Early scattered showers soon clearing then bright and breezy with sunny spells although thicker cloud later will bring the risk of some patchy rain. Maximum temperature 21C (70F).
Marsden Jazz festival line-up announced
The full line up for the 25th Marsden Jazz Festival has been announced.
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Topping the bill is jazz legend Digby Fairweather who will bring his "Rocking Rhythm" show to the Huddersfield town next month.
More than 100 gigs will take place during the three day event which starts on Friday, 7 October and also includes a Saturday Street parade and artisan market.
The grieving family of David Ellam who was tragically killed in a savage dog attack have come forward to thank everyone for their support. David died on Monday August 15 after trying to protect his Yorkshire terrier Rolo from a Labrador-Staffy cross near his home in Riddings Road, Sheepridge.
I've been bringing you reaction to the report into the Boxing Day floods, which was commissioned after 16,000 houses across northern England were flooded during the wettest December in a century last year.
The report commits a total of £12.5m to new temporary flood defences in England.
But the report has been branded as "shockingly disappointing" by the chairman of a partnership in Hebden Bridge, which was badly hit by the floods.
Bob Deacon said a huge amount of work had gone on in Hebden Bridge and the Calder Valley to lessen the impact of heavy rainfall.
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Quote Message: An opportunity has simply not been taken to assess this impact. It's abysmal. It's really shocking." from Bob Deacon Hebden Bridge Partnership
An opportunity has simply not been taken to assess this impact. It's abysmal. It's really shocking."
Travel update: Accident on the A1
BBC Travel
If you're stuck in or are expecting someone who's delayed on the A1 northbound, then this is why..
He started a 36-year career in the police at the age of 20 after beginning his working life as a coal miner once he left school at the age of 15.
He became Britain's youngest sergeant aged 23 and progressed through the ranks to become assistant chief constable of West Yorkshire in 1983, becoming chief constable in 1993
Leeds is 'hardly mentioned' in flooding report
The risk of flooding in Leeds is not being taken seriously, according to the leader of the Council.
But Leeds City Council say that Leeds is hardly mentioned in the report and that the government have changed their tone on what was promised.
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Quote Message: Leeds is barely mentioned in this report which really does smack of the government not taking the risk here seriously. The people of Leeds need the new Secretary of State to come out and confirm she will stick to the promises made to the city by her predecessor earlier this year. The report says flood defences for cities are now only the ‘ultimate aim’, as opposed to the ‘whatever it takes’ line previously used by government." from Judith Blake Leader, Leeds City Council
Leeds is barely mentioned in this report which really does smack of the government not taking the risk here seriously. The people of Leeds need the new Secretary of State to come out and confirm she will stick to the promises made to the city by her predecessor earlier this year. The report says flood defences for cities are now only the ‘ultimate aim’, as opposed to the ‘whatever it takes’ line previously used by government."
Universities to hide applicants' names in anti-bias trial
A pilot scheme will run this year where the names of applicants are not seen during admissions.
The aim is to stop "potential bias" about students' race and identity.
Universities Minister Jo Johnson said he backed attempts to "stamp out inequality" in higher education.
Are electric buses the way forward for Leeds?
Experts say a network of electric buses could be the answer to Leeds's transport problems.
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Later today the council and transport officials will meet a bus manufacturer and other experts to discuss whether it's a realistic option.
It's thought this idea would be much cheaper than plans for a trolley bus system which were scrapped earlier this year.
Sinfield reveals he turned down Rhinos coaching position
BBC West Yorkshire Sport
Former Leeds Rhinos skipper Kevin Sinfield has revealed he chose not to pursue a possible coaching role at the club, and turned down a move to the NRL, to take up his current position with the RFL.
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Sinfield, who retired in April after cutting short his stint with Yorkshire Carnegie, has been appointed as the RFL's rugby director.
He also told the BBC that he almost came out of retirement to play down-under.
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- West Yorkshire is home to the world's longest cat! (I'm just pleased I don't have to deal with its litter tray).
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Latest PostFive things we've learned today
Nick Wilmshurst
BBC Local Live, Leeds
That's it from me today, I'll be back with more of the same tomorrow from 08:00.
Just before I go, here are five things that we didn't know this morning...
See you tomorrow!
Regiment badges found in Methley
I'd imagine that these would mean a lot to someone...
Weather: Cloudy with showers tonight
Paul Hudson
Weather presenter, BBC Look North
Rather cloudy with scattered showers tonight. Lows of 14C (57F). Moderate southwest wind.
Early scattered showers soon clearing then bright and breezy with sunny spells although thicker cloud later will bring the risk of some patchy rain. Maximum temperature 21C (70F).
Marsden Jazz festival line-up announced
The full line up for the 25th Marsden Jazz Festival has been announced.
Topping the bill is jazz legend Digby Fairweather who will bring his "Rocking Rhythm" show to the Huddersfield town next month.
More than 100 gigs will take place during the three day event which starts on Friday, 7 October and also includes a Saturday Street parade and artisan market.
More women needed for transport survey
Ladies of Leeds, your council needs you!
West Yorkshire Paralympians break world record to qualify for final
Just a bit of news from the Paralympics. West Yorkshire's Steve Bate and Adam Duggleby are now in with a chance for gold medal tonight!
They broke the world record for the Para-Cycling Tandem at their qualifying session... come on lads, bring it home!
Dog attack victim's family describe their grief and how they plan to move forward
Huddersfield Examiner
The grieving family of David Ellam who was tragically killed in a savage dog attack have come forward to thank everyone for their support. David died on Monday August 15 after trying to protect his Yorkshire terrier Rolo from a Labrador-Staffy cross near his home in Riddings Road, Sheepridge.
Flood report 'shockingly disappointing'
I've been bringing you reaction to the report into the Boxing Day floods, which was commissioned after 16,000 houses across northern England were flooded during the wettest December in a century last year.
The report commits a total of £12.5m to new temporary flood defences in England.
But the report has been branded as "shockingly disappointing" by the chairman of a partnership in Hebden Bridge, which was badly hit by the floods.
Bob Deacon said a huge amount of work had gone on in Hebden Bridge and the Calder Valley to lessen the impact of heavy rainfall.
Travel update: Accident on the A1
BBC Travel
If you're stuck in or are expecting someone who's delayed on the A1 northbound, then this is why..
The A1 is blocked between Barnsdale Bar in North Elmsall and the A1(M) J40 junction in Darrington. There's Congestion to J37, A635 (Marr).
Body found in Seacroft
A body has been found in woodland in Leeds this morning.
Police were called shortly after 11.30 to woods near Limewood Approach in Seacroft.
The area has been cordoned off while enquiries take place to establish the circumstances.
Traffic update: M62 two lanes closed eastbound J21
BBC Travel
We have reports of slow traffic and two lanes being closed on the M62 eastbound between J21 (A640 Milnrow) and J22 (A672 Rishworth Moor), because of an accident.
I've had a quick look at the traffic cams though and all looks ok...
Morrisons launches checkout promise
Yorkshire Post
Bradford-based supermarket chain Morrisons has today made a “checkout promise” that it will open extra checkouts for customers if there is more than one person ahead of them in a queue.
Paralympian watched opening ceremony on TV
Leah Evans is competing in the Women's Wheelchair Basketball at the Rio Paralympics later today.
Would you believe she watched the opening ceremony on the telly!
Archive corner: Police training exercise from 1978
I do love a bit of archive picture-ness.
And this hits the spot, a traffic accident training exercise for the police back in the late 70s...
Sports Direct chairman Keith Hellawell's controversial career
Keith Hellawell, the under-fire Sports Direct chairman who was born near Huddersfield, has had a long and varied career clouded by controversy.
The 74-year-old faced an investor revolt at the company's annual meeting, with a majority of independent shareholders voting against his re-election as chairman.
He started a 36-year career in the police at the age of 20 after beginning his working life as a coal miner once he left school at the age of 15.
He became Britain's youngest sergeant aged 23 and progressed through the ranks to become assistant chief constable of West Yorkshire in 1983, becoming chief constable in 1993
Leeds is 'hardly mentioned' in flooding report
The risk of flooding in Leeds is not being taken seriously, according to the leader of the Council.
Earlier today it was announced that a total of £12.5m is being spent on new temporary flood defences in northern England, following a government review.
But Leeds City Council say that Leeds is hardly mentioned in the report and that the government have changed their tone on what was promised.
Universities to hide applicants' names in anti-bias trial
Universities including Huddersfield, are going to test "name-blind" admissions for the first time to stop potential discrimination based on assumptions about students' names.
A pilot scheme will run this year where the names of applicants are not seen during admissions.
The aim is to stop "potential bias" about students' race and identity.
Universities Minister Jo Johnson said he backed attempts to "stamp out inequality" in higher education.
Are electric buses the way forward for Leeds?
Experts say a network of electric buses could be the answer to Leeds's transport problems.
Later today the council and transport officials will meet a bus manufacturer and other experts to discuss whether it's a realistic option.
It's thought this idea would be much cheaper than plans for a trolley bus system which were scrapped earlier this year.
Sinfield reveals he turned down Rhinos coaching position
BBC West Yorkshire Sport
Former Leeds Rhinos skipper Kevin Sinfield has revealed he chose not to pursue a possible coaching role at the club, and turned down a move to the NRL, to take up his current position with the RFL.
Sinfield, who retired in April after cutting short his stint with Yorkshire Carnegie, has been appointed as the RFL's rugby director.
He also told the BBC that he almost came out of retirement to play down-under.