A polar bear has been moved to South Yorkshire from captivity in France to stop him harming his mate's cubs.

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Rasputin was brought to Yorkshire Wildlife Park, near Doncaster, from Antibes in the south of France.

The journey was planned for winter time so he would experience more comfortable temperatures.

Bruce Walton, who was Rasputin's keeper in France, said: "He is a lovely bear and I can see he will be very happy here and have a ball."

Rasputin was born in Moscow Zoo in November 2008 and has lived in Antibes since in 2010.

His mate Flocke recently had cubs and he needs to be kept away for their safety.

Adult polar bears have been known to kill and eat cubs.

Rasputin arrived in Yorkshire on 29 January, but has been kept away from the public while he explores his new environment.

Plans to revamp one of the entrances to Leeds Railway Station have been unveiled.

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Planned improvements include new stairs from the station down to Bishopgate Street and pedestrianising part of New Station Street.

No decision has been made as yet as the plans are currently at pre-application stage and a full planning application has not been submitted.

What are described as "enhanced pedestrian and cycle-friendly routes" through Neville Street, Dark Neville Street and Victoria Road, as well as a new 700-capacity cycle hub, are also among possible changes.

Leeds City Council claims the station is the busiest in the north of England and passenger numbers there are expected to increase by 80% over the next two decades.

A pedestrian has died following a crash on the A64 near York this morning, police have confirmed.

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The man, in his 40s, was killed when he was hit by a car on the westbound carriageway near the Fulford junction at about 05:00.

A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving and driving while unfit through drugs and is being held in police custody, according to the North Yorkshire force.

The road remains closed westbound between the A19 junction and the A1036 as investigations continue.

Wakefield Trinity half-back Danny Brough's knee problem is only a posterior cruciate ligament injury and not as bad as first feared.

The Humber Bridge has fully reopened following speed restrictions and closures because of strong winds.

The bridge, which links Hessle with Barton upon Humber, was closed earlier to high-sided and vulnerable vehicles because of the windy conditions.

There are no more temporary speed restrictions either.

Local residents in Kiveton are being warned to keep their doors and windows closed while firefighters continue to tackle a blaze at a nearby warehouse.

The fire broke out at a disused warehouse on Manor Road just before midnight and South Yorkshire Fire Service says it'll take several days for it to be fully extinguished:

If you're planning to travel on the Humber Bridge today, there's a warning that strong winds have prompted the imposition of a 30mph speed limit:

The bridge, which links Hessle with Barton upon Humber, was closed earlier to high-sided and vulnerable vehicles because of the windy conditions.

Humberside's Road Safety Partnerships said drivers should check the latest information before setting off as its status keeps changing.

Bradford City reappoint Stuart McCall as their manager for a third spell in charge of the League Two club.

One of the carriageways on the A64 has been reopened following a crash near York this morning:

The A64 westbound remains closed as police investigation work takes place.

However, the eastbound carriageway has reopened, Highways England says.

Traffic is flowing, but there is still congestion, the agency adds.

Highways England has previously said the westbound road is expected to remain closed throughout the morning.

A number of people have been injured in a crash on a major Sheffield road this morning, police say.

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It happened at about 09:10 this morning on the A57 Mosborough Parkway, with about five vehicles being involved.

The crash, between Coisley Hill roundabout and the Sheffield Parkway, is causing a number of tailbacks in the area.

None of the injuries are thought to be serious at the moment, South Yorkshire Police said.

Drivers on the A64, or planning to use the A64, near York are being warned to expect big delays for some time to come.

The road is currently closed in both directions between the A19 Fulford and the A1036 due to an accident in the early hours and there is now about 2.5 miles of congestion in the area.

It looks like it'll be some hours before things are getting back to normal, so drivers are being asked to think about using alternative routes:

These are the latest pictures from South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service of a major blaze at a warehouse in Kiveton:

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About 25 firefighters are currently tackling the blaze at the building on Manor Road.

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The fire service is warning local residents to keep windows and doors shut.

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Fire crews are expected to remain on scene for several days.

This was the scene a short time ago on the A64 in Bishopthorpe, near York:

The road is currently closed in both directions due to an earlier accident.

The closure affects the stretch from the A19 Fulford to the A1036.

Heavy traffic is reported on all approaches to the closure, with long delays expected for drivers.

Trapped traffic is being released and vehicles are being diverted around the incident via local routes, according to Highways England.

A fire at a disused warehouse in South Yorkshire is expected to burn for several days but there is no risk to the public, according to South Yorkshire Fire Service.

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The fire service has confirmed the roof of the building on Manor Road in Kiveton contains asbestos however the Environment Agency says it poses no airborne risk to local residents.

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Seven crews are now tackling the blaze at the warehouse which is said to be full of recyclable waste and tyres.

The fire service is warning people in the area to keep windows and doors closed due to the amount of smoke.

Drivers are being warned to expect delays of at least 15 minutes on the A64, which is closed in both directions following an earlier accident.

Highways England says it's "working hard to restore normal conditions as soon as possible" between the A1036 at Askham Bar and the A19 at Fulford.

It's not yet clear if anyone was injured in the accident, which is described by police as "serious".

Drivers are being warned to change their planned route and allow extra time to travel.

Traffic is currently being diverted around the incident via local routes, according to Highways England:

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If you're making a journey on the rails in Yorkshire this Tuesday morning, most services appear to be generally running on time, according to National Rail, external.

However:

• The 08:32 Doncaster to Sheffield service has been cancelled
• The 08:42 Leeds to Newcastle service has been cancelled
• The 08:48 Leeds to Horsforth service has been cancelled
• The 09:42 Leeds to Newcastle service has been cancelled

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

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• Bradford Interchange, external
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A large blaze at a disused warehouse is currently being tackled by fire fighters in South Yorkshire.

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The warehouse, on Manor Road in Kiveton, is said to be full of recyclable waste and tyres.

Fire crews were called to the warehouse just before midnight.

The fire service is warning people in the area to keep windows and doors closed due to the amount of smoke.

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It's thought the roof of the building may contain asbestos, the fire service adds.

High winds have aided the spread of fire, it's believed.

There are major traffic problems on the outskirts of York this morning after a serious accident on the A64 westbound.

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The road is currently closed in both directions between the York ring road at Copmanthorpe and the A19 at Fulford, according to Highways England.

The accident happened at about 05:30 this morning. At the moment, it's unclear if anyone's been hurt.

Highways England has warned delays are expected throughout the morning.

Drivers approaching the closure are advised to expect disruption with extra journey time and have been warned they may have to re-route their journey.

Traffic is currently being diverted around the scene.

A boy who wrote poetry by blinking died from natural causes, a coroner said at his inquest.

A "little book" written by Charlotte Bronte in 1830 when she was 14 has gone on show at the family's former home.

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The miniature work, called the Young Men's Magazine, has gone on show at the Parsonage Museum in Haworth.

It was bought for £512,970 at auction after a fundraising campaign by the Bronte Society, which runs the museum.

The work is one of six "little books" written by her.

The little book, dated 19 August 1830 and which is about the size of a matchbox, is packed with spoof stories and advertisements in tiny handwriting.

The museum's principal curator Ann Dinsdale said: "Welcoming the little book home to Haworth and seeing it in place alongside the others in the series is the highlight of my career."