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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Train strikes cause more disruption for passengers
Some rail operators are running no services as 6,500 train drivers walk out in pay dispute.
Yorkshire Water hosepipe ban to start on 26 August
Yorkshire Water, which supplies five million customers, says it has hit the point where a ban is needed.
Leeds city centre 'multi-generational' complex approved
The building, which includes a care home, primary school and flats, is to be built near Leeds Dock.
Eurovision: Excitement as Leeds and Sheffield battle to host 2023 event
Leeds and Sheffield are both in the running to host the 2023 event of Eurovision.
Eurovision 2023: Seven UK cities make shortlist to host song contest
Six contenders to stage the 2023 song contest are in England with one in Scotland.
Reading and Leeds festival-goers demand refunds over Rage change
One ticket-holder says replacing Rage Against the Machine with the 1975 is a "complete let down".
Three arrested over Huddersfield knife attack
The attack on a Huddersfield street left a man with serious chest and body injuries, police say.
Wakefield: Project ADDER nets nearly £2.2m drugs haul and 65 arrests
Project ADDER has also helped 514 people tackle drug addiction and lead to 65 arrests.
A64 pedestrian dies after being hit by car near Leeds
The man was walking towards Leeds when he was hit by a car, police say.
Deighton knife attack: Boy, 17, arrested for attempted murder
A 17-year-old has been arrested after a man suffered severe hand injuries at a working men's club.
Leeds: Refugee 'considered return to Ukraine' for dental treatment
A woman in "chronic pain" faced a five-year wait for an appointment in Yorkshire, a councillor said.
Jack Kirmond: Man in court over Wakefield rugby club assault death
Lee Robinson, 38, appears at Leeds Crown Court charged with murdering 33-year-old Jack Kirmond.
Bradford: Man dies in paramotor crash
A man died when his paramotor crashed close to Tong Lane, Bradford, on Tuesday, police say.
Bradford duo behind £150k robberies snared by own trackers
Data from devices used to track victims lead police straight to Michael Crosdale and Robert Fairweather.
Vegetarian women more likely to break hips - study
Women who do not eat meat may lack enough nutrients for good bone health, researchers say.
Swimming pools: Concern as closures across the UK revealed
One in six local authorities in the UK have lost at least one pool since 2019, BBC News finds.
UK heatwave: Soaring temperatures prompt wildfire warnings
The Met Office has issued its highest alert for fire severity over the weekend.
Leeds Festival: Village shut to through traffic over rat run fear
Aberford will be shut to through traffic trying to get to Leeds Festival at Bramham Park.
European Championships: GB climbers in Leeds look ahead
GB Climbers in Leeds discuss their love of the sport ahead of the European Championships.
Huddersfield Town 3-1 Stoke City: Terriers beat Potters for first win of season
Huddersfield Town earn their first points of the season as they beat Stoke City to give Danny Schofield his first win as Town boss.
Super League: Salford Red Devils 33-16 Huddersfield Giants
Salford Red Devils continue their pursuit of a Super League play-off spot as they score six tries to beat third-placed Huddersfield Giants.
Bradford City 2-0 Newport County: Bantams claim first win against 10-man Newport
Bradford City pick up their first league win of the season at the expense of 10-man Newport County.
FC Halifax Town 0-1 Torquay United
Brett McGavin's first-half goal sets up a 1-0 smash-and-grab win for Torquay at FC Halifax Town.
Super League: Hull KR 20-28 Leeds Rhinos - visitors boost play-off hopes
Leeds come from behind to strengthen their Super League play-off hopes with victory over fellow hopefuls Hull KR.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
Bradford face Aston Villa in semi
Bradford's reward for knocking Arsenal out of the Capital One Cup is a semi-final against Aston Villa, while Chelsea take on Swansea.
Leeds United 1-5 Chelsea
Chelsea come from a goal down to thrash Leeds at Elland Road and qualify for the Capital One Cup semi-finals.
Brentford 4-2 Bradford
Marcello Trotta scores twice as Brentford become the first side to beat Bradford in a cup game this season.
Wycombe v Bradford
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Wycombe and Bradford in League Two.
Lee given three-match suspension
Huddersfield striker Alan Lee is given a three-match ban for violent conduct in Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Hull.
Bakke tips Leeds to push Chelsea
Ex-Leeds midfielder Eirik Bakke believes they have a chance against a "jet-lagged" Chelsea in the League Cup.
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National News Headlines
Ramsgate: Man charged over family hit-and-run deaths
A father and daughter died and others were hurt when a car struck a family walking on a Kent street.
UK heatwave: Studland fire caused by barbecue - fire service
The fire at a Dorset beauty spot tore through heathland and forced the evacuation of a nearby beach.
Southend police officer pulls unconscious boy from sea
The officer waded into the water along with members of the public at a Southend-on Sea beach.
Forest of Dean: Millionaire jailed over unauthorised 'man cave'
The construction, dubbed "Britain's biggest man cave", includes a cinema, casino and a bar.
London-North rail cuts: Grant Shapps criticises mayors
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says mayors like Andy Burnham should "take the matter up with unions".
A63 barriers buckle at South Cave during hot weather
Safety barriers on the A63 in East Yorkshire appear to have buckled in the heat.
Nick Pope: Newcastle stopper tops gherkin and tomato in Burger King poll
Newcastle United fans hijacked a Burger King poll and the Nick Pope suggestion caught on.
Parts of Surrey without water during drought and heatwave
Thames Water says it is "taking longer than hoped" to fix an issue at a water treatment works.
Shropshire's NHS health and care system declares critical incident
Some non-urgent operations are postponed as Shropshire's services face "unprecedented pressures".
Broomfield blaze 'one of the largest field fires we had ever seen'
Fire crews in Essex tackle a huge field fire, described as one of the biggest it has dealt with.
Grace Millane's family awarded for supporting women's refuges
Grace Millane was killed in New Zealand and her family has made donations to women's refuges.
Rare gull sighting leaves twitchers aflutter
Birdwatchers at a reservoir say it is the first time the bird has been spotted in the UK.
Source: BBC News
