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An investigation's continuing after counter-terror raids in West Yorkshire.
Officers from the North East Counter Terror Unit raided two homes in the Savile Town area of Dewsbury yesterday morning.
Two men, aged 52 and 21, were arrested on suspicion of preparing an act of terrorism.
They've been questioned at a police station in West Yorkshire.
If you're heading out to catch a train this morning - good news everything appears to be on time.
If you are travelling a little further afield there's an amended service between Newton Abbot and Exeter St Davids because of a severe weather warning at Dawlish sea wall.
You can check your trains below:
There has been another hit and run in North Yorkshire.
Police are searching for the occupants of a car involved in an incident in Harrogate on Easter Sunday afternoon
An 82-year-old woman needed hospital treatment for injuries to her face after being struck on Manor Drive, just off Otley Road, at around 12.30 on Easter Sunday afternoon.
A small white hatchback was involved, which drove away before police arrived.
Image source, GoogleIn a separate accident, a man suffered serious injuries in the early hours of Easter Sunday when he was hit by a car in Ripon Market Place.
Police traced the driver and car believed to have been involved in that incident.
Four weeks on from the killing of Sheffield dad Jarvin Blake, his family are making a fresh appeal for information.
The 22-year-old died after being stabbed in broad daylight in the Burngreave area of the city.
Four men have been arrested but there have been no charges.
Image source, Family PhotoThere are eight flood warnings across Yorkshire this morning.
The rivers affected are parts of the River Aire at Allerton Ings, the River Derwent , the River Swale and there are three in place for parts of the River Ouse in and around York.
The good news is that warnings for the River Calder have been lifted.
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Image source, Liam BaldwinInvestigations are continuing this morning following the death of a motorist in an accident which closed the M62 in both directions yesterday.
The motorway was closed for nearly 20 hours.
It reopened at 05:00BST this morning.
A lorry carrying a static caravan went through the central reservation between the junctions for Goole and Howden.
Lane three on both sides of the motorway will remain shut until this afternoon to allow repairs to the barrier.
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Aleksandar Mitrovic scores his 10th goal in nine games as promotion-chasing Fulham ease past Leeds at Craven Cottage.
Read MoreKevin Delahunty, 40, died in a blaze at HMP Risley on Thursday, says the Ministry of Justice.
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South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has teamed up with the NHS Blood and Transplant unit to provide venues in local communities to encourage people to donate blood.
Image source, SYFRDoncaster fire station was temporarily transformed into a health screening and donation area last week.
The initiative proved a success, according to South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, and more have been planned at the fire station on 17 April, 10 July and 3 August between 11:00 and 19:30.
Fire engines are parked on a different part of the site during the sessions and crews are still available to attend incidents as usual, say fire chiefs.
Quote MessageThis initiative goes a long way to reduce our venue hire cost, which in turn means we can continue providing blood products to hospitals at sustainable cost."
Jane Green, Chief Nurse and Assistant Director of Blood Donation
A grandmother who was killed after being struck by a bin lorry in Edinburgh on Good Friday has been named as 90-year-old Norah Poole, who's originally from Sheffield.
Image source, Police ScotlandPaying tribute, Mrs Poole's family has said: "Beryl, Mum or Gran was much loved by family and friends.
"She lived independently to the last, taking herself out most days, making full use of her free bus pass - Yorkshire lass that she was.
"She was always good company, enjoying simple cafe trips where she'd re-tell her stories over a cappuccino and scone. We will all miss her greatly."
Decision makers in Bradford have voted to go ahead with plans to cut the amount spent on helping children with special needs.
The Labour-run council says it's had to make changes because the amount of money it gets from central government is being halved.
The Conservatives and Liberal Democrats are both against the plans.
Claire Powis, from Airedale and Wharfdale Autism Resource, says it will limit the life chances of children who need help:
It was all hands on deck earlier to get the M1 moving again after a lorry crash closed the motorway northbound near Rothwell - and sometimes we don't mind when the odd motorist gets the VIP treatment...
PC Adie made sure this mum-to-be got a safe police passage to the hospital, just in case:
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Two men were in a car that was struck by another driving the wrong way on the M62.
Read MoreHave you seen this motorbike?:
Image source, West Yorkshire PoliceIt was stolen in Wakefield from Broadcut Low Lock in the Calder Grove area between Friday 30 March and Saturday 31 March.
Officers say the motorbike is quite "distinctive" and an old model.
Anyone with information about its whereabouts is being asked to contact police.
Keep an eye on the flood warnings, external if you're driving around Doncaster - the river level at Stainforth Bridge is pretty high, but Doncaster Council's watching the situation:
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A man arrested over the deaths of two men on the M62 in West Yorkshire has been released pending further investigation.
The 22-year-old was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing a breath test.
It comes after two men, believed to be Adam Afsar and Jason Wilby were in a car which was struck near Bradford at about 02:30 on Monday morning.
Mr Afsar was working for Harris Pet Transport in Dewsbury, which has sent its "deepest condolences" to his family.
With around two miles of queuing traffic, diversions have been put in place after a collision involving a lorry on the M1 between junction 43 and 44 near Rothwell.
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As a result, there is significant debris and barrier damage as well as a large diesel spill.
Traffic is now being diverted at the M1/M62 interchange.
Drivers can take the M621, exit at junction 7 and re-join the M1 at junction 44.
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There could be fewer councillors in parts of North Yorkshire if plans being published today get the go-ahead.
The independent Local Government Boundary Commission's final proposal recommends Scarborough should be represented by 46 borough councillors in future - four fewer than now.
The commission also recommends big changes for Richmondshire too, with 24 district councillors in the future, which is 10 fewer than now.
The proposed new arrangements must now be implemented by Parliament.
Traffic officers are working to clear an accident involving a lorry on the M1 northbound at junction 43.
There's been a large diesel spillage along with some damage to the barrier on the bridge.
Understandably, this could take some time to clear and Highways England estimates normal traffic isn't now expected until about 19:00, external:
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