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Shipley MP Philip Davies has said the government has given the "strongest possible hint" Bradford Odeon will receive regeneration funding., external
Image source, Bradford Telegraph and ArgusThis is what one area of Leeds could look like after it's been redeveloped:
Image source, Leeds City CouncilLeeds City Council says it wants feedback on these plans to regenerate the historic George Street and Butchers Row area.
The idea is that it'll modernise the street between the market and the Victoria Gate development.
You'll be able to see more of the plans at Kirkgate Market tomorrow.
The council says the scheme would create about 50 new full and part-time jobs, with about 80 new jobs being created during construction.
A man in his 70s managed to stop a robber armed with a machete from coming into his home in Huddersfield.
Image source, GoogleIt happened at about 18:10 on 14 February on Chapel Terrace in Crosland Moor when a man tried to break into the house but was turned away by the homeowner and left empty-handed.
PC Gary Inman said: "Thankfully, the perpetrator hasn’t managed to gain entry to the victim’s home and has left without a penny."
The Fire Brigades Union says its members are positive after a review of staffing at Rotherham fire station.
A year ago, a decision was made to have one fire engine on call covering the Fitzwilliam Road fire station at night, rather than two engines.
The decision was made in an attempt to save money after government funding cuts.
The Fire Brigades Union says Rotherham Council's overview and scrutiny board has said the second engine should be reinstated.
The issue will be now discussed at a Fire Authority meeting next week.
If you're a fan of the big screen then you'll be excited about this...
An open-air cinema is on its way to York Minster and Bolton Abbey this year.
The historic venues have been added to a national line-up which will see more than 175 outdoor screenings across the country during the summer.
Both venues will host showings in August, with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone among the films on offer.
Potentially life-saving machines have been installed across West Yorkshire for emergency crews and members of the public to use.
Image source, West Yorkshire PoliceA total of 10 Community Public Access Defibrillators have now been installed in places such as Eccleshill, Halifax, Todmorden, Dewsbury, Huddersfield and Chapel Allerton as well as at Elland Road Police Station and at Northgate in Wakefield.
The machines were funded by West Yorkshire Police and can be accessed at all hours.
PC Colin McNulty, from West Yorkshire Police, says: "They are, quite literally, a life-saving piece of kit".
Quote MessageI was told by a consultant at the hospital that if my colleagues hadn't had access to a defibrillator when I collapsed, I could have not been here today. It's so important to not only have these devices in workplaces, but also at access points for the general public."
PC Colin McNulty, Wakefield District Police
A 70-year-old man has been taken to hospital after he was hit by a lorry this afternoon in Bradford.
It happened at the junction of Otley Road and Undercliffe Lane just after 14:00.
The man was taken to Leeds General Infirmary for treatment.
West Yorkshire Police have closed the road and say their enquiries are ongoing.
Earlier we told you that a lane was closed on the A1(M) Southbound between Junction 51 and Junction 50 because of a lorry fire.
Things now seem to be getting back to normal:
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Staff at the headquarters of electronics retailer Maplin in Rotherham and London look set to be be affected by the latest job cuts at the firm.
The company has announced that another 66 workers have been made redundant.
The firm called in administrators last month after attempts to rescue the chain failed.
In total, 129 Maplin workers have now been made redundant, with 2,500 jobs still at risk at its 217 stores.
A 20-year-old woman who died after being hit by a private hire car in Leeds last weekend has been named by police.
Image source, West Yorkshire PoliceAlice Walton was a student at the University of Leeds and is from Newark in Nottinghamshire.
She died on Monday after being hit by the car on Woodhouse Street at about 04:30 on Saturday morning.
The driver of a silver VW Passat stopped at the scene and has been interviewed by police.
West Yorkshire Police are now appealing for witnesses, or people who helped Ms Walton after the crash, to get in touch.
Quote MessageWe are working with our colleagues in Nottinghamshire Police to support Alice’s family. The family have said they are heartbroken and devastated by their loss."
Acting Sgt Fiona Hoodless, West Yorkshire Police
Three BBC Look North presenters are on the penultimate day of their Sport Relief challenge.
Harry, Amy and Paul are pushing and pulling their famous red sofa across Yorkshire.
Today they're in the Leeds area and have just had a very special welcome to Guiseley:
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One lane's currently closed because of a lorry fire on the A1(M) southbound between Junction 51 (Leeming Bar) and Junction 50 (Ripon).
North Yorkshire Fire Service is at the scene:
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Students have voted the University of Sheffield's Students' Union the best in the country for the tenth consecutive year.
Image source, University of SheffieldMore than 20,000 students took part in the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018, external, voting the Sheffield students' union the highest out of 115 others.
The survey also placed the university third for both "good social life" and "good societies".
The university says the results are down to its "extensive facilities and close working with the Students' Union on matters relating to student welfare, well-being and mental health".
Quote MessageThe Students' Union is at the very heart of student life in Sheffield, and it has been a massive part of mine for the past four years. I'm incredibly proud to be president when the Students' Union has reached this impressive, milestone achievement."
Kieran Maxwell, President, University of Sheffield Students’ Union
Lucy Ashton
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A £175m development to revitalise "a once-forgotten part of Sheffield city centre" has been a long time coming, say councillors.
Image source, GoogleA huge complex including offices, homes, a four-star hotel, shops and restaurants is planned at West Bar Square between the law courts and Kelham Island.
Developers Urbo were granted outline planning permission for the project on the largely derelict site.
The firm is now drawing-up detailed plans and working to secure the remaining land needed.
Councillor Mazher Iqbal, cabinet member for business and investment, said: "This has been a long time coming.
"This will create 3,500 jobs and significantly improve the public realm, building on the Riverside Exchange development and Castlegate. This is a key area of the city centre."
Prison inspectors have branded HMP Leeds "violent, unsafe and severely overcrowded" and said illegal drugs are "easily available" in the jail.
A report by HM Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP) found 91% of cells at the prison in Armley are used to hold more inmates than they were designed to.
It found about a third of inmates failed drugs tests and 20% reported developing a drug problem in jail.
Michael Spurr, chief executive of HM Prison and Probation Service, said "decisive action" was being taken to tackle the issues.
The leakage of methane gas and a toxic liquid have already polluted a nature reserve.
Read MorePlans to breath new life into a Grade II* listed building and build 26 new homes in Thornton have been given the green light., external
Image source, Bradford Telegraph and ArgusA man has been arrested in Doncaster following five police raids across the town.
Image source, South Yorkshire PoliceOfficers carried out warrants in Cantley, Sprotbrough, Bentley, Thorne and Armthorpe in an attempt to tackle criminal activity, police say.
The man was arrested on suspicion of possessing a class B drug and remains in police custody while enquiries continue.
An amount of cannabis was also seized during the raids.
The Big 50 Sofa Challenge team is currently between Horsforth and Rawdon in Leeds today.
They're a bit behind schedule, but the challenge has taken its toll on Harry who admits "I'm a bit slow, I'll do my best though":
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You can donate to Sport Relief by using the number below:
BBC One's Question Time is coming from Leeds tonight - the entire audience will be under 30.
Here's who's on the panel:
You can see the programme tonight on BBC One at 22:45.
