1. Man charged with terrorism offencespublished at 21:20 British Summer Time 8 October 2019

    Luke Hunter was detained as part of an investigation into right-wing terrorism.

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  2. Hull fishing mural to be demolished over asbestos riskpublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 8 October 2019

    A giant mural depicting Hull's fishing heritage is to be demolished after a survey found it contained "dangerously high levels of asbestos".

    The Three Ships mosaicImage source, MIKE BARTLETT PHOTOGRAPHY

    Previously, the 1963 Three Ships mosaic was to be retained as part of a £130m redevelopment of the city centre site.

    However, Hull City Council said the mural could not be temporarily removed and then replaced as the work would "pose a risk to public safety".

    Campaigner Leigh Bird said she was "devastated at the loss".

    She lobbied as part of the Ships in the Sky group to have the mural listed. Its application was turned down by English Heritage in 2017.

    "Rightly so, the council has their levels of safety they have to conform to, so sadly that's the only option open to them," said Ms Bird.

    "We're devastated at the loss of something that's culturally important not just to the to the people of Hull, but in architectural and artistic terms."

  3. Safety calls after woman flung from fair ridepublished at 17:43 British Summer Time 8 October 2019

    Ben Corran, 16, was hit by a woman who fell from the Airmaxx 360 ride at Hull Fair.

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  4. 'Leaves on the line' face a chilly receptionpublished at 17:40 British Summer Time 8 October 2019

    A blast of dry ice could be the solution to the bane of all rail commuters' lives - the infamous problem of "leaves on the line", according to researchers in South Yorkshire.

    A train blasting dry iceImage source, Network Rail

    Every autumn, thousands of tonnes of leaves drop onto Britain's railways tracks which can make the rails slippy and dangerous, according to Network Rail.

    Currently, sand is sprayed by trains onto the track to improve grip, but research by the University of Sheffield shows that dry ice could be a better answer.

    Sprayed onto the tracks, dry ice leaves behind no residue and improves traction between the wheel and rail.

    Trials are currently taking place across the UK.

  5. Michelangelo's frescos on show at Hull Minsterpublished at 17:28 British Summer Time 8 October 2019

    More than 50 reproductions of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel works have been installed at Hull Minster as part of a touring exhibition.

    Michaelangelo frescoImage source, Neil Holmes Photography

    Michelangelo - A Different View features the Florentine master's work displayed on fabric at ground level.

    Creators said the exhibition offers "an otherwise impossible close-up view" of the artist's brushwork.

    It is also the first time the frescos have been displayed in a religious setting outside the Vatican.

    The free ticketed exhibition, which is one of only two UK dates, features famous works, including "Creation of Adam" and a six sq m reproduction of "The Last Judgement".

    Organisers said it offered visitors the chance to admire the artwork without having to look some 22 metres above their heads.

  6. Leeds win appeal against Berardi redpublished at 17:09 British Summer Time 8 October 2019

    Leeds United defender Gaetano Berardi wins his appeal against his red card in Saturday's defeat by Millwall.

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  7. Leeds United defender Berardi wins red card appealpublished at 17:06 British Summer Time 8 October 2019

    BBC Radio Leeds

    Leeds United have won an appeal against the red card given to defender Gaetano Berardi during their game at Millwall on Saturday.

    Gaetano Berardi, centre, is sent off for Leeds United against MillwallImage source, Christopher Lee/Getty Images

    Berardi, 31, was sent off after conceding a penalty in the early stages of his team's 2-1 Championship defeat.

    The successful appeal means the Switzerland international will no longer have to serve a one-match suspension.

    He is now free to face Birmingham City when Leeds return to action on 19 October.

  8. Lorry crash death: MP calls for offender reviewpublished at 16:54 British Summer Time 8 October 2019

    There have been calls for a review into how offenders are classed and monitored after a Barnsley woman died when she was hit by a stolen lorry.

    The damaged house in BrierleyImage source, Danny Lawson/PA Media

    Jacqueline Wileman, 58, died at the scene of the crash in Brierley last year.

    Driver Karn Hill, 23, admitted causing death by dangerous driving, while three passengers also received long sentences for other offences.

    The four men in the lorry were not classed as high risk - leading to "devastating consequences" according to Labour MP for Barnsley East, Stephanie Peacock.

    "They had nearly 100 convictions between them", she told the Commons earlier. "One man was in the probation system - two had just finished."

    She went on to ask for a review into the classification of offenders, including those that are deemed high risk.

  9. Man hit by bottle on board South Yorkshire trainpublished at 16:31 British Summer Time 8 October 2019

    Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was hit by a bottle thrown on a train between Sheffield and Rotherham.

    A Northern service in SheffieldImage source, PA Media

    The incident happened at about 23:40 on 24 September on a Northern service.

    The bottle was thrown in the carriage, hitting the man on the head and causing "bruising and a nasty cut".

    He was taken to hospital for treatment.

    A 25-year-old man from Doncaster was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.

    Witnesses are being asked to get in touch with British Transport Police.

  10. Leeds Corn Exchange transformation plans revealedpublished at 16:12 British Summer Time 8 October 2019

    Transformation plans for a Leeds city centre landmark have been outlined by Leeds City Council.

    Plans to transform the Corn Exchange City Centre GatewayImage source, Leeds City Council

    The proposals for the Corn Exchange City Centre Gateway, external will see the pedestrianisation of the area surrounding the Grade I-listed building.

    Plans to overhaul the area surrounding it are part of a wider £270m investment to improve the heart of Leeds city centre by March 2021.

    Local businesses, residents and members of the public are being asked to have their say on their proposals.

    The Corn Exchange first opened in 1863 and currently houses various independent retailers and food vendors.

  11. Witness appeal after fatal crash near Bedalepublished at 15:59 British Summer Time 8 October 2019

    A man has died after the car he was driving crashed into a tree near Bedale last night.

    Kings Keld Bank between Bedale and SnapeImage source, Google Streetview

    It's believed the 48-year-old's black Seat Ibiza left an unclassified road known as Kings Keld Bank, between Bedale and Snape, at about 18:20 on Monday night before colliding with a tree.

    He was treated by members of the public and ambulance staff, but died at the scene.

    Anybody who might have seen what happened, or may have captured dash cam footage, is being asked to get in touch with North Yorkshire Police.

  12. Teenager charged with stabbing bus driverpublished at 15:56 British Summer Time 8 October 2019

    The driver, stabbed in Sheffield city centre, is recovering at home after receiving treatment.

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  13. Educating Yorkshire musical arrives in Leedspublished at 15:45 British Summer Time 8 October 2019

    A musical about the life of one of the stars of documentary TV series Educating Yorkshire comes to Leeds tonight.

    Musharaf "Mushy" Asghar collects Educating Yorkshire's award at the 2014 National Television AwardsImage source, PA

    Lyrically Speaking, which is being performed at Leeds Playhouse until Saturday, focuses on 16-year-old Musharaf "Mushy" Asghar, from Dewsbury, as he overcomes his stammer.

    The Channel 4 series in which Mushy appeared won best documentary programme at the 2014 National Television Awards.

    Mushy collected the award along with other students and teachers from Thornhill Community Academy.

    He has since gone on to become a motivational speaker, presenter and YouTuber.

  14. Pontefract pensioner died of stab wounds - Policepublished at 15:25 British Summer Time 8 October 2019

    A 90-year-old man who was found dead in his home in Pontefract died as a result of stab wounds, a post-mortem examination has revealed.

    Love Lane Terrace PontefractImage source, Google Streetview

    Police were called to an address in Love Lane Terrace on Saturday and found the man's body inside.

    A 49-year-old man was arrested on Sunday on suspicion of murder.

    He remains in custody after a magistrate's extension was granted this morning, police say.

  15. Doncaster set for £50m transport cash boostpublished at 15:10 British Summer Time 8 October 2019

    Local Democracy Reporting Service

    Nearly £50m worth of government cash could be on its way to Doncaster in an effort to improve transport links across the borough.

    Doncaster CouncilImage source, LDRS

    Doncaster Council has drawn up a list of potential schemes, including local railway station improvements, extra cycle routes, congestion alleviation projects and bus lane developments.

    Councillors serving on the mayor’s cabinet are expected to give the go-ahead to the list of schemes soon.

    Money will be passed from government to the Sheffield City Region from its bid for up £220m of Transforming Cities Fund cash for South Yorkshire.

    If successful, Doncaster is likely to receive between £40m-£49m to improve transport links.

  16. Yorkshire men arrested in 'biggest UK drug conspiracy'published at 14:45 British Summer Time 8 October 2019

    Men from Leeds and Dewsbury have been arrested in what police say is the UK's biggest ever drugs conspiracy.

    Officers raiding a flat in LondonImage source, NCA

    In total, 13 men were arrested in dawn raids across the country as part of an 18-month National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation.

    The NCA tracked drugs allegedly smuggled into the UK in lorry loads of vegetables and juice.

    The conspiracy was around the importation of more than 50 tonnes of drugs, worth millions of pounds, from the Netherlands, officers say.

    "We believe it's the biggest ever conspiracy that we've seen in the UK," said Jayne Lloyd, NCA regional head of investigations for the north of England.

    The 13 are suspected of being part of the UK arm of a well-established organised crime group which allegedly used Dutch and British front companies to import heroin, cocaine and cannabis.

  17. SAS veteran turned author in York for reading campaignpublished at 14:29 British Summer Time 8 October 2019

    Author and former SAS soldier Chris Ryan is in York today continuing his campaign to encourage boys to read.

    Boy readingImage source, Getty Images

    Mr Ryan, who served with the SAS in both Northern Ireland and Iraq, is now a best-selling military fiction author.

    He is best known as the only member of an SAS unit to escape from a famously ill-fated mission during the Gulf War.

    Three members of the eight-man unit died on the mission and four others were captured by Iraqi forces.

    He is perhaps best known for his book Strike Back which has since been adapted into a successful TV series.

    Today, he's due to visit pupils at St Olave's and St Peter's School to talk about his life as an elite soldier and how he uses world events in his books.

    He began his initiative after meeting a group of 15-year-olds who could not read.

  18. Woman aims to break black mental health 'taboo'published at 14:02 British Summer Time 8 October 2019

    Ursula Myrie wants to "change the culture" to get more black people talking about mental health.

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  19. 'Do not Google Hillsborough', jurors at retrial toldpublished at 13:58 British Summer Time 8 October 2019

    The judge in the retrial of former Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield has warned the jury against researching the case.

    Fourteen people, 12 to make up the jury and two additional jurors who will sit through the opening, were selected from a panel of 30 at Preston Crown Court this morning.

    David DuckenfieldImage source, Getty Images

    Judge Sir Peter Openshaw told them it was their duty to decide the case based on evidence heard in court.

    “What any of you have heard or read or seen in the past,” he said, “is entirely irrelevant to your task”.

    “You must decide the case on the evidence you hear in court”.

    He added: "You must not conduct your own research, especially not on the internet. If you Google Hillsborough there will be many millions of returns. Don’t do it.”

    Mr Duckenfield, 75, denies manslaughter by gross negligence.

  20. Hull Fair fall: Woman suffered facial injuriespublished at 13:57 British Summer Time 8 October 2019

    A woman who was thrown from a fairground ride in Hull last night suffered facial injuries and bruises, according to police.

    A police officer stands in front of a ride

    She fell from the ride at Hull Fair on to the base of a nearby one, striking a teenage boy as she fell.

    Humberside Police said it was supporting an investigation by the Health and Safety Executive looking into what happened.

    Anybody who has any information about how the woman fell is being asked to get in touch with police.