Wakefield 14-12 Salfordpublished at 22:05 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2018
Wakefield make it two wins from two to start the Super League season with a hard-fought victory over Salford.
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Wakefield 14-12 Salfordpublished at 22:05 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2018
Yorkshire's to stories todaypublished at 18:02 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2018
Yorkshire's top stories today include:
- Man pleads guilty to Rotherham teenager's murder
- Care improvement plan after government warning
- Rapist 'took advantage of vulnerable girl'
- Rare works by West Yorkshire's Henry Moore go on show
- The sky at night: North Yorkshire's infinite twinkling
Live news for Yorkshire will return from 06:30 on Monday.
Police to launch knife crime purgepublished at 17:51 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2018
A new campaign to tackle knife crime will be launched in South Yorkshire next week.
The force says people will notice an increased presence, although there will also be undercover operations taking place as well.
People who carry knives in the county are being urged to hand them in.
Image source, South Yorkshire PoliceThere will also be metal detectors outside pubs and clubs to catch those carrying weapons.
An education campaign will also take place with officers keen to bring down rising knife crime levels:
Quote MessageThere has been a rise in our county in offences involving knives and bladed weapons, as there has been across the entire country, however I want to make it very clear this is not going to be tolerated in our city, towns and villages in South Yorkshire"
DS Una Jennings, South Yorkshire Police
Missing Croydon brothers could be in Leedspublished at 17:14 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2018
Two young brothers from Croydon, who have been missing for more than a week, could be in Leeds, Yorkshire, according to police.
Neil, 15, and Harvey Jackson, 12, were last seen leaving their mother's home in South Norwood, Croydon as they made their way to school on Thursday, 1 February.
The pair failed to return home from school and police have since been searching for the two brothers.
Barnsley bones 'someone who died within last five years'published at 17:14 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2018
Detectives working to find out more about human bones which were discovered on land in Barnsley say tests show the remains are those of someone who has died within the last five years.
A police cordon remains in place at the scene - they were found on Sunday off Mitchell Street.
No details of the gender and age of the person have been released and officers say they're still treating the death as unexplained.
Officers said there is no indication the residents at the property next to where the discovery was made are linked or connected in any way.
Watch: Sonny the bald parrot needs a new homepublished at 17:00 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2018
This is Sonny the parrot from Ossett.
He lost his feathers due to stress and now he needs a new home.
Could you be the one to take him in?
Travel update: Six-car crash on A66published at 16:38 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2018
BBC News TravelOne to avoid if your in this area of North Yorkshire:
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End of twitter postLeonne Weeks killer 'selfish and violent'published at 16:17 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2018
Police say the man who has admitted killing Rotherham teenager Leonne Weeks "selfishly and violently took away her life".
Shea Peter Heeley, aged 19, killed the 16-year-old from Dinnington by stabbing her 28 times.
Image source, South Yorkshire PoliceHeeley, of Doe Quarry Lane in Dinnington, pleaded guilty to murder at Sheffield Crown Court this morning.
The detective who has led the investigation said he was pleased Leonne's family had been spared the ordeal of a trial:
Quote MessageLeonne was a young girl who had her whole life ahead of her. Heeley selfishly and violently took that away, leaving a family without a daughter, a sister and a friend"
DCI Martin Tate, South Yorkshire Police
Heeley will remain in custody until he is sentenced at Sheffield Crown Court next month.
Rapist 'took advantage of vulnerable girl'published at 16:02 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2018
Prosecutors say a taxi driver in Rotherham who raped a schoolgirl took advantage of a vulnerable young girl.
Asghar Bostan, aged 47, of East Bawtry Road in the town was jailed for nine years at Sheffield Crown Court earlier today.
Image source, National Crime AgencyThe victim was raped twice after being coerced to stay in a flat in Rotherham after being given drink and possibly drugs.
Kate Hurst from the Crown Prosecution Service paid tribute to the victim:
Quote MessageBostan denied that he was the male she recognised as ‘Don’ but evidence put forward by the CPS, including the victim’s accounts of the incidents, saw the jury find him guilty. I would like to pay tribute to the victim who came forward and bravely supported this prosecution”
Kate Hurst, Crown Prosecution Service
Operation Stovewood is investigating allegations of child sexual exploitation between 1997 and 2013.
The National Crime Agency said it was committed to prosecuting more cases as their work continues:
Quote MessageOur investigations are complex and challenging, but I am sure today’s conviction will give other victims the confidence to know they will be listened to, and the individuals who exploited them in the worst imaginable way will be brought to justice"
Paul Williamson, Operation Stovewood Senior Investigating Officer
'Unbreakable' bed transforms lifepublished at 15:52 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2018
The tough bed has no bolts or joints meaning it is effectively unbreakable, it is claimed.
Read More'UFO bits' unearthed in museum archivepublished at 15:50 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2018
Despite tests finding the 1957 object was likely to come from Earth, the item sparked wide intrigue.
Read MoreTravel update: Six mile queues up to M62 crashpublished at 15:47 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2018
BBC News TravelThere are approximately six mile queues on the lead up to this accident:
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End of twitter postJail for man who raped grooming victimpublished at 15:42 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2018
Ashgar Bostan was jailed for nine years after being convicted of two counts of rape.
Read MoreTeenager admits schoolgirl knife murderpublished at 15:21 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2018
Leonne Weeks, 16, was found stabbed to death in South Yorkshire in January 2017.
Read MorePolice search for missing Sheffield womanpublished at 15:15 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2018
Police are asking for help to find a missing Sheffield woman.
Emily Hickey was reported missing from her home in Sheffield city centre at 13:30 yesterday and may be carrying a large holdall.
Anyone with information about where Emily is should call police on 101.
Image source, South Yorkshire PoliceDriver charged over 150mph police chasepublished at 14:33 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2018
The high-performance BMW car was found to have two bald tyres, say police.
Read MoreRapist taxi driver jailed over attack on teenagerpublished at 14:24 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2018
A taxi driver has been jailed for nine years for raping a teenage schoolgirl in Rotherham.
Ashgar Bostan, aged 47, of East Bawtry Road, Rotherham, was convicted of two counts of rape by a jury at Sheffield Crown Court.
The girl was attacked at a flat in Wagon Road between 2002 and 2004 when she was about 15-years-old.
Image source, GoogleThe jury returned its verdicts on both counts by a majority of 11 to one.
The victim said in a statement read to the court that she had been "destroyed" by what Bostan had done to her.
The statement said she often wondered what her life would be like if the rape had not taken place:
Quote MessageI might have had a loving family, husband and children and not have to stay awake every night unable to sleep because of the damage done to me"
Victim statement read to court
Men sought after 87-year-old murderedpublished at 14:11 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2018
Police are looking to speak to two men after Arthur Gumbley, 87, was attacked at his home last year.
Read MoreSurvey reveals views on Sheffield city centrepublished at 13:56 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2018
New licensing rules could be introduced following the results of an online survey in Sheffield, external.
Image source, GoogleAbout 800 people have revealed what they thought of the West Street and Devonshire Green area of the city centre.
People said they wanted to see fewer off-licences, casinos and venues for students. Instead, they would like more boutique shops and high quality restaurants.
The survey also showed people wanted more support for homeless people and a stronger police presence in the area.
Bryan Lodge, cabinet member for environment and streetscene, said: "We will be sharing these findings with our colleagues in the council who are responsible for tackling the social issues this survey has identified as needing further work."
Light fantastic for York in the dark monthspublished at 13:39 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2018
A scheme to illuminate York during the winter months has been hailed a success and has helped drive visits to the city.
Image source, COYCThat's according to the council's tourism bureau, who say visitor numbers rose during November and December.
More than 160,000 LED lights have lluminated bridges, lamp columns and buildings, including the city's four 14th Century gateways.
Apparently, if the lights were laid end-to-end (why would you do that?), they would stretch for 15km.
The Winter Lights scheme will continue up to the end of February.