Summary

  • Road reopens after 'explosion' on Sheffield street

  • Protesters gather outside Sheffield court over trees case

  • Leeds hands in Capital of Culture bid

  • Judge backs University of Sheffield in homosexuality comments row

  • Demo police accused of being heavy handed

  • Report says more support for elderly needed

  • 200,000 trees being planted to prevent flooding

  • Halifax man jailed for burgling a house as residents slept

  • Leeds United players and staff donate today's pay for boy's cancer care

  • Updates on Friday 27 October 2017

  1. Sheffield Wednesday 1-1 Barnsleypublished at 17:20 British Summer Time 28 October 2017

    Teenage winger Harvey Barnes scores his third goal of the season to rescue a point for Barnsley at Sheffield Wednesday.

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  2. Our top five stories todaypublished at 18:00

    That's all from us for today, we'll be back on Monday from 06:30 with all the latest news, sport, weather and travel for Yorkshire.

    But before we go, let's look back at some of our top stories from today:

    1. Sheffield electrical explosion: 40 properties without power in Sheffield
    2. Sheffield tree protester found in contempt of court
    3. Leeds submits 2023 Capital of Culture bid
    4. Halifax man jailed for burgling a house as residents slept
    5. Doncaster dog turns up in Salford after being missing for five years

    See you on Monday.

  3. Fatal smash driver jailed for six yearspublished at 17:51 British Summer Time 27 October 2017

    An uninsured driver whose vehicle hit an Audi killing a 33-year-old man has been jailed for six years and disqualified from driving for 12 years.

    Darren Tinkler, 38, of HMP Doncaster, appeared at Sheffield Crown Court yesterday and pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and driving without insurance or a licence.

    Darren TinklerImage source, South Yorkshire Police

    The court heard how - at around 06:00 on Thursday 2 March - Tinkler was driving a black Ford Mondeo that crashed into a white Audi RS4 on York Road at St Mary’s roundabout.

  4. Chef crowned 'king of curry' in Sheffieldpublished at 17:41 British Summer Time 27 October 2017

    A chef in Sheffield has been voted the best chef at the annual Curry Life Awards.

    Mukter Ali, from the Vine Indian Cuisine in Mosborough, Sheffield, collected his award at a Gala Dinner and awards ceremony in London.

    Winner Mukter AliImage source, Curry Life Magazine

    The Curry Life Awards celebrate the cuisine of Indian food in the UK and is part of a wider organisation that organises the British Curry Festival around the world.

  5. Fatal crash teenager namedpublished at 17:29 British Summer Time 27 October 2017

    Police have released the name of a teenager who died in a car crash in North Yorkshire on Wednesday.

    B1257Image source, Google

    Jordan Bowes, aged 19, from Great Broughton, died after the crash on the B1257 near Stokesley.

    He was driving a blue Audi Quattro when there was a collision with a white Mercedes box van at 10:20.

    Police say they are looking for dashcam footage of the crash or for any witnesses to come forward.

  6. Sheffield tree protester found in contempt of courtpublished at 17:13 British Summer Time 27 October 2017

    A campaigner who incited people over social media to break an injunction forbidding taking action over tree felling has been found to be in contempt of court.

    Sheffield treeImage source, PA

    A judge said there was "no doubt" a message posted by Calvin Payne, 44, breached the order.

    The injunction was obtained by Sheffield City Council to stop long-running protests against a tree felling programme.

    Payne will be sentenced on 3 November.

    A charge against Green councillor Alison Teal was dismissed.

  7. Tree protester in contempt of courtpublished at 16:59 British Summer Time 27 October 2017

    The campaigner posted messages on social media encouraging people to break the tree injunction.

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  8. Thousands go to first night opening of Leeds Marketpublished at 16:36 British Summer Time 27 October 2017

    More than 4,000 people went along to Kirkgate Market in Leeds last night for it's first official night opening.

    Leeds MarketImage source, @pedantic_git

    The events space was open until 23:00 with 20 pop-up stalls, including take away food, bars and a DJ.

    Leeds City Council says the idea was to get people who visit the city centre during the evening interested in the market, and that so far they have another three events planned.

    The leader of Leeds City Council, Judith Blake, said: "Last night’s night market had a vibrant and friendly atmosphere, with customers enjoying a wide range of food, drink, shopping and entertainment."

  9. Halifax sign midfielder Batty on loanpublished at 16:35 British Summer Time 27 October 2017

    National League side Halifax Town sign Hull City midfielder Daniel Batty on a month-long loan deal.

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  10. Firework send off for OAP’s ashespublished at 16:16 British Summer Time 27 October 2017

    The Press
    Mike Laycock

    A pensioner's ashes will be scattered in the sky amid exploding stars tomorrow night as part of a celebration of her life.

    The ashes will be blown into the night air by fireworks in the garden of the woman’s home in The Groves area of York, during a party held by her family.

    York funeral director, Hayley Owen, with the fireworks which will send ashes into the airImage source, The Press
  11. Doncaster dog turns up in Salford after being missing for five yearspublished at 15:58 British Summer Time 27 October 2017

    Is this your dog?

    It was found in Salford, but went missing from Doncaster five years ago!

    DogImage source, Dogs in Salford

    The discovery of "F66796" (that's its rather un-cute name that's been given to it by Salford City Council's dog control officers) has been posted on the Dogs in Salford Facebook page., external

    No one knows how the dog has managed to get from Doncaster to Salford, but officers at the council say that the dog has been chipped.

    They say that the dog was reported missing from the Doncaster area five years ago but unfortunately the telephone number listed with the chip no longer works.

    Do you know this dog? Get in contact with the dog centre on 0161 793 2500.

  12. Tree protesters: High Court updatepublished at 15:45 British Summer Time 27 October 2017

    Here's the latest from Sheffield High Court following the cases against three Sheffield tree protesters.

    Calvin Payne, Siobhan O'Malley and Green Party councillor Alison Teal had all been accused of breaking a High Court injunction and taking "unlawful direction action" to prevent the felling of trees..

    BBC Radio Sheffield's political reporter Kevin Larkin has been tweeting the updates:

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    Earlier the case against Green Party councillor Alison Teal was dismissed:

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    And Siobhan O'Malley's case has been delayed for a week to allow her to "seek legal advice":

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  13. Snake pass reopen after road improvementspublished at 15:14 British Summer Time 27 October 2017

    A 12-mile section of the A57 Snake Pass which was closed on Monday for resurfacing is now reopen.

    The major route was shut from the junction of Hurst Road and the A57 Sheffield Road to the junction of the A6013 with the A57 at Bamford.

    Snake Pass
  14. 'Luggage lifters' targeted by train policepublished at 14:55 British Summer Time 27 October 2017

    We hope we don't have any - but if there are any light-fingered luggage thieves reading this blog today, you have been warned:

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  15. Case against Sheffield tree protester dismissedpublished at 14:36 British Summer Time 27 October 2017

    The case against Green Party councillor Alison Teal has been dismissed by the court.

    She appeared in court today accused by Sheffield City Council of breaking a High Court injunction.

    More details as we get them:

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  16. It's a bit wet near the Moor in Sheffieldpublished at 14:17 British Summer Time 27 October 2017

    There appears to be a burst water main near the Moor in Sheffield.

    The Moor

    Water is gushing down from the construction site on Pinston St towards Furnival Gate.

    You may get your feet wet as you cross the road.

    The Moor market

    Yorkshire Water are at the scene.

  17. Don't forget - Huddersfield and Dewsbury stations closed this weekendpublished at 13:58 British Summer Time 27 October 2017

    Just a gentle reminder that both Huddersfield and and Dewsbury train stations will be closed this weekend, external.

    Huddersfield station

    Network Rail will be changing over the old signalling systems to new ones controlled from the "state-of-the-art" Rail Operating Centre in York.

    There'll be no trains this weekend, but they will be operating up to 25 buses an hour to keep people on the move.

    The company say that the change-over will result in a "more reliable, modern and cost-effective railway".

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    We appreciate that there is never a good time to disrupt passengers and we are advising anyone wishing travel to plan their journeys ahead of time to avoid disappointment."

    Rob McIntosh, Network Rail

    Let's just hope they leave enough food out for Felix - the world famous station cat...

    Felix
  18. Traffic and Travel: A616 reopen in both directionspublished at 13:48 British Summer Time 27 October 2017

    The A616 between the M1 J35 and A61 near Tankersley is now reopen in both directions after a collision earlier:

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  19. Judge backs University of Sheffield in homosexuality comments rowpublished at 13:31 British Summer Time 27 October 2017

    A university's decision to expel a student for posting a comment online saying homosexuality was a sin was lawful, a court has ruled.

    Felix NgoleImage source, Christian Concern

    Devout Christian Felix Ngole, 39, from Barnsley, was removed from a post-graduate social work course at the University of Sheffield.

    He argued that throwing him out breached his human rights.

    But Deputy High Court judge Rowena Collins Rice ruled that university bosses acted within the law.

    After the hearing Mr Ngole said he intended to appeal against the judge's decision.

  20. Traffic and Travel: Severe delays on A1M after lanes reopenpublished at 13:20 British Summer Time 27 October 2017

    All lanes have reopened following a collision on the A1M Northbound between J38 and J39.

    But there are "severe delays" of up to 90 minutes from J34 as traffic starts to move again:

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