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This morning will be mainly cloudy with little sunshine.
The afternoon will remain cloudy and breezy with rain at times.
It'll continue to be cloudy with a chance of rain this evening.
Police forces are struggling to cope with a big rise in the number of "pop-up brothels", where sex workers and criminal gangs use hotels, or short-term holiday lets as a work base.
Image source, AFP/Getty ImagesOver the last nine months, South Yorkshire Police has received 48 intelligence reports relating to different locations, a BBC Yorkshire investigation has found.
The force also says it's rescued five victims of people trafficking from such premises during the same period.
An All Party Parliamentary group is conducting an inquiry into the rise of temporary brothels.
The Home Office says it needs to gather more "robust evidence" on the scale and nature of sex work.
It looks like Monday wasn't a good day for one car driver in West Yorkshire.
However, looking at these pictures, it seems things could have been a lot worse:
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Train services from Yorkshire's main railway stations seem to be running pretty smoothly so far this morning.
However, if you're planning to be on the 07:44 Bradford Interchange to Leeds service, the bad news for you is that it's been cancelled.
You can check the latest information on your journey from National Rail Enquiries right here:
A man from North Yorkshire who fitted his car with a laser jammer and made rude gestures as he drove past speed cameras is beginning an eight-month jail sentence this morning.
Image source, North Yorkshire PoliceTimothy Hill, 67, of Old Mill Lane, Grassington, has also been banned from driving for a year for perverting the course of justice.
He was photographed on three occasions in December gesturing with his middle figure while driving past police camera vans on the A19.
North Yorkshire Police also detected the laser jammer on his white Range Rover.
Hill was also disqualified from driving for 16 months.
An inquiry is under way into the increasing number of "pop-up brothels" across the UK.
Read MoreYorkshire's top stories today include:
Updates on breaking news will continue throughout the night.
Officers in Bradford found this cannabis farm today:
Image source, West Yorkshire PoliceWest Yorkshire Police say they were tipped off about the operation by people living in Bierley.
In a tweet posted by investigators, they said the owner of the house is "currently been dealt with by officers".
Timothy Hill, 67, was jailed for eight months at Teesside Crown Court.
Read MorePolice in Leeds say they're trying to find a woman who has not been seen since the beginning of the month.
Image source, West Yorkshire PoliceEmalyn Pajo was last seen on Duncan Street on 2 April at around 22:00, she'd come into the city to go shopping.
The 44-year-old has not been seen since.
She was last seen wearing a blue jacket and light blue trousers.
Timothy Hill, 67, was jailed for eight months at Teesside Crown Court.
Read MoreA man's been released without charge by detectives investigating an allegation of a serious sexual assault in York.
North Yorkshire Police say they've concluded their investigation, and don't believe a crime's been committed.
A number of police vehicles were still in the Bootham area this morning.
A sculpture commissioned to commemorate soldiers from a West Yorkshire town who died in World War One has arrived there today.
Image source, Wakefield CouncilThe 20ft tall War Horse, constructed in Bristol, has cost £85,000 and was funded by local councils and businesses in Featherstone near Wakefield.
It'll sit over Mill Pond Meadow - and is already being welcomed by people there
A man who used a "laser jammer" - a device that confuses police speed vans - has been jailed after he drove past officers showing them the middle finger.
Image source, North Yorkshire PoliceTimothy Hill, 67 of Old Mill Lane in Grassington drove past North Yorkshire Police’s mobile safety camera vans on the A19 near Easingwold, Thirsk and Crathorne on three occasions in December.
Officers began an investigation after realising he was using the jammer.
He admitted he was the driver and he had fitted the device to his car and he was charged with perverting the course of justice, which he pleaded guilty to at court.
He was jailed for eight months at Teesside Crown Court today and banned from driving for a year for perverting the course of justice.
Quote Message“If you want to attract our attention, repeatedly gesturing at police camera vans with your middle finger while you’re driving a distinctive car fitted with a laser jammer is an excellent way to do it."
Cons Andrew Forth, North Yorkshire Police
Can you believe that this still happens.
Well sadly it it does, and people call 999 for all sorts of reasons, but they probably shouldn't if their carpet delivery hasn't arrived.
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Call handlers at the 999 call centre took this call yesterday at a time they describe as their "peak".
The team behind the contact centre said, external "This kind of call is more regular than you would believe."
They added "999 calls are for genuine emergencies only."
It's almost here!
A 20ft-by-30ft steel sculpture is being transported from Bristol to Featherstone, near Wakefield and is almost in position.
The huge equine structure will straddle a path in Mill Pond Meadow, so people can walk underneath.
Watch it being installed live!
Liam Highfield almost quit snooker because of health issues but his decision to stay on is rewarded after his Crucible debut.
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A problem with the signals on the smart motorway on the M62 means people heading westbound tonight from Leeds could have a longer commute:
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A nurse from Barnsley is getting ready for a half marathon on the Great Wall of China, external..by running up and down her stairs at home.
Image source, Barnsley HospiceJulie Fielding is raising money for Barnsley Hospice and will fly halfway round the world to attempt the half marathon on 1 May.
She's pounding the streets of Monk Bretton where she lives, but her house stairs would have some way to go to match the 5008 steps she'll have to cover on the Great Wall itself.
Image source, Run the Great WallQuote MessageFor the last 17 years I’ve seen first-hand the difference the hospice makes to the community, but I also know how much it costs to run, which is why I’m trying to raise some money too”
Julie Fielding, Nurse
Scarborough Open Air Theatre has announced that the rock band Stereophonics are to play at the venue on 19 July.
They're the latest in a summer line-up, external including Lionel Richie, Gary Barlow and Britney Spears.
