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The buzzers, the tears, the laughs and the judges; X Factor auditions will be held in Sheffield later this month.
Image source, X FactorOpen auditions will be Saturday 19th May, external at the Showroom Workstation from 9am-7pm.
People wanting to audition can either apply online or turn up on the day.
Local Democracy Reporting Service
A new dual carriageway from Sheffield to to Micklebring near Braithwell is planned.
Image source, GoogleThe scheme has been revealed in a presentation by Transport for the North, external, says the Local Democracy Reporting Service.
It shows a new road running from junction 35a of the M1 and would likely pass near or through northern areas of Rotherham such as Nether Haugh, Rawmarsh, Thrybergh and Ravenfield.
The road would be an extension to proposals linking Sheffield to Manchester, which include improvements to to A616 Stocksbridge bypass and A628 Woodhead pass along with a tunnel under part of the Pennines.
Doncaster is the stage finish for the Tour de Yorkshire today, and former soldier Ben Parkinson has been out to cheer on the riders.
Ben, who is from the town, lost both legs and suffered brain damage in a 2006 landmine blast in Afghanistan.
He's been described as the most severely-injured soldier to survive the conflict.
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Rather than being hooked up and being in the slow lane of the M1, the caravan for cycling is actually a collection of vehicles which precede the race.
And sometimes, if you've a decent catch on you, you may be rewarded with a freebie.
The TdY's caravan has reached Hatfield in South Yorkshire.
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A 68-year-old man has been left with cuts on his face after he was attacked by three teenagers in York last night.
Image source, GoogleThe boys also broke the man's glasses in the assualt, which police describe as unprovoked.
It happened on Burton Stone Lane at 22:00 when the man was sitting at a bus stop - he was left with minor cuts to his head and face.
Officers say they're looking for information about the teenagers who were aged between 14 to 18 years and dressed in dark clothing.
Unite Group said it was 'very sorry' and was investigating the two incidents as a 'high priority'.
Read MorePolice in Whitby want to speak to this woman after "extensive criminal damage" in the seaside town.
Image source, North Yorkshire PoliceIt happened on Raglan Terrace, last month where there was "significant damage" to a car, a motorbike and a property.
Officers say they want to find the woman as she may have "information critical to the progression of the investigation".
Medical technology innovations, including one that can predict hip fractures, are on show in Sheffield.
Image source, University of SheffieldOther things being demonstrated at the University of Sheffield , externalinclude computer models to help people who have heart disease.
There's also the development of virtual reality colonoscopies.
The Insigneo Showcase is an annual event and shows off computer simulations of human physiology to improve diagnosis and treatment.
Staff at Bradford College could go on strike after union members backed industrial action over plans to cut jobs and change contracts.
Image source, GoogleMembers of the University and College union (UCU) voted 88% in favour of the move.
The UCU says the threat of strike action "should focus the college on working with the union" to find an end to the dispute.
The union claims that Bradford College plans to cut 75 jobs as part of an effort to tackle a funding deficit.
The BBC has tried to contact the college for comment.
Police have arrested two people in a raid on a house in Sheffield.
Image source, GoogleOfficers say they recovered a large quantity of drugs in the operation on Rushdale Road in Meersbrook yesterday.
A 37-year-old woman and 42-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance with intent to supply.
They've now been released under investigation.
A man who has never been without his wedding ring since marrying 43 years ago has been robbed of it.
Image source, GoogleThe 74-year-old was threatened with a knife on High Street in Mexborough and forced to take money from a cash point. The thief also demanded he hand over his wedding ring.
The incident happened on Sunday night, the police appeal for help in the case is here, external.
Quote MessageThankfully, the man wasn't injured in the incident but has understandably been left incredibly distressed and upset by what happened."
PC Rachel Young, South Yorkshire Police
A Harrogate man has been invited to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding at Windsor Castle.
Mike Bevington thought it was a mistake when he got the letter to say he was one of 1,200 members of the public being invited to the grounds of the Castle to join in the celebrations.
The 80-year-old was nominated by the Yorkshire Air Ambulance where he has been a volunteer for the last 10 years.
Image source, Yorkshire Air Ambulance1,200 members of the public have been invited to the grounds of Windsor Castle for the wedding on 19 May. Mike and his wife Cathy will join other charity workers, schoolchildren, Royal Household members and Windsor residents.
The Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire, Barry Dodd, says 'Mike is a real unsung hero and an outstanding volunteer'.
He also says 'he is an inspiration to any retired person who would like to give their time to a charity of their choice.'
Quote MessageMike is an inspiration to any retired person"
Barry Dodd, Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire
Three South Yorkshire Police officers are under internal investigation, external over concerns about the handling of a case involving a gang attack and street robbery in Doncaster that left a vulnerable victim with serious injuries.
Image source, Yorkshire PostThis is the scene in Beverley...Next stop Doncaster!
(After a few other places...)
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The 2018 Tour de Yorkshire's men's race is about to begin in Beverley.
Image source, AFPThe riders are scheduled to reach Doncaster by about 18:10 this evening.
Two boys plotted to kill fellow pupils and teachers after becoming obsessed with a school shooting in the US, a court heard.
Image source, PAProsecutors allege the pair "hero-worshipped" two students who killed 12 pupils and a teacher at Columbine High School in Colorado in 1999.
The two, both 15, deny conspiracy to murder and other offences.
They were aged 14 when they allegedly planned the school attack in Northallerton, Leeds Crown Court heard.
There are just over 10 minutes before the ceremonial start in Beverley to get the men's race under way.
Here's what it looks like behind the line:
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People are urging people to report any sightings of a teenager from Sheffield who has been missing since the weekend.
Image source, Via South Yorkshire PoliceLevi Hampsey, 16, was last seen when he left his mother's house in Meadowhead on Sunday.
Police say he often visits the Batemoor and Lowedges areas of the city.
Anyone with information about the teenager's whereabouts is being asked to contact police.
In the words of the late Jim Bowen on TV classic Bullseye, "Here's what you could have won..."
Image source, Doncaster CouncilOnly the stage winners of today's Tour de Yorkshire, external will receive these diminutive yet handsome polar bears...
Makes all that effort seem worthwhile, doesn't it?
Of course, it's really about the kudos of being a stage winner, and today's weather won't make it easy for anyone taking part in the race.
Why polar bears?
It's a way of reminding people of the real polar bears in residence at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster.
A biker has been left with serious injuries after a crash last night in Huddersfield.
Image source, GoogleIt happened just after 23:10 on Long Lane when a Vauxhall Astra crashed with a Suzuki motorbike close to the junction with Longfield Avenue.
The 28-year-old rider of the bike suffered serious injuries and was taken to Leeds General Infirmary for treatment.
Police want any witnesses to come forward.
