Businesses affected by a major fire in Bradford last year have handed in a petition to the council asking for more support.
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The Lumb Lane Business Group says the area is in need of regeneration.
They also say that shops are struggling and have handed in a petition to the council asking for more help.
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The Drummond Mill site is gone and now we have an opportunity to raise our concerns. We're asking the council to consider widening the road."
from Majid Khan Lumb Lane Business Group
The Drummond Mill site is gone and now we have an opportunity to raise our concerns. We're asking the council to consider widening the road."
Sheffield MP calls for action over child grooming law
Kevin Larkin
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
A Sheffield MP has called on the government to enable a law to tackle child grooming to be enforced.
Louise Haigh, who represents Sheffield Heeley, said there has been a two year wait for the law to be enacted.
Justice Secretary Liz Truss responded saying "This is imminent".
Earlier I was telling you about the stray rhea that was spotted in Wakefield:
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The good news is that its been returned to its owner after the RSPCA came out to rescue it.
Although one of the RSPCA officers who went out to deal with it said that they'd never had to deal with this type of bird before.
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The rhea was extremely strong and I was glad we were able to rescue him and return him to his owner so quickly. It's certainly been an eventful day!"
from Gemma Fowler RSPCA
The rhea was extremely strong and I was glad we were able to rescue him and return him to his owner so quickly. It's certainly been an eventful day!"
Police appeal for help in Sheffield fatal shooting case
Kevin Larkin
BBC Local Live
Detectives investigating the death of a Sheffield man have thanked the public for their help during the investigation.
Aseel Al-Essaie was shot and killed on Daniel Hill in the city last month.
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Police are continuing to ask anyone with information to contact them on 101.
Four men, two women and two teenage boys are currently on bail after being arrested after Aseel Al-Essaie's death.
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Any piece or information, no matter how small or irrelevant you believe it to be, could be crucial to our investigation.”
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Det Ch Insp Steve Whittaker
South Yorkshire Police
Any piece or information, no matter how small or irrelevant you believe it to be, could be crucial to our investigation.”
One lane still closed after Leeds Inner Ring Road collision
Kevin Larkin
BBC Local Live
Things are improving on the Leeds Inner Ring Road ahead of rush hour.
Only one lane is still closed after an earlier collision.
We've just had this update from West Yorkshire Police:
Here's something you don't see everyday in Wakefield:
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It's a Rhea that's been spotted on a day out in a car park in the city this afternoon.
Chris (that's a name I've given him/her.. geddit?) was rather unceremoniously rescued by the RSPCA who came out to make sure he/she was kept safe.
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We got you Babe....
Kevin Larkin
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
Could this be the cutest puppet ever?
Babe is appearing in a show based on the 1995 film of the same name, based on the story of the pig that thinks it's a sheepdog.
It's on at Chesterfield's Pomegranate Theatre until Saturday.
BBC Look North weatherman changes strip for a good cause
It was a slightly bitter pill for BBC Look North weatherman (and Bradford City fan) Paul Hudson to swallow, but it was all in the name of charity.
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Paul donned the Terriers' shirt to raise money for the Jo Cox Foundation at an event last night, after he was offered £1,000 to do it by Dean Hoyle, Town's chairman.
The
presenter tweeted
"Well how could I not do! £1,000 for a brilliant charity and in memory of a remarkable lady Jo Cox"
Sheffield takeaway closed due to anti-social behaviour
Kevin Larkin
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
A Sheffield takeaway was closed over the weekend due to anti-social behaviour.
Police were given a temporary closure notice for the S1 Food Bar in Fitzalan Square on Saturday.
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Authorities are applying for permission to close the takeaway for an initial three months and possibly for longer.
Sheffield Magistrates Court will decide on the application later this month.
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Our five top stories from today
Nick Wilmshurst
BBC Local Live, Yorkshire
Well 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.
Updates on breaking news and travel will continue throughout the night, but before we go, let's look back at some of our top stories from today:
See you tomorrow.
Businesses around burned-down mill ask for help
Businesses affected by a major fire in Bradford last year have handed in a petition to the council asking for more support.
The Lumb Lane Business Group says the area is in need of regeneration.
They also say that shops are struggling and have handed in a petition to the council asking for more help.
Sheffield MP calls for action over child grooming law
Kevin Larkin
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
A Sheffield MP has called on the government to enable a law to tackle child grooming to be enforced.
Louise Haigh, who represents Sheffield Heeley, said there has been a two year wait for the law to be enacted.
Justice Secretary Liz Truss responded saying "This is imminent".
Rhea in Wakefield: Stray bird returned to owner
Earlier I was telling you about the stray rhea that was spotted in Wakefield:
The good news is that its been returned to its owner after the RSPCA came out to rescue it.
Although one of the RSPCA officers who went out to deal with it said that they'd never had to deal with this type of bird before.
PM Asquith's birthplace for sale
Herbert Asquith's house has a front door which can only be opened from the inside.
Read moreMartina released after one reserve game
York City release newly signed defender Derwin Martina after playing just 81 minutes of reserve-team football.
Read moreTravel update: All clear on Leeds Inner Ring Road
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Hooray!
It's hard to explain to someone who doesn't live in Leeds how badly a closed inner ring road can affect your journey home.
Appeal to find relatives of Wakefield man who died alone
Kevin Larkin
BBC Local Live
The coroner is appealing for help to find the relatives of a Wakefield man who died alone.
Stephen Allen from the Regent Street area died at Pinderfields Hospital of natural causes last month.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bereavement Centre at the hospital on 01924 541016.
Rail lines reopen after Sowerby Bridge landslip
Kevin Larkin
BBC Local Live
Rail lines have reopened after yesterday's landslip near Halifax station.
However Network Rail says we should still expect some delays until 18:00:
Bradford schoolgirl wins parking banner compeition
Kevin Larkin
BBC Local Live
A schoolgirl from Bradford has won a competition to design a new parking banner.
Nimra Hussain from Grove House Primary School's poster was voted the best by the people of the city.
The winning design will now feature outside 29 primary schools across Bradford.
Deodorant causes fire alarm incident at York Hospital
Kevin Larkin
BBC Local Live
A fire alarm was activated at York Hospital this afternoon.
But the cause was not what you might expect...
Deodorant being sprayed in the toilet led to the call-out for North Yorkshire firefighters:
Man, 19, in court over flat death
Daniel Reeds has been charged with the murder of Shaun Skelton in York.
Read morePolice appeal for help in Sheffield fatal shooting case
Kevin Larkin
BBC Local Live
Detectives investigating the death of a Sheffield man have thanked the public for their help during the investigation.
Aseel Al-Essaie was shot and killed on Daniel Hill in the city last month.
Police are continuing to ask anyone with information to contact them on 101.
Four men, two women and two teenage boys are currently on bail after being arrested after Aseel Al-Essaie's death.
One lane still closed after Leeds Inner Ring Road collision
Kevin Larkin
BBC Local Live
Things are improving on the Leeds Inner Ring Road ahead of rush hour.
Only one lane is still closed after an earlier collision.
We've just had this update from West Yorkshire Police:
Rhea on run spotted in Wakefield
Nick Wilmshurst
BBC Local Live, Yorkshire
Here's something you don't see everyday in Wakefield:
It's a Rhea that's been spotted on a day out in a car park in the city this afternoon.
Chris (that's a name I've given him/her.. geddit?) was rather unceremoniously rescued by the RSPCA who came out to make sure he/she was kept safe.
We got you Babe....
Kevin Larkin
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
Could this be the cutest puppet ever?
Babe is appearing in a show based on the 1995 film of the same name, based on the story of the pig that thinks it's a sheepdog.
It's on at Chesterfield's Pomegranate Theatre until Saturday.
BBC Look North weatherman changes strip for a good cause
It was a slightly bitter pill for BBC Look North weatherman (and Bradford City fan) Paul Hudson to swallow, but it was all in the name of charity.
Paul donned the Terriers' shirt to raise money for the Jo Cox Foundation at an event last night, after he was offered £1,000 to do it by Dean Hoyle, Town's chairman.
The presenter tweeted "Well how could I not do! £1,000 for a brilliant charity and in memory of a remarkable lady Jo Cox"
Sheffield takeaway closed due to anti-social behaviour
Kevin Larkin
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
A Sheffield takeaway was closed over the weekend due to anti-social behaviour.
Police were given a temporary closure notice for the S1 Food Bar in Fitzalan Square on Saturday.
Authorities are applying for permission to close the takeaway for an initial three months and possibly for longer.
Sheffield Magistrates Court will decide on the application later this month.