Summary

  • News, sport, weather and travel updates will resume at 07:00 on Friday

  • Live updates on Thursday 30 June 2016

  1. Goodbye: Our live coverage across the daypublished at 14:30 BST 30 June 2016

    Elly Fiorentini
    BBC Local Live, York

    That's the end of our live service for today. 

    I'll be back from 07:00 on Friday with more news, sporttravel and weather updates from around the county. 

    I'll leave you with some images which reflect some of the stories we've brought you throughout today.

    Images from today's stories
  2. York City midfielder Berrett heads for Grimsby Townpublished at 14:14 BST 30 June 2016

    BBC Sport

    York City midfielder James Berrett has joined League Two side Grimsby Town.

    The 27-year-old signed for the Minstermen last summer and made 40 appearances in all competitions, scoring five goals. 

    A statement on York City's website says, external: "The club would like to thank James for his efforts during his solitary campaign at Bootham Crescent and wish him well for the future."

  3. Listen: A personal journey to the Somme burial groundpublished at 13:55 BST 30 June 2016

    Jonathan Cowap
    Presenter, BBC Radio York

    As we prepare to commemorate tomorrow's 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, I spent last weekend at Albert in northern France where preparations were under way for this week's events. 

    Here's the story of my personal journey to the grave of someone who had the same surname as myself:

  4. Prescriptions for gluten free food could be scrapped in some parts of North Yokshirepublished at 13:43 BST 30 June 2016

    Elly Fiorentini
    BBC Local Live, York

    Gluten free food could stop being prescribed on the NHS in some parts of North Yorkshire. 

    People with Coeliac Disease can get prescriptions for bread, flour and cereals to help them with their diet. 

    Gluten free foodImage source, Science Photo Library

    But healthcare groups in Harrogate, Hambleton, Richmondshire and Whitby want to get rid of the prescriptions because they say it's costing too much money.

    However, pregnant women and disadvantaged children would still get them under the new plans.

    If you have to buy gluten free products you'll know that they often cost three times the price of regular food in shops.

    The public is to be asked what they think about the plans.

  5. North Yorkshire's weather: A cloudy afternoon with some showerspublished at 13:29 BST 30 June 2016

    Paul Hudson
    Weather presenter, BBC Look North

    This afternoon will be rather cloudy with a risk of a few showers later

    The top temperature will be about 17C (63F) with a moderate southwest wind. 

    Weather graphic
  6. Stalker prevented from returning home after jail releasepublished at 13:15 BST 30 June 2016

    Jonathan Swingler
    Journalist, BBC Radio Tees

    A North Yorkshire man who harassed his neighbour for years has been prevented from returning to his home.

    Kenneth WardImage source, PA

    Kenneth Ward, 68, was jailed for five years in 2011 after admitting exposure, harassment and firearms offences. He is due to be released from prison in a matter of days. 

    Changes to a Sexual Offences Prevention Order made today at Teesside Crown Court mean he is not allowed to go back to the house he lived in before being jailed.

  7. Headlines: Court rules stalker can't return home and Brexit vote means 'uncharted waters' for York tourismpublished at 13:04 BST 30 June 2016

    BBC Radio York

    The latest headlines from our York newsroom so far today include:

    • A North Yorkshire man who harassed his neighbour for years is told by a court today that he's not allowed to return home
    • An organisation promoting York around the world says we're entering "completely uncharted waters" following Brexit vote
  8. York City Knights plan to 'give it a good go' against Toulousepublished at 12:47 BST 30 June 2016

    BBC Sport

    York City Knights will "give it a good go" when they travel to Toulouse at the weekend, coach James Ford has told BBC Radio York.

    Ford says the match between the top two sides in League One has the potential to be a great match.

    "They're a very attacking team and they play on the front foot. But they do give teams opportunities because they do make errors," says Ford.

    "So, we just need to go there with a plan, execute it as well as we can and put pressure on them. We'll have a good go, that's for sure."

  9. CCTV appeal over 2015 arson attack in Riponpublished at 12:30 BST 30 June 2016

    CCTV images have been issued of two men police want to speak to in relation to an arson attack in Ripon last year, external.

    CCTV imagesImage source, North Yorkshire Police

    The fire was started at about 09:30 on 5 December at Fisher Court, a multi-occupancy property.

    The blaze "could have harmed a number of people", according to North Yorkshire Police.

    A 20-year-old man who was arrested in connection with the incident was released without charge.

    Anyone with information about the fire is asked to contact police.

  10. Watch: Thirsk 'yarn bombers' sell Tour de Yorkshire creations for charitypublished at 12:00 BST 30 June 2016

    Joanita Musisi
    Reporter, BBC Radio York

    Do you remember these?

    Thirsk yarn bombers Tour de Yorkshire creations

    They were made by a team of "yarn bombers" in Thirsk ahead of last month's Tour de Yorkshire.

    They're now being put up for sale and I've been back to the town this morning where the cartoon characters and dream catchers have nearly all gone. 

    This film will tell you why:

  11. Traffic and Travel: Delays if you're travelling south on the A1(M)published at 11:39 BST 30 June 2016

    BBC Travel

    A broken down vehicle has closed one lane of the A1M southbound.

    This is causing queuuing traffic on the A1(M) southbound between junction 43 on the M1 at Hook Moor and Junction 42 which is the A63 Selby Fork.

  12. Traffic and Travel: Reminder to drivers heading for Tadcasterpublished at 11:28 BST 30 June 2016

    BBC Travel

    A reminder that you can't drive through Tadcaster due to a flood-damaged bridge. Diversions are signposted.

    Tadcaster map
  13. Ripon Cathedral's single bell toll to mark 100 years since start of Battle of the Sommepublished at 10:58 BST 30 June 2016

    Elly Fiorentini
    BBC Local Live, York

    Ripon Cathedral is one of three Yorkshire cathedrals preparing to mark perhaps the darkest day of the First World War.

    A single bell toll will strike for five minutes at 07:30 tomorrow morning, marking 100 years since the start of the Battle of the Somme.

    Ripon CathedralImage source, Gett

    Bradford and Wakefield Cathedrais will join Ripon, along with over 50 churches from across the Diocese of West Yorkshire and the Dales, external to remember those who lost their lives in the bloodiest battle of the First World War.

  14. Headlines: York tourism 'must take long-term look' at Brexit impact, 'not enough social housing' in York new home plan and end in sight for prescribed gluten free products?published at 10:37

    The latest headlines from our York newsroom include:

    • A York Tourism organisation says it needs to take a long-term look at how Brexit might affect visitor numbers
    • There are fears that plans for 10,000 homes in York won't include enough social housing
    • Gluten free food could stop being prescribed on the NHS in some parts of North Yorkshire
  15. Plans for thousands of new homes in York to be discussed todaypublished at 10:18 BST 30 June 2016

    Nathan Turvey
    BBC Radio York News

    Plans to build over 10,000 houses in and around York are due to be discussed by City of York councillors tonight.

    BuilderImage source, Getty Images

    The Local Plan, drawn up by the Conservative and Liberal Democrat-run council, has identified land to build the new homes by 2037, external.

    Areas including Elvington, Haxby and Wiggington are all earmarked for development.

    The council has also earmarked land for economic development.

  16. Senior squad members 'a great boost' - Tadcaster Albion boss Millerpublished at 09:58 BST 30 June 2016

    BBC Sport

    Tadcaster Albion manager Billy Miller has praised the impact of the senior members of his squad as his side get ready for life in Evo-Stik Division One North.

    Albion won promotion last season with a squad containing players of the calibre of Champions League winner Jonathan Greening and former Premier League striker Richard Cresswell.

    Miller has told BBC Radio York: "Having those people around is a great boost. It means we've got real links into the pro game.

    "Having Jonathan around on the pitch is a very calming influence and he's great in the dressing room."

  17. Golf: York's Simon Dyson and Harrogate's John Parry take part in French Openpublished at 09:36 BST 30 June 2016

    The 100th French Open got under way this morning, with York golfer Simon Dyson teeing off at 07:00 this morning.

    Meanwhile, Harrogate's John Parry is due to head out at 11:30.

    Simon Dyson and John ParryImage source, Getty Images

     You can follow how they're getting on here.

  18. Woman with EU identity card 'refused drink in York pub'published at 08:59 BST 30 June 2016

    YorkMix

    A woman has spoken of her shock after she says a York pub refused to serve her, external even though she showed them her EU ID.

    Martina Diehl, who's originally from Amsterdam, lives in Durham and is half Dutch and half English. 

    The King's ArmsImage source, Isabelle Scott