People in parts of Harrogate people are asked to curb "non-essential usage" after a major leak.

The attack happened after an argument in a nightclub in Todmorden, say West Yorkshire Police.

A court hears Daniel Young filmed himself talking about "beating speed cameras" before the crash.

The family of Hull man Lewis Skelton, who was shot dead in 2016, say the inquest verdict is "huge".

The kidnapped boy's mother was blackmailed into paying £900 for her son's return.

Jamal Nedd, 26, died after being shot in a car in Huddersfield in December 2020.

Aisha Iqbal
Political Reporter

Firework banning orders could be introduced in parts of West Yorkshire which have become hotspots for noisy year-round and late-night celebrations.

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The orders are being discussed as officials in Bradford and Leeds work on plans to deal with the problem, after years of rising complaints.

There is also fresh cross-party support to convince the government to strengthen what councillors claim are “outdated” laws on selling and letting off fireworks. An inquiry by a Bradford council watchdog panel has concluded that, without changes to existing laws to encourage authorities to get tougher, tackling the issue could be an “impossible task.”

Among the suggestions are that the council introduces “public space protection orders” to prevent firework use in certain areas.

The inquiry spoke to police, the fire service, RSPCA, Trading Standards and scores of residents.

Its report says: “Large fireworks celebrations now appear to be happening more often throughout the year during the day and night, with the loud noise causing distress to people across the district.”

West Yorkshire Trading Standards officers have told the review that Bradford is a “hotspot” for complaints about the sale of fireworks to children.

Meanwhile, a second inquiry by Leeds City Council recommends that firework sales be restricted to certain retailers, and more is done to punish adults who buy them for children.

The owners of Stump Cross Caverns are trying to raise £200,000 for new lighting in the famous caves.

Andrew Ditchfield is sentenced to 30 years in prison for raping and sexually assaulting children.

A teenage girl has been seriously injured in a hit-and-run near Pontefract.

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The 16-year-old was walking along a grass verge on Station Road in Ackworth when she was struck at about 16:45 on Wednesday.

Police said the vehicle involved, believed to be a flat-bed truck, stopped a short distance away from the scene of the collision before carrying on.

The victim was taken to hospital with serious head injuries which have been described as life-threatening.

Police are appealing for witnesses to get in touch.

The red deer stags have been trying to enter the deer park at Normanby Hall, near Scunthorpe.

A judge told Thomas Clark was told he was "free to go" after being cleared of all the charges.

Medically fit patients are awaiting hospital discharge due to a lack of places in care homes.

A woman has been attacked and thrown to the ground by thieves who were stealing a catalytic converter from her car in Sheffield, police have said.

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The victim interrupted the theft on Wednesday at about 13:30 while thieves stole the car part from her driveway on Handsworth Road.

A passing off-duty police officer saw the assault, stopped his car and tried to intervene.

The thieves are reported to have driven their black Ford Mondeo towards the officer, who was forced to jump out of the way of the car as it sped away at high speed.

Witnesses to the theft, assault or the moments before and after the incident, are being asked to get in touch with police.

Two men and a boy, 16, appear at Bradford Crown Court over the death of 19-year-old Kian Tordoff.

Natalie Glanvill
Reporter BBC Radio Humberside

Wold Top Brewery is among 25 breweries across the UK and Ireland to sign an open letter calling on world leaders to work together to combat the climate emergency.

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The letter highlights cutting food waste as a key measure in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation.

As part of the campaign, each of the 25 breweries have brewed a new beer for a limited edition collection that uses leftover bread which would otherwise have gone to waste.

Wold Top, based in Driffield, has brewed a dry hopped Lager called ‘Barm’ for the series.

Kate Balchin at the brewery said: “Working alongside Toast and other like-minded brewers to raise awareness of climate issues is really important and we hope this project captures the imagination and attention of those attending COP26.”

The thieves attacked the woman and an off-duty police officer during the robbery in Sheffield.

BBC Radio York

The owner of an historic North Yorkshire cave system has been living 100ft underground in it for the past four days as she tries to raise £200,000 to keep the attraction going and pay for improvements.

Lisa Bowerman has been sleeping and eating in the Stump Cross Caverns, external in the Yorkshire Dales since Monday and is due to surface from her challenge later today.

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The attraction was forced to close because of the pandemic costing thousands of pounds in lost revenue.

It needs the money to pay for a new lighting system in the caves.

Ms Bowerman told BBC Radio York: "It's been challenging definitely and a unique experience we'll never forget, but very worthwhile. If we manage to get the word out and get the support we need, it's going to be something that will go towards our future generations.

"It's a legacy isn't it? It's a massive, massive undertaking looking after somewhere like this."

Thousands of people visited Leeds to see the buildings illuminated.