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Traffic released on M62

The broken down vehicle on the M62 near Huddersfield has been moved to the hard shoulder and all lanes have been opened.

Traffic has now returned to normal.

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All traffic being held on M62

All traffic is being temporarily held on the westbound M62 from J23 A640 New Hey Road (Huddersfield) to J22 A672 (Rishworth Moor).

This is due to a broken down vehicle being removed.

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Man charged with attacks on women in Holbeck

A man has been charged in connection with two attacks on women in the Holbeck are of Leeds.

Donald Michael Sheridan, 55, of no fixed address, will appear at Leeds Crown Court today (Friday) charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and attempted rape and robbery.

Read the full story here.

The suspect ran off after being disturbed by a passer-by
The suspect ran off after being disturbed by a passer-by
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Latest on A1 lorry fire

LeedsLive have set up a live blog to bring you the latest updates on the lorry fire on the A1.

Two lanes (of three) are closed and traffic is building.

You can follow it here.

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Two lanes closed on A1 due to HGV fire

Two lanes are closed on the A1 northbound between junction 45 and 46, near Wetherby. This is due to an HGV catching fire.

HGV fire on A1
HGV fire on A1 (Image: Highways Yorks)
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Trailer fire on A1

There are reports of a trailer fire on the A1 near Wetherby.

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Long delays increasing on Carlisle Road in Bradford

There are delays of nine minutes and increasing on Carlisle Road northbound in Bradford, between Severn Road and Toller Lane. Average speed is five mph.

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Accident in Huddersfield town centre

We have had reports of heavy traffic due to an accident on Castlegate (A62) in Huddersfield town centre around St John’s Road.

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