1. Drink and drug-drive campaign nets 220-plus in 20 dayspublished at 10:13 Greenwich Mean Time 20 December 2019

    Over 220 people have been arrested for drink or drug-driving offences in just 20 days in West Yorkshire, police say.

    BreathalyserImage source, West Yorkshire Police

    Since the start of December, the force says it's arrested 227 drivers.

    Commenting on the number of arrests, the county's Roads Policing Unit said: "People are still not learning."

  2. Further arrests in Denaby murder inquirypublished at 09:47 Greenwich Mean Time 20 December 2019

    Three more youths have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 51-year-old man in Doncaster.

    Street shop in DenabyImage source, Google

    Jerry Appicella's body was found inside a property on Craganour Place in Denaby on Sunday morning after police were called about concerns for his welfare.

    Two boys and a 19-year-old man are now in custody, bringing the total of those arrested to seven.

    Three girls held on suspicion of murder were released under investigation, while a boy was bailed.

    Their ages have not been released.

    Detectives said a post-mortem examination showed Mr Appicella had died as a result of head injuries.

    Officers believe it was a targeted attack and appealed for anyone with information to contact police.

  3. Yorkshire's Friday weather forecastpublished at 09:20 Greenwich Mean Time 20 December 2019

    BBC Weather

    Today will be largely cloudy and mild with the occasional shower.

    Tonight, it will be cloudy with the occasional shower, becoming breezy and mild overnight:

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  4. Warning after man rescued from York's River Fosspublished at 08:54 Greenwich Mean Time 20 December 2019

    A man's been rescued from the River Foss in York's city centre by the emergency services.

    River FossImage source, Google

    North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said last night's incident happened at the back of the Wetherspoons pub in Piccadilly, near Castle Mills Bridge, at about 21:20.

    The man was taken to hospital by ambulance for a check-up.

    Officers are again warning people about the dangers of York's city centre rivers.

    Station Manager Bob Hoskins tweeted: "Stay safe near water. Cold water shock can kill."

  5. Leeds Bradford Airport link road plans scrappedpublished at 08:34 Greenwich Mean Time 20 December 2019

    Plans for a new link road to Leeds Bradford Airport have been scrapped because of a lack of public support.

    Artists impressionImage source, Leeds Bradford Airport

    The decision comes after climate change activists held a protest against airport expansion proposals.

    But Leeds City Council said it had "taken on board" feedback from residents and its decision was not made because of "climate lobbying".

    Other plans, which include a railway station and bus terminal, are due to be discussed at a meeting on 7 January.

    Councillor Lisa Mulherin said: "We've asked people, including local residents and stakeholders, twice about the road proposals and the lack of clear support for any of the options has been consistent.

    "It's only right that we have listened and are responding to what people are telling us they do want."

  6. Check your Yorkshire train journeypublished at 08:19 Greenwich Mean Time 20 December 2019

    BBC News Travel

    Train services across Yorkshire seem generally to be running pretty much to time at the moment.

    However:

    • The 08:21 York to Edinburgh service has been cancelled
    • The 08:23 York to Blackpool North has been cancelled
    • The 08:26 Wakefield to Leeds has been cancelled
    • The 09:03 Bradford Interchange to Chester has been cancelled

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

  7. Gas supply to more than 1,000 properties restoredpublished at 08:00 Greenwich Mean Time 20 December 2019

    Engineers are continuing to restore gas to hundreds of properties in North Yorkshire which have been without a supply since Wednesday evening.

    GAS HOBImage source, Getty Images

    Northern Gas Networks (NGN) says more than 1,000 of 1,400 properties affected by the loss in the Barlby and Osgodby areas have been reconnected.

    A spokesperson for the company said all properties were expected to be reconnected by this afternoon.

    Food vouchers for local cafes and heaters and hotplates are being offered to residents who need immediate help.

    A catering van and incident room has been set up by NGN at Osgodby Village Institute.

    NGN says an investigation into what caused the loss of gas is under way.

  8. Bradford police car crash: Enquiries continuepublished at 18:13 Greenwich Mean Time 19 December 2019

    Investigations are continuing after a police car struck a woman while on a 999 call in Bradford.

    SCENE OF INCIDENT

    A 61-year-old woman was seriously injured when she was hit by a marked police car on Lilycroft Road, near the Cliffe Road junction, in the Manningham area at 16:45.

    West Yorkshire Police said the crash had been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) as a matter of routine.

    The woman is recovering in hospital.

    If you have any information regarding the incident, please call 0800 092 0340.

  9. Nicola Adams: Double Olympic champion targets acting rolepublished at 17:32 Greenwich Mean Time 19 December 2019

    BBC Sport

    Double Olympic champion Nicola Adams says she would "love to play the main lead in a movie" after she retired from boxing last month.

    Nicola AdamsImage source, Getty Images

    Adams, from Leeds, hung up her gloves amid fears for her sight after she suffered a torn pupil in her last fight, but the 37-year-old is now looking to the future.

    "I started my love for acting when I was really young," she told BBC Sport.

    "I had to turn down a few opportunities while I was boxing but I'm hoping to do a little bit more in the future."

    The Briton became the first female Olympic boxing champion at London 2012, retaining her title in Rio four years later.

    She turned professional in 2017 and retires as the WBO world flyweight champion, saying that continuing to fight was "not a risk worth taking".

  10. Hull's MacDonald gets cancer all-clearpublished at 17:21 Greenwich Mean Time 19 December 2019

    Hull City defender Angus MacDonald is given the all-clear after being treated for bowel cancer.

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  11. Up to 1,400 bakery jobs saved in rescue dealpublished at 17:06 Greenwich Mean Time 19 December 2019

    A new company, Sayers and Poundbakery Ltd, has been formed but 11 stores will close making 100 staff redundant.

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  12. Paralysed man loses 'right to die' casepublished at 17:00 Greenwich Mean Time 19 December 2019

    Paul Lamb, from Leeds, argued the current ban on assisted suicide breaches his human rights.

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  13. Barnsley man denies murdering two-month-old babypublished at 16:45 Greenwich Mean Time 19 December 2019

    A 38-year-old man has denied murdering a two-month-old baby in Derbyshire.

    STEWARD GATEImage source, GOOGLE

    Anton Shields, from Barnsley, pleaded not guilty to murder and grievous bodily harm at Derby Crown Court.

    The boy was airlifted to hospital with head injuries from an address in Steward Gate, in Bamford on 27 June.

    He died two days later.

    Mr Shields will go on trial in October 2020.

  14. Former mayor jailed for child sex offencespublished at 16:45 Greenwich Mean Time 19 December 2019

    David Hudghton was convicted of 13 counts of sexual abuse on two girls aged under 13.

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  15. Missing Hull man found safe and wellpublished at 16:45 Greenwich Mean Time 19 December 2019

    You may remember us reporting earlier on an appeal searching for missing man Corey Nixon.

    He has been found safe and well, say Humberside Police.

  16. Burglar jailed after leaving rucksack and shovel behindpublished at 16:10 Greenwich Mean Time 19 December 2019

    A burglar who was arrested after leaving his rucksack and a shovel at the scene of his crimes in York has been jailed.

    Matthew John DodsonImage source, North Yorkshire Police

    Matthew John Dodson, 45 (pictured), was caught after leaving the shovel at a property in Malton Avenue and then dropping his bag full of his personal belongings at a house in Heworth Green.

    Dodson, of no fixed address, was found guilty by a jury at York Crown Court of burglary and attempted burglary and sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison. He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £181.

  17. Police appeal after man injured in Bradford robberypublished at 15:43 Greenwich Mean Time 19 December 2019

    Two men who robbed and attacked a man in Bradford are the subject of a police appeal.

    BESWICK CLOSEImage source, BRADFORD

    The two men, who were wearing dark hooded tops, approached a man on Beswick Close at about 17:20 on 16 December.

    West Yorkshire Police say the men hit their victim, stole his white Volkswagen Golf and drove off towards Killinghall Road.

    The victim suffered minor injuries.

    Police have appealed for anyone with any information about the incident to come forward.

  18. Armed police called to 'violent incident' in Yorkpublished at 15:26 Greenwich Mean Time 19 December 2019

    Armed police have responded to an incident in the centre of York.

    Street with police presenceImage source, YorkMix

    Grosvenor Terrace, near to Bootham Crescent football ground, was closed for several hours after officers were called to the area at about 10:45 this morning.

    Armed policeImage source, YorkMix

    North Yorkshire Police says it attended after "a report of violence" at a property on the street.

    Officers have now left the scene and the road was reopened at about 14:00.

  19. Police confirm body found in river is missing Colin Vaseypublished at 15:03 Greenwich Mean Time 19 December 2019

    A body found in the River Calder is that of missing man Colin Vasey, police have confirmed.

    COLIN VASEYImage source, WEST YORKSHIRE POLICE

    Mr Vasey, 81, was last seen on CCTV walking through Dewsbury in the early hours of 17 November.

    West Yorkshire Police said divers discovered the body in the River Calder near Horbury Bridge on Tuesday.

    Det Ch Insp Fiona Gaffney said: "I would like to thank all those who have helped in the search for Mr Vasey.

    "The outpouring of support and the response from the public has been nothing short of immense."

  20. Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow diagnosed with MNDpublished at 14:38 Greenwich Mean Time 19 December 2019

    BBC Sport

    Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND).

    Rob BurrowImage source, PA Media

    He won eight Grand Finals, three World Club Challenges and two Challenge Cups in 17 years with the Super League side.

    Burrow, 37, who also won 15 caps for England, retired in 2017 and is now the club's reserve team head coach.

    "I know I have a big challenge in front of me but knowing that I have the love and support of so many people will give me inspiration and strength," he said.

    "I am very positive about the situation and intend to battle the condition as I still feel fit and well.

    "I would like to ask for privacy at this time so I can adjust to the battle I have ahead and so that I can spend time with those closest to me ahead of Christmas and New Year."

    MND is a degenerative condition that affects how nerves in the brain and spinal cord function. There is currently no cure.