Two men stabbed during disturbance in Sheffieldpublished at 16:15 British Summer Time 16 April 2018
Two men were taken to hospital with stab wounds, external following a disturbance in Sheffield.
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Two men stabbed during disturbance in Sheffieldpublished at 16:15 British Summer Time 16 April 2018
Image source, GoogleBurglar disturbed by homeowner in Bradfordpublished at 16:05 British Summer Time 16 April 2018
Do you know this man? Police have released this e-fit picture after a man burgled a house in Bradford.
Image source, West Yorkshire PoliceA man had gone into a house on Aberdeen Terrace and he was disturbed by the owner.
It wasn't until later she realised her purse had been stolen.
Watch: They'll do some serious thyme for thispublished at 15:47 British Summer Time 16 April 2018
Two people have been caught on CCTV after they decided to steal herbs growing outside a bistro in West Yorkshire.
The thieves came to raid the planters outside George's Bistro in Cleckheaton in the middle of the night.
The restaurant says that if anyone recognises them they can claim a free meal as a reward.
Woman who stole £50k inheritance only to pay £15 backpublished at 15:29 British Summer Time 16 April 2018
A Bradford woman who stole over £50,000 from the estate of a dead friend - will only have to pay back £15.
Quote MessageShe liked to shop and spend money on clothes and other silly items,"
Howard Shaw, Barrister to Ms Jackson
A hearing in Bradford was told that Hayley Jackson of Orleans Street, Buttershaw - who was jailed last year - can only be ordered to hand over what's in her bank account.
The court was told Jackson, who's 41, took the money after the death of Philip Hardaker in 2015, and spent the money on clothes and jewellery.
The inheritance should have gone to Mr Hardaker's sister who lived in another part of the country, but she did not find out about his death for 20 months.
Man missing since leaving hospitalpublished at 15:23 British Summer Time 16 April 2018
There's concern for this Bridlington man who's been missing since he was discharged from Scarborough Hospital on Saturday.
Image source, Humbeside PolicePolice say 40-year-old Michael Sales is vulnerable and has not been in touch with his family which is out of character.
No Sheffield-Meadowhall trams this weekendpublished at 15:11 British Summer Time 16 April 2018
People in Sheffield are being warned that Supertram services will be suspended for four days at the end of this week.
Image source, StagecoachTrack replacement and work on overhead cabling is the reason and services will not run between Cricket Inn Road and Meadowhall between Friday 20 April and Monday 23 April.
You can get more details here, external.
Doncaster Pride announce Sheridan Smith as event patronpublished at 14:55 British Summer Time 16 April 2018
West End and TV star Sheridan Smith has been announced as patron of this year's Doncaster Pride.
The people behind Doncaster Pride say they're delighted that the Epworth performer has agreed to take on the role, saying it will help to make more people aware of the event and of its work in the community.
Image source, Doncaster PrideRotherham to trial modern prefabspublished at 14:37 British Summer Time 16 April 2018
Rotherham council have come up with a temporary approach to homelessness.
Image source, Paul EgglestonThey're considering a trial of a modern version of prefabricated housing.
The government has given the council nearly £800,000 to help with its work on homelessness.
Prefab houses, like the ones above, were built soon after the second world war.
They were expected to have a lifespan of two decades or so, but many are still in use.
Quote MessageThe intention is for the units to be used to house homeless single people waiting to find a permanent residence, either with the council, housing association or private rented accommodation. This accommodation will also be available for rough sleepers."
Rotherham Council report
Leeds West Indian Carnival founder's anger at treatment of Windrush generationpublished at 14:30 British Summer Time 16 April 2018
The founder of the Leeds West Indian Carnival says he is "very bitter" about the problems faced by long-term British residents from the Windrush generation over their immigration status., external
Image source, Yorkshire Evening PostPolice release E-fit of man in Doncaster sex attack casepublished at 14:20 British Summer Time 16 April 2018
After a 14-year-old girl reported being sexually assaulted in Doncaster, police have released images of a man they're looking for.
Image source, South Yorkshire PoliceThe girl was attacked in Hexthorpe Park last Wednesday, external afternoon.
She's told police that after asking her the time the man sexually assaulted her before making off towards Oswin Avenue.
The wanted man wore a red coat.
Chief Constable retires from North Yorkshire Policepublished at 14:03 British Summer Time 16 April 2018
The Chief Constable of North Yorkshire Police has announced his decision to retire from policing after almost 32 years as a policeman.
Image source, North Yorkshire PoliceDave Jones was appointed Chief Constable in 2013.
In 2016 he took temporary charge of South Yorkshire Police, after that force's Chief Constable, David Crompton, was suspended following the Hillsborough inquest jury's unlawful killing verdict.
On 1 January 2017 Mr Jones was awarded the Queen’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service in the New Year Honours List.
Police and Crime Commissioner, Julia Mulligan, said: “It was with great regret I have accepted Dave Jones’ decision to retire, but I completely understand and respect his wish to spend more time with his family."
He will step down immediately. North Yorkshire Police’s current Deputy, Lisa Winward, will assume temporary command until a permanent Chief Constable is recruited.
Watch: Car drives through hedge in police chasepublished at 14:00 British Summer Time 16 April 2018
A West Yorkshire Police traffic officer has tweeted footage of a pursuit in which suspects tried to get away by driving through a bush.
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End of twitter post'Man overboard' rescue a mile out to sea off Whitbypublished at 13:38 British Summer Time 16 April 2018
The coastguard at Whitby helped rescue a crew member of a yacht who had fallen overboard just over a mile out to sea from the town.
The RNLI in Whitby also launched the inshore lifeboat to help in the incident yesterday afternoon.
The rescued crew member was taken to the lifeboat station until the ambulance service arrived.
Man shot birds because their singing annoyed himpublished at 13:30 British Summer Time 16 April 2018
A man's been given a police caution after admitting shooting wild birds in Seamer near Scarborough because he "didn't like the sound of them."
Police received a report last month of several dead birds found in gardens and an air weapon being fired.
The man, in his 70s, said he believed he was within his rights to shoot the birds if they were "causing a nuisance and disturbing him."
Quote MessageMembers of the public need to be aware all wild birds are protected in the UK, with very few exceptions"
PC Graham Bilton, North Yorkshire Police
Wood you believe it? Marathon man dressed as a treepublished at 13:23 British Summer Time 16 April 2018
Earlier we told you about a man dressing up as a 5ft-wide poppy to run the London Marathon.
Now news of a Yorkshire forester barking up a different tree when he looks to enter the world record books for running a marathon dressed as an oak.
Image source, Woodland TrustAl Nash, a forester who oversees dozens of Woodland Trust sites across the north of England, is donning the leafy costume, when he pounds the 26.2 miles of the London Marathon at the weekend.
Al is thought to be the first person to run a marathon as an ancient oak tree - there are however records for Christmas trees.
All the money he raises will go towards the Woodland Trust.
Pregnant dog taken from house in burglarypublished at 12:59 British Summer Time 16 April 2018
Police in Bradford are trying to find a pregnant French bull terrier that was stolen during a burglary.
Image source, West Yorkshire PoliceIt happened last Thursday when suspects broke into a house on Calderstone Avenue.
They took two dogs but police say they've found one of them already.
But they're still trying to find the pregnant French bull terrier.
Officers have arrested a 47-year-old man in connection with the burglary.
Quote MessageThe owners are naturally concerned for the welfare of their dog and we would ask anyone who may know of her whereabouts to contact us"
Insp Shelley Slarke, West Yorkshire Police
Judge praises public for disarming machete attackerpublished at 12:34 British Summer Time 16 April 2018
The bravery of social club-goers in Harrogate has been praised after they restrained a weapon-wielding man.
Image source, PAMalcolm Paul Johnson assaulted a customer in a social club on East Parade in the town, left the club, but returned carrying an imitation firearm and a machete.
Officers say members of the public having a drink at the bar "intervened and disarmed him, eventually managing to get him away and the victim to safety."
Police found and arrested Johnson a short time later.
Johnson, 52, of Dragon Parade, Harrogate, pleaded guilty to drink driving, possession of an imitation firearm, possession of a knife in a public place, affray and assault.He was jailed for a total of four years and banned from driving for three and a half years at York Crown Court, where the judge commended the patrons of the club for their bravery.
Quote MessageMembers of the public displayed great courage in restraining Johnson, not knowing whether the gun was, in fact, real or not”
DC Rebecca Prentice, North Yorkshire Police
Wilson hails 'incredible' Commonwealth Gamespublished at 12:24 British Summer Time 16 April 2018
Leeds gymnast Nile Wilson who picked up five medals at the Commonwealth Games says his run of form on the Gold Coast was "incredible".
Image source, Getty ImagesThe 22-year-old claimed victory in the high bar, all-around and the men's team event alongside Dominick Cunningham, James Hall, Courtney Tulloch and Max Whitlock.
He told BBC Breakfast "We knew we had a fantastic chance at the Commonwealth Games in terms of gymnastics, it's just about going out there and performing and we certainly did that as a team,"
"It was incredible, the whole environment and being at the Gold Coast, it was a truly incredible experience the atmosphere at that arena.
Quote MessageIt is honestly one of the craziest experiences, the best experiences I have ever had"
Nile Wilson, Leeds gymnast
Mother pleads guilty to toddler deathpublished at 12:20 British Summer Time 16 April 2018
Elliot Procter died after falling from a sixth floor window.
Read MoreWoman left with minor injuries after woodland attackpublished at 12:03 British Summer Time 16 April 2018
A woman escaped with minor injuries after she was grabbed from behind by a man in woodland in Wakefield.
Image source, GoogleIt happened last Tuesday in a wooded area between Dacre Avenue and the M1.
The 44-year-old woman was walking near Airedale Heights when the man approached her, grabbed her and assaulted her, but she managed to break away - kicking her attacker.
She ran away and rang for help but was left with some minor injuries.
Police say they're looking for a white man in his 30’s wearing a black hooded jumper and dark clothing.
Quote MessageThis was a seemingly motiveless attack on a woman walking in woodland."
Det Insp Dave Rogerson, West Yorkshire Police
