Breaking news in West Yorkshire

Cloudy this evening with still the risk of a little light rain. Becoming drier with clear spells developing and perhaps a touch of frost. Lows of 2 or 3C. 

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A dry day tomorrow with more in the way of bright or sunny spells. Maximum temperature 7C (45F).

Well it seems that the common consensus is that West Yorkshire has the most challenging stage in the Tour de Yorkshire next year.

The route was announced this morning, and the final day, which starts in Bradford on 30 April, has one of the toughest climbs: the Shibden Wall.

It may be a bit dull and grey outside, but plenty of people are still sending in great pictures to the BBC Weather Watchers.

Does anyone know where exactly this is in Cullingworth? It looks amazing:

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And look at these cattle in Holmfirth!

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Chief Executive of Wakefield Council Joanne Roney OBE is set to become Chief Executive of Manchester City Council.

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The move is subject to confirmation, but it seems that the move is more or less a done deal.

She says that the move is one that she "cannot pass up". she also says that "Manchester is a vibrant city" and that it is an "exciting time to be part of transforming public services" in Greater Manchester.  

Quote Message: I personally want to wish Joanne every success in her new role in Manchester and am sure she will have a hugely positive impact. Wakefield is going to miss her. from Cllr Peter Box CBE Wakefield Council leader

I personally want to wish Joanne every success in her new role in Manchester and am sure she will have a hugely positive impact. Wakefield is going to miss her.

A 15-year-old girl has been sexually assaulted on a bus in Halifax. 

Police have released this CCTV image of a man who they believe may have information about the incident.

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The incident happened on Tuesday between 16:30 and 17:30 and detectives say their enquiries are ongoing and they urge anyone who may recognise him to come forward.

We've got one lane closed on the M62 westbound between J27 (M621 Gildersome) and J26 (M606 Chain Bar), because of an accident.  

We understand that a car has crashed into the central reservation:

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A huge cannabis factory containing about 1,000 plants with an estimated street value of more than £1m has been found in a police raid at a warehouse in Shipley.

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And it seems that the usual early Friday getaway is on.

Good luck everyone, I'll see you on the other side!

We've got one lane blocked on the M62 westbound between J31 (A655 Castleford) and J30 (A642 Rothwell), because of debris on the road.  

It's causing what looks like a short delay:

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A crowdfunding appeal is under way to help with the cost of the funeral of a popular Big Issue North vendor from Leeds.  

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Peter Toulson, who died on Monday, sold the magazine from a pitch outside Marks & Spencer on Parliament Street, York.

A friend of the vendor - who travelled from Leeds to York to sell the magazine - has started a JustGiving page to raise £3,000 for Mr Toulson's partner Karen, website YorkMix has reported.

The appeal for the "gentle giant" currently stands at about £1,300.

A 35-year-old woman was hit in the face with a large piece of stone before she had her car stolen in Leeds. 

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The carjacking happened just after 19:15 on Monday in West Park. The woman had pulled over to make a call when a man opened the driver's door and demanded the keys. 

She refused and was hit in the face with a large piece of stone and punched several times as she struggled with the suspect. She was pulled out of the car and he drove off.

A 14-year-old boy, an 18-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman have been arrested in connection with the incident and are currently on bail pending further enquiries.

Quote Message: This was a terrifying experience for the victim. The suspect used extreme violence to commit this offence and it is vital the we identify him at the earliest opportunity. She suffered a broken nose, and she is understandably shaken and upset by this incident." from PC Darren Machell West Yorkshire Police

This was a terrifying experience for the victim. The suspect used extreme violence to commit this offence and it is vital the we identify him at the earliest opportunity. She suffered a broken nose, and she is understandably shaken and upset by this incident."

If you're going Christmas shopping in the dark in Leeds in the coming days, you'll be treated to a visual feast in the run-up to the big day.

A new series of light and art installations called "Christmas In Leeds" has been launched.

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It's funded by the Leeds Business Improvement District and they promise to bring some extra sparkle to the city. 

David Shearing's "Christmas With Us" encourages people to sit in a festive room and listen to people's memories of the big day. 

It just looks like a big wooden box from the outside:

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But on the inside it's a different story. 

Based at the Central Square Offices just off Wellington Street, inside you can hear stories about people's Christmases in atmospheric conditions.

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Leeds United are at home to Aston Villa tomorrow. Kick off's at 17:30. You can follow the action online here.

United have defender Pontus Jansson in contention to return following illness for the home game against Aston Villa.

The Sweden international, who was suspended for the win at Rotherham on 26 November, missed Tuesday's EFL Cup quarter-final defeat at Liverpool.

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Match facts

• Leeds and Villa meet for the first time in league competition since February 2004 (pictured).
• Villa have only lost one of their last eight league visits to Elland Road - a 3-1 defeat back in May 2003.
• Leeds have won four of their last six league matches at Elland Road.
• Villa have received the most yellow cards in the division this season (50).
• Chris Wood has netted five goals in just nine league games at Elland Road this season, having netted six in 18 last season.
• Villa have won just once in their last 27 away league matches - at Reading in Steve Bruce's first away game in charge.

To be honest, I don't think I'd fancy walking up that, let alone cycling up it:

Rastrick firefighters will bring some Christmas cheer to ill children and their families on the wards at Calderdale Royal hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary.  

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This is very worrying. 

Has this happened to you on the M62? I've asked for more information from West Yorkshire Police to see if we can get to the bottom of what's happening here:

A 72-year-old man has suffered a suspected heart attack after an aggravated burglary at his home in Leeds.

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Last Friday at about 19:20 three masked men forced their way into his flat in Bramley. They threatened him with a hammer and a knife and demanded money.

They searched his flat and took a significant amount of cash that the victim had saved, a laptop and a mobile phone.

Police have released CCTV footage of the suspects, who they believe drove a car similar to a new shape Ford Fiesta.

Quote Message: This was such a distressing ordeal for the victim that he was taken ill and had to be treated in hospital over the weekend. We believe these individuals have deliberately targeted him from Det Const Nick Dodsworth West Yorkshire Police

This was such a distressing ordeal for the victim that he was taken ill and had to be treated in hospital over the weekend. We believe these individuals have deliberately targeted him

Have you seen William Metcalfe? He has been missing since yesterday evening from Knottingley.

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Police say that the 37-year-old is vulnerable and was last in Wharfe Way at 18:00 carrying shopping bags.

Quote Message: We are very concerned for Alan's welfare as he requires regular medication. We would like to hear from anyone who has seen him." from Sgt Jeff Dulson West Yorkshire Police

We are very concerned for Alan's welfare as he requires regular medication. We would like to hear from anyone who has seen him."

Look at these pigs! This was a shot sent in to BBC Weather Watchers, and they look as happy as pigs in... Elland.

Because that's what they are, pigs in Elland.

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