West Yorkshire

A fatal head-on crash occurred on the A67 near Kirklevington, Yarm, in North Yorkshire in August 2019, resulting in the death of an 85-year-old passenger in a red Nissan Note. The crash involved three vehicles, and collision investigator Michael Woodhouse reviewed a report indicating that one driver had crossed onto the wrong side of the road, causing the collision. The driver admitted fault, mentioning a wasp sting as a distraction, and witnesses reported her complaining of an injured leg. The coroner suggested that the wasp was inside the car before the journey began, leading to the belief that the driver was not in full control of her vehicle. The Crown Prosecution Service later cleared the driver of blame.

The cancellation of building projects under the BSF program in 2010 has now been linked to the presence of potentially dangerous RAAC in 17 UK schools.

First Bus West Yorkshire has announced plans to improve services in Leeds, Bradford, and Huddersfield, with changes set to begin on September 3. The objective is to enhance journey times, frequency, and reliability on over 30 routes across West Yorkshire. The company will also make timetable adjustments on eight routes in the Kirklees area. These improvements aim to increase reliability and attract more passengers.

A heat-health alert warning has been issued for Yorkshire as temperatures continue to rise.

Today in Yorkshire, the first day of autumn, the region is experiencing typical autumn weather with cloudy, rainy, and overcast conditions. Temperatures are expected to range from 18°C to 13°C, and the Met Office predicts a cloudy morning with outbreaks of light rain. Different cities in Yorkshire, such as Bradford, Sheffield, and York, will also have overcast conditions, with varying temperatures and chances of rain. The maximum temperature in Yorkshire today is expected to be 27°C, defying the typical autumn season, due to hot air being drawn up from Europe influenced by high pressure over the UK and low pressure in the Atlantic. The upcoming days are expected to bring sustained periods of hot weather, with highs of 32°C predicted for Wednesday and Thursday. This news is welcomed by many after a wet July and mixed weather in August.

Over 160 students at Huddersfield University have been told to find new accommodation as their flats were taken over by the Home Office, which repurposed them to house asylum seekers due to the pressure on the asylum system caused by an increase in illegal journeys into the country. Prestige Student Living has been supportive in assisting the affected students in finding alternative accommodations within Huddersfield, while the Home Office is collaborating with local authorities to identify various accommodation options for housing asylum seekers.

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom is seeking additional signings for the team, aiming to finalize deals by 12 noon today to meet the registration deadline for tomorrow’s match against Everton.

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A 24-year-old man, identified as Ben Clark, was tragically killed in a motorcycle crash on Thornes Road in Wakefield.

Calls for a ban on balaclavas have emerged in Leeds following the tragic death of a 19-year-old teenager who was attacked by assailants wearing the face-covering headwear. The incident has sparked a public outcry, with many expressing concerns about the use of balaclavas by criminals to hide their identities during violent acts. Supporters of the ban believe it would deter criminal activities and improve community safety, while others have proposed fines as a regulatory measure. The issue has gained significant attention, but it remains uncertain how authorities will respond.