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  1. Teen's century-old Armistice flag on show in Leedspublished at 09:39 Greenwich Mean Time 12 November 2018

    A century-old flag made by a teenage girl to mark the end of World War One has gone on show in Leeds.

    FlagImage source, Leeds City Council

    Madge Howdill, who was 15 in 1918, paraded the flag in celebration at the long-awaited end of the war.

    Her older brothers Thomas and Norman both served in France while her youngest brother Leslie volunteered with the Coastguard.

    All three survived the conflict, but about 10,000 soldiers from the city did not return.

    The flag is on display at Leeds City Museum alongside other work inspired by the story.

  2. Two men charged over Sheffield fatal crashpublished at 09:19 Greenwich Mean Time 12 November 2018

    Two men have been charged in connection with a collision in Sheffield on Friday in which four people were killed.

    Sheffield crash

    Elliott Bower, 18, of Harborough Avenue, the driver of the vehicle involved in the collision, has been charged with four counts of causing death by dangerous driving and three counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

    He is also charged with handling stolen goods and possession of cannabis.

    Declan Bower, 23, of Harborough Avenue, has been charged with aggravated vehicle taking and death caused by an accident with aggravated factors.

    He is also charged with handling stolen goods, two counts of driving while disqualified, two counts of driving without insurance, possession of a bladed article and possession of cannabis.

    Both men are due to appear before Sheffield Magistrates' Court later.

  3. Inside 'UK's biggest restoration project'published at 09:16 Greenwich Mean Time 12 November 2018

    Wentworth Woodhouse needs repairs costing at least £100m to restore it to its full splendour.

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  4. Watch: Monday's weather forecastpublished at 08:48 Greenwich Mean Time 12 November 2018

    Lisa Gallagher
    Weather presenter, BBC Look North

    Today will be a day of sunny spells and scattered showers.

    Watch my full forecast here:

  5. 'Especially for You', Scarborough: Kylie in the open airpublished at 08:33 Greenwich Mean Time 12 November 2018

    Kylie Minogue will perform at Scarborough's open air theatre next year, it's just been announced.

    Kylie Minogue

    Tickets go on sale at 09:00 this Friday for a concert which is due to have the seaside audience "spinning around" on 1 August next year.

    Scarborough Open Air Theatre

    The theatre, said to be the biggest of its type in Europe, was originally opened by the Lord Mayor of London in 1932, and audiences flocked to see Merrie England, the first production to be staged at the venue.

    It was closed in 1986, but later restored at a cost of £3.5m.

    Since re-opening in 2010, the theatre's hosted many big name stars, including Elton John, Olly Murs, Boyzone, Britney Spears, and Lionel Richie.

  6. E-fit released after woman bites man grabbing her in Yorkpublished at 08:17 Greenwich Mean Time 12 November 2018

    Police have issued e-fit images of two suspects involved in an incident where a woman was grabbed by a man in York.

    e-fitImage source, North Yorkshire Police

    It happened in the early hours of Tuesday 30 October when the woman was walking through The Groves area of the city.

    Officers say: "The woman was approached by a silver vehicle and the driver and the front passenger tried to interact with her.

    "She then heard a car door shut and moments later was grabbed from behind."

    The woman reacted by biting the right forearm of the suspect, according to police.

  7. Leeds soldier Sgt Laurence Calvert honoured with memorialpublished at 07:55 Greenwich Mean Time 12 November 2018

    A commemorative stone dedicated to a Leeds soldier who fought in World War One is due to be unveiled today.

    memorial stoneImage source, BBc

    Sgt Laurence Calvert was awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery after saving his battalion during the Great War.

    Laurence Calvert

    His former school, Cockburn High in Beeston, will keep the stone as a lasting memory.

  8. Hull prisoner found after being released in errorpublished at 07:43 Greenwich Mean Time 12 November 2018

    A prisoner who was mistakenly released from jail has been found, Humberside Police have confirmed.

    Michael KavanaghImage source, Humberside Police

    Michael Kavanagh was released from HMP Hull in error on Friday.

    No details as to how he was found have been released.

    He is on remand awaiting trial for allegedly carrying an offensive weapon and intent to cause grievous bodily harm in June.

  9. Killer of 'beautiful mum' due to be sentencedpublished at 07:28 Greenwich Mean Time 12 November 2018

    A man who admitted killing a North Yorkshire mum is due to be sentenced later.

    Angela RiderImage source, North Yorkshire Police

    The body of Angela Rider, who was 51, was discovered at a house in Cawood, near Selby, last March.

    Adrian Rodi, 37, pleaded guilty to manslaughter by diminished responsibility at Leeds Crown Court in September.

    At the time of Ms Rider's death, her family described her as a "beautiful mum" and "wonderful daughter".

  10. Conisbrough Castle beacon marks Armistice anniversarypublished at 07:14 Greenwich Mean Time 12 November 2018

    Over 1,000 beacons were lit across the country last night to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One, including this one in South Yorkshire:

    Beacon and pipe playerImage source, PA

    The beacons, lit as a final act of remembrance on the centenary of the end of the war, symbolise the end of the darkness of war and a return to the light of peace.

    One of those beacons (pictured) was at Conisbrough Castle in South Yorkshire, where David Danks, of the City of Leeds pipe band, played as it was lit.

  11. Yorkshire's Monday weather forecastpublished at 07:03 Greenwich Mean Time 12 November 2018

    BBC Weather

    This morning is expected to be dry with sunny spells and brisk southerly winds.

    There'll be some more sunshine this afternoon, but a scattering of showers is likely to develop .

    This evening will have clear spells with the risk of the odd shower at times, but any showers should clear after midnight to leave it dry and largely clear.

    Weather graphic
  12. Inmate let out in error back in jailpublished at 06:55 Greenwich Mean Time 12 November 2018

    Michael Kavanagh, who was on remand at HMP Hull awaiting trial, was freed by mistake on Friday.

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  13. Plea to find Hull prisoner released in errorpublished at 06:52 Greenwich Mean Time 12 November 2018

    A prisoner is on the run after being released from Hull Prison in error, Humberside Police has said.

    Michael KavanaghImage source, Humberside Police

    Michael Kavanagh was on remand awaiting trial for allegedly carrying an offensive weapon and intent to cause grievous bodily harm in June.

    He was released by mistake on Friday and was last seen wearing a dark Adidas hooded top, with grey jogging bottoms and blue Adidas trainers.

    Anyone who spots Mr Kavanagh is urged not to approach him but to call police.

  14. Check your Yorkshire train journeypublished at 06:40 Greenwich Mean Time 12 November 2018

    BBC News Travel

    If you're making a journey on the rails in Yorkshire today, most services appear to be running to time at the moment.

    However, there are also several cancellations:

    • The 06:45 York to Plymouth via Leeds service has been cancelled
    • The 07:09 Wakefield Westgate to Leeds service has been cancelled
    • The 07:10 Leeds to Plymouth service has been cancelled
    • The 07:23 Wakefield Westgate to Plymouth service has been cancelled
    • The 07:28 Leeds to Knottingley service has been cancelled
    • The 07:42 Wakefield Westgate to Knottingley service has been cancelled
    • The 07:45 Bradford Interchange to Leeds service has been cancelled
    • The 07:48 Leeds to Hull service has been cancelled
    • The 07:53 Sheffield to Plymouth service has been cancelled

    Also, Hull Trains is running a "reduced service" today. Get all the latest details here, external.

    For all the latest live updates from the county's main railway stations, click on the links below:

  15. Sheffield crash: Father and son among victimspublished at 06:30 Greenwich Mean Time 12 November 2018

    A man who died in a car crash in Sheffield alongside his one-year-old son was "full of life" and a "loving father", his uncle has said.

    Adnan Ashraf Jarral and his son UsmanImage source, PA

    Adnan Ashraf Jarral, 35, and his son, Usman Adnan Jarral, died when their people carrier collided with a VW Golf in the city on Friday night.

    Husband and wife Miroslave Duna, 50, and Vlasta Dunova, 41, were also in the car and died in the crash.

    Miroslave Duna and Vlasta DunovaImage source, South Yorkshire Police

    Det Ch Insp Jude Ashmore, of South Yorkshire Police, said it was an "incredibly tragic accident".

    The men in the Golf, aged 17, 18 and 23, were arrested and remain in custody after suffering minor injuries.

    The police watchdog, the Independent Office for Police Conduct, has started an investigation.