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A York city centre street has been sealed off by police, external.
Merchantgate, between Fossgate and Piccadilly, is closed.
Blue and white police tape is stretched across both ends of the short street.
Image source, YorkMixA convicted murderer who has been on the run for more than a year has been arrested in Leeds.
Image source, Merseyside PoliceShaun Walmsley, who was serving a life sentence with a minimum term of 30 years, escaped in February last year when two men armed with a knife and a gun confronted guards outside Aintree University Hospital during a visit from HMP Walton.
Walmsley was arrested after armed officers stopped a car in Harehills, Leeds, on Tuesday.
The 29-year-old has been charged with escape from lawful custody and is due to appear at Liverpool and Knowsley Magistrates' Court later.
Investigations will continue today after a sinkhole appeared in Ripon city centre.
Image source, OtherIt caused the evacuation and closure of Sainsburys supermarket in the Market Place on Tuesday morning.
Emergency planners from Harrogate Borough Council have been working with police and the fire service.
The North Yorkshire cathedral city has become known for the regular appearance of sinkholes in recent years.
In 2016, a 74-year-old woman described her lucky escape after she almost fell into a 30ft-deep sinkhole which appeared in her back garden in Magdelen's Road.
In November 2016, seven properties were evacuated in Magdalen's Road when a 49ft by 49ft hole opened up behind a terrace of houses.
Two years earlier, 400 yards away in Magdalen's Close, a house had to be demolished after a sinkhole formed.
Have you seen this man?:
Image source, North Yorkshire PoliceAndrew Thorne is originally from the Humber region but is currently believed to be in the York area.
Anyone with information about his whereabouts is being asked to contact police.
The funeral of a six-year-old boy who was fatally shot in the abdomen with a pellet gun in Sproatley, near Hull, last month, is due to take place later.
Image source, Humberside PoliceStanley Metcalf's family say he was a "vibrant" little boy, full of energy, who adored football and just wanted to have fun.
Relatives said the support received following Stanley's death had been "incredibly touching".
The funeral would be a day "dedicated to him and for him" and a fun day will be held afterwards for Stanley's family, school and football friends.
Organiser Kayleigh Pepper said: "It is to do something Stanley would have loved, to see his friends playing and having a fabulous time."
An investigation is under way into Stanley's death but no arrests have been made, said Humberside Police.
BBC Sport
Leeds United fought back to preserve their unbeaten start to the season with an exhilarating draw at Swansea City last night.
Image source, PAOli McBurnie finished a fine team move to give the vibrant hosts a deserved lead but Kemar Roofe tapped in to level before half-time.
McBurnie restored Swansea's lead with a superb arcing header.
But Leeds substitute Patrick Bamford set up former Swan Pablo Hernandez to sweep in a low equaliser, taking his side to the top of the Championship.
Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa said: "We have won this game and we have lost it too. It was a nice game to watch. There are some important aspects we have to correct."
A dry start in many places, but rain will gradually move in this morning, with further rain at times overnight.
A cooler day with gentle westerly breezes.
There'll be lingering rain at first tonight which will clear south-eastwards to leave it dry with clear spells:
A mother of two from Barnsley who was scammed out of almost £1,300 when her friend's Facebook account was hacked is warning others to avoid becoming victims.
Image source, Getty ImagesMegan Riley says she owes the cash after receiving a message from a friend asking her to lend him some money via PayPal.
She says: "When you believe that person is your friend, you don't doubt it do you? I kind of got past the point of feeling stupid and I got to anger.
"I have two young children, I'm going to get married soon and £1,300 is a month's wage."
Ms Riley's bank has said nothing can be done to repay the money and she says she's worried about how she can clear the debt.
PayPal says you can report suspicious messages at spoof@paypal.com, external.
If you're making a journey on the rails in Yorkshire today, most services appear to be running to time at the moment.
For all the latest live updates from Yorkshire's main railway stations, click on the links below:
Firefighters have spent the night tackling a blaze at Rufforth, near York, after a large amount of straw caught alight.
Image source, North Yorkshire Fire ServiceCrews from York, Acomb and Tadcaster were called in to fight the fire and stop it spreading to nearby grain storage buildings.
Jackson Irvine's double helps Hull City record their first league win of the season with a narrow victory at Rotherham.
Read MoreKieffer Moore's hat-trick helps Barnsley to a third win from their opening four League One games in a comfortable 4-0 win against Rochdale.
Read MoreShrewsbury Town remain winless this season after being held to a frustrating 0-0 draw at Doncaster.
Read MoreJack Payne nets a first-half winner as Bradford City recovered from a three-match losing run in all competitions with a narrow win over Burton Albion.
Read MoreMidfielder Pablo Hernandez rescues a 2-2 draw for Leeds United at former club Swansea City to send them top of the Championship.
Read MoreStaff at Filey Bird Garden and Animal Park had been assured their enclosure was "wallaby-proof".
Read MoreLorry driver Ashley Cole denies causing death by dangerous driving.
Read MoreEngland's Moeen Ali hits 219, then takes 4-35 to put Worcestershire in control against Yorkshire.
Read MoreBilly Fairweather, 35, died after he was struck in the chest by a 20kg alloy cylinder.
Read MoreA toilet block in Bronte country with potential for conversion is causing a stir.
Loos with spectacular views over Bronte country look set to be the star lot at Pugh’s next Yorkshire property auction, external.
Image source, Yorkshire Post
