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  1. Four arrested for abduction after teenage girl foundpublished at 13:15 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018

    Four men have been arrested on suspicion of child abduction after a missing teenage girl was found in West Yorkshire.

    Police

    The girl, who was reported missing in Manchester, was found in Leeds on 17 November.

    Two men aged 23, a 22-year-old and a 27-year-old, have been bailed by police pending further investigation.

    Police said the girl is being supported by a team dealing with children at risk of criminal and sexual exploitation.

    A 50-year-old man arrested in the Burnage area of Manchester was later released without charge.

  2. Blood on toy car 'not a match' for missing Ben Needhampublished at 13:06 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018

    Traces of blood on a toy car found amid the search for Sheffield toddler, Ben Needham, did not match his DNA, police said.

    Toy carImage source, THELITTLETHINGSNMORE/EBAY

    The missing boy was 21-months-old when he disappeared on the Greek island of Kos in July 1991.

    South Yorkshire Police said forensic examinations of the toy (similar to the one pictured), which was recovered from the island, showed no match to Ben or members of his family.

    Det Insp Jon Cousins said it was still his "professional belief" Ben died in an accident at a farmhouse.

    Ben Needham

    Ben went missing while playing near a farmhouse which was being renovated by his grandfather in Iraklis.

    An 21-day search of land around the building and a second site 750m (820 yards) away, took place in October 2016, after it emerged the toddler may have been crushed to death by a digger working on the site.

  3. Calderdale bin strike called offpublished at 13:04 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018

    A planned strike by bin workers in Calderdale has been called off.

    Bins

    The dispute between members of Unison and contractor Suez over pay was set to see workers walk-out on Monday and Tuesday.

    However, Calderdale Council say the action has now been suspended as negotiations continue.

    It added people can expect collections to continue as normal next week.

  4. Bid backed for York to host Rugby World Cuppublished at 12:56 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018

    A bid by York to be a host city for the Rugby League World Cup got the backing of councillors in the city last night.

    Community stadiumImage source, COYC

    They've agreed to contribute £200,000 to the cost of hosting the women's event in 2021 at the new 8,000-seat Community Stadium, which is due to open next year.

    The venue has suffered a number of delays since it was first proposed in 2009.

    It's now due to open next year and will be the home of York City Football Club and York City Knights Rugby League Club.

  5. Humber fisherman's line full of plasticpublished at 12:44 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018

    Paul Hudson
    Weather presenter, BBC Look North

    This alarming picture shows the amount of plastic on a fishing line just five minutes after it was cast into the River Humber.

    A fishing line covered in plasticImage source, T Booth

    The angler took it a couple of days ago while fishing, he was shocked by what he observed and wanted me to share the picture.

    It really makes it clear how much plastic is finding its way into our seas and oceans.

  6. Overturned lorry blocks motorwaypublished at 12:30 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018

    The accident, which happened near Barnsley, caused five mile tailbacks.

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  7. Dangerous cannabis set-up foundpublished at 12:30 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018

    Thousands of pounds worth of cannabis have been seized at an address in Woodhouse, Sheffield, police say.

    The Class B drug was found growing in a number of rooms and the house's electricity supply had been dangerously by-passed:

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  8. Watch: Hero cop meets man whose life she savedpublished at 12:11 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018

    This video shows the moment a Rotherham police officer met the man whose life she saved.

    PC Nicole Palmowski was on duty in Maltby in April when she saw Jim Brogan unresponsive on the pavement.

    The 67-year-old had collapsed against a wall while out running.

    The officer immediately performed CPR and the speed of her actions have been credited with saving Jim's life.

    She's now been nominated for a Royal. Humane Society Award:

  9. Abduction arrests as missing teen foundpublished at 12:05 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018

    Four men aged between 22 and 27 have since been released on bail by Greater Manchester Police.

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  10. Fresh appeal to find man missing for a monthpublished at 12:00 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018

    A fresh appeal has been launched to find a Leeds man who's been missing for more than a month.

    James FlanneryImage source, West Yorkshire Police

    James Flannery hasn't been seen since 27 October.

    The 25-year-old has a number of health issues, according to West Yorkshire Police.

    Officers say they are concerned for his welfare.

    The picture above was taken four years ago and officers say he may now have a beard.

  11. Blood on toy car 'not Ben Needham's'published at 11:55 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018

    Relatives hoped the toy would shed light what happened to the missing toddler, last seen in 1991.

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  12. Major York road closed after 'police incident'published at 11:39 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018

    A police incident closed the busy A19 at York Designer Outlet earlier.

    A19 YorkImage source, Google

    Police at the scene were turning around motorists at the roundabout after a man was found in the middle of the road.

    Emergency services were called just after 11:00 to reports of the man in the carriageway.

    The man's injuries are not thought to be serious and the road is excepted to reopen shortly.

  13. Advice for people ahead of Calderdale bin strikepublished at 11:28 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018

    People living in Calderdale are being given advice on how they can deal with planned bin strikes on Monday and Tuesday, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

    BinsImage source, Getty Images

    Members of the UNISON trade union are set to walk-out for two days over a pay dispute with Suez, the company which runs these services on behalf of Calderdale Council.

    The two day walk-out is likely to "leave the system playing catch-up through the week" according to the authority.

    People who are affected are being told to put their bins out as normal and they will be collected as soon as possible, and only bring them in if they haven't been emptied by Saturday.

  14. Misconduct hearing for police officer who admitted drink-drivingpublished at 11:14 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018

    A police officer, who admitted drink-driving and carrying a knife, is to face a disciplinary hearing.

    Goole Magistrates CourtImage source, Google

    PC Jamie Tyler-Jones, 42, drove a Ford Mondeo, in Aylesby, North East Lincolnshire, while over the drink-drive limit.

    He also had a lock knife on him.

    The Humberside Police officer entered a guilty plea when he appeared at Grimsby Magistrates' Court.

    He was banned from driving for 20 month and ordered to pay fines and costs of almost £500.

    The knife was forfeited and destroyed.

    PC Tyler-Jones, of Sanctuary Way, Grimsby, is now accused of breaching professional standards.

    A misconduct hearing will be held in Goole on Monday.

  15. Overturned M1 lorry recoveredpublished at 10:59 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018

    An overturned lorry is being recovered from the M1 northbound.

    The lorry being recoveredImage source, Highways England

    The lorry overturned between junctions 36 and 37 at 06:30 this morning.

    It prompted five miles of disruption and severe delays for motorists.

    Highways England tweeted the above photo and said recovery work was ongoing.

  16. Alan Boyson responsible for third mural at BHS buildingpublished at 10:47 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018

    Artist Alan Boyson was responsible for a third mural found at the former BHS building in Hull, it has been confirmed.

    The former BHS building in HullImage source, Geograph/Bernard Sharp

    The muralist created the famous Three Ships on the front of the building, which campaigners are trying to preserve.

    He was also responsible for a second mural featuring fish, which was rediscovered more recently.

    A documentary team, making a film about the building, say remains of a third mural have been found during work to remove asbestos.

    Documentary maker Esther Johnson said: "Some of it's missing, some of it's painted over but whatever is left, it is the last remaining Alan Boyson mural of that kind."

  17. Government intervention could end train strike actionpublished at 10:28 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018

    Gemma Dillon
    Political Reporter, BBC Radio York

    The Rail Minister and North Yorkshire MP, Andrew Jones, has said the government is offering to intervene in the ongoing dispute with rail-operator Northern about proposals for driver-only trains.

    Northern train

    An influential transport body became involved in the row between Northern and the RMT Union, earlier this week.

    Transport for the North said it didn't support removing what it calls the "second person" from trains.

    Now Andrew Jones, MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, has said the government will help with the financial implication of having a "second person" on board - a decision which could bring an end to strike action.

    Since the dispute began there have been 37 days of strike action over the introduction of driver-only operated trains.

  18. Carers' discount card to be rolled outpublished at 10:11 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018

    A new card is being introduced to reward unpaid carers in Sheffield.

    A carer cardImage source, Sheffield Carers

    The Carer Card provides discounts on products and services, from washing machines and Butlins Holidays, to yoga classes and lunches.

    It'll be provided to any carer registered with the Sheffield Carers Centre.

    It is being funded by Sheffield City Council.

    The centre says more than 10,000 people get information or support from them.

  19. Traffic light beggar banned from Bradfordpublished at 09:51 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018

    A man who begged for money at traffic lights in Bradford has been banned from the city centre for three years.

    Paul DarracottImage source, West Yorkshire Police

    Paul Darracott, 53, of no fixed abode, was served with a Criminal Behaviour Order at Bradford Magistrates' Court, stopping him going into the city centre unless attending court or planned appointments.

    Darracott refused to accept help or support, according to West Yorkshire Police.

    Police say as well as several counts of begging, Darracott mixed with drug users in the city who left drug paraphernalia and rubbish outside shops and offices.

    If he breaches the terms of his ban, which was served by magistrates earlier this month, further action will be considered.

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    Our priority is always the wellbeing of the individual involved. Enforcement action such as a Criminal Behaviour Order, is always viewed as the last resort. We hope this will give Mr Darracott the incentive to engage and get the support he needs."

    Ch Insp Michael Rutter, West Yorkshire Police

  20. Row, row, row your boat, 3,000 miles down the streampublished at 09:33 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018

    Four fearless friends from North Yorkshire are setting off on a transatlantic challenge later.

    Map of AtlanticImage source, Google

    Fraser, Will, Glyn and Duncan, a Royal Engineer, an ex-Royal Marine, a civilian and a RAF Chief Technician, are also known as Team Row4Victory.

    They're flying out to the Canary Islands for the start of the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge 2018.

    When they get there they'll get in a boat and start to row 3,000 miles to Antigua, in aid of the Royal British Legion and the Soldier-On charity.

    Fraser, Will, Glyn and DuncanImage source, Row4Victory

    The journey, known as the world’s toughest endurance race, could take between 35 and 70 days, with the team rowing two-hour shifts in pairs around the clock.

    In 2016 four women from York became the oldest all-female crew to complete the challenge.

    Yorkshire rowsImage source, Ben Duffy

    Just to add a little perspective, more people climb Mount Everest every year than have ever rowed across an ocean.