After weeks of challenging screen tests and time in radio studios BBC Radio Leeds have just unveiled their Voice of Bradford.
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Faisal Motin, a 24-year-old
working for HMRC, has been given a one-year paid contract to work with the
station after being picked from more than 100 hopefuls.
He auditioned last
month in front of judges who included BBC Radio Leeds' Gayle Lofthouse and Keeley Donovan from BBC Look North.
Faisal has been through weeks of screen and audio tests since applying to be the Voice of Bradford at the end of September and will now go on to join the BBC team and represent his home city.
He lives
with his parents and three sisters in the Manningham area of Bradford and although he works at the tax office he is also a rapper!
Quote Message: Faisal is an absolute gem! He is creative, passionate, knowledgeable, determined and all these qualities shone very brightly in that first audition." from Gayle Lofthouse BBC Radio Leeds Drivetime presenter
Faisal is an absolute gem! He is creative, passionate, knowledgeable, determined and all these qualities shone very brightly in that first audition."
The MP for Skipton and Ripon seems to be optimistic about the future of a 12-mile stretch of rail line between Colne in east Lancashire and Skipton in North Yorkshire.
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Watch: Fast food art helps homeless in Sheffield
Jenny Eells
It's designed to make us all stop and think before we throw things away.
From cardboard to plastic to old furniture, most of us just throw such things away.
Artist Richard Bolam is trying to cut down waste by showing what can be done with a few bits of fast food packaging.
I've been to meet him.
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Search for 'Good Samaritan' who helped unconscious man in Sheffield
A person who helped the victim of an apparent assault is being sought in Sheffield.
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In the early hours of last Wednesday night a 29-year-old man was found lying unconscious on Division Street in the city centre.
The man had several broken bones and serious facial injuries, a passer by called an ambulance and the man’s mother using the 29-year-old’s phone.
Help arrived and he was taken to hospital - but police say his injuries "are not consistent with a fall" and so think he may have been the victim of an assault.
Quote Message: I would really like to identify the member of the public who found our complainant – you might hold vital information and we’re really keen to speak to you.” from Det Con Trish Sidaway South Yorkshire Police
I would really like to identify the member of the public who found our complainant – you might hold vital information and we’re really keen to speak to you.”
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M1 West Yorkshire southbound severe accident, at J42 for M62 affecting J44 for A639.
M1 West Yorkshire - Very slow traffic on M1 southbound at J42, M62 (Lofthouse), because of an accident involving two cars earlier on. All lanes have been re-opened. Congestion to J44, A639 (Leeds South) and on M621 to J6, Belle Isle Road.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
A job you'll be buzzing to do, maybe
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
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We don't usually share job averts, it's not our job.
But exceptions sometimes come along; how about being a bee inspector?
An odd-sounding job.
Lifting up bees, checking them to make sure their stripes are in order?
If it's up your street you'll know what's involved, no doubt.
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Man jailed for terror offences caught just before flight to Syria
A 22-year-old man from Sheffield has been sent to jail for more than five years today for planning to travel to Syria to fight.
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Khalil Maher of Wilfred Close, Darnall pleaded guilty to a charge of engaging in the preparation of an act of terrorism at his trial at Leeds Crown Court this morning.
His actions were picked up by counter terrorism police in April when he attempted to leave the UK to travel to Syria to fight.
He was arrested just before he boarded the flight.
Officers uncovered propaganda for so-called Islamic State and other material which supported violent Jihad on his mobile phone - he was sentenced
to five years and four months imprisonment.
Quote Message: Despite his attempts to hide this from his family and the police he was unsuccessful and was arrested and detained in the departure lounge at Heathrow Airport, just two hours before he was due to board a flight to Istanbul." from Det Supt Simon Atkinson Counter Terrorism Policing North East
Despite his attempts to hide this from his family and the police he was unsuccessful and was arrested and detained in the departure lounge at Heathrow Airport, just two hours before he was due to board a flight to Istanbul."
Robbers threaten shop staff with knife and hammer
Two women working in a shop were threatened with a knife and a hammer during an armed robbery in a West Yorkshire village on Saturday.
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Police say they want witnesses to the attack in Birkenshaw at 23:00 at the Co-Op on Bradford Road to come forward.
They have specifically asked that someone using a cashpoint outside the shop come forward as they may have seen the suspects going into the shop.
The robbers got away with cash, saving stamps and cigarettes - there were no customers in the store at the time as it was closed.
No one was injured.
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M1 West Yorkshire southbound severe disruption, between J40 for A638 Ossett and J39 for A636 Wakefield.
M1 West Yorkshire - One lane closed and slow traffic on M1 southbound between J40, A638 (Ossett) and J39, A636 (Wakefield), because of a broken down vehicle.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Appeal to find out more about Sheffield man's death
Police want to trace the final movements of a man who died in Sheffield.
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At around 19:30 64-year-old Dean Oliver died in Woodseats - officers say that his death isn't suspicious.
But they want to know more about what he had been doing before he died, and the events that lead up to it.
If you think you can help call British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40.
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M62 West Yorkshire westbound severe disruption, between J31 for A655 and J30 for A642.
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To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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M62 West Yorkshire eastbound severe disruption, between J22 for A672 and J23 for A640.
M62 West Yorkshire - One lane closed and slow traffic on M62 eastbound between J22, A672 (Rishworth Moor) and J23, A640 (Huddersfield), because of vehicle tyre change.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Protest calls for Women's Aid funding in Doncaster
Kevin Larkin
Political reporter, BBC Radio Sheffield
Campaigners are calling on Doncaster Council to grant £57,000 to fund Women's Aid in South Yorkshire.
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It comes after the local group closed in December.
The authority says it only ever promised a start-up loan of t£30,000 to the organisation and can't give more money.
The charity says it's vital that the council gives financial backing as the service offers invaluable help to people in desperate situations.
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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:
Oh, and our final story, which will bring a smile to your face, is Faisal Motin being chosen as the Voice of Bradford!
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BBC Voice of Bradford winner announced
Voice of Bradford
After weeks of challenging screen tests and time in radio studios BBC Radio Leeds have just unveiled their Voice of Bradford.
Faisal Motin, a 24-year-old working for HMRC, has been given a one-year paid contract to work with the station after being picked from more than 100 hopefuls.
He auditioned last month in front of judges who included BBC Radio Leeds' Gayle Lofthouse and Keeley Donovan from BBC Look North.
Faisal has been through weeks of screen and audio tests since applying to be the Voice of Bradford at the end of September and will now go on to join the BBC team and represent his home city.
He lives with his parents and three sisters in the Manningham area of Bradford and although he works at the tax office he is also a rapper!
Voice of Bradford: Who will win?
Find out below - live!
Future of rail service on the right track?
The MP for Skipton and Ripon seems to be optimistic about the future of a 12-mile stretch of rail line between Colne in east Lancashire and Skipton in North Yorkshire.
The line was removed in 1970.
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Severe accident: M621 West Yorkshire eastbound
M621 West Yorkshire eastbound severe accident, between J2A for Cemetery Road and J3 for A653 affecting J1 for A6110 Beeston.
M621 West Yorkshire - One lane closed and queuing traffic on M621 eastbound between J2a, Cemetery (Holbeck) and J3, A653 (City Centre), because of an accident. Congestion to J1, A6110 (Beeston).
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Watch: Fast food art helps homeless in Sheffield
Jenny Eells
It's designed to make us all stop and think before we throw things away.
From cardboard to plastic to old furniture, most of us just throw such things away.
Artist Richard Bolam is trying to cut down waste by showing what can be done with a few bits of fast food packaging.
I've been to meet him.
Video content
Search for 'Good Samaritan' who helped unconscious man in Sheffield
A person who helped the victim of an apparent assault is being sought in Sheffield.
In the early hours of last Wednesday night a 29-year-old man was found lying unconscious on Division Street in the city centre.
The man had several broken bones and serious facial injuries, a passer by called an ambulance and the man’s mother using the 29-year-old’s phone.
Help arrived and he was taken to hospital - but police say his injuries "are not consistent with a fall" and so think he may have been the victim of an assault.
Envelope update
Severe accident: M1 West Yorkshire southbound
M1 West Yorkshire southbound severe accident, at J42 for M62 affecting J44 for A639.
M1 West Yorkshire - Very slow traffic on M1 southbound at J42, M62 (Lofthouse), because of an accident involving two cars earlier on. All lanes have been re-opened. Congestion to J44, A639 (Leeds South) and on M621 to J6, Belle Isle Road.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
A job you'll be buzzing to do, maybe
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
We don't usually share job averts, it's not our job.
But exceptions sometimes come along; how about being a bee inspector?
An odd-sounding job.
Lifting up bees, checking them to make sure their stripes are in order?
If it's up your street you'll know what's involved, no doubt.
Man jailed for terror offences caught just before flight to Syria
A 22-year-old man from Sheffield has been sent to jail for more than five years today for planning to travel to Syria to fight.
Khalil Maher of Wilfred Close, Darnall pleaded guilty to a charge of engaging in the preparation of an act of terrorism at his trial at Leeds Crown Court this morning.
His actions were picked up by counter terrorism police in April when he attempted to leave the UK to travel to Syria to fight.
He was arrested just before he boarded the flight.
Officers uncovered propaganda for so-called Islamic State and other material which supported violent Jihad on his mobile phone - he was sentenced to five years and four months imprisonment.
Robbers threaten shop staff with knife and hammer
Two women working in a shop were threatened with a knife and a hammer during an armed robbery in a West Yorkshire village on Saturday.
Police say they want witnesses to the attack in Birkenshaw at 23:00 at the Co-Op on Bradford Road to come forward.
They have specifically asked that someone using a cashpoint outside the shop come forward as they may have seen the suspects going into the shop.
The robbers got away with cash, saving stamps and cigarettes - there were no customers in the store at the time as it was closed.
No one was injured.
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Severe disruption: M1 West Yorkshire southbound
M1 West Yorkshire southbound severe disruption, between J40 for A638 Ossett and J39 for A636 Wakefield.
M1 West Yorkshire - One lane closed and slow traffic on M1 southbound between J40, A638 (Ossett) and J39, A636 (Wakefield), because of a broken down vehicle.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Appeal to find out more about Sheffield man's death
Police want to trace the final movements of a man who died in Sheffield.
At around 19:30 64-year-old Dean Oliver died in Woodseats - officers say that his death isn't suspicious.
But they want to know more about what he had been doing before he died, and the events that lead up to it.
If you think you can help call British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40.
Envelope update
Severe disruption: M62 West Yorkshire westbound
M62 West Yorkshire westbound severe disruption, between J31 for A655 and J30 for A642.
M62 West Yorkshire - Slow traffic and one lane closed on M62 westbound between J31, A655 (Castleford) and J30, A642 (Rothwell), because of a broken down vehicle.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Envelope update
Severe disruption: M62 West Yorkshire eastbound
M62 West Yorkshire eastbound severe disruption, between J22 for A672 and J23 for A640.
M62 West Yorkshire - One lane closed and slow traffic on M62 eastbound between J22, A672 (Rishworth Moor) and J23, A640 (Huddersfield), because of vehicle tyre change.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Protest calls for Women's Aid funding in Doncaster
Kevin Larkin
Political reporter, BBC Radio Sheffield
Campaigners are calling on Doncaster Council to grant £57,000 to fund Women's Aid in South Yorkshire.
It comes after the local group closed in December.
The authority says it only ever promised a start-up loan of t£30,000 to the organisation and can't give more money.
The charity says it's vital that the council gives financial backing as the service offers invaluable help to people in desperate situations.