The Army has been drafted in to provide support in Calderdale as Yorkshire braces itself for Storm Dennis

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Forty soldiers from the 4th Battalion, Royal Regiment of Scotland, have been deployed in Ilkley and 42 in Mytholmroyd to support the Environment Agency's efforts to shore up flood defences.

Amber warnings for rain and yellow warnings for wind, external are in place from this afternoon into Sunday evening as forecasters predict a month's worth of rain could fall in some places.

We'll bring you live coverage for the rest of the day as the situation develops.

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FC Halifax Town's National League game against Sutton United is postponed because of "adverse weather expected for the rest of the day".

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High-sided and "wind-vulnerable" vehicles are to be banned from the Humber Bridge this weekend due to the impending poor weather.

Heavy rain and high winds are forecast as Storm Dennis hits the UK - with the operators of the Humber Bridge warning potential drivers to add on journey time.

It said some vehicles will be prohibited from driving on the bridge as some times throughout the weekend.

On the 50th anniversary of a legendary gig by The Who, people who were there have been recalling how the band "threw everything into it."

The rock group played at the packed University of Leeds refectory on 14 February 1970 and recorded the gig.

The record it spawned, Live at Leeds, is often cited as one of the best live rock albums of all time.

Ed Anderson, a Who fan who was at the Valentine's Day concert, said: "I remember it vividly. The band threw everything into it."

Mr Anderson, then an economics student at Leeds Polytechnic, was a big fan of the band and first saw them in 1968.

"Leeds University was then the number one venue for rock music, week after week I saw the top bands and I would be there most Saturdays", he said.

Storm Dennis threatens a further deluge to areas already devastated by flooding.

A bedraggled badger had to be rescued after she fell 6ft down a drain in Bradford, according to the RSPCA.

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The drain, at a large property in Thornton Road, was left uncovered after the recent bad weather and the badger had got stuck in its 2ft wide opening, the animal charity says.

RSPCA officer John Greaves, who was called to the property, said: "The drain had only been opened earlier in the day so luckily she hadn't been down there too long and wasn't injured.

"I managed to lift her out and check her over so, released her there and then. She scurried off - she knew exactly where she was going and was obviously in a rush."

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Following the rescue, the RSPCA says anyone finding injured or trapped wild animals should take extra care.

Mr Greaves said: "Badgers are beautiful creatures, but they have sharp claws and a mouth full of teeth.

"They can scratch and bite when they're distressed or in pain, so it's really important to keep a safe distance and call for help if you find one in need of assistance."

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Disruption to transport is expected as heavy rain and strong winds are set to batter the UK for a second consecutive weekend.

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Network Rail advised passengers to expect disruption on many routes due to flooding and allow more time for their journeys.

Passenger director Jake Kelly said: "Storm Ciara dumped a month-and-a-half of rain on us last weekend, leaving ground waterlogged and rivers swollen.

"We had a lot of flooding in the North West and a lot of it disrupted the railway, for example at Todmorden and Caldew near Carlisle.

"With Storm Dennis set to bring more high winds and further rainfall this Saturday and Sunday, we're preparing for more of the same."

Meanwhile the AA is urging motorists to take extra care.

Patrolman Ben Sheridan said: "The forecast looks bleak across the UK with warnings for wind and heavy rain which will significantly reduce visibility on the roads.

"For those who are braving the storm, drivers should make sure they account for the conditions. Slow down, allow for greater stopping distances and watch out for potential hazards."

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A teenager has been banned from driving after she admitted causing the death of a 79-year-old woman by driving without due care and attention.

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Charley O’Mara, 19, pleaded guilty at Sheffield Crown Court to causing the death of Valarie Marshall in 2018.

Mrs Marshall died three days after she was hit by O'Mara in a crash outside the Woodhouse Medical Centre in October 2018.

Speaking after the sentencing, Mrs Marshall's family said: "Valarie Marshall was an amazing mum, sister, grandma, auntie, great-grandma and meant such a lot to everyone who knew her.

"She was the head of our family. Everyone loved and respected her."

O'Mara, of Mauncer Crescent, Woodhouse, was ordered to carry out 40 hours of unpaid work, given a 30-day community order and banned from driving for 12 months.

With another weekend of poor weather conditions expected to hit West Yorkshire, Kirklees Council has declared a "major incident".

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With Storm Dennis due to hit on Saturday, an emergency centre has been set up for the district, consisting of council staff and emergency services, the authority says.

The council says it's expecting to receive a "high number of calls" and has brought in additional support to deal with them over the weekend.

Shabir Pandor, leader of Kirklees Council, says: "In extreme cases like this all of the resource we have goes into ensuring people are safe – with our priority always the most vulnerable in the borough.

“As a council, our key role in emergencies like this is to do everything we can to make sure our hardworking emergency services can get to where they need to be, so vulnerable people get the help they need.

“My message to our residents is to do everything you can to prepare, especially if you’re in an area prone to flooding. Please do not travel unless absolutely necessary."

Electricity supplier Northern Powergrid says it has taken steps to prepare for the heavy rain and wind forecast to hit the region this weekend.

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Storm Dennis is expected to bring heavy rain and winds of up to 70mph across parts of Yorkshire.

Rod Gardner, from Northern Powergrid, said: “We have teams of extra engineers ready to monitor any flooding impacts, restore power and carry out repairs if there is damage to our network as a result of the severe weather conditions expected.

"Our specialist access equipment and fleet of 4x4 vehicles are ready to assist should the forecast rain make travel and site access difficult.

"We also have teams of arborists on standby to help with any fallen trees that may damage our network or need to be removed to enable repairs."