Ideal Standard is planning to close its factory in Hull with the loss of 85 jobs.

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The firm said it intends to move production of its baths to a factory in Egypt, but would maintain a presence in the city.

Dave Oglesby, from the GMB union, said the closure would affect other business and the wider community.

He said: "Ideal Standard's loyal staff have worked hard to help build the company up. Now Ideal Standard are happy to send their jobs down the plughole."

A spokesperson for Ideal Standard said: "The decision to start this process was not taken lightly and is the result of a continuous evaluation of our global manufacturing footprint to ensure we operate as efficiently as possible."

He added that "key business functions such as customer service will remain in the city".

A man was left with cuts to his face after being assaulted in the centre of York, police say.

The victim was attacked by another man on the balcony of a property on Walmgate at about 23:00 last Friday.

He had to be taken to hospital where he was later discharged after receiving medical treatment.

Police are now appealing for anyone who saw what happened to get in touch.

Highways England say they are beginning recovery work on the M62 following this morning's fatal crash.

The eastbound carriageway has been closed between Junction 22 and 23 near Huddersfield since about 10:40.

A 51-year-old woman from the Humberside area was killed in the collision involving several vehicles.

The caravan show held at the Lawns in Cottingham, near Hull, is due to go to Harrogate in 2020.

The Sheffield Star newspaper is asking its readers to pay to read its online articles.

The paper says the new subscription service will help create a better online news service.

The subscription is £1 a month for the first three months, then £2 a week after that.

The newspaper says subscribers will get fewer adverts and unlimited online access.

Editor Nancy Fielder says the move is because "quality journalism costs money" and needs to be financed through subscription.

A giant mural depicting former residents of the old Quarry Hill flats in Leeds has been unveiled.

It is part of a new Leeds City College campus, built on the site of the flats, which were demolished in 1978.

To mark the launch, one former resident, Jack Longbottom, 75, abseiled down the side of the new building:

Developers, designers and technology enthusiasts are being challenged to come up with ideas to help support people living with dementia.

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It's part of the Humber Care Tech Challenge and the winners will get support from mentors at Amazon, the University of Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

Their ideas could be developed into a commercial product to help people with dementia.

An event is being held at the university today to look at the challenges faced by people living with dementia ahead of the competition next month.

A woman has died in a crash involving several vehicles on the M62, police have confirmed.

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The incident happened at about 10:40 on the eastbound carriageway between Junctions 22 and 23 near Huddersfield.

West Yorkshire police said a 51-year-old woman from the Humberside area was killed in the crash.

A 47-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

The road is expected to remain closed for some time.

The M62 eastbound near Huddersfield looks set to stay closed throughout rush hour following an earlier crash, police now say:

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Sheffield Wednesday striker Fernando Forestieri's appeal against a Football Association charge of using racist language has been rejected.

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The FA's independent regulatory commission found him guilty of using racist language towards Mansfield Town's Krystian Pearce in July.

In March, the 29-year-old was acquitted of racially aggravated harassment and using threatening words or behaviour.

The forward will begin a six-game ban with immediate effect.

He was also fined £25,000, warned about his future conduct and ordered to attend face-to-face FA education.

The M62 could remain closed for hours following a serious crash near Huddersfield, according to Highways England.

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It follows a crash involving multiple vehicles between junctions 22 and 23, leaving one person seriously injured.

It happened at about 10:45, but it's not yet known when the motorway will reopen.

The eastbound carriageway is expected to be closed throughout the afternoon.

Cars trapped in the queue are being turned around.

Sheffield and Westminster councils are due to pilot the lorries over two years.

A motorcyclist has died in hospital more than a week after being involved in an accident in County Durham.

Janine Bleu was injured near Bowlees Farm, at Newbiggin, in Teesdale on the last August Bank Holiday Monday.

Police say the 55-year-old, from York, lost control on a bend and fell off her bike before colliding with a car and a motorcycle going the other way.

A police investigation is on-going.

PC Damien Stevens, of Durham Constabulary’s Road Policing Unit, said: “Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends.

“We would like to renew appeal for any witnesses to the collision to come forward with information as soon as possible."

People heading to Leeds Bradford Airport using the M62 are being urged to leave extra time following an earlier crash.

One person was seriously injured in the eastbound crash between junctions 22 and 23.

Leeds-based airline Jet2 has tweeted a warning for people heading to the airport, with many routes remaining busier than normal:

Police officers are trying to identify this man in connection with a burglary in Doncaster:

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It's reported that a person went into a property on Finkle Street, Thorne, at about 04:00 on 21 June.

The victim reported that their wallet and bank card had been taken.

The bank card was then used at 04:14 and 04:17 at shops on Thorne Road, with £500 being taken from a cash machine.

Police are hoping to speak to the man pictured as they believe he could help them with their inquiries.

A Hull MP says her school uniform campaign has been a success after it was agreed that national guidance would be amended.

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Emma Hardy, Labour MP for Hull West and Hessle, encouraged the recycling of old and unwanted school uniform after hearing that parents were having to go hungry to cover the cost of new uniform.

She said the RE:uniform scheme had provided more than 500 Hull families with clothing for the new school year.

The Labour politician yesterday presented her findings on the "ruthless" school policy of requiring branded uniform to Lord Agnew and the Education Select Committee.

She said: "I am delighted that Lord Agnew has agreed to amend national guidance so that families may be better able to shop around and buy more affordable, unbranded uniform for their children

“This is a great victory for all families in my home town of Hull and for all families across the UK," she added.

Huddersfield Giants head coach Simon Woolford says he would have to leave if they are relegated from Super League.

Police officers trying to find a missing man have released footage of him.

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Karl Carroll, 30, was last seen on 31 July at the Bradford Royal Infirmary with bags thought to contain his belongings.

He is thought to be sleeping rough and police want to check to make sure he is safe.

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The Baildon man is described as having lightly tanned skin and a chipped front tooth.

National Express coaches are being diverted following a crash on the M62 which has left one person seriously injured.

Writing on Twitter, the travel operator warned of delays to services between Leeds and Liverpool:

Police are advising motorists to avoid the scene of a collision on the M62 which has left one person seriously injured.

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Police were called at 10:43 to reports of a collision involving a number of vehicles on the M62 eastbound, junction 22 and 23.

The eastbound carriageway has been closed and is likely to remain closed for some time while emergency services work at the scene.

One man has been arrested.