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Nick Wilmshurst

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  1. Five things we learned today

    Nick Wilmshurst

    BBC Local Live, Leeds

    Thanks for being with us today, we'll return tomorrow for more news, sport, weather and travel from 08:00.

    Before we go, here are five things we didn't know this morning;

    1. If you're going on holiday, that 07:00 "sharpener" before your flight could be in jeopardy.
    2. Bit of a Womble? Get yourself over to Brighouse!
    3. You'd be better off avoiding Leeds city centre.
    4. Sophie Ellis-Bextor's not that posh, she's got roots in Huddersfield!
    5. When you put your mind to it you can go as far as you want to in life. Even 3,000 miles... on a bike...

    See you tomorrow

    Ride to Rio
  2. Man wanted following assault in Huddersfield

    This man is wanted after an assault on a 30-year-old man who intervened in a fight.

    Suspect

    Detectives in Huddersfield say that the 30-year-old man received serious leg injuries which required hospital treatment. 

    It happened around 04:30 on Saturday 23 July on Cross Church Street.

    Quote Message: I would appeal to anyone who recognises the man in the CCTV image to come forward with any information they may have." from Det Con Craig Foulkes West Yorkshire Police
    Det Con Craig FoulkesWest Yorkshire Police
  3. Weather: Showers dying out to leave cloudy night

    Paul Hudson

    Weather presenter, BBC Look North

    Tonight, any remaining daytime showers will gradually fade away, with winds also easing. Most places will then be dry but rather cloudy for much of the night, before clear spells develop by Friday morning. Lows of 14C.

    Weather
  4. Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Team has busiest month in entire 68-year history

    Craven Herald & Pioneer

    Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Team has just experienced the busiest month in its entire 68-year history with a total of ten call-outs during July. At one stage, it had five call-outs in a single week.

    Mountain rescue
  5. Leeds BHS store stands empty

    BHS stores across the country shut their doors for the last time yesterday.

    Today the shop floor of the Leeds branch stands completely empty.

    BHS

    The retail giant has spent almost 90 years on the British high street, but went into administration in April.

    Attempts to find a buyer were unsuccessful and BHS was wound up in June with the loss of 11,000 jobs.

  6. Searching for Bradford Jesus Man

    I thought you might like to be able to read a bit more about the man known as "Bradford Jesus Man", if you've never come across him before. A plaque to celebrate his life has been unveiled in Shipley today.

    He built up something of a cult following as he was often seen walking the streets around Bradford wearing a brown robe and sandals. As he walked he smiled and waved at passers-by. It's thought he had been doing this since the 1960s.

    Bradford Jesus Man

    His real name was Geoffrey Brindley and sightings of him even led to a special webpage being created logging all the sightings of him around Bradford.

    In 1960 the Telegraph & Argus reported that a 33-year-old Mr Brindley, quit his job as a machinist to live in a cave near Settle so he could "receive a message from God". 

    It's thought he then returned to Bradford after 12 days in the cave, wearing a habit.  

    He died last year after suffering a stroke at his home.

  7. Travel update: Lines now clear between Wakefield Westgate and Leeds

    Good news if you were worried about betting caught up in those previous two hour delays on the trains...

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  8. They did it! 3,000 mile bike ride completed for Jane Tomlinson Appeal

    Amazing feat by these seven people. They've just completed a 3,000 mile bike ride from London to Rio, all in aid of the Jane Tomlinson appeal.

    View more on twitter
  9. Listen: Sophie Ellis-Bextor on her West Yorkshire roots

    She's well known for being a bit posh, but did you know that Sophie Ellis-Bextor has roots here in West Yorkshire?

    Ms Ellis Bextor is currently touring the country promoting her new album. She stopped off at BBC Radio Leeds where she revealed that she is, sort of, a Yorkshire lass!

    She spoke to presenter Gayle Lofthouse

    Video content

    Video caption: Sophie Ellis Bextor speaks to Gayle Lofthouse
  10. Virgin train tickets accepted on Northern services

    Mick Lunney

    BBC Local Live, Sheffield

    Following a man being hit by a train near Wakefield, alternative travel options have been put in place to minimize disruption on the network.

    CrossCountry passengers are able to use Northern services between Sheffield and Leeds via Wakefield Kirkgate.

    Virgin train
  11. Travel update: Delays in Leeds city centre

    If you're heading into Leeds city centre today, you can expect delays.

    There are roadworks on the roundabout at the bottom of the Headrow where it joins Duke Street. There have been delays all day.

    I'd avoid if you can, this was the scene a few minutes ago..

    Traffic
  12. Rail death causes long delays

    A man has died after being hit by a train near Wakefield. 

    It happened close to Fitzwilliam Station at about 14:00 today.

    Police say they are working to identify the man and inform his family and that his death is not being treated as suspicious.

    The incident is causing delays of up to two hours on train journeys  between Doncaster, Sheffield and Leeds.

  13. Delays on trains between Doncaster and Leeds

    BBC Travel

    Emergency services are dealing with an incident near South Kirby, causing delays of up to two hours to journeys between Doncaster/Sheffield and Leeds.

    There is replacement transport between Doncaster/Swinton and Wakefield Westgate 

    Delays are expected to continue until 16:30.  

  14. Jet2 alcohol ban: your questions answered live

    David Tracz

    Social Media Editor, BBC Look North

    More now on the story that Jet2 is going to ban the sale of alcohol on certain flights.

    It follows several incidents of flights having to be diverted so abusive passengers could be removed. 

    Aircraft on the runway

    Spencer Stokes is talking to the airline and answering your questions live on BBC Look North's Facebook page

    Click the link above and post your questions or you can email them to me

  15. Search for armed robbers in Great Horton

    Do you recognise this car? It was involved in an armed robbery in the early hours of 22 July in Great Horton.

    Armed Robbery

    At 02:30 three men in dark clothing went into a convenience store in Great Horton Road and threatened an assistant with knives.

    The staff member refused to hand over cash but the robbers left with cigarettes and alcohol.  

    Quote Message: We would also like to hear from anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the area around Carlton Street/Grove Terrace in the time leading up to, or just after the incident." from Det Insp Craig McKay West Yorkshire Police
    Det Insp Craig McKayWest Yorkshire Police
  16. Super League: Wigan Warriors v Wakefield Trinity Wildcats

    BBC West Yorkshire Sport

    Just some quick team news on Wakefield Wildcats before their match against Wigan tomorrow. Wakefield make three changes to the squad which lost to Warrington in the Challenge Cup semi-final. 

    Danny Kirmond, Ben Jones-Bishop and Scott Anderson miss out through injury, with academy players Judah Mazive, Frazer Morris and Liam Senior included.  

    Wildcats
  17. Weather: Sunny with showers this afternoon

    Owain Wyn Evans

    Weather presenter, BBC Look North

    This afternoon we've got sunny spells and scattered showers, more especially at first in the west. Maximum temperature 21C (70F). Fresh westerly wind easing.

    Weather
  18. Reuse the refuse in Calderdale

    If you're a fan of second hand shops, then get yourself along to Atlas Mill Road Household Waste Recycling Centre in Brighouse.

    From next Thursday a new shop will be opening, that sells things that have been dropped off at the tip..

    "Revive" aims to find a new home for a wide range of unwanted but still usable items that are brought to the Council’s Household Waste Recycling Centres every day, including golf clubs, crockery, mirrors, tables, chairs, cabinets, fishing rods, jeans, shirts and more.

    Bric-a-brac
    Quote Message: Re-using is even better than recycling, and we all know the saying ‘One person’s rubbish is another person’s treasure’. The Revive shop will give people a handy place to find some bargains, and help us create less waste.” from Cllr Barry Collins Calderdale Council
    Cllr Barry CollinsCalderdale Council