A man's been threatened with what's described as a "large kitchen knife" in Scarborough.

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It happened on Westway, Eastfield, at 21:00 on Saturday, according to North Yorkshire Police.

The force says: "We're appealing for witnesses and information about an altercation in which a male suspect threatened another man with a large kitchen knife in Eastfield."

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

Drivers in North Yorkshire are being warned to take extra care after several deer and other wild animals were hit by vehicles over the past few days, causing them "great suffering".

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Officers were called just after midnight on Saturday to Hull Road at Grimston Bar, near York, where a deer had been hit by a vehicle, leaving it with broken legs.

The previous day, officers came across a deer at the side of the road at Burton Salmon, near Selby, which had also suffered broken legs.

In a three-day period during the week before, four other deer were found injured and "clearly suffering" in Hambleton, Ryedale, Harrogate and Selby.

In all these cases, the animals' injuries were so severe they were "not survivable", the force adds.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: “It’s possible wildlife has become used to quieter roads due to coronavirus restrictions. As traffic increases, please take extra care.

“The highest risk times are from sunset to midnight, and the hours just before and after sunrise. Collisions also tend to peak around this time of year, as deer travel in search of new territories."

Anyone who sees an injured animal in the road is asked to pull over at the next safe place and call the police on 101 - or on 999 if the situation means lives could be at risk.

A limited-edition rugby shirt designed to support NHS charities and key workers in Hull has raised £9,460 in just one month.

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Organised by Hull FC supporters group The Mighty Black and Whites, 946 of the newly-designed tribute shirts have been bought, with orders received from as far away as Australia.

Sales closed at midnight on Sunday after a "fantastic" weekend of orders.

"I am so chuffed. It's one of the biggest achievements in my life and I am immensely proud", organiser Lee Middleton said. "I am exhausted but overwhelmingly grateful."

All money raised will be donated to the Hull University Teaching Hospitals Trust and its charity WISHH along with the Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust and its charity Health Stars.

Mr Middleton, a full-time carer and life-long Hull FC fan, previously said he had only expected to sell "about 50" of the shirts.

The family of a Leeds teacher whose body was found after swimming in the River Aire at the weekend has been left "devastated" by his death.

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The body of Lewis Howlett, 25, was found early on Sunday morning after his friends called police to report him going missing while swimming in the river at Kirkstall on Saturday evening.

Mr Howlett, who taught English at The Farnley Academy in Leeds, had been in the river swimming with friends.

A statement from his family said: "We are devastated by the sudden loss of our son Lewis.

"He was loved by all who knew him and our lives will never be the same without him.

"The family now ask for privacy so we can grieve."

A breach of lockdown regulations could see the landlord lose his licence, council officers say.

Pupils at St John's Primary in Penistone say they are pleased to be back at school after coronavirus lockdown restrictions were eased.

Primary pupils are back in some schools across England following the lockdown, but there's a mixed picture in how they're reopening, with schools in some areas staying shut.

Schools have remained open throughout the coronavirus restrictions for the children of key workers and vulnerable children - but from today many more pupils are able to return.

St John's pupil Reuben Dachtler, 11, said he was "excited" to get back to school after 10 weeks away, while Lucy Raynor, 11, said she had missed her lessons and her teachers:

The crew of a fishing trawler have been rescued after their boat capsized almost 100 miles out to sea off the North Yorkshire coast.

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The boat began listing to one side and quickly overturned at about 20:00 on Saturday night, according to Scarborough Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).

The RNLI says: "The three fishermen clambered onto the upturned hull which was also sinking, and managed to locate the life raft, which contained distress flares which they were able to set off.

"The boat also automatically released and emergency locator beacon when it sank."

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The RNLI all-weather Shannon lifeboat (pictured top) set off to to the scene, but before it arrived the crew were found by another fishing boat (pictured above), responding to a mayday issued by the coastguard and taken aboard.

The rescued crew were then taken back to Whitby.

The coastguard said in a statement this morning: “The correct equipment can save your life.

"You might think we go on about it a bit, but we do it for good reason and we think there are probably at least three people this morning who are thinking the same thing."

A promising young teacher has died while swimming in a river in Leeds at the weekend.

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Lewis Howlett, 25, who taught at The Farnley Academy, had been swimming with a group of friends in the River Aire on Saturday at about 20:30 in Kirkstall when they noticed he was missing.

His body was found the following morning after a search by emergency services.

Det Insp James Entwistle said: "This is an absolutely tragic loss of the life of a young man, and his family and friends have been left completely devastated.

"Although we are still working to establish the full circumstances of this incident to assist the coroner, his death does appear to starkly illustrate the dangers of swimming in open water."

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service’s District Commander for Leeds, Andy Farrell, said: "With the recent good weather it’s tempting to go for a swim in rivers, lakes or reservoirs but you can quickly get into trouble with devastating consequences.

"We urge people to be extremely vigilant around open water. Even if you consider yourself to be a strong swimmer, you can suddenly get out of your depth or be taken unawares by hidden undercurrents or cold water shock."

Mr Howlett's death came on the same day a 12-year-old girl was taken to hospital after getting into difficulty while swimming in Ardsley Reservoir, Leeds on Saturday morning, police say.

Nine-year-old Tobias, who has cerebral palsy, has completed his marathon with a walking frame.

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Traders have welcomed the reopening of the outdoor market at Leeds' famous Kirkgate Market following the coronavirus lockdown, but are warning they'll need more help to get back on track.

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It was announced on Friday that the outdoor market would be back in business from today, with additional social distancing measures in place as the lockdown is eased.

Outdoor traders’ representative Lisa Stebbings said while she was glad the outdoor market was fully open again, many stallholders will need further help from the council.

She said: "We have winter stock we need to get rid of, probably at a loss, because nobody wants to buy zip-up hoodies in the summer.

“We need to call on the council to do their bit – they should be helping the traders get back on their feet.”

And trader Shaul Dolan says the past few weeks have seen takings reduce by about 80%.

"A lot of our customers are older. If you’re only allowing a certain number of people onto a bus, people won’t be coming into Leeds as much. I know the virus is dangerous, but we can’t do this forever."

A Leeds City Council spokesman said: "The immediate priority of markets staff during the last week has been to make sure that Kirkgate’s outdoor market can open safely.

"Once we have reopened, we will be in a better position to discuss what further support we will be able to provide to traders."

A teenage girl has been sexually assaulted while out walking her dog.

Police say the girl was attacked by a man as she walked along a path running parallel to Strafford Walk in Dodworth at about 17:00 on 18 May.

The man is alleged to have grabbed hold of the girl before sexually assaulting her.

The suspect is described as white, in his 20s, 5ft 10ins tall and of a slim build. He is reported to have long, straight, blond hair, with a quiff at the front and spoke with a local accent.

He was wearing a plain, black hooded top with dark grey jogging bottoms.

Anyone who has any information about the incident is asked to contact South Yorkshire Police.

Roger Harrabin
BBC environment analyst

More than 200 top UK firms and investors are calling on the government to deliver a Covid-19 recovery plan that prioritises the environment.

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They say efforts to repair the economy should support the government's commitment to tackle the climate change crisis.

They believe ministers should use the Covid-19 lockdown as a springboard to propel a green economy.

The signatories to the letter include Lloyds Bank, Asda, Siemens and Sky.

The proposals outlined by firms such as Mitsubishi, Signify and Yorkshire Water in a letter to the prime minister include:

• Driving investment in low carbon innovation, infrastructure and industries.
• Focusing support on sectors that can best support the environment, increase job creation and foster the recovery - whilst also decarbonising the economy.
• Putting strings on financial support to ensure firms getting bailout cash are well managed, and in step with climate goals.

In a speech on Thursday Boris Johnson briefly committed himself in principle to the so-called Green New Deal slogan "Building Back Better" for a more resilient society.

And there are rumours that the Treasury is planning cash for labour-intensive home insulation, and further investment in electric vehicles.

Parents in Penistone, near Barnsley, have been sharing their thoughts as their children return to school for the first time in weeks.

On father said it was "touch and go" while another, a key-worker, said he was happy his daughter was getting "as much protection as she would at home".

About 150 pupils have returned to St John's Primary today:

A motorcyclist has been seriously injured after crashing on the A628 in South Yorkshire.

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The 26-year-old man crashed his Suzuki motorbike on the road between Hoylandswaine and Silkstone. at about 15:30 on Saturday.

South Yorkshire Police say he was to the Northern General Hospital, in Sheffield, with serious injuries and say he remains in a serious condition.

Officers are keen to hear from anyone who saw the motorcycle prior to the collision or witnessed the collision.

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was shot in Huddersfield at the weekend, police have confirmed.

A 34-year-old man was left with a non-life-threatening injury to his shoulder in the incident which happened at about 01:00 on Saturday morning outside the Woolpack apartments on Lockwood Road.

An 18-year-old man was arrested on Sunday and a 21-year-old man was arrested earlier this morning in connection with the shooting.

Both remain in custody, according to West Yorkshire Police.

Det Ch Insp Vanessa Rolfe says: "We are still very much appealing for witnesses and I urge anyone who may have information which could assist us in investigating this very serious incident to come forward."

A fire thought to have been started deliberately has destroyed a building at a football club in North Yorkshire.

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Firefighters were called to Thirsk Falcons Football Club at 12:49 yesterday where they discovered a cabin on fire.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "The cabin and its contents were destroyed by fire which is believed to have been started deliberately."

Police say: "Two youths were seen fleeing from Thirsk Club when a fire was started in a cabin. We'd like to speak to these two youths."

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The club posted a message on its Facebook page saying: "Vandalism is one thing, arson is something else.

"This afternoon, instead of enjoying the weather, someone decided it would be a good idea to set our cabin at TAC on fire.

"If you have any information that can help, however little, please inform either the police or contact the club."

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The club says over the next few days it will be appealing for volunteers to help with a clean-up operation.

The nine-year-old has walked the length of a marathon on the street outside his home.

As pupils begin to return to some primary schools across England, the leader of Barnsley Council has warned about the possibility of a "Covid-19 lost generation".

From today, children in Reception, Years 1 and 6 are finally able to return after having been out of school for 10 weeks - though some schools have said they are not ready, while in other areas they will remain shut.

Councillor Sir Steve Houghton said the decision on whether to reopen was a matter for individual schools, but that Barnsley Council would support them "whatever decision they make".

He said: "Clearly for us, we are keen to get children back to school because what we don't want is a Covid-19 lost generation of children who did not get the education they deserve.

"But, in doing that, its's got to be done gradually and it's got to be done safely."

Schools have remained open throughout the coronavirus restrictions for the children of key workers and vulnerable children, but from today they are inviting back more primary pupils.

Business Stream says the three-year deal includes the Home Office and the HM Prison Service in England.

Emergency crews took almost four hours to rescue a man injured after tombstoning from a waterfall in the North York Moors.

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The man suffered spinal injuries falling from Thomason Foss waterfall, near Goathland, on Sunday, according to the county's fire service.

A spokesperson for the Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain rescue team said the man was winched out of the steep-sided valley and taken to Hull Royal Infirmary by helicopter.

They added: "Our team had 27 team members deployed for three and three quarter hours in appropriate Covid-19 PPE."

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The rescue cames after concerns were raised about the number of people "partying" at the beauty spot.

One fire officer, Rose Fearnley, tweeted earlier on Sunday her concerns saying, external: "Unfortunately it seems like the local cows are more interested in Water Safety than the huge groups of people partying at Thomason's Foss today. Reports of tombstoning off the top of the waterfall. Parking making access harder if an accident does happen. Not ideal."