BBC Radio York

A new campaign urging people to use e-scooters responsibly has been launched in York.

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North Yorkshire's police commissioner Philip Allott says too many riders are unaware they need to have a driving licence and insurance to use one.

It is also illegal in the UK to use privately-owned e-scooters on a public road, pavement or cycle lane.

Over the coming weeks, members of the force's roads policing group will be giving leaflets out to scooter retailers around York and elsewhere to ensure their customers fully comply with the law.

Last week, a man was banned for almost two years from driving any vehicle after riding an e-scooter in York while more than three times the legal alcohol limit.

A trial e-scooter scheme operated by private company Tier is currently operating in York.

Scooters can be hired using a phone app and can be used on roads and cycle lanes, but not on footpaths.

BBC Radio Leeds

The organisation behind events such as the Leeds 10K and Sheffield Half Marathon has teamed up with a charity to donate race t-shirts to those who can't afford to buy sportswear.

It's part of the BBC's Kit out the Nation campaign, which is being run by local radio stations around the country.

Run for All has donated more than 5,000 T-shirts to help young people get active.

Mike Tomlinson (pictured) from Run for All said: "Anything that gets disadvantaged kids and people from under-privileged backgrounds is a good thing - giving them chance to take part in sport.

"Everyone needs an equal start in life - it's vitally important."

Running until Saturday 16 October, the campaign aims to get sports kit and equipment to schools and clubs where young people can use it.

Tina Leslie, from the Freedom for Girls charity, said: "It's a really good cause. It's fantastic, because many kids and adults too never get anything brand new - they just get hand me downs all the time.

"This is a massive opportunity to make kids happy."

Daniel Boulton, 29, is accused of killing Bethany Vincent and her nine-year-old son in Louth.

Three million trees have so far been planted as part of the scheme launched in 2018.

Natalie Glanvill
Reporter BBC Radio Humberside

If you live in Beverley and think you have a neighbour who has gone above and beyond during the pandemic a new awards scheme is opening for nominations.

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Beverley Town Council in East Yorkshire wants to celebrate the voluntary work of people in the town as well as groups and organisations during the past 18 months.

Mayor Linda Johnson says “Every year, a couple of local people or organisations that have played an important part in the community life of Beverley are personally chosen by the mayor to receive Good Neighbour Awards. This year we want to change that process and open it up to the community. Therefore, we are asking for the Beverley public to submit nominations."

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A driver was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a lorry and car collided in South Yorkshire.

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The crash, between a white BMW and the lorry, took place close to Tankersley Golf Course on Park Lane on Friday 24 September at 15:11.

The driver of the BMW, a 31-year-old man, was taken to hospital by ambulance in a critical condition.

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

It's wet out there with widespread showers and some heavier rain spots across the region.

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