It has also doubled its planned branch closures, with 200 more set to vanish from High Streets by the end of 2017, although we don't know yet how many of those will be in our region.
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The bank attributed the cuts to changes in people's banking habits, and the effects of interest rates remaining low in the wake of Brexit.
A grey damp start tomorrow with patchy overnight rain soon clearing, with a dry afternoon in prospect with plenty of sunshine. Maximum temperature 21C (70F).
Bradford needs HS3 'to keep up with young population'
Bradford needs to have high speed rail to keep up with its young population according to the head of the West Yorkshire Chamber of commerce.
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The West Yorkshire Combined Authority meets today to discuss whether Bradford should also be included on a new route to connect northern cities, dubbed HS3.
Watch: West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue release footage of dramatic river rescue
A man is seen to fall into the water and begins to struggle as the cold water starts to take its toll on his body.
Thankfully the fire crew responded very quickly, and he was pulled from the water unconscious and not breathing. He was revived beside the river and was taken to hospital suffering from hypothermia.
Luckily he survived.
A bit of rain won't stop Gemma from having fun!
Rain? What Rain?
Gemma Wilkinson from Shipley doesn't care that there's no sun today! She's determined to enjoy the fountains at City Park in Bradford.
Odeon group awarded cash to renovate derelict building
Bradford is one step closer to getting the iconic Odeon back into use.
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Bradford Live, which is responsible for developing the derelict Odeon, today received a grant of £325,000 from the Local Growth Fund to go towards its fundraising total.
The group needs to raise £15m to turn the former cinema and dance hall into a 3,000-capacity music venue.
Samia Shahid's first husband set to be questioned by police
Police in Punjab have confirmed that Choudhry Mohammad Shakeel, the first husband of Samia Shahid, has been granted "pre-arrest bail".
This means he cannot be arrested in connection with Samia Shahid's death for an as yet unspecified period. Pre-arrest bail is a common legal move in Pakistan and while it prevents a suspect from being arrested for a crime, it does allow police to interview the suspect.
In this instance the police believe Mr Shakeel will offer himself for interview within the next 24 hours, says BBC journalist Philip Palmer in Islamabad.
Autopsy shows bruise on Samia Shahid's neck
Police in Pakistan investigating the death of a 28-year-old British woman have confirmed that a 19cm bruise was found on her neck after her death.
Samia Shahid died in Pakistan last week while visiting her family. Her husband claims she was the victim of a so-called "honour killing".
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Mukhtar Kazim says she had fallen out with her relatives and he doesn't believe their explanation that she died of natural causes. A murder inquiry is under way.
Mr Kazim says a post mortem examination showed his wife had a bruise on her neck, which police have confirmed.
Her father has been questioned but there have been no arrests. He has denied any wrongdoing.
Behind the scenes in Bradford
The secrets of Bradford's city hall have been unlocked!
It's part of the council's "Sneaky Peeks" exhibition which allows the public behind the scenes access to buildings and unseen museum artifacts.
The courtroom at city hall is often used in TV soaps. Tracy Barlow from Corrie once faced the judge in here!
Well, maybe we should all take some inspiration from the physiotherapists at St. James' Hospital in Leeds. Yesterday they danced to the Macarena in the Bexley Wing atrium!
Weather: The rain is with us!
Owain Wyn Evans
Weather presenter, BBC Look North
It's going to be a rather wet afternoon I'm afraid, take a look below to see if you can avoid the wet stuff . (you might have to stay inside!).
Media gathers for Josh Warrington press conference
Leeds boxer Josh Warrington takes on Pajo Hyland on Saturday at the Leeds Arena, as he defends his WBA welterweight title. This lunchtime they're holding a press conference.
We'll bring you the highlights of that later, but in the meantime, as you can see, there's a lot of media interest in it
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Bradford charity for children with Downs Syndrome could close
Abi Jaiyeola
Reporter, BBC Look North
A charity which supports families with Downs Syndrome in Bradford is being threatened with closure.
The service helps hundreds of people a year who can't afford to pay for speech and language therapy.
After lottery funding was cut, they've tried putting in dozens of bids for money every month but without success.
Lloyds to axe 3,000 jobs and shut another 200 branches
BBC Business News
Banking group Lloyds has accelerated its job-cutting scheme, axing a further 3,000 posts.
It has also doubled its planned branch closures, with 200 more set to vanish from High Streets by the end of 2017, although we don't know yet how many of those will be in our region.
The bank attributed the cuts to changes in people's banking habits, and the effects of interest rates remaining low in the wake of Brexit.
Weather: Sunshine to return tomorrow
Paul Hudson
Weather presenter, BBC Look North
Tonight, it'll be mostly cloudy with patchy outbreaks of rain. Minimum temperature 13C (55F).
A grey damp start tomorrow with patchy overnight rain soon clearing, with a dry afternoon in prospect with plenty of sunshine. Maximum temperature 21C (70F).
Bradford needs HS3 'to keep up with young population'
Bradford needs to have high speed rail to keep up with its young population according to the head of the West Yorkshire Chamber of commerce.
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority meets today to discuss whether Bradford should also be included on a new route to connect northern cities, dubbed HS3.
Watch: West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue release footage of dramatic river rescue
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue have released footage of a rescue in the River Aire.
A man is seen to fall into the water and begins to struggle as the cold water starts to take its toll on his body.
Thankfully the fire crew responded very quickly, and he was pulled from the water unconscious and not breathing. He was revived beside the river and was taken to hospital suffering from hypothermia.
Luckily he survived.
A bit of rain won't stop Gemma from having fun!
Rain? What Rain?
Gemma Wilkinson from Shipley doesn't care that there's no sun today! She's determined to enjoy the fountains at City Park in Bradford.
Travel update: M621 outbound accident
BBC Travel
And here's another accident at probably the worst time of day. This time on the M621 outbound in Leeds between J1 (A6110 Beeston) and M62 (J27 Gildersome).
The police have a rolling road-block in place, there's congestion to J2, A643 (Elland Road).
It must be because of the conditions on the roads this afternoon. Make sure you take care on your way home.
Below is the scene just after J2.
Travel update: Accident shuts two lanes of M62 westbound
BBC Travel
As you can see, traffic is building up on the M62 westbound between J23 and J22. Two lanes are closed because of an accident.
It looks pretty wet out there this afternoon. Queues aren't that long at the moment thought
Travel update: M62 J24 westbound two lanes closed
BBC Travel
An accident on the M62 everyday this week?
Sorry to say that we've got two lanes closed on the M62 westbound between J24 (A629 Ainley Top) and J22 (A672 Rishworth Moor), because of an accident. Hoping all are okay.
Gomersal water pipe works likely to last until second week in August
Dewsbury Reporter
Work to repair a burst water pipe on a main road through Gomersal is likely to last until August 8.
Odeon group awarded cash to renovate derelict building
Bradford is one step closer to getting the iconic Odeon back into use.
Bradford Live, which is responsible for developing the derelict Odeon, today received a grant of £325,000 from the Local Growth Fund to go towards its fundraising total.
The group needs to raise £15m to turn the former cinema and dance hall into a 3,000-capacity music venue.
Samia Shahid's first husband set to be questioned by police
Here's more on the suspected honour killing of Bradford-born Samia Shahid in Pakistan.
Police in Punjab have confirmed that Choudhry Mohammad Shakeel, the first husband of Samia Shahid, has been granted "pre-arrest bail".
This means he cannot be arrested in connection with Samia Shahid's death for an as yet unspecified period. Pre-arrest bail is a common legal move in Pakistan and while it prevents a suspect from being arrested for a crime, it does allow police to interview the suspect.
In this instance the police believe Mr Shakeel will offer himself for interview within the next 24 hours, says BBC journalist Philip Palmer in Islamabad.
Autopsy shows bruise on Samia Shahid's neck
Police in Pakistan investigating the death of a 28-year-old British woman have confirmed that a 19cm bruise was found on her neck after her death.
Samia Shahid died in Pakistan last week while visiting her family. Her husband claims she was the victim of a so-called "honour killing".
Mukhtar Kazim says she had fallen out with her relatives and he doesn't believe their explanation that she died of natural causes. A murder inquiry is under way.
Mr Kazim says a post mortem examination showed his wife had a bruise on her neck, which police have confirmed.
Her father has been questioned but there have been no arrests. He has denied any wrongdoing.
Behind the scenes in Bradford
The secrets of Bradford's city hall have been unlocked!
It's part of the council's "Sneaky Peeks" exhibition which allows the public behind the scenes access to buildings and unseen museum artifacts.
The courtroom at city hall is often used in TV soaps. Tracy Barlow from Corrie once faced the judge in here!
Watch: St. James' staff dance to the Macarena
We hear today that if you sit at your desk at work for more than eight-hours-a-day, you could be seriously putting your health at risk.
Well, maybe we should all take some inspiration from the physiotherapists at St. James' Hospital in Leeds. Yesterday they danced to the Macarena in the Bexley Wing atrium!
Weather: The rain is with us!
Owain Wyn Evans
Weather presenter, BBC Look North
It's going to be a rather wet afternoon I'm afraid, take a look below to see if you can avoid the wet stuff . (you might have to stay inside!).
Headingley upgrade approved
Bosses at Headingley stadium have welcomed Leeds Council's approval of a £4.3m plan to upgrade it.
Yorkshire Cricket will put the money towards a new £28.5m stand in the hope it will help them host matches in the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
Your headlines this lunchtime
Here are the latest headlines in West Yorkshire:
Media gathers for Josh Warrington press conference
Leeds boxer Josh Warrington takes on Pajo Hyland on Saturday at the Leeds Arena, as he defends his WBA welterweight title. This lunchtime they're holding a press conference.
We'll bring you the highlights of that later, but in the meantime, as you can see, there's a lot of media interest in it