Two masked robbers stabbed their victim after attempting to steal from him on a footpath in Huddersfield.

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A man in his twenties was approached by the suspects on the Springfield footpath at about 02:15 on 16 February.

They chased the victim and demanded that he empty his pockets.

One suspect, described as being 6ft tall and of skinny build, punched the man in the face, while the other suspect stabbed him in his lower back.

Both men were wearing dark outfits and hoodies, with bandanas covering their mouths, according to police.

They are both described as being white and aged about 20 years old.

A vicar at Beverley Minster has described a swastika which was spray painted outside the church as a "very definite symbol of hate".

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The swastika symbol was sprayed on a replica painting by the artist Fred Elwell, which hangs on railings opposite the Minster's main entrance.

Associate vicar Wendy Whale said since the graffiti had appeared "we've been standing alongside and praying for people who have lost loved ones in Christchurch".

She said: "If we don't react to the small things and try and stop those, we are opening ourselves up for bigger responses."

Similar graffiti has also appeared this week at Beverley railway station and on Toll Gavel, with police investigating.

Councillors approve plans to turn a former police station used in the TV series into 19 bedsits.

A luxury hotel in North Yorkshire says all of its staff are to undergo racial bias training after one worker painted his face black for a work party.

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Rudding Park, near Harrogate, says it was an "ill-judged and immature decision by a 20-year-old man who was asked to remove the make-up by a senior member of staff".

The hotel, which employs people from 24 different countries, says: "We sincerely apologise for any offence caused.

A statement from the hotels says: "The man, now undergoing disciplinary procedures, realises the consequences of his behaviour and regrets the hurt it has caused.

"Rudding Park in no way condones racism and it is not at all acceptable to the company.

"We have already scheduled a complete racial bias training programme for all our staff to attend to ensure something like this does not happen again."

A blue plaque has appeared in Hull for Ronnie Pickering, the Hull driver who became an internet sensation when his road rage outburst was caught on a motorcyclist's helmet camera.

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The "alternative heritage" sign has appeared on a wall in Church Street in Sutton-on-Hull, commemorating his expletive-laden rant which went viral after it was uploaded to YouTube.

Creative studio Drunk Animal is behind the plaques which have been popping up around the city over the last few months.

A Rotherham child sexual abuse survivor says abuse has been directed at her and her family on social media.

The owner of one of Leeds' most endangered historical buildings says it doesn't have proper foundations and the roof is so badly damaged it moves.

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Developer CEG bought the Grade I-listed Temple Works on Marshall Street, Holbeck, last year.

According to Leeds City Council, the building is in the top 2.5% of listed buildings and is of national importance.

Construction began in 1836 with a facade based on the Temple of Horus at Edfu, Egypt, and the site is in a conservation area.

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Today CEG is revealing what it has learned about the condition of the former flax mill.

David Hodgson, from the developer, says the previous owners had filled the roof space with waste materials, bricks and concrete, which has "significantly increased the weight."

Mr Hodgson says: "We've been flying drones in, out and around the building, in order to build a full picture, which is far in advance of anything anyone's done on the building since its construction."

Hundreds of teenagers snuck out of school to dance to their favourite songs during the daytime.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of harassment in connection with the alleged trolling of a Rotherham child sexual abuse survivor.

It comes after a woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, told the BBC she had been targeted online.

She said abuse had been directed at her and her family on social media.

South Yorkshire Police said a 34-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of harassment and fraud offences and released on bail.

Speaking to BBC Radio Sheffield the woman said the alleged abuse began in December and had left her feeling "revictimised."

"I'm constantly on edge, I feel like I've got to be constantly watching my own back and I should not have to do that," she said.

In 2014 after a report found at least 1,400 children in Rotherham were the victims of abuse between 1997 and 2013.

A fun run which saw an entire school get behind a York dad who has cancer has raised more than £4,000 for charity.

The run, at St Paul's in Acomb, was led by Sean Coxhead, who defied his bladder cancer to run last October's Yorkshire marathon.

The event was organised to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support which Mr Coxhead says has provided "invaluable support" since his diagnosis in May last year.

John Gogarty was murdered at his home in Wombwell, Barnsley by Ian Birley in 2015.

A Hull MP has sought assurances from the transport secretary, amid concerns over the future of the long-awaited new footbridge over the A63.

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The crossing over Castle Street, which will link Hull Marina to Princes Quay shopping centre, is being built by Interserve, which was bought out of administration by its lenders last week.

Emma Hardy, Labour MP for Hull West and Hessle, is calling for guarantees the bridge won't be delayed and local workers and contractors won't be left out of pocket.

A decision could be made tomorrow on whether to declare a climate emergency in York.

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It would commit the city to becoming carbon neutral by 2030, if approved.

This would see businesses and individuals taking action to remove as much carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as is put into it.

A similar move was agreed in Scarborough earlier this year.

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The idea for York's been put forward by Green Councillor Andy D'Agorne.

Labour’s manifesto in the city makes a commitment to York becoming carbon neutral by 2030.

Councillor D’Agorne says the Green Party supports this target.

To find out more about what "a climate emergency" is you can click here.

A main road in South Yorkshire has been closed following a serious crash.

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Police say South Parade, Bawtry from Gainsborough Road is closed and traffic is being turned around.

The road is expected to be closed until 12:00.

The National Crime Agency is trying to find a convicted drug smuggler who has absconded from prison in Doncaster.

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Daniel Dobbs, known as Dobbo, was sentenced to 13-and-a-half years in prison in January 2014 after he was convicted of trafficking heroin and amphetamines.

Dobbs, 30, has been missing since 2 November from category D open prison at HMP Hatfield Lakes.

He has a scar on his right hand, a Dobbo tattoo in the centre of his back, and another tribal tattoo on his right shoulder.

He has links to Malton, North Yorkshire, Doncaster and Hornsea, East Yorkshire.

A 33-year-old woman wanted in connection with shop thefts in Hull remains at large despite attempts by police to trace her.

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Police previously appealed in January to find Kerry Hayward, with officers wanting to speak to her over thefts in the city last year.

Humberside Police have renewed an appeal saying they're investigating further shop thefts earlier this month.

It has been revealed that Sheffield's Old Town Hall has been bought by local company Aestrom OTH.

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The Grade II-listed building has stood empty since 1996 and has fallen into disrepair.

It went on the market for £2m back in 2015.

The new owners say their aim is to preserve the building and put it "back into active use".

"This is a special building and getting its transformation right takes careful thought and time”, Aestrom OTH said.

Mazher Iqbal, cabinet member for business and investment at Sheffield City Council, said he's delighted a buyer has been found.

"This building has a special place in our hearts as the first home for the council and latterly as the city’s main court house and we are encouraged that there is fresh interest in the building," he said.

More than 500 knives and weapons have been handed in during a week-long knife amnesty in East Yorkshire.

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Humberside Police took part in a national knife surrender campaign last week, in which people were given the opportunity to hand in any weapon they wanted to.

Insp Matthew Wilson, who was present when the bins were unlocked, said: "There are some very serious weapons here that will now be destroyed and will never get into the hands of anyone who intends to do harm."

Yasmin Iqbal reveals why she left her law job to make samosas for a living.

A Tesco superstore in Sheffield has reopened following an attack with a screwdriver in which two people were injured.

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The assault happened inside the store on Savile Street, Sheffield, at about 13:30 yesterday.

Tesco staff members have been praised for their bravery after detaining a man until police arrived.

A woman, 58, and a 45-year-old man were treated at hospital for minor facial injuries, South Yorkshire Police said.

A man, 23, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and is in custody.