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The 35-year-old was airlifted to hospital in Hull after a stunt for her radio show went wrong.

A private care company is providing meals for hundreds of people without a gas supply in a Wakefield village.

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About 750 homes in Netherton are without gas after water leaked into the main gas network.

Northern Gas say it could be several days before the supply is restored.

Peter Hunter, from Caring for You in Wakefield, says his company is providing hundreds of hot meals for vulnerable people in the village.

He says: "It's our community, my carers live in the village, we all need to work together to help the vulnerable."

Mr Hunter estimates it'll cost Northern Gas "several thousand pounds" to cover the cost of the meals.

A community drop-in centre has also been set up at Netherton Village Hall.

The most Yorkshire of days (that's Yorkshire Day folks) is almost upon us, and what better way to celebrate than breaking a world record with flat caps.

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On 1 August at Leeds Kirkgate Market, proper Yorkshire folk are invited to break a world record for the highest number of people wearing a flat cap in one place at the same time.

The market's target is 250 people, we're not sure if the two fellas above will be turning up though.

You have to be over 18 and if you're not a proper Yorkshire person and don't have a flat cap (why are you even here?) you can buy special ones for the event at the market.

Engineers are working to fix Beverley Minster's bells and clock which have been out of action for over a month.

Mike Robson (pictured right), tower captain and steeple-keeper at the Minster, says the clock's winding motor had broken.

David McVicar (pictured left) from Cumbria Clocks hopes to have everything fixed this afternoon.

Police in Leeds say they are "concerned for the wellbeing" of a missing 12-year-old girl from Leeds.

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Alyssa Wood, from Middleton, was last seen in yesterday evening at around 20:00.

She was wearing blue skinny jeans and black top and Nike trainers.

If you think you've seen her contact West Yorkshire Police, external.

Leeds Rhinos sign prop Dom Crosby on loan from Super League rivals Warrington Wolves for the rest of the 2018 season.

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Looks like there's been a serious crash on the A650 near Keighley this morning:

Bradford City sign Huddersfield Town midfielder Sean Scannell for an undisclosed fee.

A parrot dialed 999 after picking up a phone in its mouth, West Yorkshire Police say.

The call, which came into the control centre in Kirklees, was initially dropped which meant meant staff had to call the person back.

A woman answered and apologised.

She explained her pet parrot had managed to call them using its mouth:

A new film which explores the impact of City of Culture on working people in Hull is premiering in the city today.

It was created by Hull film maker Sean McAllister.

It features Steve Arnott from the beats bus, a mobile recording studio which visited Hull estates.

There'll be screenings at Middleton Hall, external at the University of Hull and Vue, external in Hull city centre:

A man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car in Sheffield early this morning.

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A 23-year-old was walking on Headford Street in the city centre just after midnight when he was hit by a blue Mercedes A Class car.

He is still in hospital in a serious but stable condition, police say.

A 24-year-old man was treated for minor injuries.

A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

Police are appealing for information.

Festival goers will have to catch the bus to get to a Sheffield festival this weekend, due to a planned strike by tram drivers and conductors.

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About 200 drivers and conductors will walk out over a pay row starting tomorrow, with a limited tram service in place for the Tramlines festival.

Festival organisers have advised people going to the festival site at Hillsborough Park to either get the tram part-way, or take a replacement bus service.

They say extra buses have been put on to help deal with the thousands of people heading to the site.

There are calls to protect one of York's four medieval gateways from damage caused by traffic.

Micklegate Bar is the last of the city's historic entrances to have unrestricted vehicle access through it.

The gateway was the most important of the four main entrances, as it was the main route to the city for anyone arriving from the south.

Labour councillors want it closed to outbound traffic.

Jonny Crawshaw, who represents the ward on the city council, says the damage to the building is clear:

Family and friends of a teenager killed in a car crash in Leeds last month will gather for his funeral later.

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Matt Walshaw, who was 18-years-old, was one of four young men who died in the crash in Horsforth.

The funerals of two others, Declan Grove, who was 19, and 21-year-old Caelan Megson have also taken place this week.

Two teenage girls, who were passengers in the car, were also injured, along with the taxi driver.

The group had just left a party in Horsforth when it happened.

About 750 homes in Netherton in Wakefield are without gas after water leaked into the main gas network, and it could be several days before the supply is restored.

Engineers are in the process of switching off all affected properties.

Then work can begin to extract the water from the main.

Russ Kaye, from Northern Gas said: “Our engineers are working hard to get the gas back on as quickly as possible.

"We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank customers for their patience and co-operation while we work to restore the supply.

“In our experience of similar incidents, where water has got into our pipes, it could take at least two to three days to get people back on gas."

A community drop-in centre has been set up at Netherton Village Hall.

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A Barnsley man says he'll rebuild and restock after 30 of his birds were killed when his pigeon loft and several other sheds were deliberately burned down.

Paul Hilton keeps logans, a breed similar to doves, on his allotment.

A crowdfunding campaign has been started after dozens of well-wishers got behind him.

Paul says: "I'm overwhelmed with the help and support people have offered, it's unbelievable."

South Yorkshire Fire Service has confirmed it was a "deliberate fire".

Hull could host a stage of next year's Tour de Yorkshire, but only if councillors believe it's worth spending taxpayers money on the event.

East Riding council spent more than £100,000 to host a stage four-years-ago - the race also started this year in Beverley.

Council officers in Hull will report later today.

Paul Hilton saw the sheds containing birds on his allotment near Barnsley town centre on fire.

Bradford could be getting a community lottery to help raise cash for local charities, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

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The idea has been proposed by Councillor Debbie Davies.

The initiative was pioneered by Aylesbury Vale District Council, and sees people buy a ticket for £1 - 60% of the ticket price goes to selected local charities.

Councillor Davies said: "People might ask 'Why don't people just give donations', I find that whilst people are supportive of good causes, they also want to be part of something fun."