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  1. Five things you need to know about today

    Shahid Hussain

    BBC Local Live, Leeds

    That's it from me, we'll be back tomorrow from 08:00 with more news, sport, weather and travel.

    If you've missed all of today's stories, then here's the five things that have happened today that you should know about:

    1. The new MP for Batley & Spen described her win as a victory for "hope and unity".
    2. A motorist who advertised lifts "cheaper than a taxi" on social media before causing a crash which killed two teenage passengers has been jailed for seven and a half years.  
    3. A book by a former West Yorkshire Chief Constable about his involvement in the 1989 Hillsborough disaster will be assessed by the police watchdog and prosecutors. 
    4. A Roman military camp has been discovered in Burley-in-Wharfedale on the site of a proposed housing development
    5. Jamaican Rugby comes to Wakefield tonight as the Reggae Warriors play Wales in a friendly.
  2. 'Important' Roman camp discovered

    screen grab of proposed building work

    A Roman camp has been discovered by surveyors preparing for the development of 500 homes in West Yorkshire.

  3. Wife pays tribute to arson rescue 'hero'

    Andrew Broadhead, 42, and eight-year-old Kiera

    A man who died while trying to rescue his youngest daughter from their house after an arson attack was a "brave hero", his wife has said.

    Andrew Broadhead, 42, and eight-year-old Kiera died in the blaze at their home in Ash Crescent, Stanley, Wakefield on Wednesday.

    Police believe an "accelerant was poured through the letterbox".

    In a statement, his wife Sara said he saved her life and rescued their eldest daughter before going back in.

  4. 'I think the turn out is terrific for a wet Thursday' - Tracy Brabin MP

    More now on the news that former actress Tracy Brabin has won the Batley and Spen by-election for Labour.

    Tracy Brabin MP

    The other mainstream parties stood aside out of respect for the late Jo Cox, and turnout, at just over 25%, was extremely low. 

    Despite a low turn out, Ms Brabin insists she does have a proper electoral mandate.

    Quote Message: I think the turn out is terrific for a wet Thursday in October. It is absolutely about percentages in a by-election and I'm really, really pleased that the people of Batley and Spen have show such faith in me." from Tracy Brabin Labour MP for Batley and Spen
    Tracy BrabinLabour MP for Batley and Spen
  5. Bradford man tasered in car-jacking

    St Matthews Grove Wilsden

    An armed gang tasered a man after car-jacking him in a Bradford street.

    The 47-year-old man was attacked after four men in dark clothing, who were believed to be carrying weapons, pulled up behind the victim.

    They were in a silver Vauxhall Vectra and demanded the man get out of his white VW Golf R at an address in St Matthews Grove.

    One of the gang then tasered the man before the cars drove off towards Royd Street.

    One of the men is described as being about six feet tall and of slim build.

    He had short cropped hair and was carrying what was believed to be a machete.   

    Quote Message: We are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen the Vectra shortly before this incident, or either vehicle in the Wilsden area shortly after it occurred. from Det Insp Matt Walker Bradford CID
    Det Insp Matt WalkerBradford CID

    Anyone with information can contact Bradford District CID on 101.

  6. Referee Howard Webb on tonight's Look North

    He's one of the best referee's in football and he's a Yorkshireman of course!

    Howard Webb will be on the BBC Look North sofa tonight talking about his new book Man in the Middle where he talks about his career, why he quit, and why he left his job in the governing body.

    Howard Webb

    Howard has taken charge of some of the biggest games in football including the FA Cup final, the FA Community Shield and the final of the Football League Cup.

    In 2010, he became the first person to referee the finals of both the UEFA Champions League and FIFA World Cup in the same year.

  7. Last chance to have your say about transport in Leeds

    It's the last day to be part of the future of transport in Leeds today.

    So what do you want to see? More cycle lanes? Less cars on the roads? How about a tram or an underground even!

    Well Leeds City Council have said that all ideas are welcome...no matter how strange!

    Have you say here by the end of the day.

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  8. Travel: Accident A1 North J44-J45

    BBC Travel

    Watch out for queuing traffic and one lane closed on the A1(M) northbound between J44, A64 (Bramham) in Bramham and J45, A659 (Boston Spa) in Thorp Arch, because of an accident involving three cars. 

    Congestion to J43, M1 (Hook Moor).  

  9. Travel: Accident M62 J22-23

    BBC Travel

    There's queuing traffic and one lane closed on M62 westbound between J23, A640 (Huddersfield) and J22, A672 (Rishworth Moor), because of an accident. 

    Congestion to J24, A629 (Ainley Top).  

  10. What's that giant mystery box in Leeds?

    Ever wondered what that giant box is near the Corn Exchange in Leeds?

    Well it's there to monitor how clean the air is that you're breathing.

    And its just had a makeover!

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  11. Breaking'Lunatic' driver jailed for deaths crash

    Rhys Baker and George Wharton

    A motorist who was driving "like a lunatic" when he caused a crash which killed two teenage passengers has been jailed for seven and a half years.

     Rhys Baker, 13, and George Wharton, 14, (pictured above) died when Thomas McMeekin crashed into a tree in Morley, near Leeds, on 7 March last year.

    The defendant and a teenage passenger were also left paralysed by the crash, Leeds Crown Court was told.

    McMeekin, of Bruntcliffe Road, Morley, admitted dangerous driving.

  12. Watch: Jamaican Rugby comes to Wakefield tonight

    Abi Jaiyeola

    Reporter, BBC Look North

    Missing out on your regular rugby league fix? 

    Well, Jamaica's Reggae Warriors are in action tonight in Wakefield.

    Celebrating Black History Month, the team - which is mainly made up of West Yorkshire players - will take on Wales in an international friendly.

    I went to meet them before the big match tonight at Belle Vue Stadium:

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    Video caption: Celebrating Black History Month, the team mainly made up of West Yorkshire players, will t
  13. IPCC to assess Sir Norman Bettison's Hillsborough book

    A book by a former West Yorkshire Chief Constable about his involvement in the 1989 Hillsborough disaster will be assessed by the police watchdog and prosecutors.

    Sir Norman Bettison

    In Sir Norman Bettison's book, Hillsborough Untold, he claims he was "unfairly scapegoated" during his time as a South Yorkshire Police inspector.

    Publishers said they hoped the contents would help "add to the narrative".

    The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) will "consider" any impact it has on its criminal inquiry.

    The IPCC has requested a copy of the book, which will be released in November.

  14. West Yorkshire's weather: Cloudy with the odd shower possible

    Keeley Donovan

    Weather presenter, BBC Look North

    A fairly cloudy afternoon, the cloud could be thick enough to produce the odd shower, more especially in the east but generally most places dry.

    Light winds and top temperatures today of about 12C (54F).

    Weather graph

    A few showers overnight, but many places dry. 

    A cool night with a little mist and lows rurally of 5C (41F).

  15. Your headlines this lunchtime

    Charles Engwell

    Newsreader, BBC Radio Leeds

    Some of the stories making the headlines in West Yorkshire this afternoon:

  16. Watch: Huddersfield A&E closure plans defended

    Oli Woodcock

    BBC Local Live, Leeds

    A proposal to close Huddersfield's A&E department has moved a step closer after health groups voted unanimously in favour of the plan.

    The proposal would see all emergency acute and high-risk planned care moved to Halifax's Calderdale Royal Hospital.

    The Greater Huddersfield and Calderdale Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG) want to push ahead with the proposed changes as soon as possible

    Doctor Steve Ollerton, chair of Greater Huddersfield CCG, says the changes won't put lives at risk:

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    Video caption: Health chiefs vote unanimously to close Huddersfield A&E

    The decision was met with an angry response from campaigners and several demonstrations against the proposal have been staged since it was first announced.

    A public consultation revealed 60% of 7,500 respondents felt they would be negatively hit by the planned closure.

  17. Watch: Two days left to nominate your Yorkshire sporting Unsung Hero

    Get Inspired

    Do you know a local sports volunteer who deserves recognition for their tireless efforts in helping people to participate in sport in Yorkshire? 

    Now's your chance to give them their time to shine by nominating them for the BBC Get Inspired Unsung Hero Award 2016. 

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    Video caption: The BBC get Inspired Unsung Hero Award

    You can nominate your Yorkshire sporting unsung hero here, but remember you've got to do it before 23 October.