Places of worship in West Yorkshire to get 'increased attention' from police
Places of worship are to get "increased attention" from West Yorkshire Police after the yesterday’s attack on a church in northern France.
They say that there is no specific immediate threat of such acts in the UK or in West Yorkshire, but that they realise people may be concerned after the attack in Rouen.
Quote Message: Attacks such as the one we witnessed yesterday emphasise the need for communities to come together. There is no excuse for hate incidents or crimes and we will continue to take action against anyone guilty of committing hate crimes." from Asst Ch Const Russ Foster West Yorkshire Police
Attacks such as the one we witnessed yesterday emphasise the need for communities to come together. There is no excuse for hate incidents or crimes and we will continue to take action against anyone guilty of committing hate crimes."
Tomorrow it'll be more cloudy with rain spreading from the west through the morning, turning lighter and patchier through the afternoon. Maximum temperature 18C (64F).
A recovered drug addict and charity worker has spoken of his time spent buried in a coffin to raise awareness of deaths from addiction.
John Edwards was buried on Friday in Halifax and resurfaced on Monday.
During his time inside the coffin, which was streamed online, he spoke to people from all over the world, offering messages of support.
Glorious afternoon in Leeds
I know we've been spoilt with weather recently, but it's lovely to see the sun shining, here's a pic of the Trinity Shopping Centre in Leeds basking in the sunlight... Anyone got a quid for an ice cream?
Wiktoria Jalkiewicz last last in contact with her family yesterday evening and police have concerns for her safety.
The 16-year-old is described as white, slim and as having long blonde hair.
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Quote Message: We do have concerns for Wiktoria as she is vulnerable. It is possible she is in the Wakefield area and I would anyone who has seen her to contact us. from Det Insp Dan Tillett West Yorkshire Police
We do have concerns for Wiktoria as she is vulnerable. It is possible she is in the Wakefield area and I would anyone who has seen her to contact us.
Travel update: M62 slow in a few places tonight
This is the view on the M62 heading east from Manchester around the M60 junction. Might be worth telling anyone you know coming home from t'otherside tonight.
We all know it's a bad motorway sometimes, but it seems very slow tonight in places...
We've got an accident on the M62 westbound, it's taken out two lanes between J25 (A644 Brighouse) and J24 (A629 Ainley Top). It's between two lorries, the queues are currently back to J26.
Leeds woman dies after taking drugs during night out
A 19 year old woman has died after taking drugs while on a night out in Leeds.
Police were contacted shortly after 0300 yesterday after she was brought into St James's Hospital in a critical condition after being taken ill in Pryzm nightclub. The woman underwent emergency treatment but died later that morning.
A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug and has since been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
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Places of worship in West Yorkshire to get 'increased attention' from police
Places of worship are to get "increased attention" from West Yorkshire Police after the yesterday’s attack on a church in northern France.
They say that there is no specific immediate threat of such acts in the UK or in West Yorkshire, but that they realise people may be concerned after the attack in Rouen.
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Warm and sunny this evening. Dry with clear spells overnight. Minimum temperature 13C (55F).
Tomorrow it'll be more cloudy with rain spreading from the west through the morning, turning lighter and patchier through the afternoon. Maximum temperature 18C (64F).
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Listen: Man describes time spent in coffin
BBC Radio Leeds
A recovered drug addict and charity worker has spoken of his time spent buried in a coffin to raise awareness of deaths from addiction.
John Edwards was buried on Friday in Halifax and resurfaced on Monday.
During his time inside the coffin, which was streamed online, he spoke to people from all over the world, offering messages of support.
Glorious afternoon in Leeds
I know we've been spoilt with weather recently, but it's lovely to see the sun shining, here's a pic of the Trinity Shopping Centre in Leeds basking in the sunlight... Anyone got a quid for an ice cream?
Have you seen Wiktoria Jalkiewicz?
An appeal has been made to find a missing teenager from Castleford.
Wiktoria Jalkiewicz last last in contact with her family yesterday evening and police have concerns for her safety.
The 16-year-old is described as white, slim and as having long blonde hair.
Travel update: M62 slow in a few places tonight
This is the view on the M62 heading east from Manchester around the M60 junction. Might be worth telling anyone you know coming home from t'otherside tonight.
We all know it's a bad motorway sometimes, but it seems very slow tonight in places...
Second person arrested over alleged Naz Shah threats
A second arrest has been made in connection with alleged threats against Labour MP for Bradford West Naz Shah.
Earlier, West Yorkshire Police said a 32-year-old woman was arrested yesterday. Today they've taken a 37-year-old man into custody.
Travel update: Accident M62 westbound J25
And although all lanes are now reopen, the spleen venting is well underway.
All I can say is, stick something good on the stereo and enjoy the sunshine...
Travel update: Accident M62 westbound J25
Good news on the M62 then, hopefully the queues will be quick to clear
Travel update: Accident M62 Westbound J25
It looks like Highways England are trying to lessen the affects on traffic as we head into rush hour.
All we know about the accident so far is that it's between two lorries.
Travel update: Accident M62 westbound J25
BBC Travel
And here's the queue just before J26, as you can see it's already stacked there...
Travel update: Accident M62 westbound J25
BBC Travel
We've got an accident on the M62 westbound, it's taken out two lanes between J25 (A644 Brighouse) and J24 (A629 Ainley Top). It's between two lorries, the queues are currently back to J26.
Leeds woman dies after taking drugs during night out
A 19 year old woman has died after taking drugs while on a night out in Leeds.
Police were contacted shortly after 0300 yesterday after she was brought into St James's Hospital in a critical condition after being taken ill in Pryzm nightclub. The woman underwent emergency treatment but died later that morning.
A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug and has since been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
BreakingSecond arrest over alleged threats against Bradford MP
A second arrest has been made over alleged threats made against Bradford MP, Naz Shah.
More to follow...
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Bradford Telegraph and Argus
Councillors have condemned “systematic attacks” by vandals on a Bradford park after changing rooms were burnt down, the latest in a string of incidents.
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Pontefract and Castleford Express
A set of identical twins have hit the road for an emotional journey in memory of their dad - driving his old Ford Cortina to Italy.
Burst water main affects bus services in Gommersal
BBC Travel
Just a bit more info on that burst water main in Gomersal, which has closed the A651