1. Hearse leaves Rotherham stadiumpublished at 14:25 British Summer Time 17 August 2018

    The hearse carrying the coffin of ChuckleVision star Barry Chuckle has left the New York Stadium, where a service had taken place.

    Hearse leaving

    Flowers reading "Dad" and "Bro" were in the hearse, following the 73-year-old's death earlier this month.

    Coffin in hearse

    The service, which lasted about an hour, had music including Emeli Sande's Next to Me and The Bee Gees' How Deep Is Your Love.

  2. In pictures: Fans pay final respectspublished at 14:15 British Summer Time 17 August 2018

    Hundreds of fans have been at the New York Stadium in Rotherham today paying their respects to South Yorkshire entertainer Barry Chuckle, who died earlier this month.

    Boy with shirtImage source, Getty Images

    The 73-year-old brought joy and laughter to generations of people, with many children lining the street ahead of the funeral service.

    Families hug outside stadiumImage source, Getty Images

    Working as a duo with his comedy partner and younger brother Paul, their catchphrase "To me, to you" was heard as his coffin was carried into the stadium.

    Two girls with t shirts on with catchphraseImage source, Getty Images
  3. Fire at Hull factorypublished at 14:14 British Summer Time 17 August 2018

    Six fire crews are dealing with a blaze at a factory in Hull.

    They were called to Wiltshire Road at about 12:30 and the police were called at about 13:00.

    Humberside Fire and Rescue says there'll continue to be smoke in the Hessle Road flyover area for some time.

    Humberside Police say the fire is now out and they're making inquiries about the possible cause.

  4. Watch: Moment mourners applaud cortegepublished at 14:00 British Summer Time 17 August 2018

    This was the moment crowds paying their respects to Barry Chuckle spontaneously broke into applause.

    Fans had gathered outside the New York Stadium in Rotherham where his funeral service is taking place.

    Applause and shouts of "To me, to you" were heard as the coffin arrived.

  5. Football club's tribute to Barry Chucklepublished at 13:55 British Summer Time 17 August 2018

    The hometown football club of entertainer Barry Chuckle, whose real name was Barry Elliott, has paid tribute to the star.

    Rotherham United have shared this on Twitter - Barry was an honorary president of the club and a regular at matches.

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  6. Teenage fan remembers 'legend' Barrypublished at 13:51 British Summer Time 17 August 2018

    Oliver Wright
    BBC News Online, Yorkshire

    We've spoken to mourners aged from 14 to 86 today, showing the effect Barry Chuckle had on generations of people.

    Will Cowan wearing the t-shirt

    One fan, Will Cowan, 18, from Doncaster, came to pay his respects at the New York Stadium in Rotherham wearing a Chuckle Brothers t-shirt.

    "I can't remember when I started watching them to be honest, since I was born really.

    "It's been a really nice send-off for Barry. He's such a legend.

    "Even now you can still enjoy their sketches, it works if you're five or 95."

  7. Cyclist has serious head injury after Rotherham crashpublished at 13:46 British Summer Time 17 August 2018

    A cyclist is in hospital with a serious head injury after being hit by a car in Rotherham this morning.

    Ambulance

    The 22-year-old man was riding his bike along Quarry Hill Road in Wath at about 08:40 when he collided with a blue Kia Venga.

    The cyclist was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical, but stable condition.

    The road is still closed while investigations are carried out.

  8. Boy, 15, in court on terror chargespublished at 13:42 British Summer Time 17 August 2018

    The boy accused of researching and attempting to build a makeshift explosive device.

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  9. Watch: Paul Chuckle carries coffin of brother Barrypublished at 13:34 British Summer Time 17 August 2018

    Paul Chuckle, the brother of late entertainer Barry Chuckle, wiped away tears as he carried his brother's coffin into the New York Stadium in Rotherham earlier.

    Wearing a black suit and black tie, the younger brother was a pallbearer and carried the coffin into the players' entrance of the football stadium:

  10. Tranmere re-sign Mottley-Henry on loanpublished at 13:31 British Summer Time 17 August 2018

    League Two side Tranmere Rovers re-sign winger Dylan Mottley-Henry on loan from Barnsley until January 2019.

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  11. Bridlington metal detectorist finds wedding ringpublished at 13:27 British Summer Time 17 August 2018

    A metal detecting enthusiast from Bridlington has re-united a holidaymaker with her lost wedding ring.

    Wedding ring that was lostImage source, Joanne Shorten

    Joanne Shorten, from Leeds, lost her ring (pictured) on Bridlington beach and was unable to find it despite hours of searching.

    However, metal detectorist Chris Williams had better luck.

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    There was this rock which said 'lost wedding ring, if found please ring' and she left her telephone number on it, so I set off searching around the stone and my first coin was just a 20p, and then a few minutes later I had a cracking signal and it was the wedding wing!"

    Chris Williams, Metal detectorist

  12. 'To me, to you' heard as coffin arrivespublished at 13:25 British Summer Time 17 August 2018

    Oliver Wright
    BBC News Online, Yorkshire

    I'm outside the New York Stadium in Rotherham as the funeral of Barry Chuckle takes place.

    Crowd

    The road up to the stadium was lined with hundreds of well wishers, keen to say goodbye to Barry Chuckle.

    Some had arrived as early as 10:00 to find a spot travelling from across Yorkshire and further afield.

    All the people I spoke to were delighted to share their happy memories of growing up watching him and his brother on TV or in pantomime.

    The famous faces he worked with through his career all painted a picture of a man who was a joy to work with and will be dearly missed.

    As the hearse approached a ripple of applause broke out among the crowd and a few shouts of "To me, to you" could be heard.

    There were at least a few people who shed a tear as his coffin was carried in to the stadium for the private service.

  13. Brother Paul carries Barry's coffin into stadiumpublished at 13:18 British Summer Time 17 August 2018

    Paul 'Chuckle' Elliott carried the coffin of his brother, Barry, after arriving at the New York Stadium ahead of the funeral.

    Paul Chuckle

    Paul, who is the younger brother of 73-year-old Barry, was one of the pallbearers.

    Barry's coffin arrived at the stadium to a round of applause from about 400 mourners and shouts of "To me, to you."

  14. Barry Chuckle coffin arrivespublished at 13:10 British Summer Time 17 August 2018

    The coffin of Barry Chuckle has arrived at the New York Stadium in Rotherham to applause from mourners on the route.

    Coffin arriving at the New York Stadium

    The black hearse arrived followed by three limousines just minutes ago.

    About 400 people were there to welcome the TV star, who died earlier this month aged 73.

  15. Stars remember entertainment legendpublished at 13:04 British Summer Time 17 August 2018

    Stars and colleagues of Barry Chuckle are arriving at the New York Stadium in Rotherham ahead of his funeral today.

    Vicki Michelle

    Vicki Michelle, star of 'Allo 'Allo and Emmerdale, recalled her "favourite" memory of Barry being a night out in Birmingham where they were appearing in panto together and seeing Barry in dancing in a "Chuckle sandwich", with a girl either side of him.

    She said wherever he went people would ball out "To me, to you".

    "It's going to be sad today. My heart goes out to his family, his brother Paul in particular and his children."

    Billy Pearce

    Leeds entertainer Billy Pearce, dressed in a black suit and tie, said he'd miss the Rotherham born 73-year-old.

    "I think Barry would be honoured and elated to see that so many people loved him so much. I think that's the main thing and we will all miss him."

  16. Mourners line funeral routepublished at 13:04 British Summer Time 17 August 2018

    Hundreds of people have lined the route in Rotherham ahead of the funeral of TV star Barry Chuckle.

    Fans outside the New York Stadium

    The star, best known for his role in BBC show ChuckleVision, died aged 73 earlier this month.

    The coffin is expected to arrive at the stadium shortly ahead of a service.

  17. Barry Chuckle funeral: Why the New York Stadium?published at 12:54 British Summer Time 17 August 2018

    With the funeral of Barry Chuckle taking place at the New York Stadium this afternoon, you might be wondering why they've picked that as a venue.

    Paul and Barry with Rotherham United shirts

    Barry and brother Paul were appointed presidents of Rotherham United FC, having been born in the town.

    They were regularly seen at matches.

    It's thought Barry's coffin will be carried into the player's entrance of the stadium.

  18. Cup of water douses fire in sinkpublished at 12:52 British Summer Time 17 August 2018

    Earlier we mentioned a fire in Scarborough which was extinguished by fire crews using only a cup of water.

    A sink

    We said we'd try to find out what item was small enough to be put out this way.

    So far our investigations have failed to establish what the exact object ablaze was, but have discovered the fire took place in the sink.

    If only there had been some water-bearing device near, or even attached to, the sink from which to source water...it's a mystery.

  19. Watch: I'll resign if drugs and violence don't go downpublished at 12:35 British Summer Time 17 August 2018

    The prisons minister says he'll resign if he can't get drugs and violence down in 10 of England's most challenging prisons in the next year, including six in Yorkshire.

    Rory Stewart's remarks come as the government announces a £10m plan to improve security and conditions in the prisons.

    The six in Yorkshire are:

    • Hull - Category B
    • Humber, East Riding of Yorkshire - Category C
    • Leeds - Category B
    • Lindholme, near Doncaster - Category C/D
    • Moorland, Hatfield Woodhouse, South Yorkshire - Category C
    • Wealstun, near Wetherby, West Yorkshire - Category C

    Here's what Mr Stewart has had to say:

  20. Chuckle fans remember Barrypublished at 12:29 British Summer Time 17 August 2018

    About 50 people are gathered outside the New York Stadium in Rotherham ahead of the funeral of entertainer Barry Chuckle.

    Chris Sutcliffe

    One of them, Chris Sutcliffe, has come from Leeds to pay his respects.

    The 26-year-old says he grew up watching ChuckleVision and has been a big fan since then.

    "It was great what they did. I like double acts and they were great together.

    "I saw them twice and I met them after the show and got an autograph.

    "They were both very friendly. They stayed for hours to speak to people after their shows."