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  1. 'Courageous' officer praised for dog attack response

    A police officer who tried to stop a dog attacking and fatally injuring a man in Huddersfield has been described as "courageous and resourceful".

    David EllamWest Yorkshire Police

    The officer arrived eight minutes after police were called on 15 August last year as 52-year-old David Ellam was being attacked by a dog and used a fire extinguisher to ward the animal off.

    He was followed by another officer who then tried to find the dog to stop it from attacking others, as Mr Ellam was treated by paramedics.

    The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has to investigate all incidences where someone dies when the police have been in contact with them.

    The quick thinking of the officers who arrived to help Mr Ellam cannot be underestimated."

    Miranda Biddle, IOPC

    Aaron Joseph, 30, was convicted in February of owning a dog dangerously out of control causing injury resulting in death and was jailed for 10 years.

  2. Hull children’s ward gets new four-legged visitor

    Meet Lewis, the therapy dog:

    Lewis the black Labrador lying in a ward corridorNice2bNice

    The black Labrador has undergone months of training and visited thousands of children in schools, colleges and activity groups across the area in readiness for his new role on Acorn Ward at Hull Women and Children’s Hospital.

    Hull-based charity Nice2bNice has teamed up with staff on the children’s surgical ward to provide young patients with weekly visits from Lewis.

    A patient called Lewis meets Lewis the therapy dogNice2bNice

    The founder of the Nice2bNice charity and Lewis’s owner, David Freer, will accompany him on the visits and says he's ready to start making patients smile. Looks like he's already a hit!

    Even from the early visit to the ward, it was clear how much pleasure Lewis was bringing to the children. For many youngsters, just having a few minutes stroking or playing with the dog will really make their day. It can help to reduce their anxieties, serve as a calming influence, give them something positive while they’re in hospital, and help to take their minds off their surgery."

    Deborah Bristow, Junior Sister, Acorn Ward

  3. Last day to have your say on Leeds clean air plans

    It's the final day to have your say on government plans to improve air quality in places such as Leeds.

    ExhaustGetty Images

    The city is one of several UK cities with illegally high levels of pollution, with health experts saying air pollution is one of the biggest threats to public health.

    Government ministers plan to reduce the costs of poor air quality to society by an estimated £1bn every year by 2020.

    Leeds has come up with its own action plan which involves charging lorry companies and taxi firms with older diesel vehicles to drive into the city centre.

  4. Westminster crash: More police at Yorkshire rail stations

    Rail passengers can expect to see an increase in armed police at stations across Yorkshire following this morning's incident in London.

    London terror incident

    A man has been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences after a car was crashed outside the Houses of Parliament, injuring several people.

    British Transport Police (BTP) says its officers will be "highly visible" onboard trains and at stations this afternoon and evening.

    BTP has also told passengers not to be worried if they see extra armed officers:

    We are there to reassure the travelling public, so please don't be alarmed if you see our officers, including firearms officers, on your journey."

    Supt Chris Horton, British Transport Police

  5. Firefighters tackle kitchen blazes

    Firefighters tackled two kitchen blazes in Doncaster overnight, saying both were cooking-related.

    A fire engineSYFR

    South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue crews went to a bungalow in Balby at about 20:20 last night and then another fire in Cantley at 02:40.

    Nobody was injured in the fires, but the fire service is asking people to clean out their ovens and grill pans to stop fires starting.

  6. Replica bus stop helping dementia patients

    A fake bus stop is to be installed at a Doncaster hospital to help people living with dementia.

    A man holding a bus stopSYPTE

    It's hoped the bus stop will help create a familiar environment for patients, making them feel more relaxed.

    A phone number on the flag will direct calls to Traveline and callers will be greeted with a "friendly and supportive" voice, with staff trained to handle calls from dementia patients.

    South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive donated the street furniture to Doncaster Royal Infirmary’s dementia ward.

  7. New 'stately home' plans for Yorkshire Wolds

    One of Yorkshire's richest businessmen is planning to build a new home on the Yorkshire Wolds.

    Sattellite map showing Warter and surrounding farmlandGoogle

    Hygena Kitchens tycoon Malcolm Healey bought the Warter Estate, near Pocklington, for £48m in 1998.

    He's now applied for permission to build an enormous country house there.

    The stately home which used to occupy the site, Warter Priory, was demolished in 1972.

  8. Gin festival auction raises £60,000

    Craft gin and equipment are auctioned off after a firm went into administration.

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  9. Unemployment in Yorkshire and Humber down

    Unemployment is down again in Yorkshire and the Humber as the number of people out of work across the country hits a 40-year low.

    Job Centre PlusPA

    Latest figures show the number of people in our region without a job fell by 12,000 between April and June to 114,000.

    Across the country, unemployment now stands at 1.36m.

  10. Shipping containers 'could be the homes of the future'

    Shipping containers could be the solution to providing affordable homes, according to one Sheffield business.

    The Steel YardMyContainerUK

    My Container UK provide shipping containers to be used for housing and to help start up businesses who struggle with high rents.

    They hope to create a community including shops and homes on the site of the former Hallamshire Steelworks.

  11. Mayor makes legal challenge over fracking

    A town mayor launches legal proceedings challenging changes to government policy proposed in May.

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  12. Ram-raiders target two businesses

    Two businesses in Hull were targeted by ram-raiders early this morning.

    William Hill in Bransholme and the Sutton Park convenience storeGoogle

    Police received reports of a vehicle being driven into a bookmakers in Bransholme and a convenience store on Sutton Park.

    No-one was hurt in either incident, but both premises suffered damage.

    It's not yet known if anything was taken.

    Officers are guarding the scenes to allow forensic examinations to take place.

  13. Debit card 'pocket fire' scam warning

    Letters telling people their debit cards could "catch fire" is the latest scam concerning police in West Yorkshire.

    The letterWest Yorkshire Police

    The error-ridden letter tells Barclays customers to post their debit card and PIN to an address in India as part of "an urgent recall".

    It claims the cards are spontaneously catching on fire in people's wallets.

    The letter claims the problem is due to a fault at a factory in "Molton Keynes".

    Jason Price, from West Yorkshire Police's cyber crime team, says the scam is "ridiculous".

    However, he warns people could still get caught out.

  14. Call for fish to be bought from sustainable sources

    Hull's joining a national campaign to help consumers make better choices about the fish they buy.

    Fish on ice

    The city's food partnership is trying to secure "sustainable fish city" status for Hull.

    The idea is that business, schools and other organisations commit to only buying or serving fish from sources that won't run out.

    The national campaign was launched at the London Olympics in 2012.

  15. Force looks to recruit new special constables

    West Yorkshire Police is launching a recruitment drive for more special constables.

    Police

    Special constables are a voluntary role, but have the same powers as regular officers - applicants have to be able to give 16-hours a month after training.

    The force say it's particularly looking for minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities and volunteers from the LGBT+ community.

    In a bid to attract more people it's reduced the training schedule for successful candidates to 20 weeks - previously the training was spread over 30 weeks.

  16. Sheffield aims to become first Hep C-free city

    Sheffield is hoping to become the UK's first Hepatitis C-free city.

    HCV test tube with a positive tickGetty Images

    Hepatitis C is a virus that's transferred via the blood and can cause liver failure or even death if not treated.

    Sheffield is trialling a new scheme where those who've recovered from the disease are helping those who're infected to get medical help.

    Joe had Hep C and became a peer mentor for the Hepatitis C Trust after being released from prison.

    He says it's important for people to confront the virus.

    "Every time we get one person in for treatment, someone who picks up that medication, someone who finishes that medication, you get that sense that you've just saved their life.

    "It's a real sense of satisfaction."

  17. In pictures: Restored Harrogate Turkish baths reopen

    Harrogate's world-famous Turkish baths are set reopen to the public after a major £300,000 restoration project.

    The ceiling of the baths

    Shown here before the restoration, the Grade II listed baths date back to the late 19th century.

    One of the rooms of the baths

    Work has been carried out to restore barrel vaulted ceilings and re-open boarded-up historic areas.

    The pool of the Turkish baths

  18. Humberside cops tackle spike in arson attacks

    Humberside Police say it's taking extra measures to tackle arson in Hull.

    Humberside Police badge

    The force says this follows recent reports of arson attacks on vehicles in the city.

    As well as conducting regular patrols, officers are working with the fire service and council to talk to people about the dangers fires present.

  19. Police seize £200k Lamborghini

    A £200,000 Lamborghini was taken off the streets of Bradford earlier this morning, because police claimed it had no insurance.

    The car was seized at about 04:00 in Heaton:

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  20. New £80m university building work starts

    Work is under way on a new £80m building for Leeds Beckett University.

    The exterior buildingCAG Photography

    The new Creative Arts building is part of a five-year £200m pound development project.

    It's the university's largest ever investment.

    The glass entranceCAG Photography

    The new site will have a cinema, theatre and state-of-the-art TV and film studios.

    Work is expected to be finished in September 2020.

    The TV and cinema roomCAG Photography