A survey claims almost everyone in York is concerned about the quality of the city's air.

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The consultation found 91% of people spoken too said they're worried about pollution in the city, with 13% saying they have an illness affected by poor air quality.

The same report found nine out of 10 people asked, supported proposals for a bus-based clean air zone.

Now City of York Council plans to spend more than £1.6m to implement the zone to help make York’s buses more environmentally-friendly.

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Councillor Andrew Waller, executive member for environment, said: "We understand the vital role the city's local bus services play in bringing people into York to work, shop and make use of key services.

"Targeting the buses which most frequently pass through the city centre will have the greatest impact on reducing harmful pollutants, by insisting on the use of electric or Euro VI diesel technology."

York, alongside Leeds and Sheffield, was identified as breaching World Health Organisation limits for air pollution last year.

Friends and family of a 15-year-old girl, who died in a crash in Huddersfield a year ago, have gathered to pay tribute to her life.

Hundreds of people turned up to a vigil for Katelyn Dawson last night, leaving flowers and candles at the bus stop in Moldgreen, where she was hit by a car.

The police have handed evidence about the case to the Crown Prosecution Service, which has yet to decide whether to bring any charges.

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A Sheffield councillor linked to an escorts business has been removed from the council's licensing committee, after questions were raised about his involvement.

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Councillor Neale Gibson, Labour representative for the Walkley ward, manages the money for Escorts R Us, through his own company, Mowbray Accounting.

The business was set up in 2016, but his involvement was undeclared until now.

It was initially thought his involvement was about more than just money and as a result he was taken off licensing duties.

But, following an investigation by Sheffield City Council, it was found Councillor Gibson was not guilty of wrongdoing.

Despite this, the council decided to stand by their decision to remove him.

A Labour representative said: "The initial legal advice was based on a description Councillor Gibson's involvement was more than just his firm acting as accountant and that the company was engaged in a broader range of activities.

"However these allegations proved to be completely unfounded and based on current information, there is no procedural requirement for Councillor Gibson to stand aside."

A darts tournament that pits York's pub players against their professional heroes, has raised so much money for good causes its organisers are founding an official charity.

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The city's open darts championships have raised more than £25,000 over three events.

The tournament team say they want to head into their tenth anniversary year by setting up The Hart of York Community Charity, to help people in the city.

Neil Hart, one of the organisers, says: "The bonus is we're not just helping one or two charities, we can help anybody in need - people in need of support or a community group."

Would you know how to spot a "squib," or catch a "niffler?"

If you don't you might after today.

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A dictionary of old Yorkshire words and expressions is being launched, containing those two and thousands more words, used in the region between 1100 and 1800.

It's hoped the dictionary, compiled by historian Dr George Redmonds, will offer an insight into how Yorkshire developed its regional language, with influences from Iceland, Scotland, France and Viking Scandinavia.

The launch, at the University of York this evening, features a talk about language, history, tradition and creativity, by writer, poet and broadcaster, Ian McMillan, also known as the Bard of Barnsley.

There'll also be a screening of a film put together by University of York students, which uses words from the dictionary to bring medieval Yorkshire's farms, pubs, homes and Wars of the Roses battlefields to life.

Now back to "squibs" and "niffling."

To "nifle" meant to steal objects of little value: a court record from 1755 reported a man being found guilty of "nifling" at Barnby Dunn, near Doncaster.

As for "squibs."

Well in the time of Guy Fawkes, who was born in York in 1570, a firework was known as a "squib."

Hence the phrase, a bit of a damp squib.

Three Rolex watches were snatched by a thief in a York jewellery store.

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The incident happened at 11:00 on Wednesday.

The suspect is described as being about 5ft 10ins tall with long dreadlocks.

He was wearing a blue bandanna, a black bomber jacket with flowers on the back, and carried an over-the-shoulder bag.

Police believe he has links to a similar theft in Manchester.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of committing a sexual assault outside a school.

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Police were called to Headlands School in Bridlington, East Yorkshire, on Tuesday to reports of a man "acting suspiciously".

In a statement, head teacher Sarah Bone said it had been "incredibly difficult for all those concerned and in particular the young victim".

Humberside Police said the 62-year-old man remained in custody.

Writing on the school's website, Mrs Bone said the arrested man "was challenged, photographed and removed by an on-duty member of staff".

She added: "I am well aware various 'versions' of what may, or may not, have happened are being shared on social media and these run the risk of causing unnecessary emotional distress and harm to the young victim involved."

It's claimed part of Leeds is one of the worst places in the country for burglaries.

The LS8 postcode area, which covers Roundhay, comes fifth in a list of places where the most insurance claims have been submitted.

Part of Birmingham comes top of the list, put together by a price comparison website.

Areas in Bradford, Doncaster and Sheffield also figure prominently in the list.

Police have increased patrols in some areas of West Yorkshire recently, to reassure people after burglaries.

BBC Weather

Mainly dry today with some sunny spells, but also quite a lot of cloud around.

It'll be a milder day than recently with light winds.

This evening will be mostly cloudy with some patchy light rain and increasing wind.

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If you're making a journey on the rails in Yorkshire today services seem to be running pretty much to time at the moment.

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

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The world famous Flying Scotsman steam engine is to honour its former owner, Sir William McAlpine, by making a special journey from London to York.

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The locomotive will start the day by making a memorial trip, known as the Scotsman salute, from London Kings Cross to York.

It'll then line up side by side with an electric train at the National Railway Museum, which is being named after Sir William McAlpine, who died last year.

Built in 1923, the Scotsman ran on the London and North Eastern Railway for 40 years, completing two million miles of service between London, Newcastle and Scotland, before being withdrawn in 1963.

It was the first locomotive to achieve an authenticated 100mph speed in 1934.

Sir William bought the loco to save her from sale to an American consortium.

A woman has suffered serious facial injuries following a fight in a Doncaster mini-market.

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Three people started the altercation inside Khoshnaw shop on St Sepulchre Gate West, at about 12:00 on 2 January.

A 36-year-old woman tried to break up the fight, when she had an item thrown at her.

She received a large cut to her face, which required an operation.

Police want to speak to anyone who witnessed the assault.

Hull Trains is the worst in the country for paying compensation to customers on time, that's according to the Office of Rail and Road, the organisation which regulates rail companies.

The firm received 261 complaints per 100,000 journeys between April and June in 2018, according to official data.

Figures show less than a third of claims by Hull Trains' passengers were dealt with, during the one month target, between April and October last year.

Hull Trains has apologised and says things will be back to normal in the coming weeks.

Two men have been arrested following a spate of retail robberies in Wakefield.

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Five incidents took place in the Normanton and Altofts area between 2 January and 9 January.

In the most recent incident, a man threatened staff with a knife at shop on Church Road before making off with cash.

In another incident on 5 January at a shop on Normanton High Street, a man assaulted an employee.

A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery, while a second man, aged 32, initially arrested has been released under investigation.

Police are urging anyone with information to get in touch.

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Council bosses have defended figures which revealed more than 2,100 litter fines were issued to people outside Doncaster railway station in less than a year.

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A Freedom of Information request showed 2,183 fines resulted in over £200,000 being split between the council and private firm Kingdom.

The figures have prompted calls from residents and visitors that staff hang around the train station 'waiting' for people to drop cigarettes calling it an 'easy win'.

Councillor Chris McGuinness, cabinet member for the environment, said: "We have a unique relationship with Kingdom in that they simply collect the evidence of people dropping litter.

"Making sure the train station and other areas are clean and tidy helps enhance people's views of Doncaster."

Two tents belonging to 'rough sleepers' were removed from Leeds city centre this morning by council staff.

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One tent was found to have two people inside, the other was found empty.

A spokesperson for Leeds City Council said the owner of one of the tents "was known to have residence and claimed benefits".

The two people were asked to move on.

The council said they have a policy to remove tents that are unoccupied, or present an obstruction or hazard.

A spokesperson added: "We work in partnership with a range of services to ensure all available help is offered to those rough sleeping in the city.

"However not everyone feels able or willing to take up offers of help so we continue to engage with these individuals."

Mechanics in North Yorkshire could help with solving a hit-and-run investigation after police believe a car was severely damaged in the incident.

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A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision with a silver saloon car on the B1222 near Peckfield at about 16:40 on 6 January.

Police say the rear bumper, of possibly a VW or Skoda, was severely damaged.

Officers are keen for anyone with information to get in touch.

A motorist escaped from police by squeezing through bollards with the gap too small for a patrol car to follow.

The small silver Vauxhall, which "failed to stop," was abandoned before being found by police in the north of the city.

Humberside Police said "if the driver wants the car back he can come and talk to us" and posted a picture of it on Twitter:

Children told police Paul Lewis, 33, asked them to expose themselves in return for sweets.

Bus services across Leeds are 'hopping on' with a police project combating criminal activity.

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Numerous First bus routes will feature artwork encouraging the public to report suspicious behaviour.

The scheme will display posters inside the vehicles and digital signs.

It follows a wider project launched by police, which sees officers patrol the city centre and tourist hotspots.