A convicted drug smuggler has been arrested in Spain after more than a year on the run.

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Daniel Dobbs, 31, of Malton, in North Yorkshire was sentenced to 13-and-a-half years in prison in 2014 after he was convicted of trafficking heroin and amphetamines.

In November 2018 Dobbs was found to be missing from his cell at HMP Hatfield Lakes - a Category D open prison in South Yorkshire.

He was identified as living in Spain under a false name.

Earlier this month, he was arrested as part of an investigation with local police into an underground tobacco factory in Malaga.

Dobbs will be brought to the UK after the Spanish investigation and proceedings have finished, the National Crime Agency said.

Arlo has climbed Scafell Pike and visited Hardcastle Crag at the end of his owner's lead

The body of a man believed to have been involved in a crash on a Rotherham road has been found 12 hours later.

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The body of the 74-year-old was found on Long Road, Brampton-en-le-Morthen at about 08:30 yesterday morning, close to a crash site 12 hours earlier.

The force has been referred to the Independent Office of Police Conduct.

An investigation is under way to establish whether the pedestrian's death was linked to the crash involving a black Citroen Picasso car, a police spokeswoman said.

The driver was not injured and no arrests have been made. The road was closed but has since reopened.

Witnesses and any motorists with dashcam footage of the scene are urged to come forward.

BSW Group says it is "entering a new era of rapid growth and development" under new ownership.

The tram-train service between Sheffield and Rotherham has resumed following flooding last week.

The service was stopped to allow essential checks to take place at a bridge over the River Don at Tinsley following heavy rainfall.

Three men have been found guilty of murdering a man found dead at a house in Wakefield.

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Jonathan Dews, 42, was found at a property on Brighton Street, Wakefield, on 6 September.

Jordan Metcalfe, 24, and Nathan Redmond, 21, of Brighton Street, and Scott Crutchley, 24, of Westgate, Wakefield,were found guilty of murder after a trial at Leeds Crown Court.

All three are due to be sentenced tomorrow.

Heavy rain in Yorkshire could lead to "significant flooding" over the next few days, the Environment Agency has warned.

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The Met Office has issued yellow "be aware" weather warnings for West and North Yorkshire from 12:00 on Friday until 06:00 on Saturday.

It comes after last weekend's Storm Dennis, which saw high river levels after heavy and strong winds.

Caroline Douglass, from the Environment Agency, said: "Further spells of rain in northern England from Friday and into the weekend may lead to further significant river flooding, particularly across the Pennines."

RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney is looking to phase in cuts to funding for Championship clubs over two seasons.

A five-year-old girl's message asking people to "be kind" has appeared on a billboard in Sheffield.

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Eliza, who lives in the city, wrote the letter because she wanted to "cheer up the people of Sheffield".

Her message asking people to "try to be happy, be kind, try not to fall over and don't forget your keys" has appeared on a billboard for drivers heading into the city on Sheffield Parkway.

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Eliza's mum, Isabelle McKay-Smith, said her daughter writes positive messages all the time, especially for people taking part in running events.

But Eliza was "particularly happy" with this message, prompting a wider audience.

Eliza said: "I've seen it on the big screen and I'm really proud."

The message will be on the billboard until the end of the week.

Timothy Harkness was driving a lorry on the A66 in Cumbria when he was killed.

A 15-year-old girl missing from York since Tuesday afternoon has been found, say police.

Members of the public were asked to help find Jane Jira Ashton, who officers say is now "safe and well".

The North Yorkshire force has thanked the public for their support by sharing the appeal to help find her.

A cordon in Leeds city centre has now been lifted following the earlier evacuation of buildings on several streets due to a "suspicious package", police have confirmed.

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West Yorkshire Police and explosives experts were called to the Queen Street area shortly after 11:30.

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A number of buildings in Queen Street, Quebec Street and King Street were evacuated as a precautionary measure, according to the West Yorkshire force.

These are the latest pictures of the scene in Leeds after the Army was called to reports of a suspicious package in the city centre.

West Yorkshire Police and explosives experts were called to the the Queen Street area shortly after 11:30.

A number of buildings in the surrounding area have been evacuated as a precautionary measure, according to West Yorkshire Police.

Traffic is heavy on Boar Lane as a result of diversions put in place to keep people and vehicles away from the cordoned-off business district.

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New barriers are going to be introduced in Sheffield city centre to protect shoppers from possible terror attacks involving lorries.

About £5m will be spent on the new safety measures at Tudor Square, Fargate, Pinstone Street, Barkers Pool and The Moor.

The council has stressed the city has not received any specific threats and is still a safe place.

The measures will be landscaped, rather than concrete blocks or metal ramps, and should be able to withstand the force of a six-tonne van.

Temporary barriers were brought in for Fargate over Christmas.

Councillor Paul Wood said: “We previously took action to make sure our Christmas Market was secure, but recognise although the bollards were functional, they didn’t have much kerb appeal.

“That’s why, wherever possible, we’ll look at options more in keeping with our ongoing city centre regeneration while also putting the absolute emphasis on keeping our people and businesses safe.”

Public transport in Leeds is being affected by road closures as police deal with a suspicious package in the city centre.

Queen Street, Quebec Street and King Street are affected, West Yorkshire Police say.

Bus company First West Yorkshire say a number of services are being diverted because of the road closures.

As the video below shows, some buses are being diverted along side streets.

Paul Ackroyd was found with head injuries in Manningham on 23 February last year.

The Army's bomb disposal squad has arrived outside a building in Park Place, Leeds, after police received reports of a suspicious package in the area.

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West Yorkshire Police and explosives experts were called to the area shortly after 11.30.

The force has said a number of buildings in the surrounding area have been evacuated as a precautionary measure.

This is the latest picture from the scene in Leeds city centre where a number of buildings have been evacuated after police received reports of a suspicious package in the area:

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The Army’s bomb disposal team is on scene to assess the situation, according to West Yorkshire Police.

Buildings on Queen Street, Quebec Street and King Street are among those which have been evacuated as "a precautionary measure", according to police.

Buildings in part of Leeds city centre have been evacuated after police received reports of a suspicious package in the area.

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The Army’s bomb disposal team is on scene to assess the situation, according to West Yorkshire Police.

The force says buildings on Queen Street, Quebec Street and King Street are among those which have been evacuated as "a precautionary measure".

The incident is "ongoing", say police.

Sheffield City Council will spend millions on safety measures across the city centre.