A man's been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run on a bypass in North Yorkshire which left two people with serious injuries, police say.

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It happened yesterday afternoon on the A63 at the A10401 roundabout and involved two cars.

The 44-year-old from Doncaster is accused of failing to stop for police, dangerous driving, drink-driving and failing to provide a specimen for analysis.

He's been released under investigation while the investigation continues

The four leaders of South Yorkshire's local authorities and the region's elected mayor say they have reached a consensus on the way forward for devolution.

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Dan Jarvis, mayor of the Sheffield City Region, says that "after months of negotiations" with the four leaders of South Yorkshire's local authorities, they have now reached a "joint devolution position".

He said: "It is a pragmatic solution that enables first and foremost, the unlocking of the Sheffield City Region deal, whilst also supporting wider Yorkshire devolution ambitions."

Mr Jarvis wrote a joint letter, with council leaders in Sheffield, Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham, to Communities Secretary James Brokenshire.

It asks the government to "unlock" powers and resources.

The next step will be for the government, which rejected a "One Yorkshire" plan earlier this year, to respond to the letter.

An 83-year-old driver who was seriously injured in a crash in Beverley at the weekend may have had a medical episode while in the car, police say.

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The motorist was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after his black Fiat Punto mounted the kerb on Routh Avenue, hitting a tree before rolling onto its side.

No other vehicles were involved and no-one else was hurt in the incident which happened at about 19:00 on Sunday, police say.

Anyone who saw what happened is being asked to contact Humberside Police.

A guide to help homeless people in South Yorkshire survive has been published.

The Homeless Survival Guide, released today, gives information on charitable and public sector services available in Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley and Doncaster.

It's the vision of High Sheriff of South Yorkshire, Barry Eldred.

After coming across a similar guide in Bristol, Mr Eldred said he was impressed by how essential a resource the guide had become for many vulnerable people in the city.

He said: "It was my hope that my year in office as High Sheriff would enable me to make a difference for those leading complex, fragile lives.

"With the help of South Yorkshire Community Foundation, my ambition has come together in this guide.

"The positive reaction of other organisations who have expressed an interest in producing their own guide is further proof of the need for the help that such guides offer."

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A senior council boss has called for a line to be drawn over the selling of land at Bridlington Golf Club.

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It follows a police investigation into allegations that prime council-owned seafront land was sold below market value.

The investigation found no evidence of any wrongdoing.

East Riding Council struck a £725,000 deal towards the end of last year for the freehold sale of land off Belvedere Road.

It also allowed the golf club to negotiate the sale of 3.5 acres of the course to a developer for £1.6m.

The land is earmarked for 22 homes after the council's planning committee controversially went against their authority's own policies for new developments and approved the housing scheme.

Council monitoring officer Matthew Buckley made it clear, at a meeting of the audit committee, the matter should be considered closed unless fresh evidence emerged.

Match commander David Duckenfield denies the gross negligence manslaughter of 95 Liverpool fans.

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A bid to halve the number of smokers in Doncaster by 2022 has been described as a "big challenge".

Doncaster Council's plan to reduce the number of smokers to 10% is proving difficult, with no significant change to the numbers since 2015.

The town is working towards eventually becoming smoke-free, but 19.7% of adults currently smoke, a figure which is down from 26% in 2011.

Dr Victor Joseph, public health consultant with Doncaster Council, said: "We hope to have children growing up in Doncaster not experiencing smoking around them so they'll be growing up in a much healthier environment."

A woman in her 50s has died following a crash in North Yorkshire, police say.

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It happened on the A66 at the junction with Kirby Hill in Richmondshire and involved a foreign registered VW Touran car and a red Scania HGV.

The woman who died was one of the passengers in the car.

Officers say the collision happened on Friday morning at about 09:45.

Anyone who was travelling on the A66 and saw the collision, or the manner of driving of a foreign-registered VW or a red lorry, is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police.

Fiona Goddard says many girls in Bradford were victims of sexual abuse but have not come forward.

Firefighters say a piece of machinery known as a teleporter was "100% destroyed" during a fire in an East Yorkshire field yesterday.

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The fire, in Hayton, involved the equipment which is also called a telescopic handler - a type of crane often used in farming.

Humberside Fire and Rescue Service says crews was called to deal with the incident at about 12:30 yesterday.

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The search for a new head of the Welcome to Yorkshire tourism organisation begins today, following the resignation of Sir Gary Verity.

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Sir Gary stepped-down from his role as Chief Executive on Friday citing health reasons, although concerns were also raised about his expenses claims and what was called his "behaviour towards staff".

Mr Verity earned £243,000 a year in role which he took on in 2009, and which he used to bring the Tour de France to Yorkshire and to create the Tour de Yorkshire bike race.

Managers at Welcome to Yorkshire say he made "errors of judgement" regarding his expenses and has offered to pay back anything he owes.

The organisation is now looking for a new chief executive while being adamant that it's "business as usual".

Concerns are growing for the welfare of a Doncaster woman who has been missing since last week, police say.

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Laura Taylor, 27, was last seen on Wednesday evening and it's thought she might be in the Rotherham area.

She was reported missing from Barnby Dun after she failed to come home and police are appealing for information.

Plans to transform a huge area of land behind York railway station is expected to be put to a crucial council vote later.

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The York Central scheme would include 120,000 sq m of new office space and 2,500 homes - with a development value of £623m, the city council said.

It's expected the scheme would take 15 to 20 years to complete.

If permission is granted, city leaders say it will trigger millions of pounds in investment.

An inquest is due to start later into the death of Hull University student Libby Squire, whose body was found near Grimsby Docks last week.

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Miss Squire disappeared after a night out in Hull.

Police believe she got a taxi from the Welly Club to her home in Wellesley Avenue at about 23:30 on 31 January.

Her body was recovered last Wednesday close to Spurn Point, near Grimsby Docks.

The 21-year-old's death is being treated as a "potential homicide" and a man remains under investigation, police say.

The inquest is expected to be opened and adjourned at Hull Coroner's Court this afternoon.

A relative of a Thai woman who was finally identified 15 years after being found dead in the Yorkshire Dales says she "broke into tears" when she visited her grave for the first time.

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Lamduan Armitage, nee Seekanya, was discovered near Pen-y-ghent in 2004.

She was named The Lady of the Hills because her identity was unknown and she was buried at St Oswald's Church in Horton-in-Ribblesdale.

Visiting her grave on Saturday, Buathong Trimble, who is Mrs Armitage's first cousin once removed, said: "I told her, 'My dear, not so long and you will get to go home, your parents are waiting'."

Despite extensive appeals, police were unable to identify Mrs Armitage and the parish council donated a burial plot and organised her funeral.

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In January, Buasa and Joomsri Seekanya, from Udon Thani in north-east Thailand, came forward to say they believed the woman was their daughter Lamduan after reading a BBC story about the case.

Police finally confirmed her identity last week after extensive inquiries and DNA testing with family members in Thailand.

North Yorkshire Police are now investigating her death and want to speak to anyone who may have known her or her family.

A special service has taken place to mark the tenth anniversary of the disappearance of York chef Claudia Lawrence.

Miss Lawrence vanished as she left for work at York University on 19 March 2009 and police believe she was murdered.

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, addressed the Faith, Hope and Love service at St Mary's Priory Church in Old Malton.

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One of the speakers at the service was Miss Lawrence's mother, Joan, who told the congregation: "Not a day goes by without us wondering what's happened to our loved ones...yet we are ever-hopeful that we'll hear something to help bring healing."

Nine individuals have been arrested or interviewed in connection with Miss Lawrence's disappearance, but no charges have been brought.

Last week, police said a man seen near her home remains a key person to trace 10 years after her disappearance.

Dozens of dogs have been parading their paws at a canine beauty pageant in West Yorkshire.

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Pets of all shapes, sizes and breeds were dressed in various gowns and outfits to be crowned best king, queen, prince and princess at the "Furbabies" event in Wetherby.

Dogs were put forward in 12 categories including best male and female pedigrees; best male and female puppies; and best rescue.

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Organisers said the pageant was held to raise money for a dogs rescue charity.

A 22-year-old motorcyclist has died after crashing into a new traffic island on a road in Leeds.

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The collision happened in the early hours of Saturday morning on Asquith Avenue, near Aspect Building Solutions in Morley.

The male biker was seriously hurt in the crash and was taken to hospital. He died later from his injuries.

Police say they're keen to speak to a cyclist seen in the area shortly after the collision as they may have "vital information".

BBC Weather

After a fine and sunny morning, it will be dry this afternoon with sunny periods.

However, it will feel chilly in north to northwesterly winds.

Tonight will be clear, dry and cold, with light winds:

A man is due in court accused of murdering Tracey McFarquhar at Whitegates Caravan Park, Doncaster.