 24 to 25, of medium build, about 5ft 10ins tall, with short light brown hair and a short beard. He was wearing a dark polo shirt with lighter stripes across the chest and dark trousers.

    The woman is described as white, aged between 22 and 25, about 5ft 2ins to 5ft 4ins tall, of slim build, with medium length dark hair.

    She was wearing a black dress with a flower pattern, and black high heels with a strap pattern going up to the ankle.

    North Yorkshire Police are urging anyone who recognises the man or the woman in the CCTV images to contact them.

  2. Bradford fire crews tackle tyre depot firepublished at 10:36 British Summer Time 20 June 2017

    Fire crews in Bradford were called to the Autocare Tyre Centre in Bradford during the night to tackle a blaze.

    FireImage source, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue

    West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue say the tyre depot was "100% involved in fire".

    Six fire engines were sent to the scene, on Garnett Street, from Bradford, Shipley, Odsal, Fairweather Green, Cleckheaton, Rawdon, Otley and Featherstone.

    No injuries were reported.

  3. Rolls-Royce boss warns against 'hard Brexit'published at 10:22 British Summer Time 20 June 2017

    Chris Johnston
    Business reporter, BBC News

    The boss of Rolls-Royce has called for "as little change as possible" after Brexit to minimise the impact on business of leaving the European Union.

    Rolls RoyceImage source, PA

    The firm employs over 100 people at its Advanced Manufacturing and Research Centre at Catcliffe in South Yorkshire.

    Warren East, the company's chief executive, has told the BBC: "The further we get from the status quo, the harder it's going to be."

  4. Summer safety advice to South Yorkshire homeownerspublished at 10:06 British Summer Time 20 June 2017

    Claire Renwick
    BBC Local Live, Sheffield

    South Yorkshire Police have issued safety tips on how to keep your home burglar-proof during the hot summer weather.

    They include some you may not have thought of, such as keeping your garden hedge trimmed and not posting that you're away - and therefore that your house is empty - on social media:

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  5. Listen: 'It's inhumane' - Anger over Bradford dementia care home closure planpublished at 09:50 British Summer Time 20 June 2017

    A decision is expected to be made later on whether a care home near Bradford will close.

    The Holme View care home in Tong has 22 residents with dementia,

    Bradford Council's executive committee is expected to decide today that Holme View should close its doors as early as this autumn, saying the home is no longer fit for purpose.

    If the closure is approved, residents will be moved to other private care homes, but relatives unhappy with the plans say they should be scrapped.

    Samuel Kirby's grandmother, Jean, is a resident and he says she's very upset about the future:

  6. Listen: Blue plaque marks York home of Oscar-winning composerpublished at 09:35 British Summer Time 20 June 2017

    The life and achievements of York-born composer and conductor John Barry, who died in 2011, will be recognised in his home city later, as a blue plaque is unveiled in his memory.

    The plaque will be put up outside the Pavillion Hotel in Fulford (pictured), his old family home in York.

    John Barry wrote the music for famous films like Born Free, Out of Africa and Dances with Wolves and he was the man behind some of the most well-known Bond themes.

    The York Civic Trust is behind the honour and chief executive David Fraser says the recognition is hugely deserved:

  7. Doncaster Sheffield Airport 'fastest growing' in the countrypublished at 09:21 British Summer Time 20 June 2017

    Doncaster Sheffield Airport is the fastest growing in the UK with over a million passengers a year, new figures show.

    Robin Hood Airport

    The airport enjoyed a 43.1% growth in passenger numbers between April 2016 and March this year, the latest Civil Aviation Authority figures show.

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    It is great to see so many people supporting our development by choosing to fly local."

    Chris Harcombe, Head of aviation development, Doncaster Sheffield Airport

  8. Proceeds of crime buy West Yorkshire bike club bitspublished at 09:09 British Summer Time 20 June 2017

    It looks like some young children are going to benefit from the misdeeds of others:

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  9. Listen - Sheffield tower block residents' safety fearspublished at 08:51 British Summer Time 20 June 2017

    Some residents of Sheffield's tower blocks say they're worried for their safety following the Grenfell Tower fire in London last week.

    Residents in Gleadless Valley say they're concerned about cladding on the outside of their homes.

    Now, they say they want more reassurances from the council that they're safe.

    Here's what some residents living in the six tower blocks on Callow Road think:

    In a statement, Sheffield City Council responds: "The cladding system on our tower blocks is fireproof and complies with building and planning regulations.

    "We check fire safety work on a regular basis and, as an extra precaution, checks are under way with the fire service."

  10. Listen: 'It's staggering' - Lucky escapes after scaffold collapse in Yorkpublished at 08:36 British Summer Time 20 June 2017

    People who live and work on a York road where scaffolding collapsed on Monday say they're amazed nobody was killed in the incident.

    The scaffolding tower came crashing down on Gillygate during yesterday morning's rush hour. It's believed it was hit by a lorry.

    Planks and poles were strewn across a pedestrian crossing and caused traffic chaos across the city.

    Paul Lowman, who runs a business in the street, says people were incredibly lucky to avoid injury:

  11. Rhino Jones-Buchanan looking forward to 'epic' Hull KR clashpublished at 08:24 British Summer Time 20 June 2017

    BBC Sport

    Leeds Rhinos forward Jamie Jones-Buchanan says he's as excited as any fan about their Challenge Cup semi-final against Hull FC.

    Jamie Jones-Buchanan

    The two old Yorkshire rivals were paired together at Doncaster's Keepmoat Stadium on Saturday 29 July, with a place at Wembley against either Wigan or Salford up for grabs.

    Jones-Buchanan says: "They're great games, Leeds and Hull. They're always epic games - the Hull fans are great. When you go there and get among them, they're just out-and-out rugby league fans and that's what we all are.

    "The Challenge Cup is the most prestigious rugby league trophy and we're looking forward to competing for that."

  12. Listen: Yorkshire sleep disorder test figures double in five yearspublished at 08:08 British Summer Time 20 June 2017

    The number of tests being carried out to determine whether people have sleep apnoea in Yorkshire has doubled in five years, according to figures seen by the BBC.

    People with the condition stop breathing periodically in their sleep - and in more serious cases this can last longer than a minute.

    It can be linked to high blood pressure, strokes and heart attacks.

    Carole Bennett, from Otley (pictured), says for a long time she didn't realise she was suffering from the condition:

  13. Traffic and travel: Problems continue on Leeds-York/Selby rail servicespublished at 07:53 British Summer Time 20 June 2017

    BBC News Travel

    Here's the latest on the problems we mentioned earlier about rail services between Leeds and York/Selby.

    A broken down train near Cross Gates is causing disruption to services, with disruption expected to continue until about 09:15, according to National Rail Enquiries, external:

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  14. 'Machete' pair chase two men outside Doncaster schoolpublished at 07:36 British Summer Time 20 June 2017

    Police are investigating an incident in Doncaster yesterday after reports of two men armed with what's described as a machete chasing two other men outside a primary school.

    Littlemoor LaneImage source, Google

    The incident took place at about 15:20 on Monday afternoon on Littlemoor Lane in Balby.

    Balby Central Primary School was put into lockdown during the incident.

    The men in pursuit eventually made off in a black Volkswagen Golf.

    No-one was hurt in the incident.

  15. Yorkshire's Tuesday weather forecastpublished at 07:23 British Summer Time 20 June 2017

    Dry but feeling noticeably cooler everywhere with large amounts of low cloud spreading south this morning, although some bright or sunny intervals will gradually develop later.

    WX

    This evening there will be generally large amounts of cloud, but some clear spells are possible at first.

    Overnight there is a chance that isolated heavy showers or thunderstorms may arrive.

  16. Listen: 'We have to be vigilant' - Bradford Council for Mosquespublished at 07:10 British Summer Time 20 June 2017

    The treasurer for the Bradford Council for Mosques has urged people to report any suspicious activity to police.

    His comments follow prayers being said at Finsbury Park Mosque in north London just a day after a man drove a van into a crowd of worshippers there.

    One person died and nine others needed hospital treatment in the terror attack.

    A 47-year-old man, Darren Osborne, has been held on suspicion of attempted murder and alleged terror offences.

    Rifiq Seghal, from Bradford Council for Mosques, says people have to watchful:

  17. Check your rail journey this morningpublished at 06:58 British Summer Time 20 June 2017

    BBC News Travel

    On the rails across Yorkshire so far today, most services seem to be running pretty much to time.

    There is, however, some disruption to services running between Leeds and Selby/York. For the latest details, click here, external.

    And you can click on the links below to keep up-to-date with the live departure boards for:

  18. Judges permits legally-recognised Humanist wedding for Leeds Utd footballerpublished at 06:49 British Summer Time 20 June 2017

    Leeds United footballer Eunan O'Kane and his partner can go ahead with their humanist marriage later this week, the Northern Ireland Court of Appeal has directed.

    Wedding

    Senior judges gave interim authority for he and Laura Lacole, to have a legally recognised wedding conducted by a celebrant of choice.

    But they have yet to decide on a bid to overturn a ruling that the couple faced discrimination based on their belief.

    Appeals by Attorney General John Larkin QC and a Stormont Department were adjourned till September.

    It means Humanists UK's head of ceremonies can solemnise the Belfast woman's marriage to the footballer at a location in County Antrim on Thursday.

  19. Good morning: Join us for today's live coverage across Yorkshirepublished at 06:30 British Summer Time 20 June 2017

    Andrew Barton
    BBC Local Live, Yorkshire

    Hello and welcome to BBC Local Live in Yorkshire on Tuesday 20 June 2017.

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

    Unsurprisingly, I thought we'd begin with a nod towards yesterday's scorcher of a day:

    Poppies

    Thanks to BBC Weather Watcher Vizzy for the lovely snap of shallow mist above fields in Kirkham in North Yorkshire which created "a stunning backdrop for the poppies".

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