Hundreds of Asda workers marched in Leeds in protest against the new terms and conditions offered.

A care worker from Sheffield has been crowned Slimming World's Man of the Year after losing more than 15st.

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Ben Muscroft, 42, once weighed in at 27st 8lbs after eating a diet of a bacon sandwiches for breakfast, fish and chips for lunch, and pizza for dinner, along with cans of cider or two bottles of wine.

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The full extent of his health problems became apparent on a trip to China in 2012 (pictured), during which Mr Muscroft had to ask for a seatbelt extension on the plane.

After switching to fruit and homemade dinners he has lost 15st 8lbs to drop from a t-shirt size XXXXXL to a 34in waist.

Hundreds of Asda workers hold a rally and march in Leeds over the details of a new contract.

Authorities had no reason to suspect the four children were at risk, a report finds.

The body of a man has been found at a cemetery in Hull, police say.

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The body was discovered after officers were called to Trinity Burial Ground, on Castle Street, earlier today.

A spokesperson for Humberside Police said the man's death is being treated as "unexplained".

A cordon has been put in place around the cemetery while investigations continue.

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Incidents of verbal abuse and violence against council staff in York is steadily rising, according to a report into health and safety.

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The report says: “Verbal and violent aggression still continues to be a major cause of incidents reported and these are steadily increasing.

“In one instant at an adult care facility a number of staff were injured during an assault.

“In addition the number of incidents involving child aggression is also one of the largest causes of incidents reported."

The report adds the number of serious incidents which must be reported to the Health and Safety Executive by law, increased to 34 last year from 12 the previous year.

The council’s health and safety advisor Lisa Burton: “We are looking at how we can reduce injuries and raise health and safety culture across the local authority.”

Kavan Brissett was stabbed in the chest in a Sheffield alleyway a year ago.

Protesters at Leeds-based Asda demonstrating against the introduction of new contracts have been told to move on from outside Asda House.

Staff have travelled from all over the UK to take part in the demonstration which began in City Square at noon.

Members of the GMB Union say the new contract removes paid breaks and forces staff to work bank holidays.

Asda says the new contracts provide a pay rise and maintain other benefits, while admitting that people who won't sign can work a 12-week notice period.

Police say the volume of the protest at Asda House is "disproportionate" and have asked protesters to move from their current location.

The insect was seen flapping inside the lamp housing of a car, which was parked in Hull.

The family of a Sheffield man has said it's been a year of "complete heartbreak" as they appeal for information on the first anniversary of his fatal stabbing.

Kavan Brissett was stabbed in the chest a year ago in an alleyway (pictured) off Langsett Walk, in Upperthorpe and died four days later in hospital.

Nobody has been charged in connection with his death.

A statement from his family says: "It feels just like yesterday that Kav was here laughing and joking.

“Despite it being a year of complete heartbreak the kind words, videos and pictures that people continue to share assures us that Kav will never be forgotten.

"He is constantly on the minds of all who were lucky enough to have him in their lives and it is still so raw for us.

“We are in the middle of our grieving process, but perhaps healing will become easier when Kav is brought some justice."

Police previously issued an appeal to trace 30-year-old Ahmed Farrah, also known as Reggie, who is from the Broomhall area but also has links to Cardiff.

A blaze which broke out at a derelict pub in Barnsley yesterday was started deliberately, the fire service says.

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Fire crews from five stations were called to the blaze at The Alma, on Church Street, Wombwell.

Nobody was injured in the fire which started at about 18:30.

Hundreds of workers at Leeds-based Asda are expected to protest against the introduction of new contracts.

A demonstration is due to take place against the move in City Square at noon before a march past Asda House.

Members of the GMB Union say the new contract removes paid breaks and forces staff to work bank holidays.

Asda says the new contracts provide a pay rise and maintain other benefits, while admitting that people who won't sign can work a 12-week notice period.

A group of travellers who set up camp on a sports pitch in Bridlington have been told to move on by police.

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Officers say they are using powers to evict the travellers from the site in Gypsey Road.

The Bridlington Club for Young People claim there have been fires on the football pitches and the centre has been closed since Sunday amid concerns for public safety.

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South Yorkshire's Police and Crime Commissioner says a personality like teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg is needed to change people's attitudes to road safety and using a phone while driving.

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Using mobile handsets at the wheel is illegal and attracts six penalty points where drivers are caught, but a report published by MPs on the Commons Transport Select Committee suggests hands-free devices can be just as distracting to motorists.

Dr Alan Billings, however, warned that widespread prosecution of drivers could cause a public backlash unless the level of risk was properly understood by the public

He said: “We need a Greta Thunberg to tell us how to behave properly on the road.”

Police helicopters were called in to escort flights into Leeds Bradford Airport overnight after two pilots reported having a laser shone at their aircraft.

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The flights, both operated by Jet2, were on approach to landing when the incidents occurred.

The pilot of a flight from Alicante reported the first incident at 23:30 when about four miles from the runway.

The second was reported by the pilot of a flight from Fuerteventura at 00:46 between the A65 and Cardigan Fields Retail Park.

A spokesperson for Leeds Bradford Airport said: "The necessary safety procedures were immediately activated, which resulted in Air Traffic Control deploying a police helicopter to escort incoming flights."

They added the airport was monitoring the situation and liaising with the police.

Huddersfield boss Jan Siewert does not fear for his job after their Carabao Cup exit continued the club's winless start.

Police investigating the fatal stabbing of a 21-year-old man in Sheffield have issued a fresh appeal for information on the first anniversary of his death.

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Kavan Brissett (pictured) was stabbed in the chest in an alleyway off Langsett Walk, in Upperthorpe, on 14 August 2018. He died in hospital four days later.

No one has yet been charged with his murder.

Police previously issued an appeal to trace 30-year-old Ahmed Farrah, also known as Reggie, who is from the Broomhall area but also has links to Cardiff.

Det Ch Insp Jude Ashmore said: "Our appeal to trace Ahmed Farrah in connection with Kavan's death is ongoing and we've carried out inquiries both in the UK and in Somalia as we continue to try and trace him."

An East Yorkshire MP is backing calls for the law to be tightened on the sale and use of air powered weapons.

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Diana Johnson, MP for Hull North, is meeting with Jenny Dees who started the campaign after her son, Stanley Metcalf, was shot dead by his great-grandfather with an unlicensed air rifle last year.

Stanley died in hospital after being hit in the abdomen by a pellet at Sproatley, near Hull, on 26 July.

A petition started by Stanley's parents to change the law has so far been signed by 11,000 people.

Under Stanley’s Law it would be an offence to use, possess or acquire an air weapon without an certificate.

Firefighters have been tackling a large fire at a waste site in the Yorkshire Dales overnight.

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North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue say the blaze broke out at a commercial property in Brompton on Swale near Richmond.

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At its height five fire engines were needed to tackle the blaze.

Tony Walker, Station Manager at Acomb and Huntington in York, says crews are still on scene.

Oli Constable
BBC Yorkshire Live

It might look frantic and disorganised but, underwater hockey is a popular team sport with more than 100 teams across the UK.

Later today the World Championships will start in Sheffield, with U24 and U19 teams taking part.

The hectic sport started in 1954 and sees two teams of six battle it out at the bottom of a swimming pool: