Electric vehicles offered for free two-month trialpublished at 13:05 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2020
Businesses and charities in Leeds can try out electric vans, private hire vehicles and e-bikes.
Read MoreElectric vehicles offered for free two-month trialpublished at 13:05 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2020
Memorial service announced for former Barnsley playerpublished at 12:46 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2020
A memorial service is due to be held next week for former Barnsley player Chris Barker.
Image source, PA MediaThe Sheffield-born player, who died earlier this month aged 39, helped the club to promotion from the third tier of English football in 2003.
Barker, whose other clubs included Stoke City, Cardiff and Queens Park Rangers, made 131 appearances for the Tykes.
A memorial service to commemorate his life is to take place on Wednesday at All Saints Church, Rotherham at 14:30.
The Bradford takeaway tackling plastic wastepublished at 12:25 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2020
A takeaway owner is encouraging customers to use steel containers to reduce plastic waste.
Read MoreMorrisons to cut 3,000 managerial roles in restructurepublished at 12:15 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2020
Morrisons is to axe around 3,000 managerial roles across its stores as part of a restructure, it has announced.
The Bradford-based supermarket has said the move will allow it to create more shop floor jobs.
Image source, PA MediaCCTV images appeal in Sheffield hate crime probepublished at 11:50 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2020
CCTV footage has been released of two women who police believe hold "vital information" in relation to a hate crime in Sheffield.
Image source, SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICEA mother who got on the number 83 bus at Arundel Gate at about 16:50 on 2 October last year was allegedly racially abused by two passengers already on the vehicle.
The bus driver intervened, and the suspects fled, police say.
Image source, SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICEOfficers now believe the women in the images could help them with their investigation.
Anyone who recognises them, or who has information about the incident, is being asked to contact South Yorkshire Police.
Bunny found 'dumped' in Doncaster gardenpublished at 11:26 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2020
A black and white rabbit has been found "dumped" in a garden in Doncaster, the RSPCA has said.
Image source, RSPCAThe animal was found by the homeowner in his front garden in Bawtry after hearing a car pulling up outside his home and then driving away.
The animal charity says it attended to find the "stressed" bunny and no microchip to identify its owner.
RSPCA animal collection officer Ollie Wilkes said: “While still indoors, the householder had heard a car pull up in front of his house, then a car door slam. When he went outside to investigate, he found a bewildered bunny hopping around in the bushes in his front garden.
“When I arrived, I checked the rabbit, and although he was a little stressed, I could see this rabbit was uninjured and looked very healthy.”
Anybody who recognises the animal is asked to get in touch with the RSPCA, so it can find its way back home.
Leeds businesses offered free electric vehicle trialpublished at 10:58 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2020
Buinesses in Leeds are being offered a free trial of electric vehicles as the council looks to combat air pollution in the city.
More than 250 West Yorkshire businesses have so far expressed an interest in the two-month scheme, according to Leeds City Council.
Highways England has worked with the authority to provide the vehicles, which will allow organisations to see if they save money.
Businesses, charities and other organisations can register for the trial from today.
Man suffers 'violent assault' in Yorkpublished at 10:29 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2020
Police believe there were multiple witnesses to a "violent assault" in a York bar on Monday.
Image source, GoogleA 19-year-old man was punched and kicked on the floor in Vodka Revolution on Coney Street at about 01:15, officer say.
The victim suffered facial injuries and needed hospital treatment.
A 20-year-old man from York was arrested but has since been released under investigation.
If you have any information about the assault, you're being asked to get in touch with North Yorkshire Police.
Officer 'embarrassed' by gang estate fearspublished at 10:18 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2020
The shooting of a 12-year-old boy on the estate has prompted a pledge by police to do more.
Read MorePolice 'working hard' over boy's shooting in Sheffieldpublished at 09:51 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2020
Police in Sheffield are renewing their appeal for information following the shooting of a 12-year-old boy in the city earlier this month.
The child needed surgery after he was hit in the leg in the Arbourthorne area on 12 January.
Stephen Dunford, 25, of Fellbrigg Road, Sheffield, appeared in court on Tuesday accused of attempted murder.
Mr Dunford is also charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.
Two 30-year-old men who were arrested last week on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life have been released on bail.
Police say they're "working hard to build a clear picture of the facts".
Officers have now renewed their appeal for any witnesses, CCTV or dashcam footage from the day.
The force announced at a meeting last night that three extra officers will now patrol the area.
Man's surgery delay death 'avoidable'published at 09:42 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2020
Doctors took a week to identify the man needed urgent surgery to prevent a perforated bowel.
Read More'Booker of the North' winner to be announcedpublished at 09:16 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2020
The winner of a literary competition celebrating all things northern is due to be announced later.
Image source, Portico PrizeThe Portico Prize is awarded to the book which "best evokes the spirit of the north of England", with the winning author receiving a £10,000 prize.
Among the books shortlisted are a novel based on the life of Bradford-born playwright Andrea Dunbar and a book of stories inspired by Scout Rock, near Mytholmroyd.
The shortlisted books are:
- Black Teeth and a Brilliant Smile: Adelle Stripe
- The Boy with the Perpetual Nervousness: Graham Caveney
- Ironopolis: Glen James Brown
- Saltwater: Jessica Andrews
- Under the Rock: Benjamin Myers
- The Mating Habits of Stags: Ray Robinson
The winner will be announced at an award ceremony later at the Portico Library in Manchester.
Yorkshire's Thursday weather forecastpublished at 08:57 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2020
A cloud and misty start, particularly foggy in some areas.
This afternoon will stay cloudy with drizzle expected.
Most areas will see the odd bright spell with highs of about 9C (48F):
Appeal over missing 'vulnerable' teenager from Bridlingtonpublished at 08:31 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2020
Have you seen Elise Reynolds-Parkes? The 15-year-old, who is described by police as "vulnerable", has gone missing in East Yorkshire.
Image source, HUMBERSIDE POLICEElise was last seen leaving her home in Bridlington early last night.
She's described as 5ft 7in tall with blonde hair.
She was wearing a black North Face jacket, cream tracksuit bottoms and white Nike trainers.
Anyone with information about here whereabouts is being asked to contact Humberside Police.
Check your Yorkshire train journeypublished at 08:17 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2020
BBC News TravelIf you're making a journey on the rails in Yorkshire this Thursday morning, most services appear to be generally running on time.
For all the latest live updates from the county's main railway stations, click on the links below:
Extra police for Sheffield estate after boy shot in legpublished at 08:00 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2020
Three more police officers will patrol an area of Sheffield hit by violent gang crime in recent weeks, according to the South Yorkshire force.
The announcement was made at a public meeting on the Arbourthorne estate last night.
The move comes after a 12-year-old boy was shot in the leg. He has since been released from hospital but is still undergoing medical treatment.
Stephen Dunford, 25, of Fellbrigg Road, Sheffield, appeared in court on Tuesday accused of attempted murder.
Mr Dunford is also charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.
Two 30-year-old men who were arrested last week on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life have been released on bail.
'We gave up our car for three years'published at 18:53 Greenwich Mean Time 22 January 2020
How did the Wilson family cope without their four-wheeled "luxury"?
Read MorePolice release CCTV footage in Sheffield robbery probepublished at 17:55 Greenwich Mean Time 22 January 2020
CCTV footage has been released of a man police want to speak to in connection with a robbery in Sheffield.
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End of youtube videoThe alleged incident happened in the early hours of 30 September near to the community centre on West Quadrant, in Firth Park.
South Yorkshire Police say the man in the images may hold "vital information" about the incident.
An 18-year-old man has been charged with robbery in connection with the incident while a second 18-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of robbery has been released under investigation.
Anyone who recognises the man in the footage is asked to contact the force.
Refurbishment for 'limited' Scarborough station toiletspublished at 17:38 Greenwich Mean Time 22 January 2020
Local Democracy Reporting ServiceScarborough railway station's toilets are to be refurbished after a report found the space was "limited" for people with disabilities.
Image source, GoogleThe Grade II-listed building dates back to 1845 when it was opened following the completion of the York to Scarborough railway line.
Rail operator TransPennine Express approved plans to install an adult-sized changing facility with a ceiling hoist and shower.
A report to Scarborough Council said: "The absence of toilet and changing facilities means some disabled people are often limited in terms of activities available to them, or even prevented from going out altogether."
The existing male and female toilets will also be given new fixtures and fittings.
Man who posed as cab driver jailed for 'terrifying' attackpublished at 17:25 Greenwich Mean Time 22 January 2020
A man from Huddersfield who posed as a taxi driver before attempting to strangle a young woman in her home has been jailed for four years.
Image source, WEST YORKSHIRE POLICEYonis Abraham, 28, of Portland Street, attacked the 24-year-old woman after offering her a lift back to her home on 24 March.
Leeds Crown Court heard Abraham had asked for a drink of water and had gone into the woman's house when he attempted to strangle her, but was disturbed by her housemates and fled.
Det Insp Mark Catney said: "Abraham inflicted a terrifying assault on his victim and we are pleased to see him sentenced at court today.
"It is fortunate she was spared serious injuries by the intervention of her housemates and it is thanks to them that this dangerous man was unable to proceed further with his attack, the ultimate motive for which he has never disclosed."