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  1. LNER services stopped after broken down train blocks line

    BBC News Travel

    Trains on the East Coast Mainline are at a standstill because of a blockage on the line.

    A broken down train northbound is causing problems, meaning some services are delayed:

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  2. Hospice charity's high hopes for recycling site shop

    An East Yorkshire charity is hoping to raise thousands of pounds with its new shop at a recycling site.

    Items donated to the charity

    Dove House Hospice is taking over at the Humberfield site in Hessle, where people can buy unwanted items which are still in good condition such as furniture and TVs.

    The organisation will take over the shop in January.

  3. Pedestrian, 86, dies after Ripon crash

    A woman has died after being hit by a van in North Yorkshire.

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    The 86-year-old was crossing the A61 in Ripon from the bus stop when she was hit by a white Citroen Berlingo on Friday at about 16:50.

    She was airlifted to Leeds General Infirmary but died in the early hours of Saturday morning.

    North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses to the crash.

  4. Masterplan for Bradford market square regeneration

    Several buildings on a street in Bradford could be demolished to create a new city square, if plans get the go-ahead.

    Bradford MarketBradford Council/Greig & Stephenson Architects

    The council wants to buy some properties on Darley Street, including the former M&S building, in order to carry out its plan.

    The new square will regenerate the Broadway and Piccadilly areas with hopes there will also be space for an outdoor market and events, the authority says.

  5. Yorkshire's weather: A dry and warm day

    BBC Weather

    A warm end to 2018 with temperatures holding still at about 9C (48F) throughout the day.

    A dry and cloudy day with a breeze making it feel a little cooler - and there is a little chance of drizzle.

    This evening and through tonight it will be mainly dry with some clear spells for a time, but generally a lot of cloud around:

    A weather graphic

  6. Blue badge abuse action 'disgraceful'

    Figures show 62% of councils did not take action against people misusing blue badge permits.

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  7. Check your Yorkshire train journey

    If you're making a journey on the rails in Yorkshire this New Year's Eve morning, services seem to be running pretty much to time at the moment.

    However, the 06:46 Bradford Interchange to Leeds service is currently reported to be delayed.

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

  8. Two seriously hurt in Rotherham hit-and-run

    Two people have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a hit-and-run in Rotherham.

    Quarry Hill RoadGoogle

    The crash happened on Friday at about 23:00 when a black VW Jetta hit a stationary car on Quarry Hill Road in Wath-upon-Dearne.

    A 24-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries, police say. The car then drove away from the scene.

    A 27-year-old man has been questioned, according South Yorkshire Police.

    The force is appealing for anyone with information to get in touch.