The school says the majority of students opt to study for their A-levels elsewhere.

The landmark Central Library in Leeds could be in line for a major overhaul as part of a big post-pandemic recovery drive.

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Officials are currently putting together a full bid to the Arts Council to help refurbish the ground and first floors of the Victorian Grade II*-listed building on Calverley Street in the city centre.

As well as a new children’s library, plans are set to include better art and music libraries to improve the library's general cultural offering.

Plans include a new co-working space, easier digital access for older people, and a "treasures on tour" campaign in the building - which is also occupied by the city's art gallery and close to the Town Hall.

A stowaway kitten has been rescued from under a car bonnet after travelling 230 miles from south Wales to Leeds.

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The six-week-old moggie, named Tom after Welsh singer Tom Jones, was discovered trapped in the car engine by the driver after they heard "a strange noise" on 12 August, the RSPCA said.

Animal rescue officer Rebecca Goulding said he was able to be freed without the kitten being seriously injured.

Ms Goulding says the black and white feline is being cared for at the RSPCA's shelter in Halifax where Tom is "doing very well".

Two-metre tall Oliver, 17, is unable to find a replacement pair after outgrowing his size 15 studs.

The council says it was designed to attract people to Driffield, not generate negative publicity.

BBC Radio York

There are plans for a new village of up to 4,000 homes to be built near York and now developers are seeking people's views on them.

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The Escrick Park Estate wants to create the new community which would be called Heronby., external

It would have its own high street, market place and new schools.

A consultation is being held at the Escrick and Deighton Club, on Main Street, Escrick, on 16 and 17 September.

The estate is hoping to work with the local community to develop ideas for Heronby.

It says the opinions gathered from the consultation event will be taken on board by the project team as more detailed proposals are drafted.

Moss is being planted on moorland above West Yorkshire as part of a project to repair damage caused by recent fires.

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More than 100 firefighters tackled a 2 sq mile blaze on Marsden Moor, near Huddersfield, in April.

The three-day fire destroyed moorland and wildlife, causing £200,000 worth of damage.

The National Trust, which looks after the moor, said planting 50,000 sphagnum moss plants on affected areas would help re-wet the moorland and could reduce flooding in towns below.

Countryside manager for the National Trust, Craig Best, said planting the moss would help trap and store carbon in the peatlands.

He said: “Sphagnum moss is an incredible plant. It’s like a giant sponge for the moors.

"It can hold 10 times its own weight in water, meaning during periods of heavy rainfall, this water is released really slowly. This helps to slow the flow of water run-off, reducing flood risk. It re-wets the moorland, which reduces fire risk. It also traps carbon, and forms peat.”

The charity is running community moss-planting events throughout September and October.

BBC Weather

Today will start with a few mist patches across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire and quite a lot of low cloud.

That cloud will hang around, but we could see an occasional bright spell with light winds.

It will remain dray and overcast for most, with top temperatures being about 19C (66F):

A motorbike rider has suffered "significant" arm injuries in a hit-and-run crash on a main road in Sheffield, police say.

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The rider was travelling on the Sheffield Parkway towards the M1 near Handsworth when they were in collision with a silver car.

The crash happened at about 18:40 on Monday, South Yorkshire Police said.

The driver of the car then left the scene.

Witnesses to the crash, or those who captured the incident on a dash camera, are being asked to get in touch with officers.

Under 25s are losing the biggest percentage of their income when the payments go down in October.

Gary Ballance's century gives Yorkshire hope of a final-day County Championship win against Hampshire at The Ageas Bowl.

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The cancellation of next year's Tour de Yorkshire bike race is "disappointing", according to cycling's national governing body.

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The race has been cancelled for the third year in a row, with tourism organisation Welcome to Yorkshire blaming "financial challenges".

Jonathan Day, British Cycling's head of major events, said: "Obviously it's disappointing for everyone. We all know the Tour de Yorkshire has been an iconic event on the international calendar for many years.

"It is a real shame. However, what is has done over the years, along with other major cycling events, is really capture the interest and imagination of the communities that it's passed through and has inspired more people to get on their bikes."

Mr Day said, while it was too early to say whether the race would return in 2023, the appetite was "absolutely there" for major events involving Welcome to Yorkshire.

Bulky waste can be collected from homes for free for a month in Boston.

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The collections are usually a paid-for service, but from Monday 6 September a collection can be arranged without charge.

The council estimates that since the start of the Covid pandemic it has seen a 143% increase in fly-tipping in the area.

Items the council won't collect include: Building materials, asbestos, hazardous waste, medical waste and garden waste items such as sheds, fences and grass and tree cuttings.

During the trial, each household can have one free collection of up to three items.

Police commend the bravery of the 21-year-old victim following the attack in Sheffield.

Local Democracy Reporting Service

Waste tips in Doncaster are to close for repairs after 18 months of "unprecedented" use, the council says.

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Doncaster Council's six tips will shut between September and November, but only one at a time to minimise disruption.

The sites are to be closed as follows:

• Balby: Mon 13 - Fri 17 September

• Carcroft: Mon 20 - Fri 24 September
• Conisbrough: Mon 27 September - Fri 1 October
• Hatfield: Mon 4 - Fri 8 October
• Rossington: Tue 12 - Tue 19 October
• Armthorpe: Mon 1 - Tue 9 November

Since March 2020, the tips have seen record levels of rubbish and recyclables deposited, and now essential maintenance is needed to keep them at their best, the council said.

All work is to be completed between 13 September and 9 November but during this time anyone with a vehicle permit for a closed Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) may use any of the other five sites.

Mark Houlbrook, cabinet member for sustainability and waste, said: “I’d like to thank residents for using the HWRC sites to recycle their waste responsibly in what has been a very busy and exceptional time for waste collection and disposal.

“Now the sites are operating as normal again, we will be doing some essential maintenance to ensure we can continue to offer residents the best experience when visiting.

“I’d like to thank people for their patience during this time."

Hull's time ball was in use until 1922 and showed the time to ships on the Humber and River Hull.

A four-year-old girl who fell out of a moving car no longer has life-threatening injuries, police say.

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The child was travelling in a black Kia Sedona car on the A180 in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, when she fell from the vehicle on 22 August.

She was taken to hospital following the incident, which took place between the Westgate and Pyewipe roundabouts at about 16:45 BST.

The road was subsequently closed for several hours.

Local Democracy Reporting Service

More than 1,000 solar panels could be installed on top of Harrogate Convention Centre in a bid to reduce the town's carbon footprint.

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Harrogate Borough Council has applied for 1,077 solar panels on several buildings of the 40-year-old venue, which the Local Democracy Reporting Service said is the largest energy consumer of all buildings in the town.

Solar panels could save 24 tonnes of CO2 a year and will be paid for with £375,000 out of Harrogate Council's £2.4m decarbonisation funding from the government.

Under plans more cash would be spent on energy-efficient lighting, air source heat pumps and pipework insulation. The nearby Hydro swimming pool could also get 420 solar panels, with gas boilers replaced by heat pumps.

Harrogate Convention Centre was set up as a 500-bed NHS Nightingale hospital for almost a year but did not treat a single coronavirus patient and the facility was dismantled earlier this year.

The centre was struggling financially before the pandemic, and the council is pushing ahead with plans for a potential £47m redevelopment after warnings it may not survive without major investment.

Meanwhile, Harrogate District Hospital has received £14m from the government to reduce its carbon footprint by 25%, and North Yorkshire County Council has been given £2m to improve carbon efficiency in its buildings.

A driver who was four times over the legal alcohol limit was among over 40 suspected drug and drink-drivers arrested in North Yorkshire last week, police have revealed.

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The man, who was arrested in York, will appear before magistrates at a later date, according to the North Yorkshire force.

Officers said a total of 42 drivers were arrested during a week-long campaign targeting drink and drug-drivers.

Traffic Constable Richard Harrison, who led the campaign, said the arrests – which averaged six per day – were a “surprisingly high number”.

A number of motorists arrested during the campaign tested positive for both drink and drugs, including cocaine and cannabis, he added.

Tom Airey
Reporter, BBC News Online

Tom Jones wowed an intimate audience last night with a one-off club performance in Leeds.

Sir Tom, who's currently on a tour of arenas and large outdoor venues, treated the crowd at the 400-capacity Brudenell Social Club to chart-topping hits 'It's Not Unusual' and 'Green Green Grass of Home'.

Entering the stage to loud cheers, Sir Tom, who started his career playing working men's clubs in South Wales, quipped: "I think I played this place in 1965!"

The 81-year-old's nine-song performance, organised in conjunction with Leeds record shop Crash Records, also included tracks from his most recent album 'Surrounded by Time'.