Ninety years after Hull aviator Amy Johnson flew solo from England to Australia, a series of podcasts will remember her daily experiences on the journey.

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Flying G-AAAH Jason, Ms Johnson left Croydon on 5 May 1930 and landed at Darwin on 24 May after travelling about 11,000 miles.

The podcasts will be released over 20 days and will be based on her diaries and notes at the time of her epic journey.

The podcasts will be accessible via the Amy Johnson Arts Trust website, external.

A man has been taken to hospital with a serious head injury after a gun was fired in York, police say.

Officers were called to Leeman Road at about 12:45 on Monday after "loud bangs" were heard and a group of people was seen running away, according to North Yorkshire Police.

A man in his 30s was subsequently found with a serious head injury and was taken to hospital, where he remains.

A blank shell casing was found nearby, according to police.

A man and a woman, both in their 20s, have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm.

A couple from West Yorkshire who drove more than 60 miles so they could "smell the sea" have been fined for flouting coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

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Whitby Neighbourhood Policing Team said the couple were stopped on Monday evening after driving from Boston Spa, near Leeds, to the North Yorkshire coast.

Writing on Facebook, external the force said: "This is not a reasonable excuse to travel into our area and they were told to return home immediately."

It comes a day after two bikers rode from Rochdale to Whitby on a 200-mile round trip to buy fish and chips.

Police said they'll continue to work hard with residents to keep the town safe.

A group of Conservative MPs, including some from Yorkshire, are calling on the Church of England to ease restrictions during the coronavirus outbreak to allow small-scale church funerals.

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A letter signed by 36 MPs, including Craig Whittaker (Calder Valley), Alex Stafford (Rother Valley) and Jason McCartney (Colne Valley), suggests clergy be allowed to enter their churches to officiate at funerals while observing safety measures.

Churches closed in March, with funerals only permitted to take place at the graveside or the crematorium.

The Church of England said its advice came after safety concerns.

It comes as a virtual meeting of the House of Bishops is due to take place.

Four men have been arrested in connection with a serious assault in Keighley which left a man needing hospital treatment for a fractured skull.

The man was attacked in Devonshire Street, in Keighley, on Saturday, in what West Yorkshire Police have described as a "targeted attack"

Four men aged between 24 and 37 have been arrested in connection with the incident.

It was one of a number of violent incidents to have occurred in the town over the weekend and resulted in police being granted temporary extra search powers. Those powers have now been rescinded.

Det Ch Insp Andy Farrell said: “Violence in Bradford District will not be tolerated and we will take positive action against those identified as responsible.

“Local officers are continuing to patrol the area and are on hand to speak to anyone with concerns.”

Two boys arrested in connection with a fire which tore through six homes in Hull last week are aged 11 and 12-years-old it has emerged.

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The properties in Stroud Crescent East, Bransholme, were badly damaged when the fire broke out on at about 11.30 on Friday.

Humberside Police confirmed the ages of the two boys arrested, both of whom have now been released under investigation, in an appeal for information about the blaze.

The force say they are keen to speak to a man seen walking away from the area at the time of the fire, who has yet to come forward.

Anyone with information about the fire is asked to contact police.

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Over £10,000 has been raised for charity in memory of a member of NHS staff in Doncaster who died after contracting coronavirus.

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Kevin Smith (pictured) died at his workplace, Doncaster Royal Infirmary, after a 'brief but courageous battle' on Easter Sunday, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust said.

A fundraiser was set up in his memory and has raised more than £10,000 which will go towards providing wheelchairs for people at the trust.

Mr Smith, who experienced mobility problems himself after having his leg amputated, worked as a plaster technician at the hospital since 1983.

His widow, Diane Smith, said: "Over the years this trust has been good to our family, so the least we can do in Kev’s memory is raise as much money as we can so patients and staff will have access to a wheelchair wherever and whenever they need one."

After an initial target of £5,000, it has now raised twice that amount since being set up on Sunday.

The trust announced it was also going to look at creating a memorial garden which will be dedicated to Mr Smith, as well as colleague Dr Medhat Atalla, who also died with the virus.

Why do fewer people seem to be having heart attacks and strokes? One theory is that the lockdown lifestyle is healthy.

Ryley Ferguson, 15, jumped into the canal in Knottingley to come to the rescue of the young boy.

A group of pupils from a school in York are creating a time capsule to record their experiences during the coronavirus lockdown.

Working remotely the group of 12 pupils aged 13-18 from St Peter’s School have joined groups from all over the world to create a video time capsule.

The school says a different recording will be produced weekly and each week will have a different theme.

They meet virtually every Wednesday to plan and share ideas, before editing and uploading their material to the theatre group Company Three website.

Head master Jeremy Walker said: "Capturing their experiences and voice will lead to a fascinating record for future generations to understand what this time was like.

"I very much look forward to seeing how the project develops," he added.

PPE has not been sent to a Nottinghamshire practice by the government for several weeks, a GP says.

Officers are trying to find a wanted man who they say is actively "evading police" in connection with a burglary in Sheffield last year.

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The burglary, in early November, saw several valuable items and cash taken from a property on Bellhouse Road.

Since then, police have tried to find Antonio Anderson (pictured), 41, in connection with the incident.

Mr Anderson also uses the named Leroy Campbell and Marcus Campbell, as well as sometimes using different dates of birth to make himself 42, South Yorkshire Police say.

His last known address was in Rotherham, but officers believe he could have travelled within South Yorkshire.

Police say they've conducted "extensive inquiries" to find him, including multiple visits to addresses connected to him, as well as financial inquiries and vehicle checks.

The force believes Mr Anderson is aware he is wanted.

Anybody who has seen him is being asked to get in touch with the South Yorkshire force.

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There's been a call for North Yorkshire County Council to reopen its tips, which have been closed during the coronavirus pandemic, in order to prevent a spike in fly-tipping.

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Scarborough councillor Rich Maw says more and more people are asking him when they can go to recycling centres again.

He says he's written to North Yorkshire County Council's (NYCC) chief executive Richard Flinton and MP Robert Goodwill about his concerns.

Last week, the county council said its 21 recycling sites would remain closed until further notice, despite the government approving their re-opening where safe to do so.

In his letter, Mr Maw wrote: “Fly-tipping in Weaponness and Ramshill has increased of late and I would suggest this issue will doubtlessly be repeated throughout.

“Any system which could allow for residents to use the recycling facilities would be welcome.”

In response, Ian Fielding, from NYCC, said: “Our household waste recycling centres remain closed for public safety and to cut non-essential travel, but we will open them as soon as we can.

“We are considering how and when we might be able to open our sites and operate them without putting staff or the public at risk."

The two bikers travelled from Rochdale in Greater Manchester to Whitby in North Yorkshire.

Police are asking for people's help finding two oil paintings featuring a Paddington Bear lookalike which have been stolen in Beverley.

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The pictures - both of a teddy bear similar to Paddington (pictured) - one with a blue coat and one with a green one, were stolen from a business on Lairgate last Tuesday evening.

A suspect on a bike is being sought by police.

Officers are asking anyone who might see them or have been offered them for sale to get in touch.

A total of 61 fines were issued to visitors to North Yorkshire beauty spots at the weekend despite the coronavirus lockdown.

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Nine fines were issued to a group of men who'd travelled to Malham from Halifax, Bradford and Southend-on-Sea.

They were found with "two lit kettle bowl barbecues, bags of charcoal and plenty of food and drink to keep them going," say police.

The North Yorkshire force says other people fined included:

• A family from Sheffield whose vehicle broke down on the A64 on a trip to the Yorkshire coast
• A group of off-road bikers from West Yorkshire found in Selby
• Four people from London visiting Dibbles Bridge
• Five people from Leeds who'd travelled to Lumby to have their picture taken next to a specific pylon

Assistant Ch Con Mike Walker said: “Yet again we’ve seen a number of people ignoring both government advice and the multiple requests we've made to stay away from North Yorkshire.

"With a bank holiday approaching, we are already preparing for next weekend and rather frustratingly, based on our experience, we expect it to be a very busy one," he added.

Lloyd Mason-Edwards says only about half the families eligible at his school had received vouchers.

A man has appeared in court charged with murdering a 61-year-old who was tied up and killed in his own home in West Yorkshire.

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Saleem Butt, 61, died from severe head and neck injuries after being "severely beaten" at Hyrstlands Road, Batley, between 22 and 23 April.

Craig Stanton, 42, of Southgate, in Huddersfield, appeared at Leeds Magistrates' Court this morning .

Mr Stanton was remanded in custody and told he will next appear at the city's crown court on Tuesday.

Monty Python legend Michael Palin is sharing his lighter moments in hospital as part of a new book to raise money for NHS charities.

Speaking to the BBC's Andrew Marr, Palin, who was born in Sheffield, said humour on hospital wards helps not only the patients - but also staff - get through the long days.

Well known for his travel documentaries, Palin said post lockdown we may have to 'travel less and travel better' and if that means exploring more of our own country - that isn't such a bad thing.