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  1. Anti-knife crime sculpture on displaypublished at 16:52 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2019

    The 27-ft (8m) Knife Angel sculpture is a tribute to victims of knife crime on Britain's streets.

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  2. Man stabbed on York cycle pathpublished at 16:39 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2019

    A man has been stabbed multiple times following an altercation on a cycle path in York.

    FIFTH AVENUE, YORKImage source, NORTH YORKSHIRE POLICE

    The incident happened at about 20:30 on 26 January on Fifth Avenue.

    The victim, who is in his 50s, was taken to hospital and treated for abdomen and hand injuries.

    Police are appealing for anyone with information to get in touch.

  3. Police officer has street named after himpublished at 16:24 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2019

    A street at a new housing development on the site of a former police training school in Wakefield has been named in memory of a much-loved drill sergeant.

    Police band marching

    Tom Butler worked for West Yorkshire Police at Bishopgarth throughout the 1970s and 1980s.

    Former police officers marched with the police band as Butler Way was unveiled by his widow and five children.

  4. Councillor 'watched football' in meetingpublished at 16:15 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2019

    Kirklees councillor Steve Hall spent more than 15 minutes watching the match during a debate.

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  5. Kirklees crash: Road closures in placepublished at 16:10 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2019

    Road closures are in place in Kirklees while emergency services deal with a serious crash.

    The A649 Halifax Road in Cleckheaton has been closed in both directions and delays are likely.

    Police are on the scene.

  6. Statue of angel made out of knives goes on display in Hullpublished at 15:54 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2019

    A statue of an angel made out of knives has gone on display in Hull as part of a campaign against knife crime.

    The Knife AngelImage source, Humberside Police

    The "knife angel," which includes knives collected by Humberside Police, has been installed in the city's Queens Gardens.

    The statue was created as tribute to victims of knife crime, using 100,000 knives seized by police across the country.

  7. Road closures in places after serious York collisionpublished at 15:39 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2019

    Road closures are in place after a serious collision in York.

    Drivers are being told to avoid Malton Road roundabout and the A1237/A1036 roundabout:

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  8. Yorkshire schools picked for mental health trialspublished at 15:22 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2019

    Schoolchildren in Doncaster and North Yorkshire will be part of a government trial to help manage their mental health in school.

    Children in a schoolImage source, Getty Images

    Hundreds of primary and secondary school children will learn methods to regulate their emotions - including mindfulness exercises, relaxation techniques and breathing exercises.

    Doncaster and North Yorkshire were picked among nine areas across the country to take part in a two-year government trial.

    There will also be sessions with mental health experts.

    It's hoped schools will learn what works best when dealing with mental health issues with children.

  9. Huddersfield chairman has pancreatitispublished at 15:21 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2019

    Huddersfield Town reveal chairman Dean Hoyle has been suffering with pancreatitis but is recovering.

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  10. Ex-PC admits misconduct over gun advicepublished at 15:08 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2019

    Paul Duffield charged nearly £400 for firearms advice he should have provided for free, a courts hears.

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  11. Hull return for rugby player with motor neurone diseasepublished at 14:59 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2019

    A former Hull FC player who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease has returned to the UK from his home in Australia for a special dinner.

    Adam Maher poses for a pictureImage source, Hull FC

    Adam Maher (pictured, centre) attended Hull FC's derby game against Hull KR on Friday as well as a fundraising night at a hotel in Cottingham where more than £15,000 was raised.

    Hull FC chief executive James Clark said: "We are really pleased to have been able to play a small part in supporting the fundraising effort for Adam and his family."

  12. Wakefield power cut to affect homes until eveningpublished at 14:43 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2019

    A power cut which has affected more than 2,000 homes in Wakefield will not be fixed until this evening.

    Northern Powergrid has said an overhead cable is the cause of the problem.

    The company said the issue will not be resolved until 20:30:

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  13. Thirty-three men held over child sex abusepublished at 14:36 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2019

    It follows allegations made by a woman about abuse she suffered as a child between 2002 and 2005.

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  14. Halifax sex abuse: 33 men arrestedpublished at 14:23 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2019

    Police have arrested 33 men following an investigation into historic sex abuse in Halifax.

    POLICE JACKET

    The operation began after one woman said she had been sexually abused as a child between 2002 and 2005.

    Addresses in Calderdale, Bradford and Kirklees were searched.

    All men have been released under investigation.

    The operation is looking into current and non-recent child abuse.

    Det Insp Laura Nield said: “These crimes affect the most vulnerable in our society and are truly heinous crimes.

    “All our investigations are victim-led and the long-term wellbeing of those victims is of paramount importance."

  15. Pictured: 'Knife Angel' statue lowered into place in Hullpublished at 14:08 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2019

    This was the scene in Hull a little earlier as the statue of an "angel" made from knives seized by police across the UK was lowered into place in Hull using a crane:

    The Knife Angel

    The Knife Angel, which includes knives collected by Humberside Police, was transported to Queens Gardens on the back of a flatbed truck.

    The statue was created as a tribute to victims of knife crime and will be displayed in the city as part of a campaign to stop young people carrying knives.

  16. Sex assault student 'faces deportation'published at 13:53 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2019

    The Chinese student with mental health problems is likely to be deported, a judge says.

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  17. Three dogs die in Leeds house firepublished at 13:49 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2019

    Three dogs died and two people were treated for the effects of breathing in smoke after a house fire in Leeds.

    FIRE ENGINE

    The fire began in a kitchen at a house on Mall Lane, Guiseley, at about 19:45 on Sunday.

    Two other dogs were taken to vets for treatment.

    There were no smoke detectors fitted, according to the fire service.

  18. Libby Squire: University supports missing woman's friendspublished at 13:34 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2019

    The University of Hull says it's offering support to the friends and family of a missing student at "this distressing time".

    On Twitter, the university said it was supporting Humberside Police in the search for Libby Squire, 21, who was last seen on Thursday evening:

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  19. Man arrested after fatal crash in Bradfordpublished at 13:20 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2019

    A 32-year-old man has been arrested after a crash in Bradford in which one man died and another was left in hospital with serious injuries.

    Police uniform

    Police have a arrested a man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after the collision in the Undercliffe area yesterday afternoon.

    Officers were called at about 12:55 to a report of a collision on Harrogate Road.

    A black VW Golf was travelling towards Undercliffe, when it's believed to have collided with a white Hyundai. The Golf was then in collision with a black Nissan Juke.

    A passenger in the Golf, a 19-year-old man, died as a result of his injuries from the collision.

    A second occupant in the car, a 21-year-old man, sustained serious injuries and remains in hospital.

    The arrested man was the third occupant of the car, according to police.

  20. Prank sees school described as 'Hornsea Prison' on Googlepublished at 12:55 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2019

    An East Yorkshire school appeared on Google Maps as "Hornsea Prison" and "Hell on Earth", in what is thought to be a student prank.

    A Google Map saying Hornsea Prison and Hell on EarthImage source, Google

    It is believed a pupil at Hornsea School and Language College tricked the search engine into displaying the fake name.

    This morning the school issued a statement saying the unauthorised listing has been removed from Google.