A man in his 20s has been arrested following a fire at a block of flats in York.

Police were called to an address in Paragon Street at around 00:50 today by the fire service.

Firefighters put the blaze out and police arrested a local man on suspicion of arson.

He is currently in custody while police and fire service investigations continue.

The UK's only surviving 18th century cloth trading hall has re-opened after a £19m restoration.

Image source, Calderdale Council

The opening of the Grade I listed Piece Hall in Halifax was delayed several times since work started in 2014.

Hannah Cockcroft, the Halifax-born British wheelchair racer and Paralympian, rang a bell to mark the start of trading on Yorkshire Day.

The Piece Hall Trust said: "It's not easy to get across the scale and grandeur of the place."

Armed police have been seen at Leeds Dock this morning.

Image source, Lee Grindrod

Eyewitnesses say that they were told to avoid the area and "keep clear of the windows" as officers surrounded a flat.

Image source, Lee Grindrod

We've contacted West Yorkshire Police and will bring you more as we get it.

A ride at Lightwater Valley in North Yorkshire has been closed as a precaution following a fatal accident at the Ohio state fair.

Riders on the "fireball" spinning pendulum (pictured) in the city of Columbus were catapulted into the air.

The Eagle's Claw at Lightwater Valley in Ripon (pictured below) has not been in operation since Thursday, after the Health and Safety Executive issued an enforcement notice.

Image source, Geograph/Peter Wilson

A spokesperson for the theme park said: “We were deeply saddened and shocked to hear of the tragic accident in the US.

"While there are fundamental and significant differences between our ride and the one involved in this terrible incident, we entirely support the Health and Safety Executive’s decision to not operate these types of ride in Great Britain, until all the facts are known and a comprehensive investigation has taken place."

To celebrate Yorkshire Day the Yarnbombers of Thirsk have decorated the Market Place bollards with their knitted street art.

Image source, Thirsk Yarnbombers

Can you tell who this chap is?

Looks like Yorkshire and England cricketer Jonny Bairstow to me.

Image source, Thirsk Yarnbombers

Two people who set up a Facebook page to help the homeless in Leeds are being named as Yorkshire Heroes today.

Marie Butler and David Hedley are the first to receive the new award.

They set up the Homeless Leeds Support Group online two-years-ago.

It's been so successful the scheme is now running nationwide.

To misquote the poet Keats - a county of beauty is a joy forever.

And here's why, click play and enjoy the spleandour:

A woman from Thorne near Doncaster is hoping to be able to walk again - after travelling abroad to get stem cell treatment.

Kim Davies has been in a wheelchair since an operation to remove a tumour from her spine.

Now she's hoping to go to India for stem cell treatment - despite experts raising doubts about the chances of success.

Stem Cell treatments have helped some patients in the past with "remarkable" results.

You can read more about Stem Cells here.

After years of waiting, the people of Halifax will finally be allowed back into their Piece Hall today.

The world famous building is being officially reopened after a multi-million pound revamp.

Cutting the ribbon at 10:00 this morning will be BBC Yorkshire's Harry Gration, who says it's an honour to be asked:

Nicola Chance-Thompson, chief executive of the Piece Hall Trust, said: "That the Piece Hall is an architectural gem is without question."

Here are a few handy facts:

• Built 1779 as a trading centre for handloom weavers selling "pieces" of locally-made cloth
• Since used for political rallies, pop concerts, and film locations (including Brassed Off)
• Fell into disrepair and closed for restoration in January 2014
• The council has said its restoration is one of the most complicated and large-scale undertakings of its type in the country

Holidaymakers are being warned to take care on North Yorkshire's coast this summer.

The RNLI says this is their busiest time of the year for incidents.

Last summer in the North of England, lifeboat crews responded to more than 300 emergencies, while the charity's lifeguards dealt with more than 2,000 calls for help.

Civic dignitaries from across England's largest county are gathering in Sheffield to celebrate Yorkshire Day.

Dozens of mayors will parade in their regalia from the Town Hall to the city's cathedral for a service to celebrate all things Yorkshire.

Image source, Sue Slack

Yorkshire Day was first celebrated by the Yorkshire Ridings Society on August 1 1975.

It was formed a year earlier to campaign for the traditional boundaries of Yorkshire which were altered by a radical mid-1970s local government reorganisation.

One of the key features of the day is the reading of the Yorkshire Declaration of Integrity.

The declaration is usually read in York in all the languages used in Yorkshire since its earliest known reference in Anglo Saxon times - Old English, Latin, Old Norse and modern English.

This year's declaration will refer to "within these boundaries of 1,142 years standing", which is a reference to its Viking foundation in 875AD.

South Yorkshire is set to get £5m in government funding for schemes to try to prevent people from becoming long term unemployed.

Figures show the proportion of children in homes where no adults work is over 50% higher in the county than the national average.

It's hoped 4,000 people in South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw will be helped over two years.

A new survey claims if people were more like Yorkshire folk they'd be happier.

The research found that people with Yorkshire characteristics, such as straight-talking, being down-to-earth, proud and friendly, are likely to be happiert.

Not only that, but apparently eating what's thought to be typical Yorkshire fare, like a roast dinner once a week, makes anyone more satisfied with their lot.

However, the survey, by Plusnet, has a sting in the tail. It found the people who most resemble happy Yorkshire folk are...wait for it...the Lancastrians!!

Lisa Gallagher
Weather presenter, BBC Look North

It will be dry at first with sunny periods, but showers will develop through the morning, becoming heavy for a time with a risk of hail and thunder.

Here's my full forecast:

A vending machine full of all-things Yorkshire has been unveiled for one day only today.

Flat caps, Yorkshire Tea, Seabrook crisps and more are being dispensed from the machine at Xscape in Castleford - as part of it's Yorkshire day celebrations.

No whippets are available though, for obvious reasons.

A campaign to tackle heavy lorries driving through a North Yorkshire town is underway.

It follows concerns many of them are ignoring the 7.5 tonne weight restriction in place in the centre of Thirsk.

A Lorry Watch scheme has been set up which will allow members of the public to report any lorries causing concern.

Howard Meynell is a solicitor in Thirsk. He says he worries for the safety of people in the town:

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BBC News Online

Two men have been charged with murder after a man died following a disturbance in the centre of Dewsbury.

Jonathan Binns, 32, of Ings Crescent, was found with multiple serious injuries outside the Scarborough Hotel on The Town on 17 February.

West Yorkshire Police said they were called to the scene at about 20:30 following reports of a disturbance and discovered Mr Binns had been knocked down in a hit and run. He was taken to hospital where he later died.

Jaelen Herlt and Khaleem Harris, both 20 and from Dewsbury, have also been charged with violent disorder. They are due to appear before Kirklees magistrates later.

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If you're heading out to catch a train this morning you'll be glad to know the services across our region seem to be running to time at the moment with just one or two delays.

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

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After years of talk and waiting the people of Halifax will finally be allowed back into the Piece Hall today.

The world-famous building is being officially reopened at 10:00 after long refurbishment that started in 2014.

The Grade I-listed cloth trading hall underwent a £19m restoration project, with the courtyard being redesigned and new shops and offices created.

Cutting the ribbon will be BBC Yorkshire's Harry Gration, who says it's "an honour" to be asked.

Largely dry at first with sunny periods, but showers will develop through the morning, becoming heavy for a time with a risk of hail and thunder mixed in.

Any remaining showers should readily die away through the early evening, leaving a mainly dry night with clear periods.