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  1. Officer lied in rape inquiry, MP sayspublished at 12:11 British Summer Time 17 May 2018

    Crispin Blunt MP also accuses West Yorkshire Police's chief constable of "obstructing" a review.

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  2. Qatar car seized after driver's UK licence foul-uppublished at 11:50 British Summer Time 17 May 2018

    This car, registered in Qatar, was stopped by police in Bradford last night and it's owner had to walk home...

    Qatar carImage source, West Yorkshire Police

    West Yorkshire Police say the owner didn't have a UK driving licence and was using his Qatari one.

    But they've reported him after it became clear that he had been living in the UK for three years.

    Officers seized his car.

  3. Tootbrush and paste appeal in Rotherhampublished at 11:38 British Summer Time 17 May 2018

    Nearly one in three children aged five in Rotherham has had tooth decay at some point.

    That's above the national average and one of the reasons for an appeal , externalto people donate toothbrushes and toothpaste to foodbanks.

    Child's teeth, library photoImage source, Thinkstock

    Rotherham Council is asking residents to donate fluoride toothpaste and toothbrushes to families to help tackle the number of children who have tooth decay.

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    It is frustrating having to send very young children for general anaesthetics in order to have their teeth extracted, and one of the reasons for this is because parents are leaving it too late to bring their children to the dentist for their first check-up.

    Steve Thompson, Rotherham Local Dental Committee chair

  4. Leeds' boxing stars in the ring for public workoutpublished at 11:34 British Summer Time 17 May 2018

    Leeds boxers Josh Warrington and Nicola Adams were in action last night ahead of their fights at Elland Road this weekend.

    Josh WarringtonImage source, Getty Images

    Both are fighting on Saturday, Warrington will attempting to win Lee Selby's IBF world title while Adams is on the undercard.

    Nicola AdamsImage source, Getty Images

    Both were at the Trinity Shopping Centre in Leeds city centre last night, for a public workout

    Nicola Adams in the ringImage source, Getty Images
  5. Watch: Lancaster's memorial flightpublished at 11:20 British Summer Time 17 May 2018

    Having surprised people in South Yorkshire this morning as it cut across clear blue skies, this Lancaster bomber finally made a flypast at Derwent Dam.

    The event involving the plane was scheduled for yesterday but had to be changed owing to low cloud at Derwent.

    Today's flight saw a special passenger on the plane; the remaining British Dambusters crew member, Sqn Ldr George 'Johnny' Johnson.

    Our thanks to Nick Totterdell for permission to use his video.

  6. John Prescott to speak at Yorkshire business expopublished at 11:16 British Summer Time 17 May 2018

    Former Deputy Prime Minister and Hull MP Lord Prescott is speaking at the Made in Yorkshire, external exhibition in Leeds today.

    John Prescott

    The event is described as Yorkshire's biggest expo for manufacturing and Lord Prescott recently announced that he's filming a series on the subject.

    He'll be the keynote speaker at the business event later.

  7. Photo search links The Somme, Sheffield and Walespublished at 10:58 British Summer Time 17 May 2018

    Several photographs on show at a castle in Wales have prompted a search for relatives of those who fought as part of the Sheffield Pals regiment in World War One.

    Photo of groupImage source, Bodelwyddan Castle and Park

    Staff at Bodelwyddan Castle are appealing for help to trace relatives of people shown in a picture taken in the 1930s during a visit to the Sheffield Memorial Park, external in Serre village in France.

    The Sheffield Pals regiment fought in Serre as part of the Battle of the Somme.

    The photos make up an exhibition at the Welsh castle to commemorate World War One.

    If you think you can help with the search, you can contact the castle here, external.

    Photo of man and womanImage source, Bodelwyddan Castle and Park
  8. Memorial for Leeds couple killed in Tunisia attackpublished at 10:44 British Summer Time 17 May 2018

    A couple from Leeds who were killed in the Tunisian beach attacks will be remembered at a special ceremony later.

    Christopher and Sharon BellImage source, West Yorkshire Police

    Christopher and Sharon Bell were shot dead in the terror attack in 2015.

    A new memorial is being unveiled at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire as a permanent reminder to British people who've been killed in terrorist attacks abroad.

    A total of 30 British people were killed during the attack.

  9. Listen: Leeds Uni leads the way with high-tech 3D loompublished at 10:29 British Summer Time 17 May 2018

    Leeds University has become the first place in the UK to use a cutting edge 3D weaving loom.

    It's the only one of its kind and forms part of a new £1.75m textile innovation centre.

    Professor Chris Carr, head of the Leeds University School of Design, explains what kinds of things can be made on the loom:

  10. A1(M) upgrade officially openedpublished at 10:17 British Summer Time 17 May 2018

    It's the official opening today of an upgraded part of the A1(M) in North Yorkshire.

    A1Image source, Google

    A total of £400m has been spent improving the stretch from Leeming Bar to Barton.

    Highways England says it should "reduce congestion and increase capacity" for the 70,000 vehicles which use the route daily.

    The roadworks started in April 2014 and were due to be finished last June, but were hit by delays.

  11. Pregnant woman assaulted in Yorkpublished at 09:59 British Summer Time 17 May 2018

    A 23-year-old York man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a woman who's believed to be pregnant.

    He has been released on bail while investigations continue into the incident which happened on Saturday 5 May between 21:30 and 21:50.

    Police say they want to hear from anyone who saw a man and a woman, who's thought to be pregnant, arguing on Coney Street and New Street towards Davygate during those times.

    The woman was not visibly injured in the attack, police say.

  12. Lancaster Bomber spotted in skies over South Yorkshirepublished at 09:45 British Summer Time 17 May 2018

    A surprise sight in the skies over South Yorkshire this morning has caused a lot of chatter on social media.

    The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's Lancaster Bomber, which couldn't take part in a Dambusters 75th flypast yesterday at Derwent Dam yesterday because of low cloud, has been spotted in clear blue skies today instead.

    Onboard was the sole remaining British member of the Dambusters crew, Sqn Ldr George "Johnny" Johnson, MBE, DFM.

    The evocative thrum of the plane's Merlin engines has been heard over Rotherham and Stocksbridge and the BBMF Lancaster, usually based at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire, has been spotted.

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    We are thrilled that we were finally able to mark this amazing anniversary in such a poignant way."

    Andrew Millikin, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight

  13. Doncaster to sign Burnley's Andersonpublished at 09:43 British Summer Time 17 May 2018

    League One side Doncaster Rovers agree the signing of Burnley defender Tom Anderson on a two-year contract.

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  14. Glass act: Celebration marks Minster window's restorationpublished at 09:20

    It's taken about 100,000 hours and 10 whole years, but work on York Minster's 600-year-old Great East Window is now complete and a big celebration's due to take place later to mark the event.

    East Window at York MinsterImage source, Duncan Lomax

    All 311 stained glass panels were removed from the window in 2008 and conservators have spent the last decade repairing each piece individually.

    The fully restored window is the biggest medieval stained glass window in Europe - it's 79ft high and the size of a tennis court.

    WindowImage source, York Minster
    WindowImage source, York Minster

    The window was originally completed in 1408 by glazier John Thornton who was paid £56 by the Chapter of York.

    To celebrate this fantastic achievement, a special Choral Evensong service and reception is due to take place marking the end of the work.

  15. Listen: The 'ticket to Wembley' goals for Rotherham Unitedpublished at 09:12 British Summer Time 17 May 2018

    Two goals last night secured a trip to Wembley for Rotherham United.

    They beat Scunthorpe United 4-2 on aggregate to land a place in the League One play-off final.

    That'll be a week on Sunday where Rotherham will face Shrewsbury Town.

    Here are the the Millers' goals which secured victory and put them on the road to Wembley:

  16. Watch: A fine day ahead for Yorkshirepublished at 09:00 British Summer Time 17 May 2018

    Alina Jenkins
    BBC Look North weather

    It'll be a dry and fine day with long spells of sunshine and a light breeze.

    Watch my forecast here:

  17. Whitby's beach gets Yorkshire's only Blue Flag honourpublished at 08:48 British Summer Time 17 May 2018

    Only one beach in North Yorkshire has managed to claim Blue Flag status for 2018.

    Whitby is the only place in Yorkshire to gain the cleanliness, water quality and safety award.

    The town has also received the Seaside Award, which is given by Keep Britain Tidy for beaches that meet the highest standards for cleanliness and facilities.

    That prize has also been claimed by Filey and Scarborough's North Bay.

    John Freeman, chairman of the Whitby and District Tourism Association, says it's clear why the town's beach has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag status:

  18. Listen: York Local Plan breaks equality laws - Travellerspublished at 08:27 British Summer Time 17 May 2018

    Gypsies and travellers in York say plans on how the city should develop over the next 20 years are "not legally compliant".

    The council's Local Plan, which sets out where where about 20,000 new homes should be built, is likely to be finalised today.

    But York Travellers' Trust claims it breaks equality laws because it doesn't include enough pitches for them.

    Steven Pittam, chair of the trust, is urging people living in York to embrace their community:

  19. Kirklees bin strike suspendedpublished at 08:13 British Summer Time 17 May 2018

    A bin collectors' strike which was planned for next month in Kirklees has been suspended.

    Bins

    Members of the union Unison were due to hold a week-long stoppage over allegations of bullying and harassment by managers.

    However, the action's been put off after both sides said they'd made good progress at talks involving the conciliation service Acas.

  20. In pictures: Rotherham on their way to Wembleypublished at 08:01 British Summer Time 17 May 2018

    There were memorable scenes at the New York Stadium last night as Rotherham fought their way to Wembley.

    They'll face Shrewsbury Town as they battle for a place in the Championship after winning their semi-final second leg tie against Scunthorpe last night to win 4-2 on aggregate.

    Here's just a taste of the action and the aftermath:

    Rotherham in actionImage source, Allsport/Getty Images
    Rotherham celebrationsImage source, PA
    Rotherham celebrationsImage source, Allsport/Getty Images
    Rotherham celebrationsImage source, PA