Major roadworks to support Leeds White Rose centre expansion scheme
Morley Observer and Advertiser
A raft of roadworks has been signed off to help deal with increased traffic flow from a shopping centre expansion project.
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Ryanair to increase flights from LBA by a fifth
Ryanair is hoping its passenger numbers from Leeds Bradford Airport will increase by a fifth by next year.
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The airline's announced a new service to Girona near Barcelona - and says it'll bring in SUMMER flights to destinations it flies to in the winter including Warsaw and Gran Canaria.
Your latest headlines this evening
Here are the latest for Leeds and West Yorkshire this evening
Concern over the government no longer having a Yorkshire Flood Envoy.
A major inquiry is set to be launched into the chain of decisions stretching back across three decades which saw two major transport schemes for Leeds scrapped – and tens of millions of pounds in taxpayer cash wasted in the process.
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Enjoy your day in the sun West Yorkshire
I'm not saying anything. I'm just putting this out there.
There is no longer a Government Flood Envoy for Yorkshire.
The Department for the Environment has confirmed that the post set up after the boxing day floods has been scrapped.
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In a statement Leeds West Labour MP Rachel Reeves says the Environment secretary must "get a grip", and "take the urgent action that is so desperately needed to protect our region from further flooding in the future."
Plans to streamline adoption services in West Yorkshire
Plans to help make the adoption process in West Yorkshire quicker are expected to be approved by senior councillors in Bradford later.
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It's hoped changing the system will be better for children and their new families.
The idea is about merging adoption services in Bradford with those in the rest of West Yorkshire. If approved a regional service would be created, based in Leeds.
Did you always want to 'bee' a celebrity?
Just a quick update on the swarm of bees that has shut down a resturant in Leeds for the afternoon.
The beekeeper has turned up to deal with them, and it seems he's turned into a bit of a celebrity...
Our county is in the top ten of areas where the most cases have been abandoned. Nationally insufficient proof saw criminal proceedings against 52,288 people abandoned in 2014-15, compared with 38,132 in 2012-13.
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The charity Victim Support said dropping cases risked undermining people's confidence in the criminal justice system.
The figures included individuals who had been arrested and charged but where the CPS decided to drop proceedings before evidence was heard in court.
Leeds basks in the sweltering heat
There.. I said it, I used the word sweltering.
But it's a fair description, it's boiling out there, but everyone seems to be enjoying themselves...
Love to see your pictures, feel free to email them to me.
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And people are already enjoying the new park opened in the west of the city
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And the Black Prince seems to be having a nice time too, I bet it's a bit sweaty up there today though...
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Update: Swarm of Bees closes Leeds restaurant
I was telling you about the swarm of bees that congregated on a central Leeds restaurant.
Well I've just called the manager there, he told me that they've shut for the day and that someone's on the way to deal with the bees.
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Some of Itsu's customers were trapped inside as the bees swarmed around the front. But as far as we know, no one was stung and all got out without incident.
Ilkley Lido in the sunshine
Our thanks to Jenny Harris for this great shot of Ilkley Lido, complete with cameo of her feet!
Jenny HarrisCopyright: Jenny Harris
People trapped in restaurant in Leeds
Have you been in Leeds city centre this lunchtime?
We hear that people eating in the Itsu restaurant have been trapped inside by a swarm of bees!
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Are you in the restaurant? Email me and tell me about what's going on!
Roundhay looking splendid in the sunshine
Check Roundhay park in Leeds out, looking really lovely in the sun today.
Lees' remark came after Saggers awarded a no ball for a breach of fielding regulations during a T20 Blast defeat by Nottinghamshire on Friday.
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Quote Message: I regret the comments made and I would like to offer my sincerest apologies to Martin. These comments are uncharacteristic and were made in the heat of the moment." from Alex Lees Yorkshire one-day captain
I regret the comments made and I would like to offer my sincerest apologies to Martin. These comments are uncharacteristic and were made in the heat of the moment."
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Nick Wilmshurst
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Major roadworks to support Leeds White Rose centre expansion scheme
Morley Observer and Advertiser
A raft of roadworks has been signed off to help deal with increased traffic flow from a shopping centre expansion project.
Ryanair to increase flights from LBA by a fifth
Ryanair is hoping its passenger numbers from Leeds Bradford Airport will increase by a fifth by next year.
The airline's announced a new service to Girona near Barcelona - and says it'll bring in SUMMER flights to destinations it flies to in the winter including Warsaw and Gran Canaria.
Your latest headlines this evening
Here are the latest for Leeds and West Yorkshire this evening
Inquiry launched into double debacle of Leeds Supertram and trolleybus schemes
Yorkshire Evening Post
A major inquiry is set to be launched into the chain of decisions stretching back across three decades which saw two major transport schemes for Leeds scrapped – and tens of millions of pounds in taxpayer cash wasted in the process.
Enjoy your day in the sun West Yorkshire
I'm not saying anything. I'm just putting this out there.
In other words, have your BBQ tonight...
Postition closed for Yorkshire's Flood Envoy
There is no longer a Government Flood Envoy for Yorkshire.
The Department for the Environment has confirmed that the post set up after the boxing day floods has been scrapped.
In a statement Leeds West Labour MP Rachel Reeves says the Environment secretary must "get a grip", and "take the urgent action that is so desperately needed to protect our region from further flooding in the future."
Plans to streamline adoption services in West Yorkshire
Plans to help make the adoption process in West Yorkshire quicker are expected to be approved by senior councillors in Bradford later.
It's hoped changing the system will be better for children and their new families.
The idea is about merging adoption services in Bradford with those in the rest of West Yorkshire. If approved a regional service would be created, based in Leeds.
Did you always want to 'bee' a celebrity?
Just a quick update on the swarm of bees that has shut down a resturant in Leeds for the afternoon.
The beekeeper has turned up to deal with them, and it seems he's turned into a bit of a celebrity...
Look at the crowds!
Fun in the sun at Bradford's City Park
That looks so inviting. I want to be there.
I'll get my water wings...
West Yorkshire sees increse in criminal cases being dropped
West Yorkshire has seen a rise in the number of dropped criminal cases due to lack of evidence.
Our county is in the top ten of areas where the most cases have been abandoned. Nationally insufficient proof saw criminal proceedings against 52,288 people abandoned in 2014-15, compared with 38,132 in 2012-13.
The charity Victim Support said dropping cases risked undermining people's confidence in the criminal justice system.
The figures included individuals who had been arrested and charged but where the CPS decided to drop proceedings before evidence was heard in court.
Leeds basks in the sweltering heat
There.. I said it, I used the word sweltering.
But it's a fair description, it's boiling out there, but everyone seems to be enjoying themselves...
Love to see your pictures, feel free to email them to me.
And people are already enjoying the new park opened in the west of the city
And the Black Prince seems to be having a nice time too, I bet it's a bit sweaty up there today though...
Update: Swarm of Bees closes Leeds restaurant
I was telling you about the swarm of bees that congregated on a central Leeds restaurant.
Well I've just called the manager there, he told me that they've shut for the day and that someone's on the way to deal with the bees.
Some of Itsu's customers were trapped inside as the bees swarmed around the front. But as far as we know, no one was stung and all got out without incident.
Ilkley Lido in the sunshine
Our thanks to Jenny Harris for this great shot of Ilkley Lido, complete with cameo of her feet!
People trapped in restaurant in Leeds
Have you been in Leeds city centre this lunchtime?
We hear that people eating in the Itsu restaurant have been trapped inside by a swarm of bees!
Are you in the restaurant? Email me and tell me about what's going on!
Roundhay looking splendid in the sunshine
Check Roundhay park in Leeds out, looking really lovely in the sun today.
Our thanks to @calogram1 for this picture.
How do penguins cope in the hot, hot heat?
Your headlines this afternoon
The top stories across Leeds and West Yorkshire so far today include:
Weather: It's hot... That's about it
Paul Hudson
Weather presenter, BBC Look North
It's a dry, hot and sunny afternoon ahead. Maximum temperature 32C (90F), but with some urban areas reaching 34C (93F). Moderate southeast wind.
Cricket: Alex Lees sorry for remarks to Martin Saggers
BBC West Yorkshire Sport
Yorkshire one-day captain Alex Lees has apologised after calling a decision by umpire Martin Saggers "terrible".
Lees' remark came after Saggers awarded a no ball for a breach of fielding regulations during a T20 Blast defeat by Nottinghamshire on Friday.