1. Former agent McKay denies fraud chargespublished at 13:15 British Summer Time 5 September 2019

    The former agent for high-profile footballers is accused of the fraudulent transfer of property.

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  2. Caravan expo to pull into Hull for final timepublished at 13:10 British Summer Time 5 September 2019

    Europe's largest caravan trade show is taking place for the final time at The Lawns in Cottingham this weekend.

    The Lawns, CottinghamImage source, George Robinson/Geograph

    It's been held at the venue for the last 44 years and will feature the latest models over the annual event.

    It's expected more than 20,000 visitors.

    The show moves to larger facilities in Harrogate next year.

  3. Traffic being turned around following M62 crashpublished at 12:58 British Summer Time 5 September 2019

    Traffic is being turned around from near the scene following a serious crash earlier on the M62.

    A lorry being turned aroundImage source, Highways England/Crown Copyright

    It happened at about 10:45 this morning on the eastbound carriageway between junction 22 and 23.

    Traffic trapped in the tailbacks is currently being diverted by the emergency services.

  4. Air ambulance at 'serious' M62 crashpublished at 12:46 British Summer Time 5 September 2019

    The Yorkshire Air Ambulance has been in attendance at the scene of a serious crash on the M62.

    The air ambulanceImage source, PA Media

    One person has been seriously injured in the incident, according to police.

    The crash happened at about 10:45 near Huddersfield and involves an HGV.

  5. Man arrested in connection with M62 crashpublished at 12:37 British Summer Time 5 September 2019

    A man has been arrested in connection with a serious crash on the M62 this morning, police have confirmed.

    Traffic on the M62Image source, @Marky_Red

    West Yorkshire Police wouldn't confirm why the man had been arrested.

    Earlier, officers confirmed that one person had been seriously injured in the crash.

    It happened at about 10:45 this morning, near Huddersfield.

  6. Fracking ban plans for North Yorkshirepublished at 12:32 British Summer Time 5 September 2019

    There are calls for a five-year ban on fracking in parts of North Yorkshire.

    A fracking site at Kirby MispertonImage source, Danny Lawson/PA Archive/PA Media

    Rydale District Council's Conservative group is today expected to put forward opposition to shale gas extraction in the area, saying there's a "lack of evidence" about its impact.

    If it's agreed, the moratorium would put the group at odds with the government, which supports fracking.

    Third Energy, which had planned to frack for shale gas at Kirby Misperton, near Pickering, says that won't be happening before the end of this year.

  7. M62 crash: Motorway to remain closed into afternoonpublished at 12:28 British Summer Time 5 September 2019

    The M62 motorway is to remain closed this afternoon near Huddersfield following a crash that's left one person seriously injured.

    Surrounding roads are becoming very congested, with Highways England now advising people to delay or cancel their journeys:

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  8. Traffic 'gridlocked' following M62 crashpublished at 12:17 British Summer Time 5 September 2019

    This was the scene a few minutes ago as traffic was being held following a serious crash on the M62 eastbound.

    Traffic following the crashImage source, Highways England/Crown Copyright

    People in the tailbacks have said it's "gridlocked" near junction 22 for Huddersfield.

    The crash happened on the eastbound carriageway, with traffic on the westbound carriageway also running slow.

    West Yorkshire Police has said one person has suffered serious injuries in the crash, which involves an HGV.

  9. What's in a name? Appeal over Leeds' Victorian whalepublished at 12:10 British Summer Time 5 September 2019

    A 19th Century pilot whale whose bones are to go on display in Leeds next month needs a name ahead of the exhibition, according to Leeds City Museum.

    The bones of the whaleImage source, Leeds City Council

    The animal was killed by a group of fishermen off the coast of Scotland in 1867.

    The 152-year-old remains are now going to go on display at the museum as part of a new eco-awareness project, the council says.

    By giving people the chance to pick a name for the whale, it's hoped to inspire people to think about "how we can can all do our part to protect the planet's fragile species", according to the council.

  10. M62 crash: Diversion in place after HGV crashpublished at 12:08 British Summer Time 5 September 2019

    Following a crash involving a lorry on the M62 eastbound near Huddersfield, a diversion is now in place.

    There are currently major tailbacks on the motorway following the incident, so drivers are being warned to avoid the area if at all possible:

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  11. Fire crews help remove casualty at M62 crash scenepublished at 12:04 British Summer Time 5 September 2019

    Firefighters helped remove a person from a vehicle at the scene of the crash on the M62, it's been confirmed.

    West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service says its crews were involved in the "extrication" of a casualty following the crash.

    Police confirmed to the BBC earlier that one person was seriously injured in the incident which involved an HGV.

  12. 'Avoid' M62 following crash - Policepublished at 11:57 British Summer Time 5 September 2019

    West Yorkshire Police are asking people to avoid using the M62 eastbound following a crash earlier:

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  13. 'Vulnerable' woman who went missing from Hull is foundpublished at 11:51 British Summer Time 5 September 2019

    Police say a woman who went missing from Hull has now been found.

    Roberta Agawu, 27, went missing in the Wingfield Road area of the city yesterday.

  14. Person 'seriously injured' in M62 crashpublished at 11:44 British Summer Time 5 September 2019

    One person has been seriously injured in a crash on the M62, police confirm.

    The M62 trafficImage source, Highways England/Crown Copyright

    It follows emergency services being called to the scene on the eastbound carriageway near Huddersfield at about 10:45 to reports of a collision.

    A number of vehicles are involved, including a HGV.

    The road has been closed between junctions 22 and 23 and could remain shut for a "number of hours", West Yorkshire Police said.

  15. M62 closed eastbound at Huddersfield following crashpublished at 11:22 British Summer Time 5 September 2019

    The M62 eastbound is currently closed due to a "serious" crash.

    Traffic on the M62Image source, Highways England/Crown Copyright

    It's happened between junction 22 for Huddersfield and junction 23 at Rishworth Moor.

    The road is expected to be closed "for some time", West Yorkshire Police says.

    Highways England say traffic on the westbound carriageway is also running slowly.

  16. National Trust property could reopen to visitorspublished at 11:17 British Summer Time 5 September 2019

    The 18th century Grade I listed Maister House has been closed since 2016.

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  17. Firefighters tackle Doncaster industrial unit blazepublished at 10:50 British Summer Time 5 September 2019

    An industrial unit fire in Doncaster is currently causing disruption to a main road.

    The fire at the industrial unitImage source, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue

    Up to 20 firefighters are at the scene on White Rose Way, with the blaze creating lots of smoke.

    People in the area are being asked to keep their doors and windows closed.

    Crews were called to the unit at about 09:55.

    Nobody is thought to have been injured, according to the fire service.

  18. Scarborough gets sneak preview of new TV comedypublished at 10:22 British Summer Time 5 September 2019

    Episodes of a new BBC comedy set in Scarborough are to be screened in the town later ahead of the TV series starting tomorrow.

    Scarborough beach

    The first two installments of Scarborough will be shown at the Stephen Joseph Theatre later ahead of the show going out on BBC1.

    The series was created by Hull writer Derren Litten, who previously found critical acclaim with the long-running TV series Benidorm.

  19. 'Violent' wanted man hunted by police in Sheffieldpublished at 09:54 British Summer Time 5 September 2019

    A man who could be drinking in local pubs in Sheffield is being hunted by police after failing to answer bail earlier this year.

    Doyle JamesImage source, South Yorkshire Police

    Doyle James, from Rotherham, is also wanted in connection to witness intimidation, malicious communications and breach of his bail conditions.

    Police officers have issued an appeal to find the 27-year-old, who is thought to be frequenting pubs in the Intake, Handsworth and Mosborough areas of Sheffield.

    He also has connections to the West Midlands area, South Yorkshire Police say.

    People are being warned not to approach the man as he is believed to be violent.

  20. Police stop missing brake pad driver on M62published at 09:31 British Summer Time 5 September 2019

    West Yorkshire Police officers have stopped a vehicle which was driving on the motorway with a missing brake pad.

    The force's roads policing unit shared a picture of the offending vehicle on Twitter today:

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