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Queer Eye star Tan France has announced that he and his husband are expecting a child via surrogate.

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The fashion designer, originally from Doncaster but now living in the US, said he and his partner Rob will become parents this summer.

Mr France, 37, announced the news on social media with a topless snap complete with an ultrasound picture superimposed over his belly.

"So happy to finally share that WE'RE HAVING A BABY!!" he wrote in the caption. "No, I'm not pregnant, despite this VERY realistic pic. With the greatest gift/help of the most wonderful surrogate, Rob and I are lucky enough to be on our way to being parents, this Summer.

"Something we've wanted for SOooo many years. Our hearts are so full right now. I cannot wait to hold this baby, and to show him so much love."

Mr France married Rob, an illustrator, in 2007.

Mr France's Queer Eye co-stars were among those sending their best wishes.

Karamo Brown, the show's culture expert, commented: "Yay!!!!!!! Uncle Momo is going to spoil this baby!!!!!"

Interior design expert Bobby Berk said: "Hahahaha. The joy of this post outshines the creepiness of this pic."

Sheffield United striker Billy Sharp will miss the rest of the season after having surgery on a thigh injury.

A man has had his hand cut off in a machete attack in Leeds, say police.

Officers were called to Stanks Parade, Swarcliffe, where an 18-year-old man had been found with his hand completely severed, about 21:30 BST on Tuesday.

He was taken to hospital for emergency treatment but his condition is not life-threatening, say West Yorkshire Police.

A cordon remains in place around Stanks Parade for the scene to undergo forensic examination and specialist searches.

Det Insp Guy Shackleton said: “We have already spoken to a number of witnesses but would still like to hear from anyone who saw any part of the incident or who has any information that could assist the investigation."

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Divers have returned to training at the Ponds Forge pool in Sheffield following the lifting of lockdown restrictions.

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The pool was shut for months forcing elite divers to travel to Edinburgh and elsewhere to continue their training.

Tom Owens, head coach of the City of Sheffield Diving Club said he felt a "twang of relief to be back".

Swimmers lobbied the city council to reopen the centre after it closed during the first lockdown last summer.

The council finally provided extra funding, but when it finally reopened it was not long before the government imposed closure again.Mr Owens said they had only been in the pool for a total of 42 days during the last 12 months.

“We just need to get on with it," said Mr Owens.

"A lot of other countries in the world of sport seem to have been getting on with it a bit more, they seem to have found ways to get on with training and competing.“For all of these guys who are a part of Sheffield Diving Club and get what they do from that, both physical and psychological benefits, we need to be allowed to stay in and carry on training regardless of what happens now. “

During the latest lockdown, the elite squad was forced to relocate to Edinburgh following a pool fault at their temporary base in Leeds.Some were unable to move to Scotland and so the team was temporarily split up.Mr Owens said: “I’m very proud of the way they have all managed and kept persevering in spite of a lot of logistical issues.”

Leeds Rhinos back-rower Zane Tetevano gets four-game ban for late shot on Theo Fages in the Challenge Cup loss to St Helens.

A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody, police say.

Bradford's play-off hopes suffer a blow after they are beaten at home by Crawley.

Josh McPake ensures Harrogate avoided a third successive home defeat by securing a draw with Leyton Orient.

Burton put further daylight between themselves and the League One relegation zone with a convincing win over Doncaster.

Swansea City cut the gap to the automatic promotion places as Sheffield Wednesday suffer another heavy blow in their bid to avoid relegation.

A Leeds imam is urging Muslims to not let Ramadan fasting prevent them getting the Covid vaccine.

Police say William Jackson was hit by the animal while riding his bike near Sheffield.

A member of a men's mental health group has helped a Leeds artist paint a bench in a Morley park, to offer people a space to take some time out.

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Mark McCarthy of the group MINT (Men In Need Together) , externalworked with Kieran Hadley on the project in Scatcherd Park.

The bench bears a plaque telling people they are "not alone", from the group set up to help reduce suicide among men.

It was funded by the Morley Towns Fund, a government-funded scheme to drive urban regeneration.

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Tributes have been paid to a "beloved" motorbike rider who died after a bird hit his helmet, knocking him off his bike.

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William Jackson, known as Billy, 73, is said to have collided with the animal after he overtook two cars on Mortimer Road, Sheffield at 12:20 on Tuesday 30 March.

Mr Jackson's bike then left the road, leaving him in a ditch.

He died at the scene, police said.

Paying tribute, Mr Jackson's family said he was "a beloved husband, devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend."

They added: "He lived life to the full and leaves us far too soon. With happy and fond memories he will be truly missed."

An appeal for anyone who witnessed the collision has been launched by South Yorkshire Police.

An inquest jury hears a transcript of a 999 call made by Shane Gilmer who died in a crossbow attack.

The 23-year-old victim was found dead at his Sheffield home after being attacked over a drugs debt.

Experts believe it was made by a large meat-eating dinosaur with a body length of up to 30ft (9m).

Civic buildings in Leeds were lit up in green to mark the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

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Leeds Museum and the Civic Hall were among those taking part.

You can find out more about Ramadan here.

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BBC Radio Leeds News

A homelessness charity in Leeds is opening a new base to help recovering addicts.

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The Growing Rooms service, which is part of St George's Crypt homeless charity, helps people who've been addicted to drugs or alcohol.

The new hub is based in Armley and has a group therapy room, dining room as well as counselling rooms.

John Davis, who leads the service, said: "The Growing Rooms service is getting bigger and more people are coming to us for help now they know where we are. There wasn't enough space for us to eat together before, which is an integral part of dealing with addiction and communicating."

During the pandemic, Growing Rooms has seen five people from its group complete the programme, staying away from drugs or alcohol for 12 months.