Mark Lawrenson takes on Detroit actor Will Poulter in the next round of Premier League matches.

Leeds Rhinos see off the iconic South Stand with an error-strewn win over Super League play-off rivals St Helens.

Lee Gaskell scores a hat-trick as Challenge Cup finalists Hull FC fall to a heavy home defeat by Huddersfield Giants.

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Watch highlights of Adam Lyth's 161 as he breaks the domestic record in Twenty20 cricket as Yorkshire make 260-4 against Northants to amass the highest domestic T20 score.

Jake Webster scores four tries as Castleford Tigers beat Wakefield Trinity to clinch the Super League League Leaders' Shield.

Adam Lyth scores 161 to break the domestic record in T20 cricket, as Yorkshire amass the highest domestic score of 260-4.

Mick Jennings was using an angle grinder when sparks reacted with oxygen and caused a fire.

Northampton Town sign Huddersfield Town goalkeeper Luke Coddington for free on a two-year deal.

Campaigners Biofuelwatch say emissions of dust particles from Drax's station has increased by 135%.

Unite claims waste firm Suez is illegally attempting to recruit staff to cover industrial action.

This sunny Thursday is slowly drawing to a close - do enjoy the sunshine while it lasts!

As for the news of the day, we're almost at our finish point too, but there will be further updates on the evening's news, sport weather and travel throughout the evening.

More on Friday's big stories around the region from 06:30 tomorrow.

For now though, here are five things we learned today:

1. A 17-year-old is charged with manslaughter over death of Leeds teenager: tributes paid by the family of Irfan Wahid
2. Resignation of Rotherham MP prompts calls for child abuse debate
3. North Yorkshire fly-past given the go-ahead: WW2 aircraft to attend Castle Howard proms
4. Season ticket surprise for Leeds children's ward: footballer pays a special visit to LGI
5. Back on the beat: restored police box returns home to Huddersfield village

Barnsley winger Ryan Hedges is enjoying a good start to the campaign despite a freak accident in pre-season.

The police box in Almondbury near Huddersfield has been restored and returned after four months.

Today was a special day for the young football fans who are currently spending time on the children's ward at Leeds General Infirmary.

Leeds United defender Pontus Jansson stopped by for a visit, and donated two seasons tickets to the ward for the children to use.

The 26-year-old Swedish international used his own money to pay for the two tickets, with the intention that each week a different family can come and watch the team play at Elland Road.

Jansson explained to BBC Radio Leeds what led him to make the gesture:

"When I was a kid, the biggest day during the week for me was the day I got to watch my team play. I hope, because of this these children can have the same feeling on Saturdays. It's a small thing for me to do, but I hope it makes a big difference."

Sheffield City Council say failure to finish the work in time would result in financial penalties.

Kevin Larkin
BBC Local Live, Yorkshire

A new voice recognition app is allowing children with speech impediments to find their voice.

VocaTempo is a collaboration between technology company Therapy Box, the University of Sheffield and Barnsley Hospital.

It enables a computer to be trained to recognise a child's speech patterns and turn them into clear words.

With just 37 weeks until the final in May, it's about time we saw some action in this season's FA Cup.

For 320 team, the competition starts on Saturday, in the preliminary round - with just the small matter of 13 wins needed for a trip to Wembley .

One West Yorkshire team in action this weekend boasts in its ranks a player who's familiar with appearing at Wembley.

Not stadium, though. Arena.

Image source, Ossett Town

X Factor singer and 2014 I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! runner-up, Jake Quickenden, is set to turn out for eighth-tier Osserr Town in their match at Sheffield FC.

As for his 'celebrity status', the 28-year-old is not expecting any special treatment when the whistle blows:

"It doesn't matter if I'm walking out on the pitch in front of 10 people or 100. I know I'm going to get stick and there's going to be a big meaty defender dishing out a couple of cheeky elbows. It's OK though, I can look after myself."

A Barnsley MP has called for action after government figures showed only 9% of pupils on free school meals in the town go to university.

Stephanie Peacock, who represents Barnsley East, described to the BBC what she would like to happen to address the issue:

Ambi was started by a designer fed up of searching for a dress that fit.