Primark, in Hull, had to reopen half an hour earlier this morning to cope with the queues outside while at the fashion chain's store in Leeds people are facing waits of up to an hour to get in this morning.

The Carr Lane store (above) had been due to open at 09:00 but started letting shoppers in from 08:30.

Meanwhile, in Leeds, people were queuing outside the shop from 07:15.

Police want to trace three men after the 55-year-old was punched as he walked past a pub in Sheffield.

Three men have been arrested after a man collapsed and died in a street.

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Police were called to Thorne Road, Huddersfield, where the 41-year-old was found outside an address shortly after midnight on Saturday.

He was treated by ambulance staff but was pronounced dead at the scene. His death was being treated as unexplained.

West Yorkshire Police has not disclosed further details about the arrests and has appealed for anyone with information to get in touch.

A spokesperson said inquiries were continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the man's death and a cordon was in place at the site "for forensic examination".

Shoppers have begun queuing outside one clothing store in Hull this morning as non-essential shops begin to reopen for the first time in three months.

About 40 people were were waiting outside Primark, in Carr Lane, before it was due to open at 09:00.

The fashion chain is one of a number of shops reopening today across England.

Today will see a mix of patchy cloud and sunny intervals. However, scattered showers are likely to break out, which could turn heavy and thundery in places.

Any thundery showers will fade in the evening and it will then be largely dry overnight with clear spells and mist or fog patches forming.

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Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a barn in East Yorkshire.

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Crews were called to the fire at a building on Carr Road, in Burton Pidsea, at about 04:45 this morning.

Humberside Fire and Rescue say about 200 tonnes of straw is on fire and crews will be in attendance "until at least lunchtime".

Shops in England selling non-essential goods can reopen today for the first time in almost three months.

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While food shops, pharmacies and other essential retailers have been open throughout lockdown, non-essential stores have been locked since 23 March.

This includes retailers offering clothes, toys, books and electronics - as well as record shops, tailors, auction houses, photography studios and indoor markets.

The government says they must meet Covid-19 guidelines, external to keep shoppers and workers safe, but Boris Johnson has urged people to "shop with confidence".

He said he was "very optimistic" about stores reopening - although acknowledged that retailers did not know whether there will be a "huge wave of customers" or a "trickle".

The unlocking comes as face coverings become compulsory when travelling on public transport in England from Monday. Children under the age of 11 will be exempt, and the rules might be waived for people who have a legitimate health reason for not wearing one.

However, face coverings in shops will not be mandatory, with retailers hoping their introduction of an array of other safety measures will be sufficient.

People taking part in the "peaceful" protest in Leeds say they "will no longer be silenced from fear".

The 41-year-old was found outside an address in Huddersfield shortly after midnight on Saturday.

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Those taking part say they want to "make a change for the better" and not pull down statues.

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People return to their homes hours after a bomb disposal team is called over "suspicious items".

One-way systems, widened pavements and hand sanitiser stations are some of the measures being put in place as Leeds city centre welcomes visitors back with the easing of coronavirus restrictions.

Shops and businesses have for the most part been closed since March because of the coronavirus lockdown.

But following the government's announcement about the reopening of non-essential retailers, Leeds city centre is now gearing-up for the return of shoppers.

To help people stay safe, Leeds City Council says social distancing rules will be implemented, with shopping centres and high streets having one-way systems and queuing areas.

Shoppers are being asked to adhere to the distancing rules, use contactless payment where possible and avoid public transport.

All council-operated car parks will also be free for the next couple of weeks to help people get around the city, the authority adds.

Leader of Leeds City Council Judith Blake says: "It is a positive and welcome step to see our city centre start to reopen.

"But we'd still urge considerable caution and ask people to follow guidance and messaging they see in shops and public spaces with patience and understanding so everyone can keep safe."

Police have released pictures of a group of males they want to speak to in connection with an armed robbery at Wakefield Kirkgate station.

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The victim was approached on platform one of the station and shown a knife before being being asked to hand over money.

In total, £35 was stolen during the incident which happened at 19:00 on Tuesday 26 May.

British Transport Police have released pictures of three people they want to speak to as part of their investigation.

Socially distant events taking place include a multi-faith community service and virtual bake off.

About 50 homes have been evacuated after "suspicious items" were found at a property in Grimethorpe, near Barnsley.

South Yorkshire Police say the items were found when officers executed a warrant at an address on Coronation Avenue this afternoon.

A 100m cordon has been put in place around the property and people living in the area have been moved to an evacuation centre nearby.

Army bomb-disposal experts are currently in attendance and Coronation Avenue and Queens Road are both closed.

The force said a 40-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

Members of the public are being asked to avoid the area.