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Andrew Barton, Oli Constable and Nick Wilmshurst

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  1. That's all from Thursday...

    Those are all the updates from Thursday 9 March 2017.

    Want to get all the latest news, sport, weather and travel updates from across Yorkshire on Friday 10 March 2017? Just click here .

  2. Our five top stories 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 will continue throughout the night, but before we go, let's look back at some of our top stories from today: 

    1. Nearly 300 weapons handed in during West Yorkshire amnesty
    2. Overhead wire damage affecting east coast trains
    3. Bradford's National Media Museum changes name
    4. Teenager seriously sexually assaulted in Scarborough
    5. Former Yorkshire MP George Galloway to write children's books

    See you tomorrow.

  3. Chris Mears and Jack Laugher win second World Series silver in Guangzhou

    Olympic champions Chris Mears and Leeds' Jack Laugher added another silver medal to their collection at the Fina/NVC Diving World Series in Guangzhou.

    Chris Mears & Jack Laugher

    The Britons, who also  won silver in Beijing last week,  scored 86.58 for their hardest dive - the front two-and-a-half somersault triple twist piked.

    They finished with 92.34 for the front four-and-a-half somersault tucked and a final score of 450.60 points.

    China's Cao Yuan and Xie Siyi won gold with a score of 466.02.

  4. Extra buses to be provided during rail strike action

    The company that runs most train services in Yorkshire says it'll put on around 300 extra replacement bus services during a strike on Monday.

    Northern Rail

    Members of the RMT union are walking out over plans to run trains without guards. 

    The operator also says that Northern rail tickets will also be accepted on all Arriva Bus services during the strike.

  5. Clergyman turns down Bishop of Sheffield position

    A Church of England bishop has turned down a promotion to Bishop of Sheffield after his new flock protested about his opposition to the ordination of women priests.

    Philip North

    The Rt Rev Philip North, who is currently the suffragan Bishop of Burnley, was selected as the next diocesan Bishop of Sheffield in January.

    There was opposition, because Mr North is a member of the traditionalist Catholic wing of the church, which does not accept women priests.

    Quote Message: It is clear that the level of feeling is such that my arrival would be counter-productive in terms of the mission of the Church in South Yorkshire and that my leadership would not be acceptable to many." from The Rt Rev Philip North
    The Rt Rev Philip North
  6. BreakingBishop abandons role in ordination row

    The Right Reverend Philip North has announced that he will not take up the role of Bishop of Sheffield after controversy over his position on the ordination of women bishops.

    More to follow.

  7. When a bucket and sponge won't do...

    Oli Constable

    BBC Local Live, Yorkshire

    On my lunch break yesterday I spotted these high-wire window cleaners trying to clean the windows at Kelham Island.

    Not a job if you're scared of heights, water, or windows.

    Window cleaners
  8. Rescue team awarded after saving man's life

    Oli Constable

    BBC Local Live, Yorkshire

    Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team has been awarded for their "challenging" rescue that saved a man’s life last year.

    Mountain rescue team accept award

    The volunteers rescued a 77-year-old man who became lost on the moors on Tuesday 8 November 2016.

    The man was lost near Penistone and called 999 as the cold night drew in.

    They carried the pensioner over one-and-a-half miles over rough and slippery terrain in the pitch-black to a 4x4 vehicle.

  9. East Coast Main Line: 'Chaos' reported amid delays of over two hours

    Alex Rhodes

    BBC Lincolnshire Live

    The problems continue on the East Coast main line. Trains between Doncaster and Grantham will be delayed by up to two hours or even completely cancelled

    Disruption is expected to continue until the end of the day and some commuters aren't happy:

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    Three replacement coaches are heading to Newark but because of the earlier crash on the A1 Virgin Trains East Coast isn't sure when they'll arrive. 

  10. Thieves steal charity boxes from church in Leeds

    Burglars have stolen money from charity boxes from inside a church in Leeds. 

    Lower Wortley Methodist Church

    The thieves struck on during Monday night at the Lower Wortley Methodist Church. 

    After ransacking the church, they also took a laptop, an electronic Casio keyboard and two projectors. 

    Quote Message: It is appalling that someone would target a place of worship in this way." from Sgt Chris Craven West Yorkshire Police
    Sgt Chris CravenWest Yorkshire Police
  11. Travel update: Bus replacements cannot run

    BBC News Travel

    If you've been affected by the cancelled trains on the East Coast Mainline, this is a great addition to your day:

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