Updates on Tuesday 14 February 2017
Those are all the updates from Tuesday 14 February 2017.
If you want to get the latest news, sport, weather and travel updates from across Yorkshire for Wednesday 15 February, just click here.
With the 2017 county season here, keep up to date with the latest signings, departures and rumours ahead of next season.
Read MoreWell that's all from us for today, we'll be back tomorrow from 06:30 with all the latest news, sport, weather and travel for Yorkshire.
Breaking news updates will continue throughout the night, but before we go, let's look back at some of our top stories:
See you tomorrow.
UKIP leader Paul Nuttall has admitted that past claims that he lost "close personal friends" in the Hillsborough disaster were incorrect.
Image source, Radio CityHe told Liverpool's Radio City he was not responsible for statements on his website in 2011 and 2012 claiming this.
He told the station it was "someone he knew" who had died in the 1989 tragedy.
The MEP, who is standing in the Stoke Central by-election, said those casting doubt on whether he was at Hillsborough that day were "cruel and nasty".
A 34-year-old man accused of murder has appeared at Leeds magistrates court today.
Bartlomiej Dedek was charged last night over the death of a man in the Bexley Mount area of the city.
Leeds Magistrates remanded Mr Dedek in custody ahead of an appearance at Leeds Crown Court on Thursday.
Nick Wilmshurst
BBC Local Live, Yorkshire
This is a picture of an otter, you've probably seen one before but keep reading because this could be a very rare otter:
Image source, James WillsonThe otter was spotted in the River Aire in Leeds city centre this afternoon.
Now I'm no wildlife expert, but I have a feeling this might be a very rare sighting. The man who sent it in, James Willson, says that he's not seen one in the Aire since 2006!
I've called Yorkshire Wildlife Trust to find out a bit more about their appearances in the city, I'll let you know what they say.
Do you know this man? Police want to speak to him after a four-year-old boy was approached in a park in Halifax.
Image source, West Yorkshire PoliceThe incident happened on 1 February in Crow Wood Park.
A woman had taken her boy to the park to play and as she was getting something from her handbag, a man approached the boy and tried to lead him away.
Luckily the woman looked up at the right time and shouted at the man and he ran away.
Quote MessageClearly this incident has caused great distress to the child's mother and to the young boy who was thankfully unhurt."
Det Const James Taylor, West Yorkshire Police
It's been a glorious day across Yorkshire, finally some sunshine and no need for those double thermal underpants.
To celebrate, here's a selection of lovely pictures sent into BBC Weather Watchers from across the region. We start in Newmillerdam near Wakefield:
Image source, chezzerbAnd then to Royston near Barnsley
Image source, RamonFinally here's Whitby Abbey looking amazing:
Image source, Sunny BeachIf you're the sort who lives for retweets and more followers then here's a golden opportunity...
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A drug addict thief who was jailed for stealing laptops from a children’s cancer ward is back behind bars after he snatched a 67-year-old woman’s bag., external
Image source, Telegraph and ArgusSheffield United supporters could have the chance to live at the club's ground, if plans for a new development at Bramall Lane go ahead.
Image source, WCEC ArchitectsAt the moment the space it would occupy, the Cherry Street / Shoreham Street Corner is used as car parking.
The plans, which have been unveiled today, would also bring a new club shop and other retail outlets.
Quote MessageThe corner site we are developing could fulfil a dream for some of our supporters."
Simon McCabe, Sheffield United director
Police are appealing for more information after five men armed with weapons forced their way into a house near Dewsbury.
Image source, GoogleThe attacks was on Sunday night on Bevor Crescent Heckmondwike.
The thieves demanded money and stole the victim's white Ford Transit van.
Quote MessageThankfully the victim of this incident was left uninjured, but understandably very distressed by these suspects forcing entry into his home."
Det Oliver Coates, West Yorkshire Police
Paulette Edwards
Presenter, BBC Radio Sheffield
As part of BBC Radio Sheffield's NHS Week, I've been to meet the team at the Assisted Conception Unit at Jessop's hospital in Sheffield.
They help couples with fertility problems.
Head Embryologist, Rachel Cutting, gave me a tour of the lab:
BBC Look North
East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
People are deliberately ignoring rules to stop the spread of bird flu and putting millions of chickens and turkeys at risk in East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
That's according to farmers, who want any evidence that birds are being allowed to roam outdoors to be handed to the authorities.
Already thousands of birds have died after three outbreaks in the last few weeks.
Michael Henderson
BBC Radio Leeds
Campaigners worried about a planned waste incinerator near Keighley will hold a public meeting tonight.
Proposals for the plant at Thwaites were approved by councillors last week.
A man who asked two 12-year-old girls if they wanted a lift and then went on to make inappropriate comments is being searched for by police in Leeds.
Image source, GoogleThe incident happened yesterday lunchtime on Stainton Lane in Carlton.
Police are looking for a white Ford Transit van with the registration PK56 SVU with ladders on the roof.
After he made the comments he drove off in the direction of Main Street.
Quote MessageThe two girls are obviously very upset about this and this was a busy time of day on a busy road."
Det Insp James Entwistle, West Yorkshire Police
BBC Travel
We're getting near home time, so if you're in Huddersfield watch out for this:
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Thieves stole money from a 95-year-old woman in Sheffield by claiming she needed work doing in her garden.
Image source, GoogleThe theft happened yesterday morning on Daisy Walk in Beighton when the woman answered the door to a man who claimed that some cables needed to be laid in her back garden.
They then both went into her garden, police think the man left her front door ajar. He then kept her talking and then suddenly left.
When the woman went back to her house she discovered a quantity of cash missing.
The man is described as white, in his 30s, about 5ft 7ins tall and of medium build.
Quote MessageMost people who come to your door are genuine, however it’s unfortunate that some do come with the intention of tricking their way into your home to steal from you."
PC Gareth Bryant, South Yorkshire Police
Today, is of course, the international day of luuuurve: St Valentine's Day.
And what better way to tell someone you love them than writing them a special message ... that appears on the departures board at Leeds train station:
If you'd like your message to your loved one (ie forgotten to get them a card and the garage has sold out), you can tweet yours to Network Rail, external.
You could be just like Mr Otter and Mrs Beaver.
This morning we've been telling you about the first timetabled services on a railway line to have been powered by steam in decades.
Tornado, the newest steam locomotive in Britain, will pull 12 Northern services on the Settle-Carlisle line over three consecutive days.
We saw these pictures and thought we'd share them with you:
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