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Andrew Barton

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  1. Goodbye: Five things we've learned today

    Andrew Barton

    BBC Local Live, York

    That's all from me for today. We'll be back tomorrow from 07:00 with the latest news, sport, weather and travel updates from across North Yorkshire

    Before I go, let's take a look at a little of what we've learned today...

    1. The Labour leadership contest is being particularly closely followed by one York man - and he has a tattoo of Jeremy Corbyn to prove it

    2. You should enjoy what sunshine there is - the rain's on the way, and probably plenty of it

    3. If you leave your dog in the car during the heatwave, be prepared for the police to use some pretty heavy duty tools to get it out

    4. Ssssh! There are a lot of secret keep-it-under-your-hat goings-on taking place at Scarborough Library just now

    5. It takes a lot of button-pressing to get BBC Look North on air

    And with that I'll bid you farewell for another day. I'll leave you with this image of Lexi the bulldog keeping cool on the tiles which was sent in by her owner Brian Alston in York. She's definitely got the right idea...

    Lexi the bulldog
  2. Vikings v Jets is must-win match - Gillespie

    BBC Sport

    Yorkshire Vikings must beat Durham Jets at Headingley tonight in the T20 Blast to have any chance of qualifying for the next stage, according to coach Jason Gillespie.

    Jason Gillespie

    The Australian says there can be no slip-ups now with three games left.

    "The equation's pretty simple: we need to win all our games. We just need to give it our very best," says Gillespie.

    "Sometimes it's easy for players to look at the end result and forget what it actually takes to win."

  3. Watch: Dot dot dot, dash dash dash - GHCQ secrets uncovered in Scarborough

    Joanita Musisi

    Reporter, BBC Radio York

    I feel like the James Bond theme should be playing in the background as I tell you that some of the secrets of Government Communications Headquarters - better known simply as GCHQ and which has a base in Scarborough - are on display in the town at the moment.

    I've been undercover at Scarborough Library - disguised as a BBC Radio York reporter - to see the exhibition.

    While there I learned a thing or two about morse code messages:

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    Video caption: Secrets of GCHQ on display in Scarborough
  4. Airfield helicopter crash victims 'making good progress'

    Five men injured in a helicopter crash at an airfield near Selby are "making good progress", the airfield's operators have said.

    Copter crash wreckage

    The men suffered head, back, chest and leg injuries in the incident at Breighton Aerodrome on Sunday.

    The crash involved a former military Alouette helicopter.

    The airfield owner, the Real Aeroplane Company, said it was liaising with the Air Accident Investigation Branch.

    In a statement on its website the company said: "Our thoughts are with our friends who are injured and we wish them a speedy recovery".

  5. 'Great to have Greening on board again' - Tadcaster Albion boss

    BBC Sport

    Tadcaster Albion have confirmed that Jonathan Greening will be signing again this season.

    The former Premier League player joined the club last year after leaving York City, along with City team-mate Richard Cresswell. 

    Tadcaster manager, Billy Miller, says he's thrilled to have Greening back.

    "He's said he'll keep going until his legs give in. He's an extremely fit lad - one of the fittest lads in the squad. So, it's great to have him on board again."

  6. Watch: A Labour of love? York man's Jeremy Corbyn tattoo

    Andrew Barton

    BBC Local Live, York

    Now that Angela Eagle has quit the Labour Party leadership contest, two candidates remain: Jeremy Corbyn and Owen Smith.

    One man from York is very much hoping Jeremy Corbyn wins because he has a tattoo of him on his shoulder.

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    Video caption: York's Kierran Horsfield says Mr Corbyn was the first thing that came into his head when getting his tattoo

    Kierran Horsfield got the body art last year after being offered a free tattoo from a family member.

    Kierran tells me he had it done because he "went with the theory that the first thing that comes to your mind is the best thing".

    Quote Message: I did have it suggested that I have a sort of Mount Rushmore of Labour leaders on my back. I was tempted for a second, too. I think I'll take some time to consider my next tattoo because it probably won't be free." from Kierran Horsfield
    Kierran Horsfield
  7. Bring me sunshine: Deer Shed Festival to celebrate music, arts and science

    BBC Radio York

    Here's an inviting sight: the sun rising over Baldersby Park, near Topcliffe, this morning.

    Let's hope the sun continues to shine this weekend, because it's the site of the Deer Shed Festival.

    It's a music, arts and science extravaganza and BBC Radio York is due to broadcast from there this weekend. 

    Deer Shed Festival

    On Friday Jules Bellerby is bringing his show live from the festival between 16:00 until 18:30 and on Saturday Elly Fiorentini will be live on-air between 14:00 and 18:00.

    Deer Shed Festival

    We'll be keeping an eye on the weather forecast - come on the sunshine!  

  8. Take a look around the Look North studio

    Heidi Tomlinson

    Journalist, BBC Look North

    I thought you might like to have a sneak peek behind the scenes here at Look North. I've made a quick film to show you what happens on the studio floor and down in the newsroom.

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    Video caption: Take a look around the Look North studio.

    If you've got any questions, I'd be happy to answer them. Drop me an email

  9. North Yorkshire's weather: Sunny spells, threat of rain and thunder

    Abbie Dewhurst

    Weather Presenter, BBC Look North

    We should continue to see some good spells of sunshine this afternoon with things staying largely settled, however we are at risk of seeing some thunderstorms develop

    We do still have a weather warning in force until 21:00 for heavy rain as these thunderstorms could bring very heavy downpours. 

    It's still feeling quite hot and humid with highs of about 26C (79F). 

    Weather graphic
  10. Soldier death: Step mother pays tribute to Catterick-based soldier

    The mother of a Catterick-based soldier who died while training in Brecon, South Wales, has paid tribute to her step son.

    Cpl Joshua Hoole, 26, of Ecclefechan, near Lockerbie, who was serving in the Rifles regiment at ITC Catterick, died on Tuesday during training for the Platoon Sergeants' Battle Course.

    Cpl Hoole was due to get married later this year.

    His step mother, Carol Jeffreys, posted on her Facebook page: "Rest easy soldier. My beautiful stepson. Can't believe it. Will always love you.

    "So very proud of you. Thoughts with your family and fiancee."

  11. Soldier death: Catterick-based Rifles soldier named

    A Catterick-based soldier who died while training in Brecon, South Wales, has been named as Cpl Joshua Hoole, 26, of Ecclefechan, near Lockerbie.

    Cpl Joshua Hoole

    Cpl Hoole, who was serving in the Rifles regiment at ITC Catterick, died on Tuesday during pre-course training for the Platoon Sergeants' Battle Course.

    Ambulances were called to Dering Lines infantry training centre in Brecon shortly before 09:00. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

  12. Last piece in place in plans for 'world's largest' potash mine in North Yorkshire

    Andrew Barton

    BBC Local Live, York

    The final element in plans for what's been described as "the world's biggest potash mine" in North Yorkshire has been given the go-ahead by the government.

    Permission has been given for new harbour facilities to be built on Teesside, where the mineral will be sent underground from the planned mine at Whitby.   

    Potash mine

    Chris Fraser, managing director of Sirus, says the company is delighted to have secured this final approval for the project.

    Quote Message: Our team is currently actively engaged in the financing phase of the project and I look forward to providing further updates in due course. We are closer than ever to delivering this world-class project." from Chris Fraser Managing director and CEO, Sirus Minerals
    Chris FraserManaging director and CEO, Sirus Minerals
  13. Your headlines this lunchtime

    Cara Thorpe

    BBC Radio York News

    The latest headlines from our newsroom in York include:

  14. Soldier death: Three years since deaths of soldiers in Brecon Beacons

    The death of a Catterick-based soldier in Wales comes after L/Cpls Edward Maher and Craig Roberts died on the Beacons after suffering heatstroke during a 16-mile (26km) SAS test march on 13 July 2013.

    Brecon Beacons

    Cpl James Dunsby died from multiple organ failure in Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital more than two weeks later.  

    A coroner ruled that neglect played a part in their deaths.

  15. 'Full MOD investigation' into death of Catterick-based soldier

    Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin has told the House of Commons defence committee she wants to express her sorrow at the "very sad death" of a Catterick-based soldier while on exercise in the Brecon area of South Wales.

    Brecon

    The soldier, who was serving in the Rifles regiment, died on Tuesday during training.

    Ms Baldwin said the Ministry of Defence "will, of course, be undertaking a full investigation".    

    The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said it had been informed of the death of a member of the armed forces at Derring Lines in the Brecon Beacons.

    A spokesman said: "Dyfed-Powys Police are leading the initial inquiries into the soldier's death and HSE will not speculate at this stage on the exact circumstances of this fatal incident."

    Dyfed-Powys Police said it was working closely with the MoD, and the soldier's next of kin had been informed.

  16. Cause of Catterick-based soldier's death unknown

    It's not yet known why a soldier based at North Yorkshire's Catterick Garrison died while on an exercise yesterday in the Brecon area of South Wales.

    The soldier, who was serving in the Rifles regiment, died on Tuesday during pre-course training for the Platoon Sergeants' Battle Course.

    Brecon

    A Welsh Ambulance Service spokesman said they were called to the infantry training centre in Brecon shortly before 09:00 "to reports of a medical emergency".

    The Wales Air Ambulance and two emergency ambulances attended the scene.

  17. Soldier died during pre-course infantry training

    More on the news that a soldier based in Catterick has died while training in Brecon, South Wales.

    The soldier, from Infantry Training Centre Catterick, was serving in the Rifles regiment.

    He died on Tuesday during pre-course training for the Platoon Sergeants' Battle Course, the Ministry of Defence says.

  18. Your headlines this morning

    Cara Thorpe

    BBC Radio York News

    The latest headlines from our newsroom in York this morning include:

  19. Fall in number of jobless in Yorkshire and Humber

    The latest unemployment figures are out, and they show the number of people out of work in Yorkshire and the Humber was down by 16,000 between March and May - to 151,000.

    Job Centre Plus sign

    Nationally, the UK unemployment rate has fallen to 4.9%, the lowest since July 2005, according to official figures.

    The unemployment total fell to 1.65 million in the March to May period, down 54,000 from the previous quarter, the Office for National Statistics says.