Summary

  • M1 closed in both directions near Leeds

  • Environment Secretary criticises Sheffield tree-felling programme

  • Three men on the run after Rotherham crystal meth lab sentencing

  • Fire crews damp down after major blaze at Bradford food firm

  • North Yorkshire 'castle' builder knew rules were being broken

  • Channel 4 move to Yorkshire would have 'limited benefit'

  • Bradford-based Morrisons will not adopt 'fake-farm food' brands

  • Updates on Thursday 10 August 2017

  1. Firefighters tackle major blaze in Bradfordpublished at 06:39 British Summer Time 10 August 2017

    Emergency crews have been dealing with a major fire in Bradford overnight.

    FireImage source, West Yorkshire Fire Service

    A total of 15 fire engines and about 75 firefighters were sent to tackle the blaze at Gordon Rhodes and Son on the Eurocam Technology Park in West Bowling at about 22:00 last night.

    The business, which sells flour, seeds, herbs and spices, is close to the M606.

    People living nearby have been told to keep all windows and doors closed.

    The fire is said to be under control now, with crews expected to remain at the scene all day.

  2. Good morning: Join us for today's live coverage across Yorkshirepublished at 06:30 British Summer Time 10 August 2017

    Andrew Barton
    BBC Local Live, Yorkshire

    Hello and welcome to BBC Local Live in Yorkshire on Thursday 10 August 2017.

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

    It's supposed to be a bit drier than of late today, which is good news for dog walkers after scenes like the one below sent in by BBC Weather Watcher Sallyg.

    No reports just yet of what the dogs think!

    Wet dog

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