Here's how Yorkshire MP Julian Smith responded when questioned about calls for him to resign as Chief Whip.

The Conservative member for Skipton and Ripon is facing calls to resign if he fails to explain how voting pacts were broken during this week's knife-edge Commons votes on Brexit.

He's accused of putting pressure on some Conservative MPs when they were supposed to abstain, because they were "paired" with opposition MPs who were absent.

The Conservative Party chairman, Brandon Lewis, has apologised after voting when he shouldn't have, as he was paired with the Liberal Democrats Deputy Leader Jo Swinson, who's on maternity leave.

A senior South Yorkshire detective has warned of the dangers of knife crime.

Detective Superintendent Una Jennings said the consequences are "grave" and anyone carrying one will be dealt with "robustly".

This comes after a man was jailed for 13 years for two knife-point robberies in Sheffield.

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Ashley Howarth, 30, broke into a house on Dyche Lane with two other people last March and stole money, drugs and a mobile phone.

In July 2017, he stole a man's motorbike in broad daylight and attempted to steal a gold chain from him.

A tracking device on the motorbike led to his arrest.

David Palmer was suspected of murdering his partner who had killed herself after the pair argued.

Charles Heslett
Journalist, BBC Radio Leeds

A cat who has had all his teeth removed is looking for a new owner to help put a smile back on his face.

Image source, Cats Protection

Charlie, a black and white moggy, is being looked after by volunteers from the Harrogate branch of the Cats Protection charity.

The vet’s bill was £1000 and the branch has set up a Just Giving page to help pay for Charlie’s care.

Regional fundraising manager Rachel Dring said: “Charlie is very affectionate and would make a lovely companion."

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A teenage burglar has been jailed for more than three years for a string of offences.

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Liam Tarantini, of Bankwood Road, Gleadless Valley, pleaded guilty to burglary, driving while disqualified and driving with no insurance at Sheffield Crown Court.

He was sentenced to 30 months in prison for the burglary and two months in prison for driving while disqualified (to run after his burglary sentence). The 19-year-old was also jailed for a further 12 months for breaching a suspended sentence.

He also received a two-year disqualification from driving.

The two schoolboys who have been sentenced for planning a school shooting in North Yorkshire have been named as Thomas Wyllie and Alex Bolland.

Thomas Wyllie was handed a 12-year custodial sentence while Alex Bolland was given 10 years.

The teenagers, who were 14 at the time, were found guilty of conspiracy to murder following a trial at Leeds Crown Court in May.

Oli Constable
BBC Yorkshire Live

Thousands of people will be flocking to the new home of a Sheffield music festival later, as Tramlines celebrates its 10th birthday.

We’re at the festival site at Hillsborough Park in the north of the city ahead of headliners Stereophonics taking to the stage.

As the pictures show the gates are already open with people getting the best seats in the house.

Travel problems are expected as a tram strike takes place this weekend.

Festival organisers say extra buses are being put on to get people between Hillsborough and the city centre.

Fleetwood sign forward Ched Evans on loan from Sheffield United as well as midfielder James Wallace and striker Chris Long.

A popular East Riding bus service has been saved by a group of villagers.

Around 300 people attended a meeting after East Yorkshire Motor Services announced earlier this year that they were planning to scrap the 18 bus which connects Holme upon Spalding Moor, and nearby villages, with York.

After villagers lobbied to keep it, East Riding Council has now agreed to double the subsidy it provides to allow the service to continue.

Five fire engines are tackling a fire at a furniture warehouse in Rotherham.

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Crews are expected to remain on Rawmarsh Road for several hours.

South Yorkshire fire service said there are no reports of any casualties.

Two Steller’s seas eagles, the largest species of eagle, can now be seen in the skies above Yorkshire.

Image source, Thirsk Bird of Prey Centre

The birds, Toruk, a four-year-old male, and Hokkaido, a seven-year-old female, have arrived at Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre.

Kerry Badgery, director of the centre, said: "It has been a life ambition to train and fly a Steller’s sea eagle.

"Toruk has never been asked to fly free, so my challenge is to get him to fly like our other large eagles already do."

The older of two 15-year-old boys who plotted a Columbine-style shooting at a school in Northallerton, North Yorkshire has been sentenced to 12 years in custody.

The younger has received 10 years in detention.

They appeared in Leeds Crown Court for sentencing today after they were found guilty of conspiracy to murder in May 2018.

Vehicle manufacturers using ever-darker privacy glass in the rear windows of new cars has caused Sheffield City Council to reconsider its policy on tinted windows in taxis and private hire vehicles.

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Under the council's current taxi licensing policy, vehicles must have a minimum of 75 per cent light density in the front windscreen, and 70 per cent light density in the remaining windows, reports the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

This is to ensure the safety of lone passengers in the back seats, as well as the protection of the driver - as both can be clearly seen by passers-by.

Self-applied tints are also banned under council regulations.

But a report to the council's licensing committee from chief licensing officer Steven Lonnia states that with newer cars, rear windows are typically darker - only allowing 65 per cent light density through.

The report asks the council to consider the impact of this shift and explore options including forcing drivers to replace windows at their own expense, or installing CCTV in vehicles as an alternative.

It will be considered at a meeting of Sheffield City Council's licensing committee on Thursday 26 July at Sheffield Town Hall.

A proposed Hull flood scheme has been given an extra £3.7m to better protect communities from flooding.

The Holderness Drain Flood Alleviation Scheme will reduce flood risk to more than 800 homes, predominately in the Bransholme and Sutton areas of Hull.

Wide areas of Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire were particularly badly affected by flooding in June 2007.

There are 139,992 homes and businesses at risk of flooding across the city, the highest number in a single urban area outside London.

A man found in possession of a shotgun without holding any of the necessary certification has been sent to prison for three years.

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Darren Morton, 44, plead guilty to possession of a shotgun without a certificate, contrary to Section 2(1) and Schedule 6 of the Firearms Act 1968.

On Friday 25 May this year, officers from the Sheffield Tasking Team and Manor/Arbourthorne police team executed a warrant at Morton’s home in Angleton Gardens, Manor.

Officers recovered a loaded shotgun from the property and a quantity of ammunition that had been sewn into the curtains.

Almost half of the Leeds-Liverpool canal is closing to save water because of drought conditions.

A 55-mile stretch of the 127-mile long canal will be closed to boats from Wigan to Gargrave near Skipton in North Yorkshire from Monday.

The rest of the canal will stay open for navigation, but there will be a restricted lock schedule to reduce the effect on neighbouring waterways.

British Waterways said it could be many weeks before the canal reopens.

It warned of the closure last month, saying the UK was experiencing some of the worst drought conditions for 100 years.

Queensbury Tunnel between Bradford and Halifax is abandoned, partially flooded and collapsed.

A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Harehills, Leeds on Monday 16 July.

He was arrested in Headingley during an armed police operation last night.

Earlier this week, a 15-year-old male was charged with conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and criminal damage.

The 17-year-old who was shot and seriously injured in the incident has been released from hospital and is now in police custody.

Stephanie Todd siphoned off widower Philip Wall's money after befriending him in the street.

Wildflower meadows have sprung up alongside roads all over Hull!

This one on Bransholme is buzzing with bees and butterflies.

So much nicer than a parched grass verge!

They're the result of a new initiative by Hull City Council promoting biodiversity and reducing flood risk.