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  1. 'It's nice to put something back in to the city you live in'published at 09:50 British Summer Time 6 April 2019

    Bradford's Undercliffe Cemetery is run almost entirely by volunteers.

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  2. Brough kicks earns win over Huddersfieldpublished at 22:19 British Summer Time 5 April 2019

    Danny Brough kicked a late drop goal against his former side to earn Wakefield a derby victory over Huddersfield.

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  3. Castleford comeback stuns Wiganpublished at 22:19 British Summer Time 5 April 2019

    Castleford recover from 20-0 behind to stun Wigan with an astonishing second-half turnaround.

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  4. Murder accused held 'mock reconstruction'published at 20:27 British Summer Time 5 April 2019

    Leon Wadsworth and Hayley Fletcher are accused of killing Caroline Fisher outside a bar.

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  5. Hit-and-run killer had been drinkingpublished at 19:07 British Summer Time 5 April 2019

    Thomas Bimson, 23, who had no licence, was found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving.

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  6. Notts' Clarke scores first ton of seasonpublished at 18:17 British Summer Time 5 April 2019

    Joe Clarke's superb century helps Nottinghamshire to 324-5 on the first day of their season opener against Yorkshire.

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  7. Libby Squire: Tribute at derelict home graffiti projectpublished at 17:49 British Summer Time 5 April 2019

    A tribute to Libby Squire has been painted on a derelict home on Hull's Preston Road, where graffiti has been permitted on a series of condemned buildings.

    Graffiti tribute to Libby SquireImage source, Spray Creative

    The painting, which features the word Libby and a hand holding a red rose, is first piece to appear ahead of an event in the area this weekend.

    Local art collective Spray Creative are behind the tribute to the 21-year-old who was found dead last month after disappearing after a night out earlier this year.

    Writing on Twitter Spray Creative said: "The first piece to be painted had to be something special, this one is for you Libby."

    Graffiti tribute to Libby SquireImage source, Spray Creative

    Hull City Council has allowed graffiti artists to paint boarded up houses awaiting demolition on the Preston Road estate and the fire service say it's led to a drop in anti-social behaviour.

  8. Experts plan farm to harvest seaweedpublished at 17:47 British Summer Time 5 April 2019

    Farmers in Scarborough are planning to harvest seaweed to make biodegradable plastic.

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  9. Scientists harvest seaweed in Yorkshirepublished at 17:24 British Summer Time 5 April 2019

    Scientists in Scarborough are harvesting seaweed to make biodegradable plastic.

  10. Leeds schools accused of 'hiding information'published at 17:24 British Summer Time 5 April 2019

    Local Democracy Reporting Service

    Schools in Leeds are failing to disclose important information to the police in a bid to "protect their reputations", a senior councillor has claimed.

    classroomImage source, Getty Images

    Conservative councillor Amanda Carter said concerns had been raised at the Safer Leeds partnership.

    Ms Carter said: "There is generally a lot of concern, particularly from Safer Leeds, that schools aren't disclosing everything they should.

    "They are more concerned about protecting their reputations rather than telling the police."

    In response, the region's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mark Burns-Williamson said issues were associated with communication between schools and the police.

    Mr Burns-Williamson said: "When you look at the fragmentation of the education system - you've got schools, you've got academies - it really doesn't help."

    The National Education Union and The National Association of Headteachers have both been contacted for comment.

  11. Bedale gin distillery back up and running after firepublished at 17:12 British Summer Time 5 April 2019

    A gin distillery in North Yorkshire is already back up and running after being devastated by a fire earlier this week.

    Mason's Gin says its been contacted by dozens of local firms offering office space and even machinery to help distill their gin in other locations.

    Co-founder Cathy Mason said: "We've been incredibly pleased with the response and kindness of everybody in the industry and the entire food production business in Yorkshire as well."

    This video shows fire crews tackling the blaze in Akiskew, Bedale, on Tuesday:

  12. 'Child abuse activists' to face trialpublished at 17:00 British Summer Time 5 April 2019

    Four men and one woman from Leeds deny false imprisonment and are due to face trial in October.

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  13. Mating toads rescued from road dangerspublished at 16:57 British Summer Time 5 April 2019

    The toad patrol in Osmotherley move the amphibians to safety.

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  14. Man held over car chase in Hullpublished at 16:50 British Summer Time 5 April 2019

    A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of stealing a car and leading police on a chase through the streets of Hull last night.

    Middleburg StreetImage source, Google

    Police say they spotted the Ford car, which had been stolen from Bedford Street, on Holderness Road, but the driver failed to stop.

    The car was followed onto Middleburg Street where the suspect tried to flee on foot but officers gave chase and he was arrested.

    The man is currently in custody on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, dangerous driving, failing to stop, drink driving and burglary.

  15. Well-known Sheffield music venue closespublished at 16:35 British Summer Time 5 April 2019

    A popular Sheffield music venue has been "forced" to close blaming "mounting financial pressures".

    The HarleyImage source, Geograph/Neil Theasby

    The Harley, on Glossop Road, announced on Facebook of its intention to close with immediate effect.

    Any further events will be moved, the venue hoped.

  16. Gun fears halt Russian roulette routinepublished at 16:35 British Summer Time 5 April 2019

    Magician Franklin Arbisman said he had been asked to change the routine "to one without guns".

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  17. Life for Hull paedophile who shared rape video onlinepublished at 16:11 British Summer Time 5 April 2019

    A paedophile from Hull who filmed himself raping a two-year-old girl and then shared it online has been jailed for life.

    Terry ConeyworthImage source, Humberside Police

    Terry Coneyworth, of Derwent Avenue, sexually abused and raped the toddler before uploading a video of it in October 2018.

    The 31-year-old pleaded guilty to 19 child sex offences including rape at a previous Hull Crown Court hearing.

    Sentencing the 31-year-old, Judge Mark Bury told him: "Your offending plumbed the depths of depravity".

  18. Centre manager jailed for £28k theftpublished at 16:10 British Summer Time 5 April 2019

    Elizabeth Childs stole more than £28,000 forcing the centre to close down, a court hears.

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  19. 'Depraved' child rapist jailed for lifepublished at 15:52 British Summer Time 5 April 2019

    Terry Coneyworth filmed himself raping and abusing a two-year-old girl, including when she was unwell.

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  20. Huddersfield woman jailed for kicking man to deathpublished at 15:49 British Summer Time 5 April 2019

    A woman has been jailed after a man she kicked in the head died as a result of his injuries in Huddersfield.

    RIO LIBURDImage source, WEST YORKSHIRE POLICE

    Rio Liburd, 32, of Pennine Gardens, was sentenced to 10 years and six months after pleading guilty to manslaughter.

    Leeds Crown Court heard how she attacked David Baxter at a house on Elmwood Avenue on 8 September 2018.

    He suffered bleeding on the brain and died a few days later.

    Det Ch Inspector Jaz Khan said: "Liburd inflicted a violent and unprovoked attack on David Baxter by kicking him on his head.

    "We welcome the sentence and hope that it goes some way to help David’s family come to terms with what has happened."