Summary

  • Two children die after M62 smash in North Yorkshire

  • Fracking company to move equipment onto North Yorkshire

  • Man in life-threatening condition after Doncaster crash

  • Treasurer who fleeced Bradford junior football club for £15k ordered to repay £10

  • Man released on bail over York house crash

  • Mixed fortunes for Yorkshire universities in world rankings

  • RAF flypast in North Yorkshire honours war hero Leonard Cheshire

  • Updates on Tuesday 5 September 2017

  1. Police plea over anti-fracking protestspublished at 22:07 British Summer Time 5 September 2017

    Third Energy is due to begin fracking at a site in North Yorkshire before the end of the year.

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  2. York cathedral scaffold tour on offerpublished at 19:27 British Summer Time 5 September 2017

    The tours at York Minster are part of the national Heritage Open Days scheme.

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  3. MP urges NHS to abandon mental hospitalpublished at 18:28 British Summer Time 5 September 2017

    Cygnet Hospital Sheffield was rated inadequate on safety by a watchdog during recent inspections.

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  4. Five things we've learned todaypublished at 18:00

    That's all from us for today. We'll be back on Wednesday from 06:30 with all the latest news, sport, weather and travel for Yorkshire.

    Meanwhile, updates on breaking news will continue right here throughout the night.

    But before we go, let's look back at some of our top stories from today:

    1. A baby and toddler die following M62 crash at the weekend
    2. A man is released on bail over York house crash
    3. New Halifax library opens its doors for the first time
    4. Sheffield University discovers insects have better vision than first thought
    5. And a bus driver's praised for calling a taxi for stranded Leeds schoolgirl
  5. A mostly dry evening ahead for Yorkshirepublished at 17:54 British Summer Time 5 September 2017

    Paul Hudson
    Weather presenter, BBC Look North

    Mostly dry for Yorkshire this evening with clear spells, although a few showers are possible in the west.

    It'll be quite cool with a minimum temperature of about 9C (48F).

    Tomorrow will be bright and breezy with sunny spells and a few showers, mainly in the west.

    Certainly feeling fresher, with a top temperature of about 17C (63F).

    Tonight's weather forecast
  6. Police operation in Rotherham concludespublished at 17:48 British Summer Time 5 September 2017

    You may have seen earlier we told you about a police operation taking place today in Rotherham.

    Operation Duxford resultsImage source, South Yorkshire Police

    Operation Duxford sees the South Yorkshire force target issues such as street drinking and anti-social behaviour and it's the third time it's been completed in Rotherham.

    The police say they've particularly focused their attention in Kimberworth and Masbrough, looking at drug-related problems and criminal damage.

    The results from the day are now in, with police saying they've made nine arrests, with 10 warrants executed, over 60 vehicle stop checks and cash and drugs recovered.

  7. Behind the scenes (and the scaffolding) at York Minsterpublished at 17:38 British Summer Time 5 September 2017

    People are to be offered the chance to climb part of the scaffolding at York Minster to look at restoration work close up.

    Scaffolding at York MinsterImage source, Dean and Chapter of York Minster

    Visitors will get to see work on the cathedral's South Quire Aisle, some 98ft above ground.

    The event, on 8 September, is part of the national Heritage Open Days, external scheme.

    There will also be opportunities to meet the people responsible for the maintenance and conservation of the 800-year-old building.

    Alex McCallion, director of works and precinct at the minster, says: "It is a huge privilege to see it close up and the workmanship and craftsmanship that has gone into this work."

  8. Call goes out to get walking in Wakefieldpublished at 17:28 British Summer Time 5 September 2017

    Did you know it's Wakefield Walking Week this week? It's been launched by Wakefield Council in a bid to get more people outside walking and exploring the great outdoors.

    Councillor Jackie Speight with mums and buggiesImage source, Wakefield Council

    The aim is to get residents and visitors of all ages to enjoy a gentle stroll or hike to improve their mental and physical well-being.

    Various events are taking place until Sunday, with the programme ranging from 30-minute walks up to two hours.

    Councillor Jackie Speight says the effects of getting active can't be underestimated:

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    It improves mental well-being and I think coming out with others of a similar interest is another factor which can benefit that."

    Jackie Speight, Wakefield Council

  9. Council risks limiting democracy - Sheffield Green Partypublished at 17:20 British Summer Time 5 September 2017

    The Green Party in Sheffield has warned that restricting the amount of motions on the council's agenda could limit democracy in the city.

    Sheffield Town HallImage source, Google

    Plans to make council meetings shorter and start later have been introduced to make Sheffield City Council meetings more accessible.

    But the Green Party says the move could hinder parties from scrutinising the council's work.

    Responding, Olivia Blake, deputy leader of Sheffield City Council, says a working group of councillors of all parties agreed to a trial of the changes:

    "Motions are issues which are debated at the full council meetings. Previously, unlimited motions were put forward but there often wasn't time to discuss more than one or two," councillor Blake says.

    "That's why the proposal is to limit the number to four, and to do this according to political make-up. All four motions will be debated in the meeting."

    The all-party working group will look at ways different political parties can make their stances on issues clear to the public, she adds.

  10. Full Monty charity screening in Sheffield raises hundreds of poundspublished at 17:12 British Summer Time 5 September 2017

    Oli Constable
    BBC Local Live, Yorkshire

    It can't be denied that the film The Full Monty put Sheffield on the map when it first came out 20 years ago - and people in the Steel City clearly still love it.

    Two chequesImage source, The Light Sheffield

    A special screening of the blockbuster comedy about a group of unemployed Sheffield steelworkers who turn to stripping has notched up £500 for two local charities.

    The screening, at the Light Cinema on The Moor, raised £250 each for St Luke's Hospice and Weston Park Hospital Cancer charity.

    All that without having to remove any clothing!

  11. Bus driver calls taxi for stranded Leeds schoolgirlpublished at 17:03 British Summer Time 5 September 2017

    A bus driver has been praised by passengers and managers after he helped a distressed girl get to her first day at high school.

    Bus passengersImage source, Lynsey Jayes

    The girl, thought to be on her way to secondary school, was at a bus stop in Bramley, Leeds.

    The driver arranged for a taxi to pick her up at a nearby Tesco store, walked her there and gave her the £5 fare.

    The driver of the number 16 First Bus service early on Tuesday promised the girl she would get to school on time.

    Lynsey Jayes, a passenger on the bus, said it was about 07:15 and it led to the service being delayed by about 10 minutes.

    She said the wait was "definitely worth being late for".

  12. Off-road bikers targeted in police crackdownpublished at 16:52 British Summer Time 5 September 2017

    Three bikes have been seized by police as part of a crackdown on nuisance bikers in part of South Yorkshire.

    Police jacket

    Officers based at Royston and Goldthorpe joined forces with the force's specialist off-road bike team to put the brakes on off-road bikers at the weekend, police have revealed.

    As well as the seized bikes, three tickets were also issued to bikers driving without a licence and without insurance.

    Sgt Brad Wynne, who ran the operation, said: "I'm confident it sent out a strong message to those who do ride off-road bikes in an antisocial manner that it will not be tolerated and we will continue to take action."

  13. Listen: From shipping containers to shopping hub in Yorkpublished at 16:43 British Summer Time 5 September 2017

    Julia Lewis
    Presenter, BBC Radio York

    They're bright and colourful and soon you'll be able to do your shopping in them in the heart of York...

    Revamped shipping containers are set to become a hub for small businesses in Piccadilly in a bid to breathe new life into the area.

    It comes after two businessmen decided to do something innovative in part of the city centre with the aim of creating an affordable retail space.

    A total of 23 shipping containers are now in place on the former Reynards bus garage site as part of Spark:York.

    One of the project directors, Joe Gardham, has given me a guided tour:

  14. Truck driver thanked by police over fatal M62 crash responsepublished at 16:31 British Summer Time 5 September 2017

    A truck driver who attempted to save a family involved in a fatal crash on the M62 at the weekend has been thanked by police.

    M62 Eggborough crashImage source, Kelly Roper

    The car the family were in left the westbound carriageway near Eggborough, North Yorkshire, on Sunday afternoon.

    A two-month-old boy and his 19-month-old sister, both from West Yorkshire, died in hospital after the crash.

    The children's mother, who is in her 20s and was a passenger, was also taken to hospital where she remains in a serious condition.

    The father, also is his 20s who is believed to have been the driver, was treated for minor injuries.

    Members of the public stopped to help following the collision, including the driver of a white HGV who was not involved in the incident but who aided officers and the family.

    Supt Adam Thompson, from North Yorkshire Police, thanked the driver for his "great deal of assistance":

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    We'd like to thank everyone who stopped, in particular the driver of the HGV truck who actually went down the embankment to try help rescue the children. Those who were there have asked we do pass on our thanks to him for his efforts."

    Supt Adam Thompson, North Yorkshire Police

  15. Insects' eyesight better than thought, Sheffield Uni researchers findpublished at 16:14 British Summer Time 5 September 2017

    Insects have better vision and can see in much finer detail than first thought, University of Sheffield researchers have found, external.

    FlyImage source, University of Sheffield

    It had been thought insects could only see in low-resolution because of the way their eyes were put together.

    It turns out that it isn't the case at all, but instead the thousands of tiny lenses in their eyes create a high-quality image.

    To find this out, researchers at the University of Sheffield, with their Beijing, Cambridge and Lisbon collaborators, built a bespoke microscope and high-speed camera system.

  16. Yorkshire medics to face drug and drink tests at randompublished at 16:00 British Summer Time 5 September 2017

    Yorkshire Post

    Yorkshire’s ambulance service could become the first in the country to introduce random drug and alcohol testing for its paramedics, The Yorkshire Post understands, external.

    Ambulance
  17. Listen: Boost for book-lovers as new Halifax library opens its doorspublished at 15:46 British Summer Time 5 September 2017

    A new multi-million pound library opens today in Halifax.

    The new Halifax Central Library replaces the existing library in Northgate, and is thought to have cost about £9m - although no final figure has been released as yet.

    Calderdale Council leader Tim Swift says the new building was a "better opportunity" than maintaining the town's old library:

  18. Fracking company to move equipment onto North Yorkshire sitepublished at 15:28 British Summer Time 5 September 2017

    The company planning to frack for shale gas in North Yorkshire says it could start moving equipment onto the site as early as next week.

    Fracking siteImage source, PA

    Fracking is the process of drilling down into the earth before a high-pressure water mixture is directed at rock to release the gas inside.

    Third Energy was granted planning permission for the site at Kirby Misperton, between Malton and Pickering, in 2016.

    The firm has now written a letter to people living near the proposed fracking site.

    Protesters have vowed to resist the plans despite losing a legal challenge.

  19. Mixed fortunes for Yorkshire universities in world rankingspublished at 15:16 British Summer Time 5 September 2017

    The University of Sheffield has gone up in the latest world league table, while two other Yorkshire universities have fallen.

    University of SheffieldImage source, Google

    The Times Higher Education World University Rankings, external show the University of Sheffield has risen from 109th in the world to 104th.

    Meanwhile, the University of York has fallen from 129th to 137th and the University of Leeds dropped six places from 133rd to 139th.

    The rankings, which include 1,000 universities, rank institutions on 12 measures grouped into five areas: teaching, research, citations, international outlook and industry income.

  20. No play on day one at Headingleypublished at 14:59 British Summer Time 5 September 2017

    BBC Sport

    The first day of the County Championship match between Yorkshire and Middlesex at Headingley was abandoned without a ball being bowled.

    Rain at HeadingleyImage source, Getty Images

    Persistent rain stopped at the scheduled lunch interval but, with the outfield extremely wet, play was called off for the day.

    Yorkshire and Middlesex are sixth and fifth in the table respectively.

    The home side are 23 points ahead of Somerset, who occupy the second relegation spot in Division One.