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- Yorkshire drug users warned over heroin cut with powerful anaesthetic
- Sheffield mum's tribute to 'beautiful son' killed in motorbike crash
- Unveiling of Jo Cox Parliament memorial delayed
- General election: Ed Balls will not stand in Morley
- Green light for multi-million pound transport deal for Leeds?
- Cat's 999 call sparks North Yorkshire Police warning
- Plans for £4m York Racecourse makeover go on show
- Updates on Thursday 20 April 2017
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That's all from Thursday...
Those are all the updates from across Yorkshire on Thursday 20 April 2017.
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Labour MP Michael Dugher to stand down
MP wants to make a difference in life outside of politics and spend time with his family.
Read moreHuddersfield & Burton fined for fracas
Huddersfield are fined £12,500 and Burton must pay £5,000 after after their players clashed during a Championship match.
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Severe disruption: M1 South Yorkshire southbound
M1 South Yorkshire southbound severe disruption, between J31 for A57 Sheffield and J30 for A616.
M1 South Yorkshire - One lane closed on M1 southbound between J31, A57 (Sheffield) and J30, A616 (Worksop), because of a broken down vehicle. Traffic is coping well.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
One-Day Cup: Durham v Derbyshire
Listen to live BBC Newcastle commentary as Durham face Derbyshire in the Royal London One-Day Cup.
Catch upOur 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:
See you tomorrow.
Golf meets snooker. Don't be putt off!
Adam Pinder-Smith
BBC Local Live, Yorkshire
Remember this?
It's the handy work of Shane O'Hara and it took the internet by storm earlier this year.
He's been talking to Rob Rouse at the World Snooker Championship on BBC Radio Sheffield about how long it took to achieve:
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Fine for tenant who left belongings on the street
The tenant of this house in Leeds has been slapped with a fine for leaving this mess on the street.
The person who was living in the house was moving out, but rather than shell out for a removal van, they just put all of their stuff in the street.
Now they've been issued with a £300 fine for leaving this mess in Harehills.
Have you paid and displayed?
Nick Wilmshurst
BBC Local Live, Yorkshire
You know that feeling when you're trying to find a space in a busy car park?
You think you see one, but then it turns out it's got a very small car or motorbike in it?
Well, in York it's like that...but with geese.
AND it didn't buy a ticket. What a "fowl" attitude...
Ennis-Hill's tribute to Germaine Mason
Adam Pinder-Smith
BBC Local Live, Yorkshire
Sheffield's Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill has paid her tribute to fellow athlete Germaine Mason who's died.
The former high jumper, aged 34, was killed in a motorcycle crash in Jamaica.
Mason won a silver medal in his sport at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Dog rescued from drain pipe in Barnsley
Oli Constable
BBC Radio Sheffield
Good news from Barnsley as South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue have safely rescued Jet the dog who was trapped in a drain pipe in the town.
They were aided by the RPSCA, Yorkshire Water and a construction company and used a remote camera to find Jet.
And after a bit of digging and coaxing Jet will live to chew on a bone for another day!
Listen: 'It's about talking to the public about what they want'
Howard Pressman
Presenter, BBC Radio Sheffield
The chief constable of South Yorkshire Police will be in Hexthorpe in Doncaster later outlining his plans for changes to community policing.
He first announced the idea during a debate last October jointly hosted by BBC Radio Sheffield and The Star newspaper.
So what does it all mean?
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Brilliant birds need nimble knitters
Nimble knitters are being invited to knock their needles together in York to populate trees with woollen birds.
It's hoped their efforts will result in a spectacular display in Rowntree Park and raise money for St Leonard’s Hospice.
A giant ‘Brilliant Birds’ Yarnstorm installation is planned for the park in the summer, for the Rowntree Park Birthday Party.
If you want to be involved and need a little guidance you can attend craft workshops for people of all abilities next month.
Here's the where and when:
Man assaulted and robbed of tools in Sheffield
A workman has been assaulted and robbed in Sheffield.
It happened on Tuesday morning in the Woodhouse Mill area of Sheffield.
A group of men were trying to break into the 27-year-old man's van, which was parked on Hudson Road.
The men then assaulted him and took his keys before leaving with his tools in a getaway car.
Missing teen in Halifax found
Earlier we told you about missing teenager Ester Taruvinga from Halifax, who'd not been seen in a week.
Some good news this afternoon, she's been found safe and well.
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Severe accident: A659 West Yorkshire both ways
A659 West Yorkshire both ways severe accident, between A61 Harrogate Road and Moor Lane.
A659 West Yorkshire - A659 The Avenue in Harewood closed and very slow traffic in both directions between Harewood Bridge and the Moor Lane junction, because of a serious accident.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Just a few decorations to put up before the Tour
There's still more than a week to go until the Tour de Yorkshire, but some people are getting into the spirit nice and early.
This is a house in Tadcaster, which Selby District Council has tweeted about.
They're asking people to get involved in their Best Dressed competition.
If you fancy getting the bunting out and having a go, you can click here to enter.
Ed Balls will not stand in Morley
Nick Wilmshurst
BBC Local Live, Yorkshire
The former Morley and Outwood MP Ed Balls has confirmed that he will not be standing for his old seat in the general election.
The politician-turned-reality TV star was ousted from his seat by the Conservative Andrea Jenkyns by a small majority in the 2015 election.
It's interesting that he has ruled out Morley and Outwood, could he be standing elsewhere?
We'll let you know.
Wakefield crash leaves elderly man with injuries
A quick update on the earlier crash in Wakefield.
An elderly man has been rescued after a crash in Midgley and the road is still closed.
It happened at about 14:00 on Bar Lane and the elderly man has been taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Two cars and a van were involved in the crash at the junction of the A637 Bar Lane and Stocksmoor road.
Watch: 'We've just been going over the tables with spirit levels'
Rob Staton
BBC Radio Sheffield
The tables at the World Snooker Championship always look impressive, but how much work is there in maintaining the high standards?
Pete Gidson from World Snooker Services explains:
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