Full-back Will Dagger signs a two-year contract extension with Super League side Hull KR.

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Today will bring another cloudy day, and it will soon turn unsettled as an area of rain moves in from the south-west. This will be persistent and locally heavy at times, with downpours possible.

This evening will see rain persistent and locally heavy at times, with downpours possible move off to the east. Overnight will continue cloudy but a few clear breaks are possible.

Police have seized cannabis plants with an estimated street value of £1.2m during a series of raids across Hull and East Yorkshire.

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Humberside Police say officers targeted 39 properties, including a yacht, in Hull, Welton and Brough, and arrested ten people during a six-day operation to tackle organised crime.

During the raids police recovered 2,180 cannabis plants and more than £300,000 in cash.

Det Insp Simon Vickers said: “Tackling organised criminality is an ongoing battle we will never give up fighting.

“I understand that some members of the public question why we target these cannabis factories as a priority.

“Aside from the fact these factories are illegal, those running them are often making large sums of cash which they then feed into other areas of criminality, such as the exportation of Class A drugs, distribution of weapons and on some occasions, the trafficking of people.”

The force said six people have been charged with the production of cannabis and four other have been released under investigation.

Yorkshire lose England's Dawid Malan late on as their low-scoring contest with Warwickshire swings the Bears' way at Headingley.

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An Army veteran from West Yorkshire who was inspired by Captain Sir Tom Moore was the first to complete a 24-hour endurance challenge at the weekend which raised more than £400,000.

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Eddie Towler, 53, from Bradford, finished the 54-mile route in a record nine hours and 53 minutes.

He was among 515 soldiers and civilians who took on the 10th Cateran Yomp through the Perthshire hills in Scotland on Saturday and Sunday to raise money for the Army's national charity, ABF The Soldiers' Charity.

Mr Towler joined 1st Battalion The Duke of Wellington's Regiment, part of what is now the Yorkshire Regiment, aged 16 and served for 12 years, including in Northern Ireland and Kenya.

He said he was inspired by a fellow veteran of the regiment, Keighley-born Captain Sir Tom, and was also the event's top fundraiser, having raised almost £7,000.

He said: "It was emotional, but I really enjoyed it. The weather was fantastic. I got the course record on the 10th anniversary - and the most sponsorship.

"There are some really nasty hills out there, ones I'd forgotten about which just go on and on, but I really enjoyed it."

Since its launch, the challenge has raised almost £4m for the charity which helps soldiers, veterans and their families, including funding respite care for those returning from the front line.

A man was stabbed in a Leeds nightclub in an early morning attack at the weekend, police say.

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The victim, in his 20s, is believed to have been knifed in Pryzm nightclub early on Saturday morning.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said officers were called at about 03:55 following reports of an assault.

They added: "Officers attended and a male in his 20s was taken to hospital with what were believed to be stab wounds. "His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening and inquiries are continuing."

Terence Hardy admitted killing Dean Gray in Lincolnshire but denies a charge of murder.

Bradford's top judge says defendants are being "tapped up" by rival solicitors for lucrative fees.

In the Yorkshire Dales village of East Witton, every aerial points to the broken transmitter.

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The owner of a chain of bars across the north of England has said plans for vaccine passports were "idiotic" and scrapping them was the right thing to do.

Nightclubs and other large venues had been told they would have to ask for proof of vaccination from the end of this month, but the plans will not now be going ahead, health secretary Sajid Javid said on Sunday.

Martin Greenhow (pictured), who owns the Mojo chain, which has bars in Yorkshire, the north west and Nottingham, has told BBC Radio Leeds: "We were shuddering with the thought of having to try and manage a situation with what is, quite frankly, an idiotic idea of Covid passports."

Mr Greenhow said his venues had taken all Covid measures seriously, but insisted there was no evidence hospitality had caused significant increases in cases.

He said: "We haven't caused a spike. We haven't caused a problem. You really have to follow the data, as they're very fond of saying, and the data supports the fact that we are not a prime mover in this pandemic."

The government has said the vaccine passport plan will now be kept in reserve in case it is needed in the future.

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Women and girls from across West Yorkshire are being encouraged to share their experiences of violence in a bid to help improve safety for others.

The mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, and her deputy, Alison Lowe, are currently carrying out a consultation, with people having until Friday to submit their views:

Lexi, from Halifax, who experienced domestic violence over a number of years, has told BBC Radio Leeds she struggled to get help. You can listen to Lexi's story here:

So far during the consultation, people have shared experiences of issues including stalking, sexual offences, honour-based abuse, misogyny and safety in public spaces.

West Yorkshire's deputy mayor for policing and crime, Alison Lowe, says: "Talking about my own past experiences of abuse brought home the huge significance of this work and what it means to so many.

"Everyone has a voice in directing our future response," she adds.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was followed by a man and dragged to the ground in a Sheffield park before a passer-by managed to chase him off.

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The victim was walking through Firth Park in Sheffield at 07:00 on Saturday when she was attacked.

The woman, aged in her 20s, managed to call out during the assault and the Good Samaritan chased the man off.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said the suspect is described as Somalian, about 5ft 7ins tall, aged in his 20s, with curly hair and a grey tracksuit.

Officers are now appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

Temporary Det Sgt Susannah Taylor said: "This was an incredibly distressing ordeal for the victim, who has understandably been left shaken by the incident.

"I would like to applaud the bravery of the man who ran to the victim's aid, but would also urge him to come forward to police as he may have information that could assist the investigation.

“We know there were other people in the park at the time of the incident. I would urge all witnesses to come forward, your input could be vital."

Damage to the hand-painted sculptures dotted around Lincoln forces organisers to end the attraction.

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North Yorkshire Olympic athlete Marc Scott says it was "really special" to take part in and win the Great North Run, external this year.

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The 27-year-old, from Northallerton, crossed the finish line in Newcastle in 61 minutes and 22 seconds, taking the title won by Mo Farah in the past six races.

Thousands of people took to the streets of Tyneside on Sunday for the 40th staging of the event.

Last year it was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic and organisers changed the half-marathon's route this year to aid social distancing.

Participants started and finished in Newcastle, rather than making their way to South Shields.

Staggered time slots replaced the traditional mass start for the world's biggest half-marathon.

Marc told BBC Radio York: "The Great North Run is always so special. People were lining the streets and a lot of those people knew who I was.

"Obviously, it was a little different to Tokyo, with no crowds, but it was really good to have that atmosphere back."

Westgate Academy in Lincoln closes all Year 4 classes after 10 pupils and staff test positive.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of rape after a woman was attacked in Bradford last week.

West Yorkshire Police say the attack happened in Market Street, Wibsey, at about 17:45 on Friday.

The force said an 18-year-old man had been arrested in connection with the incident and was being held in police custody while inquiries continue.

Det Ch Insp Al Weekes said: "I know incidents like this can cause understandable concern in the local community and we have increased patrols of highly visible, uniformed officers in the area.

“I would like to reassure residents that thankfully incidents like this are extremely rare – in Wibsey and the wider West Yorkshire area."

Anyone with information about what happened is being asked to contact police.

Ex-Leeds Rhinos ace Rob Burrow kicks off a charity appeal after his own experience of the condition.

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Members of a BBC team currently working on a project for underprivileged children in Hull and East Yorkshire for Children in Need say they are "desperate" for some rather specialist help.

The DIY SOS Big Build team needs telehandler drivers in Brandesburton both today and on Wednesday.

It's in a bid to help transform an empty field into a purpose-built adventure camping site for the St Michael's Youth Project in Hull.

The charity works with over 500 children and young people who have little or no access to gardens or green spaces.

It aims to give them the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of, and learn from, the natural world.

The DIY SOS team is also asking for joiners and plumbers to join them this week.

If you think you can help out, you're being asked to email here: diysoshull@bbc.co.uk

A programme showing the work that's been done at Brandesburton is expected to be broadcast on BBC One in November.

Young tennis players have been inspired by Emma Raducanu, the 18-year-old Grand Slam winner.

Raducanu beat fellow teenager Leylah Fernandez 6-4 6-3 to end Britain's 44-year wait for a women's Grand Slam singles champion.

BBC News went to meet some young players at the David Lloyd club in Leeds.

Jamie waited three months for an appointment after an abnormal result - it should be two weeks.