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Oli Woodcock

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  1. Our live coverage across the day

    Oli Woodcock

    BBC Local Live, Leeds

    Live updates for Leeds and West Yorkshire have finished for the day.

    We'll be back from 08:00 on Friday with a Tour de Yorkshire special - our team of reporters will be bringing you all the action from this years cycling race.

    Thank you to Matthew Naylor for sending us this beautiful picture of the Leeds Liverpool Canal near Thackley Woods swing bridge.

    Leeds Liverpool Canal near Thackley Woods swing bridge.

    In the meantime If you spot something happening where you live, which you think we should know about, you can always get in touch with us by email. Have a great evening.

  2. West Yorkshire's weather: Wintry showers with a mix of sleet and snow

    Keeley Donovan

    BBC Look North

    The rain will turn more showery overnight, but still some heavy spells with a mix of rain, sleet and snow. Some accumulations possible, especially over higher ground.

    Weather graph

    A minimum temperature of about 1C (34F).  

    Tomorrow we'll see further spells of rain, sleet and snow turning more showery though the day but still the risk of some heavy wintry showers into the afternoon. 

  3. Four men convicted over Bradford acid murder to appeal against convictions

    Charles Engwell

    Reporter, BBC Radio Leeds

    Four men from Bradford who are serving life behind bars for murdering Barry Selby in 2013 are launching an appeal against their convictions. 

    Mr Selby was 50 years old and died in hospital three days after he was shot in the leg and had acid thrown in his face by men who broke into his home in Bradford in October 2013. 

    Lee Michael Calvert, Joseph Lowther, Robert Patrick Woodhead and Andrew Kyle Feather were all convicted of his murder at Bradford Crown Court in 2014 They are now challenging their convictions at London's Criminal Appeal Court, claiming they were denied a fair trial.

  4. Latest headlines: Ken Livingstone suspended by Labour Party in 'anti-Semitism' row and police praise the strength and courage of a young rape victim

    Oli Woodcock

    BBC Local Live, Leeds

    The top stories in Leeds and West Yorkshire so far this evening include:

  5. No soggy bottom for Sir Bradley

    Tanya Arnold

    Sports reporter, BBC Look North

    Check out this cake I came across today while out on Tour de Yorkshire duties... Now the question is, will Sir Bradley Wiggins see the resemblance?

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  6. Listen: 'Sinfield is one of the top performers' - Brain McDermott

    James Deighton

    BBC West Yorkshire Sport

    Leeds Rhinos legend Kevin Sinfield announced yesterday he will retire from rugby at the end of the season.

    The 35-year-old switched codes from league to join union side Yorkshire Carnegie last November after leading the Rhinos to the treble.

    Leeds Rhinos coach Brian McDermott reflects on Kevin Sinfield's retirement announcement.

    Video content

    Video caption: Leeds Rhinos coach Brian McDermott on Kevin Sinfield's retirement announcement.
  7. Police 'very concerned' for missing 15-year-old girl

    Police in West Yorkshire say they are  for the safety of a missing 15-year-old girl.

    Hannah Davies

    Hannah Davies went missing from Cardigan Fields, Kirkstall, Leeds, at about  20:15 on Tuesday 26 April.

    Hannah is described as white, about 5ft 7ins tall, slim, with blue eyes and mousy-brown, shoulder-length hair. She was wearing blue jeans, a white blouse, black jacket and black shoes.

    Quote Message: We are very concerned for Hannah's welfare and urgently need to establish her whereabouts. She is known to frequent both Bradford and Leeds and we have been carrying out extensive enquiries to trace her since she went missing." from PC Libby Hartley Leeds District CID
    PC Libby HartleyLeeds District CID
  8. Team news: Wakefield Trinity Wildcats v Widnes Vikings

    BBC West Yorkshire Sport

    Widnes Vikings captain Kevin Brown and centre Chris Bridge will miss out because of injuries sustained in the loss against Warrington.

    Wakefield Wildcats in action

    Patrick Ah Van and Jordan Johnstone come into the squad as they look to end a run of five losses in Super League.

    Wakefeld hooker Stuart Howarth and winger Richie Owen are the only changes to their squad, replacing the injured Jonny Molloy and Reece Lyne.

  9. Travel update: Delays on Virgin Trains East Coast between Kings Cross and Leeds

    BBC Travel

    Delays of up to one hour on Virgin Trains East Coast between Kings Cross and Leeds, between Kings Cross and Edinburgh Waverley, between Kings Cross and Newcastle and between Kings Cross and York due to trespassers on the line at Grantham.

  10. Goverment urged to fund bypass through Shipley

    The Government is being urged to finance the construction of a bypass though Shipley.

    Philip Davies MP

    Ministers have approved a study into the project among a series of potential road projects. 

    The town's Conservative MP Philip Davies told the Commons that the development was "so desperately needed."

    Quote Message: The goverment has given considerable amounts of money to the Labour dominated West Yorkshire combined authority.. Ignoring the needs of areas like mine, things like the Shipley eastern bypass that is vital for my local economy.. What can the Minister do to make sure the goverment's money is spent in Shipley? Or, will he directly fund the Shipley eastern bypass that my constituents so desperately need?" from Phillip Davies Conservative MP for Shipley
    Phillip DaviesConservative MP for Shipley
  11. Ken Livingstone suspended by Labour Party in 'anti-Semitism' row

    Ken Livingstone has been suspended by the Labour Party over comments he made while defending Bradford West MP, Naz Shah, who is at the centre of an anti-Semitism row.

    The ex-London mayor will be investigated for "bringing the party into disrepute".

    Labour MP John Mann, who accused Mr Livingstone of being a "Nazi apologist" in a confrontation outside a BBC studio, faces a reprimand.

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    Video caption: Labour MP John Mann confronts Ken Livingstone as tensions rise over anti-Semitic claims.
  12. Watch: Women's cycling on the up in Yorkshire

    Lara Rostron

    Presenter, BBC Look North

    Women's cycling is more popular than ever, with a quarter of a million ladies taking it up in the last three years. 

    Here in West Yorkshire we're gearing up for the Tour de Yorkshire and of course hoping that Otley's finest Lizzie Armitstead will win the female race. 

    But, it's not just highly athletic women taking the sport up, there are plenty of mums, teens and corporate high fliers who're also falling in love with two wheels - as I found out.

    Video content

    Video caption: Lara Rostron has this report.
  13. Why people are celebrating Ed Balls Day

    Happy Ed Balls Day! Who knew that five years ago, a Twitter fail would still be remembered. So what is it all about?

    Ed Balls twitter post

    On 28 April 2011 Ed Balls, who was shadow chancellor and a West Yorkshire MP at the time, tweeted his own name in error. He was urged by his aide to search Twitter for articles mentioning his name, but instead of doing a search he tweeted his own name.

    So on 28 April Twitter rejoices in the madness and celebrates Ed Balls.

    Ed Balls twitter post
    Ed Balls twitter post

    No response yet from Ed Balls' own Twitter account yet - but we'll update you!

  14. West Yorkshire Police praise strength and courage of young rape victim

    West Yorkshire police have praised the courage of a young girl - after her attacker was jailed for 17 years.

    Paul Griffiths

    Paul Griffiths, who's 49 and from Knottingley, committed a string of sex offences including rape against the young girl between 2010 and 2015, when she was under 10 years old. 

    The offences came to light after the victim disclosed what was taking place to a relative who then contacted the police.

    Quote Message: I wish to commend the courage of the young victim in disclosing these offences, and then telling officers what happened in subsequent police interviews. We hope her family, who had their trust abused so badly, can take some comfort in knowing Griffiths will now spend many years behind bars and monitored as a sex offender" from DC Victoria Bottomley West Yorkshire Police
    DC Victoria BottomleyWest Yorkshire Police
  15. More news from West Yorkshire: Coming up on BBC Look North

    BBC Look North, Yorkshire

    Join us for Look North on BBC One at 13.30 as we prepare to gear up for Tour de Yorkshire we'll bring you an exclusive report on women's cycling.

    Did you know more than a 250,000 ladies took up the sport in the last three years. But it's not just highly athletic women who are doing it, there are plenty of mums, teens and corporate high fliers who're also falling in love with two wheels.

    Lizzie Armitstead
  16. McDermott and Hardaker to miss Rhinos v Giants clash

    BBC West Yorkshire Sport

    Leeds Rhinos coach Brian McDermott has confirmed that both captain Danny McGuire (pictured) and full-back Zak Hardaker won't feature at Huddersfield on Friday.

    Danny McGuire

    McGuire's failed to recover from injury, while Hardaker has failed a concussion test.

    As a result, McDermott says there's "a good chance" that 17-year-old Cameron Smith will make his Rhinos debut and that Luke Briscoe will make only his fourth appearance. 

    The Leeds boss has also confirmed to BBC West Yorkshire Sport that the club's discussing a possible role for Kevin Sinfield following his retirement.

  17. Continental cafe culture comes to Leeds

    Oli Woodcock

    BBC Local Live, Leeds

    Continental cafe culture comes to Leeds tonight as one of the city's most popular areas is shut down to traffic as part of an experiment.

    Greek Street

    Greek Street will be shut every Thursday to Sunday for the next six months - aimed at creating an improved outdoor atmosphere during the summer.

    I would love to hear from you on this one, do you think the experiment is a good idea? Email me here.

  18. Latest headlines: Labour accused of 'serious anti-Semitism problem' and disabled residents 'in shock' over closure of Bingley care home

    Oli Woodcock

    BBC Local Live, Leeds

    The top stories in Leeds and West Yorkshire so far this lunchtime include: