A warehouse has been gutted after a huge fire broke out on an industrial estate in Wakefield.

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At its height, 80 firefighters were called to the blaze in Ossett on Wednesday night as large billows were smoke seen rising above the premises.

A car workshop and concrete factory housed in the warehouse were affected, the fire service said., external

Dozens of crews remain at the scene off Dale Street with the road closed in both directions.

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People living nearby reported hearing loud explosions after the fire broke out at about 20:20 GMT.

Residents were warned to keep their windows and doors closed with some premises close to the site affected by power cuts.

Traffic should avoid the area if possible, the Fire Service said.

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The water quality at the first stretch of river in England designated as a bathing site has been rated as "poor" in an assessment by the Environment Agency (EA).

The section of the the River Wharfe in Ilkley was designated a bathing site in 2020, meaning pollution levels are now regularly monitored.

Hundreds of people often swim in the river during spells of warm weather, with data released in August showing bacteria levels which regularly broke safety standards.

Ahead of the EA rating, Yorkshire Water announced plans to spend £13m on improvements to the stretch of the river.

The company said measures would include the "enhanced disinfection" of effluent discharged from treatment works in Grassington, Draughton and Beamsley to reduce the impact on water quality.

The EA's Martin Christmas said: "We're at the beginning of the journey at the site in Ilkley.

"We’re committed to working with the community, Yorkshire Water, local farmers, local authorities and other organisations to improve bathing water quality in the years to come."

The government is to "call in" plans for a £150m scheme to redevelop Leeds Bradford Airport.

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A public inquiry is to be held into the decision to allow the rebuild of Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA).

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The business's planning application for a new £150m terminal was approved by Leeds City Council on March 22, 2021.

But campaigners, as well as both Labour and Tory MPs, supported calls for a public inquiry.

On April 6, the then-communities secretary Robert Jenrick postponed making a decision on this request, giving no timescale, leaving the future of the plans in limbo.

However, a document seen by the Local Democracy Reporting Service appears to confirm that the current secretary of state Michael Gove has chosen to set up a public inquiry into the decision.

The move has been welcomed by both MPs and campaigners.

Chris Foren, chairman of Group for Action on Leeds Bradford Airport, said: “We’re very pleased with Mr Gove’s decision.

It means that all of the consequences of LBA expansion will be properly considered by experienced planning experts.

“Airport expansion is obviously inconsistent with tackling the climate crisis."

A spokesperson for LBA said they were "disappointed" that the council's decision has been called in

They added: "Our proposals are robust and have the potential to boost the local economy at a time we need it most, generating more than 5,000 jobs and almost £500m to the local economy.

"If the government is serious about its levelling up plan, we cannot overlook this chance to turbocharge the recovery of the region."

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Police are trying to understand the events which led to a man being found with multiple serious injuries on a riverside footpath in Lincolnshire.

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The victim was found by a passerby on Bridge Street near the River Trent in Gainsborough on Monday afternoon, police said.

He was taken to hospital by ambulance to be treated for multiple injuries to the head, face and body.

The incident was reported to Lincolnshire Police just before midnight on Monday.

A spokesperson for the force said: "We have now launched an investigation into the circumstances and whether the man may have been assaulted.

"We'd like to hear from anyone who witnessed an assault, or saw a white man in his mid 30s, around 5ft 10in tall, with short dark hair, a beard, and a slim build and carrying a bag on the footpath in the afternoon."

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A man's in hospital with life-threatening injuries following a crash between two vehicles in Barnsley, police say.

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The man had to be cut out of his white Fiat Punto by firefighters after a collision with a white Vauxhall Mokka on the A61, near the Red Lion Inn, at 06:00 on Tuesday.

The 20-year-old Fiat driver was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, officers said.

The passenger of the Vauxhall, a 50-year-old woman, was also taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Anyone who saw the collision, or who has dashcam footage from the area at the time of the incident, is asked to contact police.

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A man has suffered serious injuries to his legs after being attacked by a group of masked men in Huddersfield.

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The victim, a man in his 20s, was attacked with "a bladed weapon and other weapons" in the Spinners Close area just after 20:00 GMT on Tuesday, according to West Yorkshire Police.

He was taken to hospital for treatment to the injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening.

The suspects were described as dressed in dark clothing and wearing balaclavas.

Det Ch Insp Oliver Coates, said: "This has clearly been a very serious attack and I can promise residents that a full investigation is ongoing.

"We do believe this was a targeted assault against the victim and that there was no risk to the wider public."

Anyone with information about the attack is asked to contact police.

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Associated British Ports (ABP) and ferry operator Stena Line have agreed a deal to build and operate a new freight terminal at Immingham.

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The major investment will see the Swedish firm operate in the Humber port for the next 50 years and comes just months after it relocated its Rotterdam service to the area.

BBC Radio Humberside has been told the new development will allow for quicker sailing times and allow the use of larger vessels to increase capacity from across the region and the rest of the UK.

Niclas Martensson, chief executive officer of Stena Line said: "Our freight operation is at record levels and continuing to increase, so we want to build on this success and provide additional services."

A new, purpose-built terminal will now be constructed on a new site adjacent to Immingham Outer Harbour and it is hoped it will start operating in 2025.