Four things you should know in Yorkshire today

Today we learned that the axe is swinging on already-stretched public services in Leeds; heard concerns about the validity of some of the objections lodged against fracking in North Yorkshire; were urged to sign a petition that could safeguard a Bradford museum; and got our first sight on a top that will soon be a common sight on Yorkshire's roads.

Here are four things you need to know so far today:

Council slashes spending

Cash-strapped Leeds Council are to make £76 million in cuts that critics warn will have a disastrous impact on services in the city.

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Fracking objections are cause for concern

North Yorkshire Police could launch an investigation after concerns were raised about the validity of some of the objections against plans for fracking.

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Museum collection switch causes media storm

A Bradford MP has started a petition to stop plans to move a photographic collection from the city to London, a move she claims is an attempt to close the National Media Museum by stealth.

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Howzat? Cycling jersey acknowledges champion Tykes

The official jersey of the 2016 Tour de Yorkshire was launched today, when it was revealed that the design takes inspiration from the county’s double championship-winning cricket team.

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