Yorkshire breaking news: Latest updates

Summary

Man guilty of manslaughter after fire kills father and daughter
Coroner reaches narrative verdict over Bradford boy's death
Unemployment falls in Yorkshire and Humber
Yorkshire A&E departments fail to meet waiting time targets
Unconscious man found at Rotherham reservoir
West Yorkshire man jailed for historical sex offences
Landmark oak tree in Sheffield set to be felled in face of protests
North Yorkshire author misses out on Man Booker prize for debut novel
Northallerton heritage railway station beats V&A and Imperial War Museum
Captain Cook's Endeavour replica to be based in Whitby
Updates on Wednesday 18 October 2017

Live Reporting

Abigail Davies, Mick Lunney and Nick Wilmshurst

Warning to North Yorkshire's farmers over muddy roadspublished at 15:03 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
Allan Watkiss
BBC Radio York, News
The dangers caused by mud on roads are being underlined by North Yorkshire County Council.
The council says it's received numerous complaints and is warning farmers that they could be held liable, external in the event of accidents.
Image source, NYCC
The warning comes after a farmer in Devon was questioned by police over an accident involving a biker and a car.
Image source, Devon and Cornwall Police
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Where the presence of mud results in personal injury, damage to property, loss or inconvenience, civil action can occur. It can constitute a public nuisance and loss or injury can result in a claim for negligence."
Councillor Don Mackenzie, Executive Member for Highways, NYCC
Heckmondwike man jailed for historical sex offencespublished at 14:53 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
A man from Heckmondwike has been sent to jail for nine years for sexually abusing children in the 1990s.
Image source, West Yorkshire Police
Richard Prendergast, 45, of Westfield Road, Heckmondwike was found guilty in September of non- recent sexual abuse against two girls aged under 14.
Det Con Paul Greatorex from West Yorkshire Police said: "Prendergast’s victims were young and innocent and were unable to defend themselves. He subjected them to terrible ordeals and then refused to admit his guilt."
He was sentenced earlier today to nine years in prison and he must also be on the sex offender register for life.
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Some of his offending went back two decades but despite the passage of time we investigated his crimes and took action.
Det Con Paul Greatorex, West Yorkshire Police
Lady Somerleyton loses heirloom pendant in Morrisonspublished at 14:38 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
Nick Wilmshurst
BBC Yorkshire Live
You may have an idea set in your mind about who shops in one of Yorkshire's greatest exports - Morrisons.
Well, you might be wrong - turns out a posh aristocrat in Suffolk uses her local one, and is now appealing for help to find her necklace.
Image source, Somerleyton Estate
When we say necklace, we actually mean one of her family heirlooms - a pendant crafted from gold, emerald and diamonds. Lady Somerleyton noticed it was missing after visiting the Pakefield, Suffolk branch of the supermarket.
Lord and Lady Somerleyton's family home Somerleyton Hall, near Lowestoft lies within a 5,000-acre estate and they have offered a reward for the pendent's safe return.
Image source, Google
Sheffield nurse beats hundreds of others to win awardpublished at 14:23 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
Rob Rose
Digital Journalist
The work of Julia Nekooi in helping patients at Sheffield Children's Hospital has seen her win a national award to mark her efforts.
She met Prince Harry at the ceremony for the WellChild Awards at a reception last night in London.
Image source, TSM
WellChild, external is a national charity for seriously ill children, and has Prince Harry as its Patron.
It helps to pay for programmes aimed at enabling care to be given to children in their own homes wherever possible.
Julia Nekooi was picked from hundreds of nominations from across the UK to win the category of Best Nurse in the awards.
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Her warmth and caring nature puts everyone at ease even in the most difficult of circumstances which is so important in a role of caring for children and young people with life limiting conditions.”
Jill Taylor, Colleague
Police cordon after reported stabbing in Sheffield city centrepublished at 14:02 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
Breaking
Oli Constable
BBC Yorkshire Live
Police have been called to the centre of Sheffield following reports that someone has been stabbed.
The scene outside Sheffield Catherdral right now.
Police are investigating after a man was injured.
We'll bring more details as we get them.
Unconscious man found at Rotherham reservoirpublished at 13:41 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
A man found unconscious and with serious facial injuries at a Rotherham reservoir earlier this week is thought to have been attacked, police say.
Image source, Google
The 37-year-old man was found on an embankment at Ulley Country Park in Aughton on Monday morning.
He is still in a critical but stable condition in hospital.
South Yorkshire Police say they're now looking at whether the man was assaulted at the park or was attacked somewhere else and then taken there.
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I'd ask dog walkers, runners, cyclists [and] families to cast their minds back to Sunday and if you saw anything suspicious or concerning, please call us."
Det Insp Mark Monteiro, South Yorkshire Police
Listen: Transport concerns over dialysis patients in Sheffieldpublished at 13:21 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
Kidney patients who get treatment in Sheffield say they're concerned about access to their life-saving treatment after a contract to transport them to hospital for dialysis was given to a different firm.
Previously, the NHS had used City Taxis in Sheffield for patient transport, but earlier this month the contract was changed to Doncaster-based Premier Care Direct.
Delays in getting people to hospital have been reported since the contract changed hands, with some patients telling the BBC that service has become so bad they've had to find another way of getting to hospital.
Ian Hill, who lives in Sheffield and needs dialysis, says he fears people will suffer unless the transport service is improved:
Premier Care Direct has apologised and says it's doing all it can to fix the problem:
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We did not receive accurate information at the point of the transfer of patient data. This created significant software problems. We're listening to all feedback and take any concerns seriously. We'd like to apologise to those patients who have been affected due to late transport, and note that we commit ourselves to putting things right."
Statement, Premier Care Direct
Council lottery plan to fund good causespublished at 12:57 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
Tickets for the online lottery would cost £1 with winners getting 20% of the profits.
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Wedged lorry jams traffic at Sheffield hospitalpublished at 12:36 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
Sheffield Star
A lorry has become wedged, external under the arches of Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield.
Image source, Sheffield Star
Asad Khan inquest: Coroner reaches narrative verdictpublished at 12:16 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
A coroner has recorded a narrative verdict at the inquest of Asad Khan, saying that there was no evidence to suggest he was being bullied.
The the 11-year-old schoolboy was found hanged by his mother at his home on Tile Street, on 28 September 2016.
His family, who believe he was being bullied, had raised concerns about a choking game at the school and walked out of an earlier pre-inquest hearing over concerns about what evidence would be heard.
But during the inquest Det Sgt Matthew Holdsworth, of West Yorkshire Police said "Several children said they'd initially seen Asad being bullied."
He added "When spoken to again, the actions changed and were disproved by other lines of inquiry."
Narrative verdict reached in Asad Khan inquestpublished at 12:08 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
Breaking
A narrative verdict has been reached at the inquest into the death of 11-year-old schoolboy Asad Khan in Bradford.
The Coroner said that there was no evidence to suggest he was being bullied.
More to follow.
Police investigate Leeds pub fire as arsonpublished at 12:01 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
Police are investigating a blaze at a former Leeds pub as potential case of arson.
Image source, Joanne Follis
The George IV Hotel on Grove Road in Hunslet caught light at about midnight, two fire crews were sent to tackle the flames.
Fire investigation teams are now on site trying to work out how the fire started while police have confirmed they are investigating it as arson.
Image source, Joanne Follis
One former regular Joanne Follis said she was "devastated" at the sight of the blaze.
She said "I'm proud to have been one of the last regulars was a great feeling in that pub will be sadly missed."
The Yorkshire Evening Post reported back in June that police were recommending that the pub be closed down, external because it had been used as a weapons and drugs den.
Life-saving Labrador lands bravery awardpublished at 11:49 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
A life-saving Labrador from West Yorkshire has received a bravery award.
Archie and his owner Katie Purcell were nominated in the "Hero Pet" category at the Brave Briton Awards.
Katie has a health condition and says Archie really is a life-saver:
Unemployment falls in Yorkshire and Humberpublished at 11:41 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
Unemployment figures published this morning show that the jobless total has fallen nationally in the three months to August to a 12-year low.
It's down by 52,000 to 1.4 million.
In Yorkshire and the Humber, the jobless figure fell by two-thousand to 128- thousand; that's 4.8 percent of the workforce.
Young ace signs new deal at Sheffield Unitedpublished at 11:31 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
Jonathan Buchan
BBC Radio Sheffield Sport
Highly-rated Sheffield United youngster David Brooks has signed a new four-year deal at the club.
Image source, Getty Images
The 20-year-old midfielder is tipped for Premier League status.
For now, Sheffield United say they're delighted to have his commitment at Bramall Lane:
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I'm delighted that David has yet again extended his contract. He's been rewarded for an excellent start to the season. David sees his future at Sheffield United and that's what we want to hear because, without doubt, he is one of the hottest properties outside the top flight."
Chris Wilder, Sheffield United manager
Watch: The miniature robots that could transform everythingpublished at 11:14 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
Looking at these little robots, you might not think they're up to much. But scientists in North Yorkshire hope they could transform the way we provide healthcare - and even have applications in space.
The design is inspired by origami with the ability to fold and biodegrade.
They have been developed by scientists from the University of York and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
The robots could potentially be ingested before travelling to a location to patch a wound, administer drugs or remove items:
Tattooed Rees-Mogg fan from Doncaster meets his heropublished at 10:58 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
Kevin Larkin
Political reporter, BBC Radio Sheffield
A man from Doncaster who has Jacob Rees-Mogg's name tattooed on his chest has now met the politician.
Ross Atkinson made national news in August over his £50 tattoo which reads "Moggmentum".
Image source, Ross Atkinson
Mr Atkinson met the MP at Westminster yesterday and he shared a drink and a private chat with him.
He says he was surprised to find that his hero drank coffee, thinking him to be a tea-drinker.
Return of tall ship is an historic Endeavour for Whitbypublished at 10:44 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
A replica of one of the most famous ships in the history of maritime exploration is being prepared for a new voyage along the North York Moors coast to Whitby.
Image source, North York Moors National Park Authority
In August, a partnership led by Whitby businessman Andrew Fiddler, purchased HM Bark Endeavour, one of only two full-scale replicas in the world of the ship commanded by explorer Capt James Cook for his voyage to Australia and New Zealand.
Mr Fiddler now plans to spend nearly £750,000 refurbishing it and then relocating it next year to Whitby, where the original Endeavour was built in 1764.
He intends re-opening the craft as an historic tourist attraction and centre of learning for schools and colleges.
Image source, North York Moors National Park Authority
Its arrival in Whitby in 2018 will coincide with the 250th anniversary of Cook setting sail on Endeavour to circumnavigate and chart New Zealand and chart the East coast of Australia.
Catriona McLees, from the North York Moors National Park Authority said: "We're delighted to support the project, particularly with Cook’s early years being spent near Roseberry Topping and Great Ayton, before he moved to Staithes and on to Whitby, where his maritime career began."
Travel update: All clear on the M621published at 10:31 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
BBC News Travel
It seems the incident on the M621 is now over:
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Concern growing for missing Kyepublished at 10:26 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
Martin Slack
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
Police have just issued this picture to try to trace missing 16-year-old Kye Albelda who is also known as Kye Bowry.
Kye went missing from Lincoln on October 15 and officers think he may have travelled to London or the Doncaster area.
Image source, Lincolnshire Police
Kye is 6ft tall, of slim build, with plaited hair, and was last seen wearing blue Nike tracksuit bottoms and sweatshirt.
Officers are appealing to Kye to make contact and let someone know he is safe and well. If you have seen him call police on 101.