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  • Two in court charged with membership of banned organisation

  • Calderdale man jailed for historical sexual offences

  • Halifax Rugby Academy teen dead on French rugby tour named

  • Hunt for suspects in red vehicle after cash machine attack in Market Weighton

  • Mytholmroyd road reopens after burst water main

  • Doncaster tapwater fluoride plan in bid to cut childhood tooth decay

  • Farmers' fears over closure of Humber green energy plant

  • 999 services join together to combat Bonfire Night arsons

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  • Live updates on Friday 7 September 2018

  1. Watch: The weather forecast for Wednesdaypublished at 08:56 British Summer Time 5 September 2018

    Abbie Dewhurst
    Weather Presenter, BBC Look North

    A bright but chilly start followed by a fine, dry day with lengthy sunny spells.

    Watch my full forecast here:

  2. Clear-up continues up after Boston Spa ATM ram-raidpublished at 08:36 British Summer Time 5 September 2018

    This is the scene in Boston Spa this morning following yesterday's failed attempt to steal cash from an ATM at the village's post office:

    Boston post office

    It happened at 01:30 on Tuesday morning when six men wearing balaclavas reversed a black VW Golf estate repeatedly into the front of the shop.

    The men then tied straps around the cash machine and tried to pull it out of the shop, but the rope snapped and they then tried to break it open by driving into and it and kicking it.

    Cash machine debris

    The men didn't manage to get to the cash and left empty-handed.

    The VW was stolen in the Crossgates area of Leeds on Monday, it's emerged, while a white Seat Leon was used as a getaway vehicle.

    Det Insp James Entwistle says: "We are carrying out extensive enquiries and would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident."

  3. £1m boost to get rough sleepers off Yorkshire's streetspublished at 08:17 British Summer Time 5 September 2018

    Three Yorkshire cities are to benefit from a government cash boost to help tackle the problem of people sleeping rough.

    Rough sleeperImage source, PA

    Sheffield, Leeds and York will each get a share of £34m from the government's recently launched Rough Sleeping Strategy, aimed at bringing an end to people spending nights on the streets by the year 2027.

    The government plans to fund 83 areas with the highest numbers of people at risk over the next two years.

    As part of the scheme, Sheffield will receive £412,926, Leeds will be given £385,000 and York will get £251,234.

    The money will be used to back ongoing initiatives such as dedicated support teams and securing additional bed spaces.

  4. Mytholmroyd burst water main closes roadpublished at 08:05 British Summer Time 5 September 2018

    Best to avoid Burnley Road in Mytholmroyd at the moment.

    The village in the Calder Valley is experiencing quite an influx of water just now.

  5. Sheffield man part of 'driverless car' attack planpublished at 07:44 British Summer Time 5 September 2018

    Two men accused of plotting a terror attack were trying to make an explosive device involving a driverless car, a court has heard.

    Andy Star and Farhad SalahImage source, Julia Quenzler

    Sheffield Crown Court heard Andy Star, 32, lived and worked at the Mermaid Fish Bar in Chesterfield when he was arrested in December.

    Farhad Salah, of Brunswick Road in Sheffield, was also arrested during the counter-terror raids in Sheffield.

    The pair had been "attack planning", Prosecutor Anne Whyte QC said.

    When the pair were arrested in the early hours of 19 December police seized three air rifles, two Samurai swords, a wine bottle of sulphuric acid, homemade fireworks, and "a variety of improvised homemade fuses" at Mr Star's flat.

    The trial continues.

  6. £4m jackpot transforms Hull lottery winner's lifepublished at 07:29 British Summer Time 5 September 2018

    Melissa Ede, from Hull, won £4m last Christmas thanks to a National Lottery scratchcard.

    Melissa Ede

    The money has transformed her life, writes the BBC's Mike Thomson, and even seems to be bringing her happiness.

    On a grey and blustery afternoon in Hull, I'm a passenger in a gleaming white BMW convertible gliding through the city's streets.

    People turn their heads as the car cruises past, top down and radio blaring. Many smile in recognition as they spot the face behind the wheel.

    "There's not many blonde-haired people driving about in an open-top car on a day like this, is there? It could only be Melissa Ede."

    Melissa, 57, used to drive an old Ford Mondeo and lived in a run-down rented bedsit. But everything changed when she walked into a Hull petrol station and bought a scratchcard.

    It was to be the biggest Christmas present of her life. Read her story here.

  7. Yorkshire's Wednesday weather forecastpublished at 07:14 British Summer Time 5 September 2018

    A bright but chilly start today with the odd patch of fog which will quickly clear to a fine day with lengthy sunny spells and light winds.

    There should be plenty of evening sunshine, turning cloudier for a time during the night, with a few spots of rain possible.

    Weather graphic
  8. Have you seen 14-year-old Callum?published at 06:57

    A 14-year-old boy has gone missing from his home in Bridlington.

    CallumImage source, Humberside Police

    Callum Staton was last seen before 17:00 yesterday, according to police.

    The missing teenager is described as white, 5ft 5ins tall, with blonde hair.

    He was last seen wearing black Nike tracksuit bottoms and a grey North Face jumper.

    Anyone with information about his whereabouts is being asked to contact police.

  9. Check your Yorkshire train journeypublished at 06:41 British Summer Time 5 September 2018

    BBC News Travel

    If you're making a journey on the rails in Yorkshire today, most services appear to be running to time at the moment.

    There is just one delay to make you aware of at the moment - the 06:43 York to Newcastle service is currently running about 22 minutes late.

    For all the latest live updates from Yorkshire's main railway stations, click on the links below:

  10. Filey woman charged with murdering partnerpublished at 06:30 British Summer Time 5 September 2018

    A 65-year-old woman has been charged with the murder of her partner in a North Yorkshire village at the weekend.

    Dianne WilliamsonImage source, North Yorkshire Police

    Dianne Williamson (pictured), 70, was found dead at an address in Gristhorpe, near Filey, on Sunday night, according to police.

    Her partner was arrested on suspicion of murder and is due to appear before York Magistrates' Court later this morning.

    In a statement, Ms Williamson's family said: "We are heartbroken and finding it very hard to come to terms with what has happened."

    Detectives say they want people to come forward with any information that could help their investigation.

  11. The joy of a £4m jackpotpublished at 02:26 British Summer Time 5 September 2018

    Hull taxi driver Melissa Ede won £4m last Christmas. It's transformed her life - will it bring her happiness?

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  12. Gateshead 2-3 Harrogate Townpublished at 21:54 British Summer Time 4 September 2018

    Harrogate Town strike late go top of the National League after a 3-2 win at Gateshead.

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  13. Wrexham 0-0 FC Halifax Townpublished at 21:43 British Summer Time 4 September 2018

    Wrexham slip off the top of the National League table after a goalless draw with FC Halifax Town.

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  14. Men 'planned driverless car terror attack'published at 19:54 British Summer Time 4 September 2018

    Andy Star and Farhad Salah were arrested during counter-terror raids in December.

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  15. Pallett quits radio show amid punch rowpublished at 18:52 British Summer Time 4 September 2018

    The ex-soap star also pulls out of a pantomime after a row over her Celebrity Big Brother appearance.

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  16. School uniform provider 'working flat out' shipping orderspublished at 17:49 British Summer Time 4 September 2018

    A Sheffield company which has faced widespread criticism after delays in sending out school uniform orders says they're working around the clock to get outstanding orders through the system.

    School children in uniform

    School Trends says the delays have been caused by one of their major suppliers experiencing a technical problem - coupled with the exceptionally high volume of orders they've received this year.

    They've apologised to customers for the stress and anxiety caused.

  17. Burglary at Hull Paragon station shoppublished at 17:39 British Summer Time 4 September 2018

    Police want to speak to these men in connection with a break-in at a shop at Hull railway station.

    CCTV images of two menImage source, British Transport Police

    It's alleged two men forced their way into a storage shed at the Paragon Interchange using bolt cutters on the evening of Saturday 18 August, according to British Transport Police (BTP).

    Several items including mobile phones were taken.

    BTP say the men in these CCTV images may have information which could help with the investigation.

  18. Man killed in Batley baseball bat attack namedpublished at 17:35 British Summer Time 4 September 2018

    A man who died following a baseball bat attack in Batley has been named by police as Naseer Yusuf Mahetar.

    Naseer Yusuf MahetarImage source, West Yorkshire Police

    West Yorkshire Police say 31-year-old from Dewsbury suffered fatal head injuries in the attack on Town Street on Friday night.

    Ibrahim Mahetar, 35, of School Crescent, Dewsbury, has been charged with murder and assault.

    He is due to appear at Leeds Crown Court tomorrow.

  19. Drugs seized in raid on Hull housepublished at 17:01 British Summer Time 4 September 2018

    Drugs including amphetamines and spice have been seized during a raid on a house in Hull, say Humberside Police.

    Melville StreetImage source, Google

    Officers say they raided the house on Melville Street today as part of a wider operation to tackle criminal behaviour in the city centre.

    The drugs, along with a large amount of cash and stolen property, were found at the property.

  20. Roxanne Pallett steps down from Minster FM jobpublished at 16:54 British Summer Time 4 September 2018

    Roxanne Pallett has stepped down from her radio presenting job at Minster FM in North Yorkshire, the station has confirmed.

    Roxanne PalletImage source, Getty Images

    The former Emmerdale actress has made headlines following her appearance on Celebrity Big Brother.

    She left the show at the Channel 5 show at the weekend after making allegations that she had been "punched" by fellow housemate Ryan Thomas.

    She's since apologised.

    In a statement Minster FM, which is based in York, confirmed that Miss Pallett had left the station.

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    As a result of discussions today with her representatives, Minster FM can confirm that Roxanne Pallett has stepped down from her position at the station with immediate effect to take some time out and reflect on recent events."

    Minster FM statement