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  1. Mead's four tries see off Huddersfieldpublished at 13:53 British Summer Time 1 October 2018

    David Mead runs in four tries as Catalans come from 12-0 down to beat Huddersfield in the last Super 8s game.

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  2. Boy in serious condition following incident at schoolpublished at 13:48 British Summer Time 1 October 2018

    Investigations are continuing following reports of a fight at a school in East Yorkshire last week which led to a teenage boy being taken to hospital.

    Police officers were called to the school on Friday morning and the teenage boy became unconscious shortly after the incident.

    The boy was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.

    Two teenage boys were arrested in connection with the incident and both have been released on bail while inquiries continue, police say.

  3. Fire out at Leeds tower blockpublished at 13:38 British Summer Time 1 October 2018

    An earlier fire at a tower block in Leeds has now been fully put out:

    FireImage source, Damian Walker
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    The blaze at Cottingley Towers started at about 10:40, with four people being rescued by West Yorkshire Fire Service.

    At its height, 35 firefighters were at the scene, but no serious injuries were reported.

  4. Meeting over Sheffield Fir Vale school fightpublished at 13:18 British Summer Time 1 October 2018

    A meeting's due to be held later to address problems at Fir Vale School in Sheffield following a fight outside the school gates last week.

    Fir Vale school

    More than 15 police vehicles, dog teams and a police helicopter were sent to deal with the incident which happened last Tuesday afternoon.

    Two people were hurt and the school, in Owler Lane, was closed following the fight between a group of students.

    Two patients were treated at the scene with minor injuries, Yorkshire Ambulance Service said.

    The incident lead to an increased police presence in the area.

    Parents, teachers and the police are expected to attend the meeting.

  5. Arrests during armed police op in Harehillspublished at 13:06 British Summer Time 1 October 2018

    At least two people have been arrested during an armed police operation in Leeds this morning.

    Armed police

    A large section of Roundhay Road in Harehills was closed off causing delays for motorists and commuters.

    Armed police were seen on the streets.

    Armed police

    We are currently waiting for more information from West Yorkshire Police.

    Police
  6. Arrested men released after dog attackpublished at 12:58 British Summer Time 1 October 2018

    One man suffered "life-changing injuries" after two dogs attacked him in Leeds on Saturday.

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  7. Four people rescued from Leeds tower block firepublished at 12:53 British Summer Time 1 October 2018

    Four people have been rescued after a fire on the 20th floor of a block of flats in Leeds this morning.

    FireImage source, Damian Walker

    West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to the fire just before 10:40 and sent six fire engines.

    The tower block was evacuated by fire crews, but reports from the scene suggest the blaze was tackled quickly and brought under control.

  8. Plans of world's first railway foundpublished at 12:47 British Summer Time 1 October 2018

    The 1822 notebook of the Stockton and Darlington Railway was found in an archive in York.

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  9. Second large fire breaks out in Leedspublished at 12:38 British Summer Time 1 October 2018

    A second fire appears to have broken out in Leeds, a large pall of smoke can be seen from the city centre.

    There are reports the fire started on a building site, with some people saying the smoke is rising from the Royal Armouries area of the city.

    More to follow:

    FireImage source, Gregor Jones
  10. Large police operation in Leedspublished at 12:22 British Summer Time 1 October 2018

    Police have cordoned off a large part of Harehills today.

    Police responce

    Armed police have been seen in the area and there are reports two people have been arrested.

    We'll update you when we have more:

  11. Building evacuated after fire on 20th floor of tower blockpublished at 12:08 British Summer Time 1 October 2018

    People living at a tower block in south Leeds have been led to safety after a fire broke out there this morning.

    Fire at Cottingley Towers

    The blaze, on the 20th floor at Cottingley Towers in Beeston, started at about 10:45.

    The tower was earmarked to be retrofitted with a sprinkler system by Leeds City Council following the fire at Grenfell Tower in London in last year.

    The fire appears to be under control and no injuries have been reported.

  12. Archbishop of York to retire in 2020published at 11:48 British Summer Time 1 October 2018

    More now on the news the Archbishop of York has said he will retire from his post in June 2020.

    Dr John Sentamu

    Dr John Sentamu says he's making the announcement now "to provide the Church of England with the widest possible timeframe to pray, discern with wisdom and insight and put in place a timetable for my successor."

    He was appointed in 2005 as the first black person to hold the role in England.

    Anglican clergy usually retire at 70 - Dr Sentamu has been given an extension and will retire shortly before his 71st birthday.

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    I am full of joy and expectation to see all that God is doing and will be doing in this diocese and in the Northern Province over the coming months."

    Dr John Sentamu, Archbishop of York

  13. In pictures: Fire at Leeds tower blockpublished at 11:30 British Summer Time 1 October 2018

    Smoke from a fire at a tower block in Leeds has been seen across the city this morning.

    Tower block fireImage source, Damian Walker

    The blaze broke out at about 10:45 at Cottingley Towers in the south of the city, prompting a large response from the emergency services.

    FireImage source, Damian Walker

    It's not yet clear if there have been any injuries, although the latest pictures from the scene appear to show that the fire is under control.

    Tower blockImage source, Paul Martin Pendle
  14. Archbishop of York announces retirement datepublished at 11:19 British Summer Time 1 October 2018
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    Dr John Sentamu has announced that he will retire as Archbishop of York on 7 June 2020.

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  15. Fire at block of flats in Leedspublished at 11:09 British Summer Time 1 October 2018
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    There appears to be a fire at a block of flats in Leeds this morning.

    The blaze is apparently in the Cottingley area of the city.

    More to follow:

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  16. Fire exercise held in Bradford parkpublished at 10:56 British Summer Time 1 October 2018

    If you're in Lister Park in Bradford today, don't worry if you see lots of fire engines.

    It's just West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service making sure all of their stuff works...

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  17. Yorkshire sign 'talented' Notts opener on three-year dealpublished at 10:40 British Summer Time 1 October 2018

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    Yorkshire have signed Nottinghamshire opening batsman Will Fraine.

    Will Fraine

    The 22-year-old, who has agreed a three-year deal at Headingley, was part of the Yorkshire academy before moving away to go to school and university.

    Having played first class cricket for Durham MCCU, he joined Notts in May and hit 30 against Surrey in the County Championship in July.

    Martyn Moxon, Yorkshire's director of cricket, told the club website: "e's a talented young batsman."

  18. Crackdown on cyclists riding without lightspublished at 10:19 British Summer Time 1 October 2018

    A crackdown on cyclists riding in the dark without lights has been launched by police in York.

    Bike with lightsImage source, North Yorkshire Police

    Bike riders in the city are being warned they will be fined £50 if they fail to use bike lights.

    Lee Pointon, York Neighbourhood Police Inspector, says: "Cyclists have a responsibility to ride legally and ensure they're seen."

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    The cost of a set of lights is significantly less than the cost of a fine."

    Lee Pointon, York Neighbourhood Policing Inspector

  19. Port operator's high hopes for planned new business parkpublished at 10:05 British Summer Time 1 October 2018

    A planned new business park in Hull will bring significant investment to the region, the company behind the development says.

    Plans for Humber International Enterprise ParkImage source, ABP

    Local residents can get a first look today at the proposed 453-acre development at Humber International Enterprise Park in east Hull.

    Port operator ABP says it wants to work with the local community so people can help influence the design of the site.

    The plans are on show at Hedon Town Hall today and Paull Village Hall on Wednesday.

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    There's a really good skill base available in Hull and the surrounding areas, a potential workforce to tap into that would make it excellent."

    Dafydd Williams, ABP

  20. Cyclist seriously hurt in hit-and-run crashpublished at 09:42 British Summer Time 1 October 2018

    A 68-year-old cyclist is in hospital after being hit by a van which was then driven away without stopping at the scene in North Yorkshire.

    A65Image source, Google

    The cyclist was taken by ambulance to Lancaster Royal Infirmary with a suspected back injury after being knocked off his bike on the A65 between Clapham and Austwick in North Yorkshire.

    The incident happened at about 13:35 on Thursday.

    The driver of the white van failed to stop after the incident and police want anyone who saw what happened, or who has dash cam footage of the van involved, to contact them.