West Yorkshire Police has described the arrest of a man in Pakistan in connection with the 2005 killing of PC Sharon Beshenivsky as a "major development" in the case.

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Piran Ditta Khan, 71, was arrested yesterday and appeared in court earlier today in Islamabad.

PC Beshenivsky was shot dead when she responded to an armed robbery call in Bradford in 2005.

Police say the arrest marks a major development in a "long running investigation".

Det Supt Mark Swift, said: "I would like to thank the National Crime Agency in Pakistan and partners who have made this arrest possible.

“This is a major development in this long running investigation and their assistance in this matter cannot be understated.

“We are continuing to liaise with partners in Pakistan to process Khan’s extradition with the intention of returning him to the UK to face court proceedings.”

To date, three men have been convicted of her murder and jailed for life and a further two men convicted of manslaughter.

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An East Yorkshire councillor is calling for a universal basic income to be introduced in Hull.

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If approved, the scheme would see everyone, whether unemployed or working, paid a small amount by the government each week or month.

The idea is due to be raised at a council meeting tomorrow by the Liberal Democrats.

Councillor Paul Drake-Davies, who's behind the plan, says: "Whoever you are, you'd get a monthly stipend from the government. I guess if you start earning a lot more money you'd end up paying it back through a higher tax bracket.

"But if the worst happened you'd have that security, a safety net to rebuild your life. People have talked from a couple of hundred pounds a month to £1,000.

"It's not been set out how this would be rolled out yet. All we're trying to do is get round the idea this would be a good thing for Hull to be involved in, along with other cities like Leeds and Sheffield."

A man wanted by police in connection with the murder of PC Sharon Beshenivsky has been arrested in Pakistan

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PC Beshenivsky, 38, was killed outside a travel agency in Morley Street, Bradford, on 18 November 2005 while responding to an armed robbery call.

Yesterday, Piran Ditta Khan, 71, was arrested in Pakistan and appeared at court in Islamabad earlier today.

West Yorkshire Police says matters relating to his extradition were discussed.

He was remanded in custody to next appear at court on 29 January.

A police officer in Bradford found a good way of helping to keep school children warm while they waited to see the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge - an impromptu singalong to heads, shoulders, knees and toes.

In their first visit to the city as a couple, William and Kate are visiting different projects promoting cohesion in what is one of the UK's most diverse cities.

They began at City Hall where they heard about life in Bradford from a group of young people.

The royal couple are now at one of the city's Khidmat Centres, which focus on helping the most vulnerable members of the community:

A monument honouring victims of one of Yorkshire's biggest mining disasters is to be built in Thornhill.

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An underground explosion at the Combs Colliery killed 139 men and boys on 4 July 1893.

Only seven men survived.

A mining wheel, which was rescued from Denaby Main Colliery, Mexborough, has been chosen to commemorate the tragedy.

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Paul Ellis from the Dewsbury Chamber of Trade said: "The victims have never been officially remembered and a lasting memorial is needed.

"This has been a project of more than 20 years in the planning and it is something which still runs deep for relatives of the dead men and people in our town, which was once home to this mining community."

The memorial wheel is due to be installed in Dewsbury town centre this summer.

A second man has been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting in which a 12-year-old boy was injured.

The child, who is in a stable condition in hospital, was hit in the leg in the Arbourthorne area of Sheffield at about 15:45 on Sunday.

A 25-year-old man from Sheffield was arrested this morning on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and is currently in police custody, according to South Yorkshire Police.

A 30-year-old man arrested yesterday on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of a firearm remains in custody, police add.

Rangers assistant boss Gary McAllister had to go to hospital after the attack outside a Leeds bar.

Volunteers and students from Bradford have sat down with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to discuss opportunities in the city during their visit this afternoon.

Bradford Council's chief executive Kersten England told William and Kate about the district's younger community:

A small museum will also be dedicated to the entertainer who died last year at the age of 64.

This is the moment a short time ago when the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived at City Hall in Bradford.

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They will meet young people and employers and join workshops which support vulnerable communities.

This is the royal couple's first stop ahead of the afternoon's engagements in the city.

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The current terminal at Leeds Bradford Airport could be knocked down and a new one built in its place if new plans get the go-ahead.

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The plans include the £150m construction of a three-storey, 34,000 sq m terminal, based on the airport’s current boundary, to replace the existing building.

Hywel Rees, chief executive of Leeds Bradford Airport, said: “This proposal is not about growing beyond our predicted capacity. It's about meeting the same demand in a more efficient way, with a smaller environmental footprint.

"It's about addressing challenges passengers face far too frequently and that cannot be overcome within our current building."

The airport says if the plans are approved, the completion of the terminal would mean it would meet its target of net zero carbon emissions by 2023.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have began their royal visit of Bradford.

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William and Kate arrived to cheering crowds at Centenary Square.

This is the first time they have visited the city as a couple.

The Duke and Duchess will now meet young volunteers from the district to see the impact they are making in their communities.

There is a "great sense of anticipation" as crowds gather at City Hall in Bradford for the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge shortly, according to West Yorkshire's Lord Lieutenant.

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This is the current scene at Centenary Square, tweeted by Ed Anderson, the Queen's representative in West Yorkshire.

He will be there to welcome the royal couple at about midday.

Rochdale sign forward Tyler Smith on loan from Premier League side Sheffield United until the end of the season.

A red carpet has been rolled out ready for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's visit to Bradford shortly.

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Crowds are beginning to gather to welcome the royal couple to the city.

William and Kate are due to arrive at Centenary Square at midday, where they will chat with young people about employment opportunities.

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BBC Sport

Sheffield boxer Kell Brook says he will announce his retirement in the ring if he loses to Mark DeLuca next month.

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Brook, 33, will face the American after a 14-month spell out of the ring on 8 February.

He has endured a testing period since 2016, having broken both eye sockets and given up his world welterweight title.

He said: "This last chapter of my career, I'm giving it my all. If I get beaten I can walk away with my head high, knowing I have given everything."

He told the 5 Live Boxing with Costello & Bunce podcast: "If I get beaten by DeLuca, I will announce my retirement in that ring. If I can't beat him, what am I doing?"

He now feels that if he were to retire - even as a former world champion - he would not feel fulfilled with his achievements.

BBC Sport boxing correspondent Mike Costello says the admission is "staggering".

Brook has said he was "a mess" in the aftermath of losing his IBF world welterweight title to Errol Spence Jr at Sheffield United's Bramall Lane in 2017, and resorted to "drinking too much" because he felt down.

He turned to counsellors and said he "poured my heart out to them".

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after shots were fired in Sheffield last week.

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No-one was injured in the shooting on Northcote Avenue in Meersbrook which happened about 23:00 on 10 January.

Two men, aged 28 and 31, from Sheffield, were arrested last night.

The arrests come after a 30-year-old man was arrested at a property in Chesterfield on Monday night, also on suspicion of attempted murder.

He remains in custody while police carry out inquiries.

Assistant Ch Con Tim Forber said: "I know incidents like this can be incredibly frightening and upsetting and that is at the forefront of our minds as we continue our investigations.

"No matter how small or insignificant you feel your information might be, please contact us and tell us what you know."

HS2 risks dividing and destroying "huge swathes" of "irreplaceable" natural habitats, including 108 ancient woodlands, a report has warned.

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The Wildlife Trust said the high-speed rail line linking London and northern England could wipe out rare species.

The organisation says if the project, which is currently on hold, goes ahead a "greener" approach will be needed.

Nikki Williams, the Wildlife Trusts' director of campaigns and policy, said: "HS2 will destroy precious carbon-capturing habitats if it's allowed to continue in its current form.

"It will damage the very ecosystems that provide a natural solution to the climate emergency."

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HS2 Ltd said its railway will respect the environment through the creation of a "green corridor" along the route.

The government commissioned a review into HS2 in August and is set to decide in the coming weeks whether to proceed.

An 81-year-old woman who died in a car crash on New Year's Eve has been named by police.

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Alice Ann Bock, from Brayton, near Selby, was killed when the car she was travelling in collided with another vehicle on the A19 near Escrick.

The crash, which happened just before 14:00 on 31 December, involved a black Audi and a black Kia.

Anyone who saw either vehicle prior to the collision, or who witnessed the incident, is being asked to contact North Yorkshire Police.

The force says it is especially keen to hear from anyone who has dash-cam footage.

Lisa Gallagher
Weather presenter, BBC Look North

It will be a dry and bright day for most with temperatures up to about 9C or 10C.

Overnight there may be one or two showers in western parts but it will stay dry for most: