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Shahid Hussain

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  1. Our live coverage across the day

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

    We'll be back from 08:00 on Wednesday with the latest news, sport, weather and travel updates from across the county.

    It's been a wet and drab day but Leeds can still look glorious in gloomy skies - check out this amazing picture of the owls at Leeds Civic Hall taken recently by Richard Harrison. 

    Great picture Richard!

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  2. West Yorkshire weather: A cloudy night with outbreaks of rain

    Paul Hudson

    Weather presenter, BBC Look North

    Tonight, the rain will die out and clear spells developing later will lead to some fog patches.

    Minimum temperature 5C (41F) with light and variable wind.

    Weather chart

    Tomorrow, any fog patches will clear, then a generally brighter day expected with some sunny intervals, although scattered showers are possible, especially later. 

    Maximum temperature 14C (57F). Light and variable wind.   

  3. On BBC Look North tonight: What's the future for Leeds' 'managed area' for sex workers?

    BBC Look North, Yorkshire

    Holbeck in Leeds is the only "managed area" in the UK which allows sex workers to walk the streets without being stopped by police.

    Supporters say it keeps the women safer, and has improved relations between police and sex workers. Opponents, though, claim the scheme has made the area more dangerous.

    BBC Look North's James Longman's been finding out more, and you can see his full report on the programme from 18:30 this evening.

  4. Fancy singing on the telly? Here's your chance

    If you think you can hold a tune but you're not quite ready for The Voice on BBC One then why not try singing on Songs of Praise?

    The programme makers are after singers for an episode to be filmed in Harehills in Leeds.

    Here's Gary Boon from Songs of Praise explaining more on BBC Radio Leeds.

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    Video caption: Here's how you can be part of the show in Leeds
  5. Leeds Rhinos legend 'Sir Kev' picks up top civic honour

    Yorkshire Post

    Leeds Rhinos legend Kevin Sinfield MBE received one of the city’s highest civic honours today.

    In a ceremony held at Leeds Civic Hall, "Sir Kev" - as he is affectionately known by Rhinos fans - was recognised for his contribution to the game and the city with the Leeds Award.

    Kevin Sinfield
  6. Leeds United worker 'treated like a piece of meat'

    Tom Airey

    Reporter, BBC News Online

    A Leeds United employee was "treated like a piece of meat" in the way she was sacked by the club, an industrial tribunal has heard.

    Former Education and Welfare officer Lucy Ward told the tribunal she was dismissed as she was in a relationship with former head coach Neil Redfearn.

    She is claiming unfair dismissal and sex discrimination at the hearing.

    Lucy Ward

    The club denies any improper conduct and claims she was was dismissed for exceeding her annual leave entitlement.  

  7. Latest headlines: Former Leeds United employee 'was treated like a piece of meat' and DNA breakthrough could help in unsolved murder of Lindsay Rimer

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

  8. Big night for Halifax Town and Guiseley

    BBC West Yorkshire Sport

    It's a vital night in the National League for Halifax Town and Guiseley tonight. 

    Both clubs sit two point above the relegation zone.

    football

    Halifax travel to bottom club Kidderminster; while Guiseley are searching for their first league win in 12 attempts as they host Wrexham.

    Listen to BBC Radio Leeds for commentary of Guiseley's game.

  9. Travel update: Severe congestion on M1 near Wakefield

    There's some disruption between J40 for A638 Ossett and J39 for A636 Wakefield.

    There's slow traffic because of earlier repairs, but all lanes have been re-opened. Congestion goes back to J41, A650 Carrgate

    Traffic M1

    The problem is just where the red marker is on the map above.

  10. Plane take-off aborted for couple to visit dying grandson

    It's not often you hear about an airline going beyond the call of duty, but one pilot aborted take-off at Manchester Airport to allow an elderly couple off the plane to visit their dying grandson in hospital.

    The pair were due to fly to Australia when they received a text message about their relative's condition.

    The flight then turned around so the couple could rush to his bedside and see him before he died that night.

    Etihad plane

    Bradford travel agent Becky Stephenson has praised the Etihad Airways pilot says the airline went "above and beyond with their customer service".

    Quote Message: The incident was very unusual. I've been in the travel business for 25 years and never heard of this happening." from Becky Stephenson Bradford travel agent
    Becky StephensonBradford travel agent
  11. Weather: Why is it so drab today? Here's the science

    Owain Wyn Evans

    Weather presenter, BBC Look North

    Cloudy, showers with the odd rumble of thunder. It's not the best of weather here in West Yorkshire today...and here's why.

  12. Travel: Congestion on the A64 at Selby Road

    BBC Travel

    If you're trying to get away from work early then you might want to avoid slow traffic in both directions in Leeds at Halton Dial.

    Roadworks are slowing things down on the A64 at Selby Rd (A63). The orange box is where the problem is...

    traffic at A64
  13. 'Still no closure' for Savile victims after BBC documentary

    Victims of the Leeds DJ Jimmy Savile have broken their silence in a TV documentary. 

    Abused: The Untold Story was shown on BBC One last night. 

    But Liz Dux, a solicitor representing dozens of Savile's victims, has told BBC Radio Leeds there's still no closure for some people.

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    Video caption: The solicitor who represents dozens of Savile Victims on Abused: The Untold Story doc