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  1. Ormerod injures leg a day after wrist fracturepublished at 14:15 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2018

    British snowboarder Katie Ormerod has a scan on her leg after crashing in training for the Winter Olympics - a day after fracturing her wrist.

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  2. Sheffield cancer fundraiser funeral to take placepublished at 14:04 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2018

    The funeral of Sheffield Wednesday fan Ian Toothill is taking place in London this afternoon.

    The 48-year-old was diagnosed with bowel cancer in June 2015.

    Last year he planted a Sheffield United Flag at the summit of Mount Everest to raise money for the MacMillan cancer charity.

    Ian ToothillImage source, Peter Whitfield
  3. Police want these men over pub raidpublished at 13:51 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2018

    Police investigating a burglary at a Filey pub have released CCTV images of two men they want to trace.

    ScumImage source, NYP

    Money was taken from the safe and entertainment machines at the Royal Oak pub in Hunmanby.

    A laptop computer was also stolen, along with more than 15 bottles of spirits – mainly rum, gin and whisky – 30 bottles of beer and alcopops and a large amount of crisps and chocolate bars.

    pubImage source, Google

    Police believed that thieves used a crowbar to enter the building before forcing open a fruit machine and two toy dispensing machines.

    A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “We’d urge anyone who thinks they might know them, has been offered items for sale or has any other information about the incident to get in touch.”

  4. Listen: 'No exact science' - Increasing security in Yorkpublished at 13:37 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2018

    More bollards and road closures could be on the way to York as part of increased security measures.

    They're being discussed today with a particular focus on the areas around York Minster and the racecourse.

    Paul Jeffrey runs Avon Barrier which makes security devices including bollards and barriers.

    He says putting up barriers is just one part of protecting people:

  5. Pollution hotspots revealedpublished at 13:27 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2018

    Enter your postcode to see what the air quality is like where you are living in Britain.

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  6. Recorded sexual offences up 15% in Yorkshirepublished at 13:16 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2018

    The number of sexual offences recorded by the police in Yorkshire increased by 15% last year, according to the Office for National Statistics, external.

    Between April 2016 and March 2017 there was 13,136 recorded sexual offences, which is up from 11,398 the year before - 6,071 of the offences were recorded in West Yorkshire.

    The number has increased by 20% in the Humberside, 20% in North Yorkshire, 17% in South Yorkshire and 12% in West Yorkshire.

    It increased by 14% nationally with 121,187 recorded offences.

  7. York children’s play area fire believed to be arsonpublished at 12:58 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2018

    Arsonists are thought to be responsible for a fire at a children’s play area in York last night.

    Play areaImage source, City of York Council

    Firefighters were called to the Grange Lane Play Area, near Askham Lane, just before 19:00.

    When the crew arrived they found playground equipment on fire.

    A spokesperson for the North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service said: “The cause of fire is believed to be deliberate.”

  8. Hundreds of Yorkshire buses to 'go green'published at 12:47 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2018

    Hundreds of buses in Yorkshire are to be replaced by new low emission vehicles.

    BusImage source, Google

    It's after the government provided £4.2 million to Yorkshire authorities through its Clean Bus Technology Fund.

    The cash for 348 buses will be shared between the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Leeds City Council and Sheffield City Council.

  9. CCTV released of bogus charity collectorspublished at 12:37 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2018

    Police are looking for two men suspected of carrying out bogus charity collections in York.

    BogusImage source, North Yorkshire Police

    The pair were dressed in Cancer Research UK tabards and carrying branded buckets in Marks and Spencers on Pavement in the city.

    When questioned by store staff, they couldn'tt provide the relevant paperwork required to legitimately collect in the store.

    Store management then checked their ID with Cancer Research UK, but the men weren't known to them.

    Police would like to hear from anyone who recognises the men.

  10. Circus history of Leeds goes on displaypublished at 12:28 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2018

    You may not think Leeds is famous for circuses... but an exhibition celebrating the city's circus history has gone on show at Leeds Central Library.

    A picture included in the circus.Image source, Leeds City Council

    It showcases costumes, posters and photographs as part of celebrations marking 250 years since the UK's first circus.

    The exhibition pays tribute to the first black circus owner Pablo Fanque, who is buried in Leeds, Mr Kite, who features in a Beatles song and Mr Cooke, who hosted a circus on Boar Lane for 20 years.

  11. Sheffield Ikea reviewing security after boy hides in storepublished at 12:20 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2018

    Ikea is reviewing security at its Sheffield store.

    It's after an 11-year-old boy hid in the building overnight as part of an internet craze.

    The Swedish furniture chain says the safety of customers is one of its highest priorities.

    Ikea flags
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    We appreciate that people want to create fun experiences with us, but we do not allow this kind of activity to take place in our stores."

    Ikea statement

  12. Elderly couple rescued from North York Moors icy roadspublished at 11:58 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2018

    An elderly couple have been rescued after their car left the road in icy conditions on the North York Moors.

    carImage source, Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team

    The incident was one of four vehicles that left the Stape to Egton Bridge road at Wheelgate Gill yesterday afternoon.

    A recovery vehicle on its way to them also got stuck near Egton Bridge.

    carImage source, Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team

    Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team say they spent over four hours rescuing those involved.

  13. Funeral for former Leeds manager Jimmy Armfield todaypublished at 11:39 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2018

    The funeral of former England captain and Leeds United manager Jimmy Armfield will take place in Blackpool today.

    Jimmy Armfield in an England kitImage source, Getty Images

    He famously replaced Brian Clough at Leeds and guided them to a European Cup final where they were beaten 2-0 by Bayern Munich.

    He also played 43 times for England and captained the national side 15 times.

    He was also a BBC radio commentator for more than 35 years.

  14. Parent of Ikea store stunt boy gives warningpublished at 11:28 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2018

    A dad whose 11-year-old boy hid in the Sheffield branch of Ikea has given a warning to other parents.

    In a post on social media, the dad says his son had been researching hiding in buildings as part of an internet craze - but then deleting the searches.

    Ikea flagsImage source, Getty Images

    The dad has urged other parents to check their children's browsing history.

    He also says shoppers should report lone younger people lingering in stores, especially after school finishes.

  15. Council tax hikes planned 'across England'published at 11:09 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2018

    A new survey suggests that almost all local authorities will push up council tax bills in April, including authorities across Yorkshire.

    Rubbish binsImage source, MATT CARDY/GETTY IMAGES

    Council tax is set to rise in 95% of authorities while 93% will hike service fees, according to the 2018 State of Local Government Finance , externalresearch.

    There are proposals in Kirkless, Bradford and Calderdale of rises of almost 6%.

  16. Warning after boy's '24-hour challenge' in Sheffield Ikeapublished at 10:49 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2018

    Police have issued a warning after an 11-year-old boy hid in Sheffield's Ikea store as part of an internet craze.

    Ikea signImage source, AFP/Getty Images

    The "24-hour challenge" encourages young people to hide and build forts in large stores or warehouses overnight before sneaking out the next morning.

    South Yorkshire Police have issued a warning saying that young people could be crushed under heavy stock.

    Officers are urging parents to speak to their children about the dangers:

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    I'd like to appeal to fellow parents to reach out to their children and give a little guidance. A few words of advice could save your youngster's life."

    Det Insp Anna Sedgwick, South Yorkshire Police

  17. Union criticises 'vandalism' of East Coast rail franchisepublished at 10:35 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2018

    The government's being accused of "mindless industrial vandalism" over claims it could have taken back control of a failing rail franchise.

    TrainImage source, Railscot

    The RMT union says it further compounds what it calls the "shambles" over the future of the East Coast Mainline, which has its HQ in York.

    The government announced on Monday that Stagecoach and Virgin would only continue running the East Coast Mainline for a few more months saying they'd "got their numbers wrong".

    Labour and the RMT want the government to take over running the service as it has done previously.

    But the government says it would have been a waste of money to do that, and says it "maintains a full capability to act as an operator of last resort".

  18. Are you following us on Instagram?published at 10:17

    Julia Bryson
    Journalist, BBC Local Live

    If you're on Instagram, why not give our account a follow @bbcyorkshire, external where we showcase the best of your photos from around the region.

    If you'd like to share one of your captures, just tag is #bbcyorkshire for us to see and you could be featured on Instagram or on the BBC website.

    BBC Yorkshire Instagram
  19. UKIP in court over Yorkshire MEP's libel costspublished at 09:54 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2018

    UKIP is being taken to court today by Labour.

    Jane CollinsImage source, PA

    It comes after Yorkshire UKIP MEP Jane Collins (pictured) was found to have libelled Rotherham's three Labour MPs in a speech in 2014 about child sexual exploitation in the town.

    Ms Collins was ordered to pay £54,000 in damages plus legal costs, with a total bill estimated to be more than £650,000.

    So far the MEP has not paid anything which has led to this case against UKIP as a party.

    UKIP says it's not their bill to pay and will fight any judgement which says that it is.

  20. Listen: Council tax hike planned for Yorkpublished at 09:41 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2018

    A rise in council tax in York's expected to be approved by senior councillors later.

    The authority wants to put it up by 3.5%.

    City of York Council is among 95% of local authorities planning to increase council tax.

    Jonathan Carr-West, from the Local Government Information Unit, which produced the figures, says councils are dipping into reserves of cash when they shouldn't be: