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Two people trapped after collision in Birstall

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What exactly causes the dramatic weather phenomenon of thunder and can thunderstorms be predicted?

Thunderstorms: What causes this extreme weather phenomena and can they be predicted?

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The second bank holiday of May is almost upon us, but will the weather be gloriously warm and sunny or will it be bleak and grey?

Bank Holiday weather: What to expect hour-by-hour in Yorkshire over the next three days

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Yorkshire has a wide array of different events taking place throughout the region over the May bank holiday weekend

9 things to do in Yorkshire over the May bank holiday weekend

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Warning issued to Yorkshire motorists planning on getting away over bank holiday

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Bank holiday scorcher predicted for Yorkshire

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Further disruption to Yorkshire rail services as Northern workers walk out on strike

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Here's when and why you'll start spotting learner drivers on motorways in Yorkshire

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There are a wide array of charities and rescue centres throughout Yorkshire which offer a variety of small animals for adoption and rehoming

Looking for a new pet? These 5 rescue centres offer animal rehoming and adoption in Yorkshire

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Yorkshire has a wide array of idyllic lake and scenic ponds, making it a great destination to do a spot of fishing

From carp to bream: 8 of the best places to go fishing in Yorkshire

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Further disruption to Yorkshire rail services as Northern workers walk out on strike

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Leeds railway station.

Yorkshire rail strikes confirmed this week: What days will trains be affected?

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The service changes start this Sunday.

Train service changes this weekend - how they could affect you

Transport
Roadworks in Yorkshire

A full list of planned roadworks in Yorkshire over the next week

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Strike action has once again caused frustration and delays in Yorkshire.

Rail strike: Yorkshire commuters facing another day of frustration and misery on the trains

Transport

Crime More Crime >>

VIDEO: One punch is all it takes to shatter lives

Crime
Chelsea Wany was jailed when she appeared at Kirklees Magistrates' Court.

Latest court reports from Kirklees Magistrates

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Terry Rogers has been jailed

Rogue trader jailed after impersonating well-known brand and inflating bills by up to 17 times going rate

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Mohammed Jeewa.

Wakefield 'ring and bring' crack cocaine criminals jailed

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Education More Education >>

UPDATED: Which schools are closed in Yorkshire today due to the snow?

Education
Collect of Daniel Long, 15, who commited suicide at his home in Leeds, South Yorkshire. See Ross Parry story RPYSTRESS; The heartbroken sister of a straight-A student who committed suicide due to exam stress has launched a national campaign to prevent it happening again. 'Brainy' Daniel Long, 15, hanged himself in February 2017 after he developed acute anxiety whilst revising for his GCSEs. He was discovered unresponsive by his heartbroken mum Emma Oliver, 43, who had rushed upstairs when she heard a loud bang coming from his bedroom. Emma desperately tried to save him with CPR while a neighbour called 999, but Daniel was rushed to hospital where he was put on life support.

MP backs bid to get a counsellor for every school

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St John Fisher Academy, Dewsbury

Ofsted inspectors tell ‘inadquate’ Dewsbury academy it must improve

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Dewsbury Matters: Denis Ripley, right, at the Patrick Bronte 200 event

A busy life - remembering Denis Ripley’s work for Dewsbury, and beyond

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Years of service: Denis Ripley had a passion for education

Long serving Dewsbury councillor dies at 85 - education and arts were Denis Ripley’s passion

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Business More Business >>

Further disruption to Yorkshire rail services as Northern workers walk out on strike

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Leeds railway station.

Yorkshire rail strikes confirmed this week: What days will trains be affected?

Transport
Yorkshire's beautiful landscape provides a wonderful setting in which to retire

The Golden Years: Why Yorkshire is the best place to enjoy retirement

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There are some excellent job opportunities on offer around Yorkshire in the healthcare profession

8 ideal jobs currently up for grabs in Yorkshire if you want to work in healthcare

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Politics More Politics >>

North Kirklees - local council election results

Politics
Local Election results are starting to come through across Yorkshire.

Local Election 2018: Your full guide to all the results across Yorkshire

Politics
The polls have opened across Yorkshire this morning.

Local Election 2018: Who will you vote for? Every candidate listed for every area of Yorkshire

Politics
Where will you be casting your vote in the Leeds City Council election?

8 of the weirdest polling stations you can vote at in Leeds in tomorrow's election

Politics
Projects which help to battle knife crime in West Yorkshire are to get funding

COMMENT: How community projects can help to battle knife and gang crime at its roots

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Environment More Environment >>

Thunderstorms: What causes this extreme weather phenomena and can they be predicted?

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Yorkshire is set to enjoy more sunshine this week and over the Bank Holiday.

Yorkshire set for another blazing Bank Holiday weekend

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Why Yorkshire has been overrun with a plague of greenflies - and when they will go

Environment
Unbeknownst to some, Yorkshire is a hotspot for cider production.

Yorkshire's unknown orchards: The popular ciders you may not know hail from the white rose county

Environment

Health More Health >>

8 ideal jobs currently up for grabs in Yorkshire if you want to work in healthcare

Business
Health warning issued with vampire flies set to infest parts of Britain

Warning after increase in cases of fly bites that can cause groin swelling and fever

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'Thunder fever' set for Yorkshire'TOP PIC: PA'BOTTOM LEFT: Andrew Manning

Potentially deadly 'thunder fever' set to hit Yorkshire this weekend

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Is your baby developing hay fever?

How to spot if your baby is developing hay fever - and how to relieve it

Health
There are plenty of tea blends to try which have a range of health boosting benefits

Brews with benefits: the health-boosting perks of a good cuppa

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