Four things you should know in Yorkshire today

Today we learned of a tragedy in Bradford where a married couple were found dead at their home; heard details of a racist and homophobic attack on a teenager in Harrogate; were told how a £120m scheme is already speeding up motorway journeys; and it was announced that veteran singer Rod Stewart is to perform two concerts in Yorkshire later this year.
The control room for the new 'smart' stretch of the M1 near Wakefield. Picture: Scott MerryleesThe control room for the new 'smart' stretch of the M1 near Wakefield. Picture: Scott Merrylees
The control room for the new 'smart' stretch of the M1 near Wakefield. Picture: Scott Merrylees

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

Double tragedy in Bradford

Police in Bradford have said they are not looking for anyone else in connection to the death of a married couple in Bradford.

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Homophobic and racist attack in Harrogate

A Harrogate teenager has been targeted in what police believe was a homophobic and racist attack.

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New section of M1 getting Yorkshire moving

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After three years of roadworks, a new £120-million five-lane section of the M1 in West Yorkshire is now fully open and getting the county’s traffic flowing again.

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Rod sailing into Yorkshire

Rod Stewart is to perform live in concert at Sheffield and Leeds later this year, it has been confirmed.

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