With people across England told to stay at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, a South Yorkshire photographer has been documenting the lockdown through a series of "doorstep portraits".

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Ellie Last, from Sheffield, has been capturing the images on her daily walks around the city with her dog, Luther, after all her bookings were cancelled.

After photographing a few friends and sharing the results on Instagram, she started getting messages from people asking her to take their portrait and said the project had grown from there.

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Ellie said as well as creating a record of the unprecedented time, combining her daily walk with her passion for photography had been a huge benefit to her.

"Personally it has improved my mental health a lot," she said.

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You can read the full story and see more of her isolation photos here.

A Barnsley poet has been named as the town's "Poet in Lockdown" in response to the coronavirus crisis.

Ian McMillan, known as the Bard of Barnsley, has stepped into the new role as part of a wider campaign to continue getting art, culture and history to the town’s communities, the council said.

Mr McMillan has been commissioned to create a series of short sonnets in response to the coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent lockdown.

The sonnets will be released every Tuesday and Thursday night from next week on Barnsley Museum's social media channels.

Men carrying weapons believed to be bats forced their way into a York property and stolen a distinctive Buddha necklace, police say.

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The men broke into a house on Hob Moor Terrace just after 20:00 on Friday 20 March and made off with the victim’s gold necklace with a Buddha pendant, according to North Yorkshire Police.

CCTV images from Tesco Express on Low Ousegate in the city centre, which were taken about an hour before the burglary (shown above), show a man police want to speak to in connection with the incident.

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Officers say they want anyone who knows who he is or where he might be to get in touch.

A photograph of the stolen necklace has also been released.

Anyone who sees it is urged to contact police.

A man who asked new mothers to send him pictures of them breastfeeding has been spoken to by police in South Yorkshire.

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The 27-year-old man was spoken to by officers in relation to a suspected scam where mothers would send photos of themselves breastfeeding in exchange for baby milk and hand sanitiser.

It was after mothers called police and a Sheffield hospital to report they'd been contacted by someone claiming to be a senior worker within the neonatal unit.

However, the requests are fraudulent and the person didn't work for a hospital, police say.

The man was interviewed under caution on suspicion of malicious communications and a breach of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

The leader of Leeds City Council has added to tributes being paid to former Leeds United and England defender Norman Hunter, who's died in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus.

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Hunter played over 700 games at Elland Road during his 15 years at the club.

Councillor Judith Blake said: “I am absolutely heartbroken to hear the tragic news that Norman has passed away.

"He was a legend on the pitch and an absolute gentleman off it.

"I have treasured memories of watching him play as a child - this is a very sad day for the city of Leeds.”

The 21-year-old was left in a critical condition by the shooting in Grimethorpe, Sheffield.

Doctors are not seeing the expected numbers of heart attack and stroke patients across hospitals.

A man who died after falling from a bridge over the M1 has been named by police.

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The body of Levi Thompson (pictured), from Rotherham, was found on the northbound carriageway of the M1, near junction 31 at about 03:20 on Wednesday.

South Yorkshire Police say they believe the 24-year-old fell from the bridge before being hit by two heavy goods vehicles.

In a statement, Mr Thompson's family paid tribute to him saying: “Levi was a much-loved father, son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and a loyal friend to anyone he knew. He is gone but never forgotten.”

Anyone who saw what happened or has dash-cam footage is being urged to contact police.

A painting of a 99-year-old war veteran who has raised more than £18m for the NHS has appeared on a wall in Pontefract.

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Captain Tom Moore, originally from Keighley, raised millions of pounds by completing 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday.

The mural was painted earlier today on the wall of the Malt Shovel, in Cornmarket, by local artist Rachel List.

She said: "When I saw what Capt Tom had done I just thought it was amazing. It's going to be talked about in 10 and 20 years time and I felt it needed documenting."

Thousands of families in Bradford are set to tell the story of life under lockdown as part of a new project.

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More than 9,000 families across the Bradford district are to be asked about how the coronavirus is impacting their day-to-day lives.

It's led by the Born in Bradford project, one of the world's biggest research projects, which follows the progress of its members through the first 20 years of their lives.

The confidential survey will look at concerns such as job insecurity, struggles to pay bills and the rent or mortgage and whether people have been able to afford or source food they need.

Dr Josie Dickerson, who is leading the research, says: "We're in a unique position in the whole of the UK, if not the world, to be able to really find out the impact on families.

"We have such a strong research environment here in Bradford, with over 35,000 families involved in Born in Bradford at the moment."

Dr Dickerson added: “We want our Born in Bradford families to look out for an email, letter, or phone call from the research team over the next couple of weeks and to please complete the survey so we know what challenges they are facing.”

Firefighters in South Yorkshire have staged a "rainbow" tribute to carers and key workers battling the coronavirus outbreak.

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Every Thursday at 20:00, people across the country clap for carers and key workers as a way of saying thank you for their work during the pandemic.

Firefighters in South Yorkshire posted the photo above, saying: "This one's for all the carers" as their way of thanking them.

A West Yorkshire MP says he's been "inundated" with correspondence from people across his constituency about Capt Tom Moore, who has raised over £18m for the NHS by walking laps of his garden.

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The 99-year-old war veteran, who is originally from Keighley, walked 100 laps of his garden, with the aid of a walking frame, to raise the funds.

He originally aimed to raise just £1,000 for NHS Charities Together before his 100th birthday.

But he has smashed his target after nearly 800,000 people made donations to his fundraising page.

Responding to the news that Capt Moore is to be honoured with the Freedom of Keighley for his efforts, Robbie Moore, MP for Keighley and Ilkley, said: "I've been inundated with correspondence from people across the area all rooting for Tom.

"He showed true Yorkshire grit with his determination in carrying on.

"After capturing the hearts and minds of the nation, there is no better 100th birthday gift than to be honoured with the Freedom of Keighley - we are proud of you," he added.

A 21-year-old man is in hospital in a critical condition after being shot in the chest in Sheffield.

Police say they're treating the shooting, which happened at about 14:30 yesterday on Grimesthorpe Road, as a "targeted attack".

Seven men were detained at the scene and have since been released with no further action to be taken, according to police.

There are enhanced patrols in the area as officers continue to investigate the shooting.

People with information are asked to get in touch with police.

A custom guitar signed by Sheffield's Arctic Monkeys has raised £7,200 for a music venue in the band's home city which is currently closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The city's famous Leadmill venue organised an online auction of memorabilia to raise funds to cover costs during the lockdown.

It closed to the public with the introduction of coronavirus restrictions by the government in March.

Other Leadmill-related items sold include signed posters and photographs, with bids exceeding the £10,000 mark.

Sam Feeley, from the venue, said the figures raised were "fantastic".

"Although government assistance will cover some costs it will not cover everything, we still have a lot of things to pay out," he added.

Mr Feeley said the auction had also resulted in staff seeing how much the venue, which opened in 1980, meant to people.

"To have support and raise money is incredible," he said.

"People have been telling us, 'I met my wife or husband there'. You forget people are making real memories at these events."

Following the news that former England and Leeds United defender Norman Hunter has died in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus, clubs across the country are paying tribute:

Ex-Leeds United and England defender Norman Hunter has died in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus.

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The 76-year-old, who played well over 700 games in 15 years at Elland Road, was admitted with Covid-19 last week.

He was a member of Sir Alf Ramsey's England squad for the 1966 World Cup and went on to win 28 caps in total.

Hunter's reputation as a fearsome tackler was borne out by his nickname "Bites yer legs".

He formed a strong partnership with Jack Charlton at the back for Leeds, also adding European silverware in the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, an FA Cup and a League Cup to his and the club's haul.

Only three Leeds players - Charlton, Billy Bremner and Paul Reaney - have made more appearances for the Whites.

Hunter also played for Bristol City and Barnsley, and then managed the Tykes along with Rotherham United.

Ex-England defender Norman Hunter has died in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus, his former club Leeds United says.

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Hunter, 76, played 726 games in 15 years at Elland Road, won two league titles and played in the 1975 European Cup final defeat by Bayern Munich.

He was also part of Sir Alf Ramsey's England squad for the 1966 World Cup and went on to win 28 caps in total.

In a statement, the club said: "Leeds United are devastated to learn of the passing of club icon Norman Hunter at the age of 76.

"Norman was taken to hospital last week after being diagnosed with COVID-19 and despite continuing to battle and the best efforts of NHS staff, he sadly lost his fight earlier this morning.

"He leaves a huge hole in the Leeds United family, his legacy will never be forgotten and our thoughts are with Norman’s family and friends at this very difficult time."

A man's been arrested on suspicion of arson following a fire at a residential property in York, police say.

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Four people were treated for the effects of breathing in smoke at the scene of the blaze, on Eboracum Way, near the city centre, just after 06:00 yesterday morning.

The 27-year-old arrested man, from Easingwold, remains in police custody for questioning, according to the North Yorkshire force.

Anyone with information about the fire is being urged to contact police.

The home town of 99-year-old Capt Tom Moore, who has raised more than £18m for the NHS by walking 100 laps of his garden with the aid of a walking frame, is to honour him with the Freedom of the Town.

Keighley-born Capt Tom Moore originally aimed to raise just £1,000 for NHS Charities Together by completing laps of his garden before his 100th birthday.

But he has smashed his target after nearly 800,000 people made donations to his fundraising page.

Now, Keighley Town Council says it will honour the "fundraising hero" with the Freedom of Keighley:

More people are turning to a council's e-book scheme after libraries closed across the county because of coronavirus.

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East Riding of Yorkshire Council says it's added over 700 new titles to its online library, with a surge in people taking out the books.

Downloads of the free books has increased by nearly 70% since the closure of the physical libraries two weeks ago, the authority says.

Councillor Shaun Horton said: "This virtual library is accessible at any time and means customers can download e-books, e-audiobooks and e-magazines from anywhere with an internet connection, straight to their device, meaning it's more versatile than ever before, without having to visit the library."

The books automatically cancel after three weeks so there's no risk of getting a fine.