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Police have released a photo of a man they want to speak to after a suspected knife-point robbery in Hull this morning.
Image source, Humberside PoliceA shop in Beverley Road was held up at about 11:15 by a man who Humberside Police believe was armed with a knife.
He demanded cash but left before anything was take.
Although no-one was hurt, a shop assistant is said to have been "left distressed".
Yorkshire Air Ambulance is looking for a new pilot and anyone with "relevant experience" is being invited to apply.
The life-saving charity is looking for a new line flyer to work from its base at RAF Topcliffe in Thirsk:
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A driver has been jailed after falling asleep at the wheel and killing a grandmother on the A64 near Malton.
Image source, North Yorkshire PoliceEric John Williams was on a caravan holiday with his family in Scarborough when he fell asleep, failing to take a bend in the road.
The 77-year-old, from Smithy Parade in Dewsbury, veered into the opposite carriageway, colliding with two cars, one driven by Jackie Lamb (pictured).
The 70-year-old, from Settrington, near Malton, was pronounced dead at the scene after the collision in July 2017.
Williams appeared at York Crown Court where he was sentenced to 20 months for causing death by dangerous driving.
He was also banned from driving for three years and 10 months and ordered to do an extended driving test.
This baby seal was rescued near Bridlington using a special rescue bag bought with funds raised by a port operator.
Associated British Ports Humber, which runs ports in Hull, Goole, Grimsby and Immingham, shared a picture on Twitter of the "weak pup" which was saved using the bag:
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A bus driver has been snappy-happy in the snow in North Yorkshire this morning.
Image source, ANDY WORBOYSAndy Worboys, who drives the Little White Bus in Wensleydale, took these shots at about 07:00 between Bainbridge and Hawes.
Image source, ANDY WORBOYSHe also captured a rather snowy-scened Redmire at about 09:00.
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Image source, ANDY WORBOYSA driver in West Yorkshire has been reported to police after doing the school run with an "unrestrained" child in their car
On Twitter, West Yorkshire Police said the motorist could face points on their licence and a fine:
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A "devious" paedophile has been jailed for five years after he attempted to groom children in Sheffield, just a year into his original sentence.
Image source, SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICEAndrew Moore, 51, from Upperthorpe, Sheffield, was given a suspended sentence for historic sexual offences against two victims in 2017.
In summer 2018, Moore then tried to make inappropriate contact with two families' children.
He bought expensive gifts in attempt to befriend the victims.
Police were alerted and he was arrested.
Speaking at Sheffield Crown Court, John Bowler, from South Yorkshire Police, said: "Moore has shown himself to be a devious and manipulative individual, grooming children and attempting to ingratiate himself into families to gain access to young people."
This dog can't get enough of the snow in North Yorkshire today...
Bonny the golden cocker spaniel was filmed rolling around in the snow this morning.
She was caught on camera slipping and sliding about in the village of Bishopthorpe, near York:
Hospital wards in Scarborough and Bridlington have been affected by norovirus and this comes after an outbreak of the so-called "winter vomiting bug" in York.
Image source, GoogleThe NHS has asked members of the public to "think twice" before visiting their loved ones in hospital and to stay away if ill.
Earlier this week, York Hospital placed restrictions on visitors, with wards closed to stop the spread of norovirus.
Work has started on the regeneration of Bradford's former Odeon cinema, with plans to turn it into an entertainment venue for 4,000 people.
The BBC has seen inside the building as work continues, showing some of its vintage touches.
One includes a sign showing prices before it closed in 2000.
CCTV images have been released of two men police want to speak to after a man was seriously injured in an attack at a Sheffield takeaway.
Image source, South Yorkshire PoliceTwo men are believed to have attacked customers at Chattanooga in Hillsborough with a plank of wood following an earlier argument and fight.
The incident happened on Sunday 16 December at about 01:00.
One man suffered serious facial injuries requiring surgery. Another man suffered minor injuries.
Image source, South Yorkshire PolicePolice officers are appealing for help in identifying the men in the pictures.
British freestyle skier James Woods secures a bronze medal in the Ski Big Air event at the X Games in Aspen, Colorado.
Read MoreFloating discs of frozen foam known as "ice pancakes" have been spotted on a North Yorkshire river.
Read MoreRescuers were unable to save a porpoise found stranded on Bridlington's South Beach.
Image source, British Divers Marine Life RescueA walker spotted the 1.5-metre long mammal on the beach and reported it to British Divers Marine Life Rescue.
Volunteers tried to return the harbour porpoise to the sea, but the animal died shortly after they reached the scene.
The organisation has put out an appeal for people who see a stranded porpoise, whale or dolphin on the Yorkshire coast to contact them straight away.
The remains of the porpoise are being send to a lab for an autopsy as part of a long-term research project into the causes of deaths among dolphins and their relatives in the UK .
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A York nightspot, named in honour of an iconic indie band, could close for good because police have objected to an application for a new licence saying officers were called out there 51 times last year.
Image source, GooglePolice say last year there was was a 34% rise calls to incidents at Stone Roses Bar, including violence, anti-social behaviour and thefts.
The bar, on King Street, has asked for a licence to play live music, sell alcohol and open from 11:00 to 02:30, seven days a week, after the premises' previous one lapsed.
The bar, which is currently shut "due to unforeseen circumstances", has started a petition, saying it is at risk of closing for good, and more than 6,000 people have already signed it.
The application will be considered by members of the licensing committee at a hearing on 7 February.
A scheme is being launched in East Yorkshire to make it easier for people with learning difficulties to enjoy live music.
Image source, MencapGig Buddies gives people with learning difficulties a partner who can go to gigs with them.
People with a learning disability or autism have as much right to a social and cultural life as anyone else, organisers say.
Rainbow flags are flying in front of North Yorkshire Police buildings for this year's LGBT History Month.
North Yorkshire Police said it was celebrating the "lives and achievements of LGBT people through history" and posted a picture of one of the flags on Twitter:
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The wintry weather across England has seen icy conditions almost everywhere.
Parts of the Leeds Liverpool Canal have been covered in ice and thick frost overnight.
This was what Kirkstall looked like this morning:
A missing 21-year-old woman was last seen getting into a taxi outside a club in Hull and police are appealing for help finding her.
Image source, Humberside PoliceLibby Squire was last seen taking a cab outside The Welly club, which is on the corner of Beverley Road and Wellington Lane, at about 23:00 last night.
Image source, GoogleHumberside Police say she was wearing a black long-sleeved top, leather jacket and black denim skirt with lace.
Anyone with information about her whereabouts is being asked to contact police.
The unique spectacle occurs when foam freezes on the water's surface.
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