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  1. Brentford sign Leeds defender Janssonpublished at 22:30 British Summer Time 8 July 2019

    Brentford sign Sweden centre-back Pontus Jansson from Leeds United on a three-year deal, for an undisclosed fee.

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  2. Monk considers action over agent claimspublished at 21:53 British Summer Time 8 July 2019

    Former Birmingham City boss Garry Monk considers legal action over allegations made against him and his agent James Featherstone.

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  3. Parramatta's Ma'u joins Hull FC for 2020published at 19:19 British Summer Time 8 July 2019

    Back-rower Manu Ma'u will join Hull FC from NRL side Parramatta Eels on a two-year deal, starting in 2020.

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  4. Essex take control against Yorkshirepublished at 18:40 British Summer Time 8 July 2019

    Essex make 328 all out against Yorkshire, a lead of 120, and then reduce the visitors to 38-3 at the close at Chelmsford.

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  5. Fetch-ing shades let Nico the dog enjoy the sunpublished at 18:38 British Summer Time 8 July 2019

    Nico has been given sunglasses to prevent eye damage during sunny weather.

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  6. Visually-'impawed' dog protected from sunpublished at 17:51 British Summer Time 8 July 2019

    A dog in Doncaster has had special sunglasses made as he suffers from a condition which means he can't be in direct sunlight.

    Nico is currently looking for a home at the Mayflower Animal Sanctuary:

  7. 'May the (police) force be with you'published at 17:38 British Summer Time 8 July 2019

    Police officers posed for a series of Star Wars snaps in York city centre this weekend.

    Police with WookieesImage source, North Yorkshire Police/Sentinel Squad UK

    Officers were 'captured' by Darth Vader before a pair of Wookiees 'saved the day'.

    Police with Darth VaderImage source, North Yorkshire Police/Sentinel Squad UK

    The costumed characters were from Sentinel Squad UK and were in the city to raise money for charity.

  8. Appeal after man exposes himself near York universitypublished at 17:14 British Summer Time 8 July 2019

    Police are appealing for information after a man exposed himself near the University of York.

    The RetreatImage source, Geograph/Stephen Richards

    Officers are investigating the sexual offence that happened on the pedestrian and cycle path leading from Heslington Road via The Retreat (pictured), towards the university, at about 15:25 on Friday.

    North Yorkshire Police are requesting the public’s assistance to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

    Officers are appealing for information about a man seen in the area at the time who's been described as white, slim and with a tan. He had short dark hair and wore a blue T-shirt and dark coloured jeans.

  9. Man suffers serious facial injuries in Knaresboroughpublished at 16:47 British Summer Time 8 July 2019

    A 24-year-old man suffered serious facial injuries after being hit with a piece of wood during a "disturbance" involving a group of 12 men in Knaresborough.

    The Market TavernImage source, Geograph/Richard Humphrey

    The man is being treated in hospital after the incident which happened near to the Market Tavern pub, in Castlegate.

    The victim is not believed to have been a part of the group and police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

    The man who reportedly carried out the attack is described as white in his 20s, 5ft 9ins tall, with close-cropped dark hair, a dark blue Puffa-style jacket and jeans.

  10. Man charged with murder after street body findpublished at 16:43 British Summer Time 8 July 2019

    A man is charged with murder and two are in custody on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead.

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  11. Man dies following East Ardsley car crashpublished at 16:23 British Summer Time 8 July 2019

    A man has died and three people have been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a collision in East Ardsley on Sunday.

    COMMON LANEImage source, Google

    The incident happened on Common Lane at about 23:10.

    A 23-year-old man was taken to hospital but died later.

    Three men, aged 20, 22 and 30, were arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.

    This follows a different incident where two men died and two were critically injured in a crash on 26 June.

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

  12. Meeting to hear concerns over South Stainley solar farmpublished at 16:02 British Summer Time 8 July 2019

    There's a meeting tonight for people worried about plans to build a large solar farm in North Yorkshire.

    Solar panelsImage source, Getty Creative/iStock/limpido

    Renewable energy firm Elgin wants to build a 180-acre site near South Stainley, north of Harrogate.

    The meeting will start at 19:00 at The Inn in South Stainley.

  13. Two admit part in road crash teen deathspublished at 15:58 British Summer Time 8 July 2019

    The men had previously pleaded not guilty to charges relating to the crash in March 2018.

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  14. UK Van Gogh projection premiere openspublished at 15:56 British Summer Time 8 July 2019

    The opening was delayed after organisers experienced issues with some of the technology.

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  15. Man taken to hospital after Hull mud flats rescuepublished at 15:43 British Summer Time 8 July 2019

    This picture shows how a man was rescued from mud flats in Hull this morning.

    Rescue in progressImage source, Humberside Fire and Rescue Service

    Rescue crews were called just after 04:00 to St Peter Street, with specialist equipment used to free the man who was taken to hospital by ambulance.

    Humberside Fire and Rescue Service posted a picture of the operation on Twitter saying: "Please consider the dangers of entering muddy banks".

  16. Van Gogh show gets UK premiere in York after delaypublished at 15:24 British Summer Time 8 July 2019

    The UK premiere of an exhibition where the work of Vincent Van Gogh is brought to life by projectors and digital images has opened in York.

    Van Gogh's artImage source, Chadi Abou Sariya

    The exhibition, at St Mary's Church on Castlegate, was due to start on Friday but was delayed due to "a few technical glitches".

    Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience features the artist's work projected on walls, screens and the roof of the building, with wheat swaying in the breeze and water pouring from the painting's frames.

  17. CCTV appeal following Doncaster burglarypublished at 15:12 British Summer Time 8 July 2019

    CCTV images of two men police want to speak to have been released after two cars were stolen in a Doncaster burglary last month.

    A man police want to speak toImage source, South Yorkshire Police

    A BMW and a Nissan Juke were both stolen from the house on Church Rein Close, Warmsworth on 24 June at about 00:30.

    It's reported that two people entered the property and took car keys and a handbag. The BMW was recovered but the Nissan is still missing.

    A second man wearing dark clothingImage source, South Yorkshire Police

    If anybody recognises the men, they're asked to get in touch with police as they could help South Yorkshire Police with their investigation.

  18. Two men dead in village car crashpublished at 15:09 British Summer Time 8 July 2019

    Two men died and the A650 was closed for more than seven hours after the crash.

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  19. Huddersfield sign full-back Bockhornpublished at 14:58 British Summer Time 8 July 2019

    Huddersfield sign Ugandan defender Herbert Bockhorn from Borussia Dortmund ll, where he previously played under Jan Siewert.

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  20. Man treated for smoke inhalation after A63 firepublished at 14:57 British Summer Time 8 July 2019

    A man needed treatment for burns and smoke inhalation after a van fire which caused big problems on the A63 in East Yorkshire this morning.

    A63Image source, Google

    The emergency services were called just before 08:00 to a report of a Transit van on fire on the westbound carriageway between Brough and South Cave.

    There were long tailbacks as Humberside Fire and Rescue put out the blaze with the driver receiving first aid for his injuries.