Summary

  • Two-year-old boy dies after suffering serious injuries in Huddersfield

  • CCTV appeal after woman's rape in Sheffield

  • 'Slow walk' protest at Kirby Misperton fracking site

  • Girl, 13, seriously hurt in Leeds hit-and-run crash

  • Changes to waste collections proposed for Rotherham

  • 'Tough decisions' ahead as Scarborough health bosses seek to make savings

  • Two hurt in hit-and-run crash in Rotherham

  • North Yorkshire teenager's disappearance sparks appeal

  • Community care plan for patients with mental health issues in North Yorkshire

  • 'No confidence' motion over new homes in Leeds defeated

  • Updates on Wednesday 8 November 2017

  1. That's all from Wednesday...published at 06:30

    Those are all our updates from across Yorkshire on Wednesday 8 November 2017.

    Want to find out what's happening where you live on Thursday 9 November? Just click here.

  2. Man admits car death manslaughterpublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 8 November 2017

    Richard Broughton died in April, two days after he was struck by a car in Welland Crescent, Elsecar.

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  3. Our five top stories todaypublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 8 November 2017

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

    Updates on breaking news will continue throughout the night, but before we go, let's look back at some of our top stories from today:

    1. Two-year-old boy dies after suffering serious injuries
    2. 'Slow walk' protest at Kirby Misperton fracking site
    3. CCTV appeal after woman's rape in Sheffield
    4. Girl, 13, seriously hurt in Leeds hit-and-run crash
    5. Two arrested over automatic gun fire in Bradford

    See you tomorrow.

  4. New plans for Leeds Corn Exchangepublished at 17:51 Greenwich Mean Time 8 November 2017

    William Rose
    BBC Yorkshire Live

    Plans that could see the refurbishment of Leeds Corn Exchange building have been revealed.

    Leeds Corn ExchangeImage source, Leeds Corn Exchange

    The new plans include transforming the bottom floor into a new cafeteria area called the Yard, introducing colourful shop fronts and improving accessibility.

    Speculation began around the future of the Grade I listed building after Rushbond PLC purchased the Corn Exchange in March.

    Martin Hamilton, Director of Leeds Civic Trust, said: “Over the last couple of decades, there’s been various attempts to make the Corn Exchange a go-to destination and some have been more successful than others."

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    Hopefully these new changes will make it as attractive and as interesting as possible"

    Martin Hamilton, Director of Leeds Civic Trust

  5. Watch: BBC local radio at 50published at 17:36 Greenwich Mean Time 8 November 2017

    BBC local radio has been breaking some of the country's biggest news stories for the past 50 years.

    Reporters have been at the scene of major events, from the Great Flood of 1968 to the Grenfell Tower fire.

    BBC local radio has, of course, also been there for the big stories from across Yorkshire which have included the Miners' Strike, the collapse of the Holbeck Hall Hotel in Scarborough, and the major floods faced in West and North Yorkshire on Boxing Day 2015.

    It all began back on 8 November 1967:

  6. Girl, 13, badly hurt in Leeds hit-and-runpublished at 17:16 Greenwich Mean Time 8 November 2017

    Demi Clayton
    BBC Yorkshire Live

    A teenage girl has been badly injured in a hit and run incident in Leeds.

    The 13-year-old was hit by a car on Old Run Road near the West Grange Drive junction in the Belle Isle part of the city just after 17:00 on Tuesday.

    West Grange Drive street signImage source, Google

    The un-named girl is being treated at Leeds General Infirmary for serious but non-life threatening injuries.

    Police said a black Vauxhall Corsa was being driven erratically in the area.

    Witnesses should contact West Yorkshire Police.

  7. Thief targets woman in park having 'medical episode'published at 16:58 Greenwich Mean Time 8 November 2017

    A thief has targeted a woman who was suffering a medical episode in a Huddersfield park.

    Greenhead ParkImage source, Google

    The woman was sitting on a bench near the lake at Greenhead Park on Monday afternoon as she was having the episode when a suspect stole her bag which had camera equipment and a mobile phone in it.

    The value of the stolen property amounts to around £1,000 according to police.

    Officers say that their inquiries are ongoing and any witnesses should call them on 101.

  8. 'Last St Ives modernist' Trevor Bell dies aged 87published at 16:43 Greenwich Mean Time 8 November 2017

    Leeds-born artist Trevor Bell has died aged 87 after a short illness.

    Trevor BellImage source, Joseph Clarke

    Mr Bell, who was known for creating huge canvases, was described as the "last of the St Ives modernists," by Joseph Clarke, of the Anima-Mundi gallery.

    Yorkshireman Bell arrived in the Cornish resort in 1955, when it was the epicentre for British abstract art.

    He made his reputation as a leading member of the local scene and helped to establish British art on the international stage.

  9. Efforts to combat aggressive begging in Doncasterpublished at 16:31 Greenwich Mean Time 8 November 2017

    Nick Wilson
    BBC Radio Sheffield

    People can be reluctant to go to areas where there's a lot of begging and anti-social behaviour.

    Doncaster Council is now taking action, external through what's known as a Public Spaces Protection Order.

    As well as trying to curb negative behaviour the move is designed to offer help to people who are homeless, sleeping rough, addicted to drugs or alcohol and those who have poor mental and physical health.

    The zone covered by the orderImage source, Doncaster Council
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    We will not allow the continuation of the anti-social behaviour that is currently taking place in the town centre. For those who continue to breach the PSPO and who do not want to access support offered we will take direct action and they could receive a fixed penalty fine of £100”

    Chris McGuinness, Cabinet Member for Communities, Doncaster

  10. Watch: Sheffield teenage free runner takes title in Swedenpublished at 16:20 Greenwich Mean Time 8 November 2017

    If you watch one thing on the internet today, make sure it's this: Elise Bickley is a 13-year-old free running champion who has a precocious talent for her sport.

    The teenager from Sheffield has just taken first place in a competition in Sweden.

    Earlier this year free running was recognised as a sport in the UK.

  11. Watch: Water therapy for mental health patientspublished at 16:17 Greenwich Mean Time 8 November 2017

    BBC Look North

    Patients say a pioneering form of underwater treatment for patients with mental health issues needs to be made available outside Wakefield.

    Watsu treatment , externalhas been trialled at Pinderfields hospital and has had 100% positive feedback from patients.

    It's thought the form of treatment isn't available on the NHS anywhere else in the UK.

    Look North's Ali Fortescue has seen it in action.

  12. Pioneering research set for Sheffield sitepublished at 16:03 Greenwich Mean Time 8 November 2017

    Mick Lunney
    BBC Local Live, Sheffield

    A centre for child healthcare technology and one for orthopaedics are set to be built in Sheffield.

    They'll both look to helping patients with advances in technology.

    Orthopaedics building drawingImage source, Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park

    The Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Research and Innovation Centre is led by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and will help with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions such as spine, hips, knees, ankles, shoulders and elbows.

    Meanwhile, the Centre for Child Health Technology will work on long-term conditions such as asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, neurodisability and mental health disorders.

    Both will be at the Olympic Legacy Park, external, which is being created on the site of the former Don Valley Stadium.

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    Together they will make a significant contribution to the objectives outlined in a number of key government and NHS health and business strategies”

    Richard Caborn, Former MP and Sports Minister

  13. Deaths used as 'propaganda' for Huddersfield hospital shake-uppublished at 15:40 Greenwich Mean Time 8 November 2017

    Campaigners against a hospital's closure have accused NHS bosses of using patient deaths as 'propaganda'.

    HRIImage source, Empics

    Cardiology, respiratory and elderly care services are currently run across two sites in Huddersfield and Halifax .

    Case studies of four deaths have been put forward by the Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust as reasons to centralise them at one site.

    The trust currently provides in-patient respiratory, cardiology and elderly medical services at both Huddersfield Royal Infirmary (HRI) and Calderdale Royal Hospital (CRH) in Halifax.

    Under the proposals, all cardiology and respiratory wards would move to Halifax and all elderly medical wards would go to Huddersfield.

    Campaigner Karl Deitch said: "This is the lowest of the low."

  14. Two arrested over automatic gun fire in Bradfordpublished at 15:27 Greenwich Mean Time 8 November 2017
    Breaking

    Two teenagers have been arrested after a machine gun was fired in Bradford last month.

    Hill top roadImage source, Google

    The teenagers - aged 17 and 18 - were arrested at houses in Bradford this morning.

    Police say that it's in connection with an automatic weapon being fired on Hill Top Road on 20 October which damaged houses and vehicles.

    A man has already been charged over the incident; Michael Webster, 26 of Hill Crest, Swillington, Leeds, has been charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

    Mr Webster appeared at Bradford Magistrates Court on 28 October and was remanded into custody.

  15. Leeds 'one of best places to live in UK' - reportpublished at 15:21 Greenwich Mean Time 8 November 2017

    William Rose
    BBC Yorkshire Live

    Leeds has been named as one of the best places to live and work in the country.

    Leeds city centreImage source, Leeds City Council

    An annual report by the international accounting firm, external PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) ranks cities on areas such as jobs, work/life balance, quality of life and the affordability of housing.

    The survey praised Leeds’ surge in their local technology sector, which is now home to 23,734 jobs.

    Councillor Judith Blake, leader of Leeds City Council, said: “This is a superb result for Leeds and we’re thrilled to see that the years of hard work is paying off in such impressive fashion.”

  16. Mental health community care plan in Harrogatepublished at 15:04 Greenwich Mean Time 8 November 2017

    Allan Watkiss
    BBC Radio York, News

    Health watchdogs are to review plans to treat patients with mental health issues in the community in parts of North Yorkshire.

    Harrogate District HospitalImage source, NHS

    The move follows a decision not to replace facilities in the Briary Wing of Harrogate Hospital., external.

    North Yorkshire's Scrutiny of Health Committee , externalis seeking assurances the move won't lead to significant increases in travel times for patients.

  17. Huddersfield's Jermaine McGillvary cleared of bitingpublished at 14:52 Greenwich Mean Time 8 November 2017

    BBC Sport

    England and Huddersfield winger Jermaine McGillvary has been cleared of biting Lebanon captain Robbie Farah during Saturday's Rugby League World Cup group game in Sydney.

    Jermaine McGillvaryImage source, Getty Images

    He was facing a ban of up to 12 weeks had he been found guilty, but he was exonerated at a hearing held via video link.

    It means McGillvary, 29, will be free to play in England's final group match against France in Perth on Sunday.

    "I am grateful for a fair and balanced hearing," McGillvary said.

  18. Cat stuck up a tree? Call the RSPCA...published at 14:46 Greenwich Mean Time 8 November 2017

    Very good advice from North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue:

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  19. Travel update: All lanes reopen on M1published at 14:25 Greenwich Mean Time 8 November 2017

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    Good news if you're expecting someone travelling from the south on the M1:

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  20. Tree protection campaigners meet Sheffield Councilpublished at 14:13 Greenwich Mean Time 8 November 2017

    Kevin Larkin
    Political reporter, BBC Radio Sheffield

    A meeting has been held between tree campaigners in Sheffield and the city's council.

    Tree campaigners

    The council's leader, Julie Dore, and chief executive John Mothersole, met with representatives from the Sheffield Trees Action Group.

    About 5,500 trees have been felled in Sheffield since the start of a £2.2bn 25-year programme of works, having been assessed as either "dangerous, dead, diseased, dying, damaging or discriminatory". They are being replaced with saplings.

    However, campaigners claim many of the trees classed as "damaging or discriminatory" are healthy specimens which should not be cut down.

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    We should have a negotiation to see if some of the felling decisions could be reviewed and changed"

    Chris Rust, Sheffield Trees Action Group

    Sheffield City Council has been approached for comment.