内容摘要：The workforce figures for the year to the end of March come out each July, although they do not currently break down how many special constables are in neighbourhood roles.

The workforce figures for the year to the end of March come out each July, although they do not currently break down how many special constables are in neighbourhood roles.

Police fear former England rugby international Tom Voyce has died after he went missing in an area of Northumberland which was flooded during Storm Darragh.Northumbria Police began its search on Sunday lunchtime when the 43-year-old did not return home from an evening with friends.

It is suspected Mr Voyce attempted to cross Abberwick Ford, near Alnwick, in his car which was then pulled along by the current of the river.Officers have since recovered the vehicle, but a force spokesperson said: "It is believed in his attempts to escape he has been swept away and tragically died."Specialist officers from the Northumbria Police's Marine Section, the National Police Air Service, drones and dog handlers were all deployed in the search.

Volunteers from the two Mountain Rescue teams based in Northumberland have also been assisting, alongside Mr Voyce's family and friends.His wife Anna and his family expressed their gratitude for all the help and support from police, friends and the local community.

Ch Supt Helena Barron said: "This is an extremely tragic incident and our thoughts are very much with Tom's loved ones at this time.

"Our searches continue but we are dealing with very challenging circumstances in trying to recover Tom.A public consultation on the proposal ran from October 2023 to January 2024, with about 82% of people who responded saying they either supported or supported in part the move to franchising.

A report for the WYCA said the number of people using buses in West Yorkshire had been declining for a decade, with bus trips down from 167.7m in 2011-12 to 92.3m in 2021-22.It also said the number of miles being operated had fallen from 60.9m miles in 2011 to 46.3m miles in 2021-22.

The first franchised buses are expected to launch in parts of Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield from March 2027.Ms Brabin said: "I’m delighted to announce that we are taking back control of our buses in West Yorkshire, empowering the public to hold me to account for better services.