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Summary
Ann Maguire colleague shocked at 'kill baby' threat
Warning over measles outbreak in city
Spiked chains block York homeless man's spot
Residents' fears over Leeds' 'managed' red light area
Camera plan for licensed taxis in Barnsley to be considered
'Important' Leeds landmark set to go under hammer
Two arrests after man suffers head injury in York attack
Superfast broadband boost for Yorkshire businesses
Man interviewed over thousands of pounds Scarborough wheel-spin damage
BBC Radio Sheffield's Common People remake marks station's 50th birthday
Actor Keith Barron dies
Updates on Wednesday 15 November 2017
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Sex abuse vicar loses conviction appealpublished at 20:31 Greenwich Mean Time 15 November 2017
David Fletcher was jailed after being convicted of two counts of indecent assault against a boy.
Read MoreOur top five stories todaypublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 15 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:
- York rough sleeper's chains removed
- Residents' fears over Leeds' 'managed' red light area
- Fears as Leeds landmark put up for auction
- Mexborough actor Keith Barron dies aged 83
- Sheffield takeaway hours cut after violence
See you tomorrow.
Askrigg mother-of-five juggles seven part time jobspublished at 17:53 Greenwich Mean Time 15 November 2017
A mother-of-five from a rural North Yorkshire community juggles seven jobs at once due to the lack of full time opportunities.
Kirsten Civil's part time roles include working in a cafe, running health classes and leading a cycling scheme.
The 47-year-old from Askrigg in Wensleydale said she had no choice but to take up several casual jobs.
Ann Maguire colleague shocked at 'kill baby' threatpublished at 17:44 Greenwich Mean Time 15 November 2017
A teacher was "absolutely shocked" a teenager talked about killing her unborn baby before murdering her colleague, an inquest has heard.
Image source, Maguire FamilyAnn Maguire, 61, was killed by Will Cornick at Corpus Christi Catholic College, Leeds, in April 2014.
He told several pupils in the hours before the stabbing what he was going to do, Wakefield Coroners' Court heard.
Other threats included stabbing pregnant science teacher Sinead Miley in the stomach "to kill the baby".
Fracking protesters disrupt council meetingpublished at 17:41 Greenwich Mean Time 15 November 2017
A North Yorkshire County Council meeting's had to be suspended after protests by anti-fracking campaigners.
Image source, PAThis morning's Ryedale Area Committee was called off after the chair was overwhelmed by what the council leader's described as an "orchestrated level of disruption".
Also today - a 39-year-old woman's been arrested after trying to glue herself to the gates of Third Energy's fracking site in Kirby Misperton.
Loneliness as bad as smoking for health - Leeds MPpublished at 17:36 Greenwich Mean Time 15 November 2017
MPs have been debating the impact of loneliness on communities.
It was something that Jo Cox had campaigned about when she held the Batley and Spen seat.
Image source, LabourLabour's Rachel Reeves - who represents Leeds West - fought back tears as she paid tribute to the work of her former colleague.
She highlighted research which showed being on your own can be as bad as smoking or eating unhealthily.
There are an estimated 1.2 million people in the UK who have "chronic" loneliness, with links to poorer physical and mental health and increased use of GPs, hospitals and social services.
Quote MessageLoneliness is worse for us in terms of mortality than obesity is and being acutely lonely is as bad for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
Rachel Reeves, Labour MP for Leeds West
Pictures released after off-licence robberypublished at 17:30 Greenwich Mean Time 15 November 2017
Do you recognise any of these teens who police want to speak to after an off-licence was robbed in Bradford.
Image source, West Yorkshire PoliceIt happened at a shop on Otley Road, Undercliffe when one of the suspects threatened staff and stole cash from the till.
While that was happening another of the teens held the door open, and police think that a third person was involved but they didn't go into the shop.
No one was physically harmed during the robbery.
People urged to get HIV check in Sheffieldpublished at 17:16 Greenwich Mean Time 15 November 2017
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, SheffieldHealth leaders in Sheffield are encouraging people to get tested for HIV during National HIV Testing Week, external which starts on Saturday.
Image source, PlusMeThis year’s campaign ‘Give HIV the finger’ focuses on reducing late diagnosis and emphasising the simplicity of a finger prick test.
The campaign is being supported by the charity PlusMe which helps local people living with or affected by HIV,
Research shows that one in four people living with HIV don’t know they have it and that people who are treated early are better able to manage the condition with the same life expectancy as people without HIV, as long as they stay healthy.
Quote MessagePeople with HIV are now able to live long and healthy lives, and significantly reduce the chance of transmission to their partners. We want to see as many people as possible during the week, so please come along and get tested.”
Karen Rogstad, Clinical Lead for Sexual Health at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
Former Lord Mayor of Bradford Naveeda Ikram resigns from Bradford Councilpublished at 17:09 Greenwich Mean Time 15 November 2017
A former Lord Mayor of Bradford has stepped down from the Council with immediate effect., external
Image source, Bradford Telegraph and ArgusWanted man caught dozing at the wheel on the M62published at 16:55 Greenwich Mean Time 15 November 2017
Not the way to keep a low-profile with the police:
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End of twitter postHundreds to benefit from Lotto grant in Barnsleypublished at 16:33 Greenwich Mean Time 15 November 2017
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, SheffieldCommunity and voluntary groups will get a share of more than £120,000 that's been given to Voluntary Action Barnsley , externalwho say the money is a 'lifeline'.
It comes from the Big Lottery Fund and is expected to boost the work done by volunteers across the borough.
The charity says the money will be a big help and allow hundreds of people to benefit from its work.
Image source, Voluntary Action BarnsleyQuote MessageThis will increase the pool of volunteers available in Barnsley and bridge the links between organisations and the communities that they serve”.
Lisa Phelan,, Senior Manager, at Voluntary Action Barnsley
Tens of thousands stolen in cyber-scam in South Yorkshirepublished at 16:18 Greenwich Mean Time 15 November 2017
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, SheffieldPolice are warning internet users to be on their guard for cyber-scammers after people reported large amounts of money being stolen from their bank accounts.
Image source, PAPolice say in each case a caller pretending to be from the Technical Department at BT, told their victims that their personal accounts were compromised.
They then instructed them to install remote viewing software, which enables the criminals to access bank accounts.
Quote MessageThis is a sophisticated crime and the people making the calls are very plausible. It's likely that the crooks at the other end of the line are career criminals. They create panic in the victims before presenting themselves as the saviour and duping victims into giving access to their money.”
DC Steven Parker, South Yorkshire Police
Increase in cases of measles in Leedspublished at 16:00 Greenwich Mean Time 15 November 2017
Nick Wilmshurst
BBC Yorkshire LivePeople in Leeds are being encouraged to check they and their children have had two doses of MMR vaccine following confirmation that measles is circulating within the city.
Public Health England says there's been an increase in measles across the country over the year, with three confirmed and four suspected cases in Leeds since October.
Measles symptoms to be aware of include:
- high fever
- sore, red, watery eyes
- coughing
- aching and feeling generally unwell
- a blotchy red brown rash, which usually appears after the initial symptoms.
Quote MessageThose affected in Leeds are all recovering but it’s important to be aware that measles can be a very serious illness and lead to severe complications, especially in people who are particularly vulnerable or have other health conditions.”
Helen McAuslane,, Consultant in Health Protection
Attempted murder investigation launched in Todmordenpublished at 15:46 Greenwich Mean Time 15 November 2017
A man is still in hospital after he was found with serious head injuries on Friday night in Todmorden.
A man has been arrested.
Image source, GoogleThe 55-year-old victim was discovered on the ground at about 22:50 outside Pickles Court and detectives how now launched an attempted murder investigation.
Officers say they have arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder, he has been released under investigation.
The injured man was taken to Leeds General Infirmary where he is still being treated and is in a critical but stable condition.
Quote MessageThe victim has sustained a number of serious injuries before being found and I am certain that there will be someone who will have seen what took place."
Det Sgt Ross Wadsworth, West Yorkshire Police
Sheffield takeaway hours cut after violencepublished at 15:32 Greenwich Mean Time 15 November 2017
Gina Bolton
BBC Radio SheffieldA takeaway in Sheffield has been told by a court that it can't open at night for two months.
Image source, GoogleThe Chicken Stop takeaway on Division Street can't open between 21:00 and 07:00 for the two month period..
Police lodged the application after a reported assault there last weekend.
Five people have been arrested and released under investigation while enquiries continue.
Quote MessageWherever we have concerns about criminality, or wherever we believe there is a risk to the public’s safety, we will consult with our legal team and partner agencies to explore the use of closure orders."
Shaun Morley, Chief Superintendent
Dealer found guilty of supplying guns and bullets linked to South Yorkshire crime scenespublished at 15:18 Greenwich Mean Time 15 November 2017
A firearms dealer has been found found guilty of supplying illegal guns and home-made bullets linked to more than 100 crime scenes, external, including some in South Yorkshire.
Image source, Police imageWatch: Portraits of York's special people - Surprise unveiling live on-airpublished at 15:04 Greenwich Mean Time 15 November 2017
Jonathan Cowap
Presenter, BBC Radio YorkYork Artist Sue Clayton is painting portraits featuring some of the special people who live in the City - real life heroes.
Today live on BBC Radio York she unveiled her painting of Andrew Fair.
Andrew's a hugely popular staff member with shoppers at Sainsbury's at Monks Cross on the outskirts of York.
Here's the moment of truth - the unveiling and Andrew's reaction:
Watch: Singing Plumber performs Radio Sheffield songpublished at 14:49 Greenwich Mean Time 15 November 2017
Rony Robinson
Presenter, BBC Radio SheffieldYou've probably heard that today is the 50th birthday of BBC Radio Sheffield.
To mark the occasion a man known as The Singing Plumber, Paul Ballington, has written a song about the station.
When he's not up to his eyes in copper piping, Paul is a keen songwriter and says he loves BBC Radio Sheffield:
Missing Scarborough teenagers spotted in Norfolkpublished at 14:29 Greenwich Mean Time 15 November 2017
Police looking for two teenagers missing from their homes in Scarborough say they've been seen in Norfolk.
Image source, polioAnnabelle Addison and Michael Moore are both 15-years-old. They went missing on Saturday night.
They hadn't been seen since 4 November and are not thought to have any money available to them.
Police say they were seen in King's Lynn town centre on Monday.
