Summary

  • Northern Rail strikes set for September

  • Father fears murderer's return

  • Decision day over potential bin strike in Doncaster

  • Gun and hammer pair raid Sheffield travel agent

  • Fears over crime levels in Harehills area of Leeds

  • Two people treated in hospital after house fire in York

  • Updates on Friday 18 August 2017

Live Reporting

Andrew Barton, Adam Pinder-Smith and Ronan Sully

  1. Man rescued from flat fire in Barnsley

    Mick Lunney
    Barnsley Reporter, BBC Radio Sheffield

    South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue have rescued a man from a fire in his flat in Wombwell.

    Three crews from Dearne, Cudworth and Barnsley stations were called to a fire in a second floor flat on Haverhill Grove at around 19:30 last night.

    Haverhill GroveGoogle

    Crews using breathing apparatus went into the flat and found the man in a bedroom overcome by smoke.

    He was treated by ambulance crews and then taken to hospital.

  2. Doncaster bin worker 'worried about future'

    Kevin Larkin
    Doncaster Reporter, BBC Radio Sheffield

    Earlier we brought you news that residents in Doncaster should find out today if two five-day bin strikes will go ahead or not.

    The Unite Union are meeting with the contractor Suez to discuss pay, conditions and possible redundancies.

    This worker is worried about his future:

    Jo Miller is the chief executive of Doncaster Metropolitan Council and is keen for the problem to be resolved:

  3. Listen: 'Keep off the streets' - Leeds man tells of Spanish terror attack

    Spanish police say they've shot dead five people in the town of Cambrils, as they tried to stop a second terrorist attack overnight.

    Seven people were hurt when a car was driven into them in the popular seaside resort, to the south-west of Barcelona.

    Police say the attackers were wearing explosive belts.

    It came just hours after the attack in Barcelona city centre, when a van was driven into crowds on Las Ramblas, a very busy street, popular with tourists.

    Sam Johnson from Leeds is staying there. He told BBC Radio Leeds what happened when he tried to get back to his hotel:

  4. Police want to speak to this man about armed robberies

    South Yorkshire Police investigating several armed robberies at supermarkets in Sheffield have released CCTV images of the man they want to interview.

    CCTV images from supermarkets in SheffieldSouth Yorkshire Police

    The first and second raids both happened at Sainsbury's on Mortimer Street in the city centre during July and August, with the third robbery taking place at the Co-op on Gleadless Road last weekend.

    The fourth attack was on Wednesday evening at the Tesco Express in Sharrow.

    Any information that you have can be passed onto the force via 101.

    We do believe the four robberies are linked and we have already conducted a number of enquiries and have various leads to follow up, however identifying the man in the images could greatly assist with the investigation".

    DC Trish Sidaway, South Yorkshire Police

  5. Listen: Hessay asphalt plant decision delayed

    Campaigners opposing plans for an asphalt plant at Hessay near York say they'll continue to fight on as a decision on the scheme has been delayed.

    Last night councillors were due to decide whether to give it the go-ahead. But they've put off the decision until next month.

    Hundreds of people have objected to plans for the site, worried about pollution, increased traffic and potential impact on greenbelt land.

    The company behind the plant says it has worked with the council to address these issues.

    Now planners say they need to look again at the application.

    Steve Mills and Niki Doeg from the campaign group Avoid say they're disappointed about the deferral, but are pleased at this stage the plant's not been approved:

  6. Listen: 'Police stopped bigger attack in Spain'

    Spanish police say they have killed five terror suspects in the seaside resort of Cambrils, stopping what the authorities believed was to be a second attack linked to the one in Barcelona hours earlier.

    Reports say 13 people died and dozens were injured when a van was driven into crowds in Barcelona's Las Ramblas area yesterday afternoon.

    Paul Rogers is a Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University and gave his view on events to BBC Radio Sheffield today:

  7. East coast rail services disrupted due to broken down train

    A broken down train at Durham is causing delays of up to 30 minutes on Virgin Trains East Coast.

    There's quite a few delays posted as a result.

    The 07:37 York to London is currently running 46 minutes late.

    Other trains from York to London are posted as delayed.

    Trains at Doncaster are also affected. The 07:56 train to Reading was due to leave at 08:19.

    Here's some departure boards for you to keep up to date with things:

  8. Two taken to hospital after house fire in York

    Two people have been taken to hospital for treatment after a fire at a house in York.

    Fire

    The fire broke out in the bedroom of the semi-detached house on Tostig Avenue in Acomb at 18:30.

    The cause of the fire is being investigated.

  9. Listen: Safety fears in Harehills after stabbing case

    The family of a 16-year-old boy stabbed to death in Leeds say they don't feel their neighbourhood is safe.

    A 17-year-old boy's been found guilty of the manslaughter of Irfan Wahid, who died in a fight over a girl.

    The attack happened in Harehills, where some people have told BBC Radio Leeds they're worried about the level of crime.

    Essan lives in the area and says it's common for teenagers there to carry knives:

  10. Dispersal order for youths in Chapelfields, York

    A two-day dispersal order came into force on an estate in York yesterday evening.

    ChapelfieldsGoogle

    Police say groups of up to 30 youths have been involved in over 25 incidents of anti-social behaviour in Chapelfields over the last nine days.

    Police say the level of behaviour is "just astonishing", and elderly residents are scared in their own homes.

  11. Gun and hammer pair raid Sheffield travel agent

    Armed robbers carrying a sawn-off shotgun and a sledgehammer have attacked a travel agents in the Hillsborough area of Sheffield.

    RoadGoogle

    The attack happened at about 17:30 at Thomson travel agents on Middlewood Road.

    A Volkswagen Polo that had been stolen pulled up outside and a man got out of the passenger side of the car with a sledgehammer.

    He then smashed the glass door and reached through to unlock it and entered the store.

    The driver of the car also raided the store wielding a sawn-off shotgun.

    They both threatened staff and demanded cash from the safe.

    Police say the thieves got away with a "substantial amount of cash".

  12. Here's Abbie with the weather forecast

    Abbie Dewhurst
    Weather Presenter, BBC Look North

    Here's Abbie Dewhurst with the weather prospects for today and the weekend:

  13. Decision day for Doncaster bin strike

    People in Doncaster should find out later today if two five-day strikes will go ahead.

    Bins

    Unite union members are meeting with council contractors, Suez, later today to try and avoid two planned strikes over the next two weeks.

    Workers are unhappy with pay, conditions, and possible redundancies.

    The two strikes are set to start on 23 August and 2 September.

  14. Check your train journey this morning

    BBC News Travel

    If you're heading out to catch a train this morning, you'll be happy to know the services across our region seem to be generally running to time at the moment.

    There is a slight delay on the 06:31 from Bradford Interchange, to Manchester Victoria, which is now posted as departing at 06:42.

    The 06:54 Doncaster to London Kings Cross train is running six minutes late. It's now due to leave at 07:00.

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

  15. Good morning: Join us for today's live coverage across Yorkshire

    Andrew Barton
    BBC Local Live, Yorkshire

    Hello and welcome to BBC Local Live in Yorkshire on Friday 18 August 2017.

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

    As the weekend is almost upon us, I thought for a treat we'd start today with a mini-montage of some of the impressive cloud pics that eagle-eyed spotters have sent in recently:

    Clouds

    We really enjoy receiving your pictures, so please do feel free to send them in.

    It couldn't be easier. You can do so by simply clicking here.