1. Counties 'face £85m' loss if no 2020 seasonpublished at 14:43 British Summer Time 27 April 2020

    Counties face an £85m loss of revenue if "the very real possibility" of no cricket this summer becomes a reality, says a new report.

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  2. 'Pip for Phyllis' banner to celebrate 90th birthdaypublished at 14:24 British Summer Time 27 April 2020

    A man is asking people to join him in celebrating his mum's 90th birthday by beeping their horns when they pass outside her North Yorkshire home.

    Barrie with the signImage source, Barrie Watson

    Phyllis Watson is 90 today and, like many people across the country, will spend her day at home because of the coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

    However, as a way of keeping her sociable, her son Barrie Watson has been helping to organise the drive-by beeping.

    A sign has been placed outside her home in Cayton, Scarborough, asking people to "Pip for Phyllis".

    Barrie said: "We got up at 07:00 this morning and went out early [to put up the banner]."

    Phyllis said: "I was really surprised when I got up and saw this great big banner stuck in my garden. I've already had a couple of pippers."

    Phyllis with some flowersImage source, Barrie Watson
  3. Missing Halifax man foundpublished at 13:58 British Summer Time 27 April 2020

    A man from Halifax who was earlier reported to be missing has been found, according to police.

    Police have thanked people for sharing the appeal for help in the search for 41-year-old Shane Saddington.

  4. Coronavirus testing site opens in Scarboroughpublished at 13:37 British Summer Time 27 April 2020

    Local Democracy Reporting Service

    A mobile testing site for key workers showing symptoms of the Covid-19 virus opens in Scarborough today.

    Testing siteImage source, Reuters/Henry Nicholls/File Photo

    The military-run drive-through facility is located on the park and ride site in Seamer Road and will be open between 11:00 and 15:00.

    In a joint statement, the Department of Health and Social Care and the Ministry of Defence said: “Eligible key workers can turn up to the drive-through site without booking.

    "These tests in Scarborough are available for eligible key workers who are self-isolating because they are within the first five days of displaying symptoms of Covid-19.

    "The tests are also available for key workers who are self-isolating because someone else in their household is displaying symptoms. The householder displaying the symptoms can also be tested at the site with the key worker."

    The Scarborough testing site is also be available for children of key workers, aged between 12 to 18, who are showing symptoms.

    Eligible key workers will need to bring their work ID with them to verify their role and will need to attend in their own vehicle.

  5. Teacher jailed for abusing primary school pupilspublished at 13:34 British Summer Time 27 April 2020

    The school where Jonathan Clayton targeted girls said it was not told about a previous complaint.

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  6. Over 5,000 food parcels sent to vulnerable Leeds residentspublished at 13:06 British Summer Time 27 April 2020

    Over 5,000 food parcels have been delivered in less than a month to vulnerable people in Leeds, it's been revealed.

    Food parcelsImage source, Leeds City Council

    The "unprecedented emergency food distribution programme" is delivering more than 300 parcels a day to people during the coronavirus lockdown, Leeds City Council says.

    West Yorkshire Police and the NHS are among those working together to identify people to receive the parcels, while support is also available for anyone calling the coronavirus helpline in Leeds, external.

    The parcels are being delivered to people’s homes by volunteers or being made available for collection from a local hub such as a school, children’s centre or local charity building.

    Councillor Judith Blake, leader of Leeds City Council, said: “This is a perfect example of Leeds pulling together as a city to help our most vulnerable residents.

    "It’s inspiring to see so many different businesses, organisations and services working together to help.

    "If any businesses or organisations think they can help, please get in touch. It will help us to continue working together to help provide this vital lifeline to residents," she added.

  7. Police search Leeds woods for missing teenagerpublished at 12:23 British Summer Time 27 April 2020

    Police looking for a missing Leeds teenager are searching woods in the city, it's been confirmed.

    Rawan HussainImage source, West Yorkshire Police

    Rawan Hussain, 16, from Chapel Allerton, was reported missing at about 13:00 on Sunday after last being seen at home at about 05:00 the same day.

    Officers are searching Gledhow Valley Woods as investigations into her disappearance continue, police say.

    Anyone who has seen the teenager, or who has any information about her whereabouts, is being asked to contact the West Yorkshire force.

  8. Yorkshire cancel deals for overseas triopublished at 12:17 British Summer Time 27 April 2020

    Yorkshire cancel the deals of overseas signings Keshav Maharaj, Ravichandran Ashwin and Nicholas Pooran because of coronavirus.

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  9. Care home waits 10 days for coronavirus testspublished at 12:02 British Summer Time 27 April 2020

    Vida Healthcare has two care homes in Harrogate for people with dementia.

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  10. Road closure warning as Woodhead Pass gets £5m upgradepublished at 11:43 British Summer Time 27 April 2020

    A major road which connects South Yorkshire with Greater Manchester is to be closed on some weekends as it gets a multi-million pound upgrade.

    The Woodhead PassImage source, Dave Thompson/PA Media

    The A628 Woodhead Pass, which connects Manchester and Sheffield, will see a £5m investment to create "safer and more dependable journeys", Highways England says.

    Over the next 12 months, the 13.5-mile route will undergo wall and barrier repairs, resurfacing and drainage upgrades.

    The work is already under way and will see full weekend closures at the start of June and July with traffic diversions in place, according to Highways England.

  11. Police van attacked in East Yorkshirepublished at 11:22 British Summer Time 27 April 2020

    A Humberside Police van window was smashed as officers attended a nearby incident in East Yorkshire at the weekend, it's emerged.

    A smashed van windowImage source, Humberside Police

    Police were dealing with a domestic abuse case on Hull Road in Cottingham yesterday when the van was targeted, the force says.

    The driver side window was smashed by people "on a yellow motorbike" which then made off towards Hull, officers added.

    An appeal for witnesses has been launched following the damage, according to Humberside Police.

  12. Captain Tom Moore gets Royal Mail birthday postmarkpublished at 10:55 British Summer Time 27 April 2020

    A 99-year-old war veteran who's originally from West Yorkshire and who has raised £29m for the NHS by walking laps of his garden has been honoured with a special postmark.

    PostmarkImage source, Royal Mail/PA Media

    Royal Mail will stamp all letters with the message to celebrate Keighley-born Captain Tom Moore's 100th birthday on Thursday.

    All stamped post up until Friday will be marked with: "Happy 100th Birthday Captain Thomas Moore NHS fundraising hero 30th April 2020."

    Royal Mail said it was "honoured" to issue the postmark.

    World War Two veteran Capt Tom, who now lives in Bedfordshire, has extended his challenge to 200 laps after he completed the first 100 laps 14 days ahead of schedule.

    His initial £1,000 fundraising target was broken in about 24 hours and he has now raised more than £29m for the NHS.

    David Gold, director of public affairs and policy at Royal Mail, said: "What Captain Thomas Moore has achieved is truly phenomenal, and this is reflected in the affection shown for him across the world.

  13. New service aims to help young offenders 'make amends'published at 10:28 British Summer Time 27 April 2020

    Local Democracy Reporting Service

    A new youth justice service in South Yorkshire will ensure young offenders take responsibility for their behaviour and make amends for the harm they have caused, a council report says.

    Young people at skateparkImage source, Getty Images

    Sheffield, Rotherham and Barnsley Youth Justice Services are joining together for the new service, called Reparation and Unpaid Work.

    In a report, Sam Martin, from Sheffield Council, says: "Youth Justice Services provide support to offenders, rehabilitation, tackle the underlying causes of offending and give young people the support they need to break the cycle of offending and build productive and fulfilling lives.

    "Reparation is a practical way to pay back harm caused by the offence, either by directly repairing the harm or through constructive work to help the local community."

    The new service includes a variety of activities to pay back benefits to the community, including work similar to community service, the report says.

    Mr Martin adds: "This will help young people to make amends for their actions, directly to the people and the communities their offence has affected."

  14. Batley murder inquiry: Arrested man released by policepublished at 09:56 British Summer Time 27 April 2020

    Police are continuing to appeal for information about a suspected murder in West Yorkshire after an arrested man was released without charge.

    Saleem ButtImage source, West Yorkshire Police

    A murder investigation was launched after the death of Saleem Butt, 61, at his house in Hyrstlands Road, Batley.

    West Yorkshire Police said a man, 64, who was arrested on suspicion of murder is no longer part of the investigation.

    Detectives want to hear from anyone who saw Mr Butt in the days leading up to his death last week.

    Det Ch Insp Tony Nicholson said: "I would continue to ask people to come forward with any information they have to allow us to continue to piece together Mr Butt's final movements before his death."

    Mr Butt was found in his house with serious injuries at about 21:00 on Thursday.

    He was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics,

    Mr Butt was "well known and well respected locally" and police believe he had spoken to people in the area in the days before his death.

  15. Care home staff 'angels' move on to lockdown sitepublished at 09:44 British Summer Time 27 April 2020

    Staff and directors at a residential home will move into motorhomes for three weeks.

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  16. Sheffield boy inspired by Capt Tom walks marathon distancepublished at 09:32 British Summer Time 27 April 2020

    Rob England
    BBC News

    From Captain Tom to Captain Tobias...

    A boy with cerebral palsy and autism, who was "inspired" by the fundraising efforts of the 99-year-old war veteran Capt Tom, is raising more than £6,000 by walking the distance of a marathon.

    Sheffield Children's Hospital said nine-year-old Tobias could only manage 50m (164ft) when the government first brought in social distancing measures, but he is now covering "750m a day outside his house".

    The money raised will go to the hospital and Paces School, a special school in Sheffield which Tobias attends.

    Tobias, whose previous plans for a sponsored walk were scuppered by the lockdown, said: "I heard about Captain Tom and I thought 'why don't I use my walker to complete a marathon by walking up and down my street every day?'

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  17. Hairdresser Jess, 21, stuck on cruise ship off USpublished at 09:16 British Summer Time 27 April 2020

    The Bradford woman has been working on the Norwegian Gem since October.

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  18. Police continue appeal in Batley murder inquirypublished at 09:04 British Summer Time 27 April 2020

    Police say they are continuing to appeal for information about a man who was murdered in West Yorkshire last week.

    Saleem ButtImage source, West Yorkshire Police

    Saleem Butt, 61, was found with serious injuries in his house on Hyrstlands Road in Batley at about 21:00 on Thursday 23 April. He died at the scene.

    A 64-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody, West Yorkshire Police said.

    Detectives said Mr Butt was "well known and well-respected locally" and they believe he had spoken to people in the area in the days before his death.

    Det Ch Insp Tony Nicholson appealed for them to come forward.

    "I am again asking these people to come forward and speak with our officers as they may be able to provide an insight into the circumstances," he said.

    "We would also like to speak to anyone who may have seen Mr Butt in the company of others recently, as they may be able to assist our investigation, too."

    Hyrstlands Road remains closed between Purlwell Lane and Carr Side Crescent as investigations continue, he added.

  19. North East and Yorkshire had highest death toll in Englandpublished at 08:37 British Summer Time 27 April 2020

    Yesterday the North East and Yorkshire had the highest death toll in England from Covid-19.

    It should be noted this is only deaths in hospital of people who have been tested for coronavirus, so the true total for the country is likely to be much higher.

    • East of England: 49
    • London: 64
    • Midlands: 57
    • North East & Yorkshire: 66
    • North West: 46
    • South East: 43
    • South West: 11

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  20. Yorkshire's Monday weather forecastpublished at 08:21 British Summer Time 27 April 2020

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    It is going to be dry but largely cloudy this morning.

    In the afternoon, spells of sunshine will develop from the north.

    This evening will be largely dry with sunny intervals and banks of cloud:

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