Lincolnshire has been one of the warmest places in Britain today - with temperatures reaching almost 23 degrees celcius. Overall it's been the hottest day of the year so far, which delighted revellers at the Ilkley Carnival.
Organisers say the hot Bank Holiday weather has made this years festival the most successful ever. Victoria Whittam reports.
It's the annual Ilkley Carnival and hundreds of people are expected to visit the market town to take part in the festivities. This year's theme is British History and everyone is being encouraged to dress up as their favourite historical character.
A 16-year-old boy from Ilkley has appeared at Bradford Youth Court charged with attempted murder, committing an offence with the intention of committing a sexual offence and possession of an offensive weapon.
This follows an incident on Sunday, April 21 when police were called to a report of assault on a 12-year-old girl in Ben Rhydding.
He was remanded and will next appear before Bradford Crown Court on Tuesday, 30 April.
Two people died in the early hours of this morning in Ben Rhydding, West Yorkshire.
A Hyundai Coupe with three people inside collided with a tree. The car was travelling in the direction of Otley.
A 35-year-old woman and a 32-year-old year old man were pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver, a 37-year-old man, sustained cuts and internal injuries. He was taken to Leeds General Infirmary for treatment.
# olympic torch now on way to Ilkley..well done Skipton..est 25000 spectators. congestion on most roads out of town centre. Pls bear with it
From @Skipton_Police on Twitter:
Women in Cleethorpes and Ilkley take part in Race for Life events.
Read the full storyAn investigation is underway into a attempted robbery at a jewellery shop in Ilkley. Three masked men armed with sledgehammers tried to make their way into the store on Brook Street yesterday. Staff managed to active the panic alarm. Police are appealing for witnesses.
1000 singers and a brass band are heading to Ilkley Moor to sing a rendition of the Yorkshire Ilkley Moor Baht'at rap, first recorded by Brian Blessed.
1000 singers and a brass band are heading to Ilkley Moor to sing a rendition of the Yorkshire Ilkley Moor Baht'at rap, first recorded by Brian Blessed.
