The League One and League Two seasons are both ended early after a formal vote by clubs on Tuesday.

Rotherham United have been promoted to the Championship after after a formal vote by clubs to end the season early.

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It follows a meeting between English Football League teams that saw new rules for ending a campaign approved.

Tables will be settled by a points-per-game format, while promotion, relegation and play-offs all remain.

Coventry and Rotherham go up to the Championship, but "ongoing disciplinary matters" mean it is not yet certain who will drop out of League Two.

A Sheffield woman says a protest in the city last weekend was "to just start off the discussion" about racism in the UK.

About 3,500 people turned out in support of the Black Lives Matter movement in Devonshire Green on Saturday.

Tashinga Matewe (pictured below), 19, who helped organise the rally, said: "We just need to understand that it's not a moment, it's a movement. We're not just saying one protest is going to end it all. This is hopefully the beginning of the end of this whole situation."

Protests have taken place across the UK after George Floyd, an unarmed black man, died in police custody in Minneapolis in the US on 25 May.

Video showed a white police officer kneeling on his neck for almost nine minutes while he was pinned to the floor.

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Ms Matewe added that some people think racism in the UK is stopping, but said it's subtle racism that's still prevalent.

She said: "You sort of have this feeling where, when you walk into a room, you feel like people are looking at you differently, people are already pre-judging you.

"This protest was to just start off the discussion, the conversation to continue the discussion at home. It starts off by educating the young ones, educating the people around you, challenging people's views, and then going on and continuing to support each other."

A man who died after a motorbike crash in East Yorkshire last week has been named as 23-year-old Jack Swatman.

Mr Swatman, from North Ferriby, suffered serious injuries in a crash on the B1238 between Flinton and Aldbrough at about 22:00 on Monday 1 June. He later died in hospital.

He was riding his motorcycle in the direction of Aldbrough when it left the carriageway and collided with a hedge, Humberside Police say.

His family is being supported by specially-trained officers.

City Hall in Bradford is to be lit up in rainbow colours to mark the remaining days of Pride Month, it's been announced.

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June is internationally recognised as Pride Month, which celebrates LGBTQ+ communities around the world and campaigns for equal rights.

The city normally marks it with parades and marches, but due to Covid-19 restrictions, many events have been cancelled, postponed or moved to online forums.

Councillor Susan Hinchcliffe, leader of Bradford Council, said: “Sadly, a number of events, including Bradford’s Pride, which would have taken place last weekend, have been cancelled or postponed until 2021.

“But we still also want to show our support for Pride Month by lighting up our buildings for the rest of this month, showing our district stands for equality and fair treatment of everyone."

Do you recognise this man? Police want to speak to him after a bus driver was attacked in Sheffield at the end of last month.

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The assault happened at about 12:00 on Friday 29 May when the number 97 bus, which was heading into the city centre, stopped on Baslow Road in Totley.

A man boarded the bus and, following an argument with the driver over payment, he is believed to have punched the driver in the face a number of times, causing cuts and bruises, police say.

He's then reported to have left the scene in the direction of Mickley Lane.

Anyone who recognises the man in the CCTV image is being asked to contact South Yorkshire Police as officers believe he can help with their inquiries.

A "Miss Hitler" beauty pageant entrant and three others are jailed for being National Action members.

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Scarborough's former Futurist theatre should be replaced with a development which enhances the seaside town's heritage and helps residents live better lives, the town's council has said.

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Those are the latest findings of a new new cross-party group set up to examine the future of the site.

It follows an independent review of the council’s decision in 2014 to demolish the former theatre (pictured above in 2015) at a cost of more than £4m and enter an agreement with theme park operator Flamingo Land to build an attraction in its place.

The review found flaws with the strategic and economic cases for the development.

Next week, the group will report its proposals to the council’s cabinet, outlining what the authority should look for when deciding on its "Bay Side South" vision.

Flamingo Land will still be part of the negotiations but it could be the end of its plans for an attraction including a 60m-high "Cliffhanger" ride, a rollercoaster and a four-storey building housing restaurants and play areas.

While making no specific proposals about what the development should be, the task group identified several themes that should be met by any plan.

They include enhancing the town’s natural heritage assets, enabling residents to live better lives, and promoting good health, education and active lifestyles.

Council leader Steve Siddons said: "The future use of this site is important for the whole of Scarborough...This is a fantastic opportunity for a redevelopment to make a massive difference."

The body of man has been found at the scene of a caravan fire in a West Yorkshire village in the early hours of this morning.

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Residents on Stone Lane in Oxenhope, near Keighley, were evacuated to the local community centre shortly after 03:30 after emergency crews discovered gas canisters at the scene of the blaze.

It's not yet known who the dead man is, with police investigating the incident saying "inquiries are continuing to establish his identity".

The cause of the fire is not yet known, but police say it's not thought to be suspicious.

People are being advised to avoid the immediate area for the time being.

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New plans to develop York's 13th Century Clifford's Tower, including the installation of internal walkways and a roof deck, have been approved.

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The stone tower, which dates back to the 1250s, is site of a major attack on the city's Jewish community in 1190.

It sits on top of a castle mound created by William the Conqueror in 1068 and is the only remaining structure of the city's castle.

English Heritage submitted fresh plans for the Grade I-listed historic landmark in February after an earlier scheme featuring a visitor centre at the base of the site was dropped after opposition.

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The new proposals will see the stairs to the tower adapted, with extra handrails and three resting places.

At the base of the stairs a paved public area will be created, complete with benches and information boards.

A City of York Council report says the tower is "a place of commemoration and celebration, yet while it receives 150,000 visitors a year the experience is underwhelming, as there's little information and interpretation.

"There is significant opportunity to improve the visitor experience to Clifford’s Tower and draw more visitors and York residents to this part of the city centre."

Researchers at the University of Sheffield have been given £50,000 in funding to investigate a possible treatment for Alzheimer’s.

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The research team is going to examine different causes of dementia and how to treat the condition - and will focus on how a protein called occludin affects brain cells.

Alzheimer's Research UK, which is providing the funding, says Sheffield has a strong dementia research community and describes this as "an innovative project".

Professor Stephen Wharton, from the University of Sheffield, who will lead the research, said: "We use a research technique where we take skin cells donated by people with Alzheimer’s disease and reprogram them into nerve cells that no longer produce occludin.

"This will allow us to reveal how this protein affects cells present in the brain. Finding out how occludin affects the brain may open the door to new ways to treat diseases like Alzheimer’s."

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a fatal crash in Bradford last month.

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Junayd Haris, 20, died in hospital after being seriously injured in the three-car crash at the junction of Haworth Road and Chellow Grange Road at about 20:00 on Wednesday 27 May.

Mr Haris was one of four men injured when the white Audi in which they were travelling flipped onto its roof after colliding with a grey Mercedes and a red Toyota.

Two men, aged 20 and 31, have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving, police say.

They've been released while an investigation into the incident continues, according to the West Yorkshire force.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, saw any of the vehicles prior to the crash, or who has dashcam footage which might help the investigation, is asked to contact police.

This horse needed a bit of a helping hand from a farmer and firefighters after getting stuck on a riverbank in York:

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North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service teams used a harness to rescue the animal from a riverbank in Nun Monkton on Monday.

A farmer also stepped in to help with a telehandler - a type of forklift truck.

Crews from Acomb and Ripon fire stations, who are specially trained in large animal rescues, were called to reports of a distressed horse.

A vet was also called to sedate the horse while firefighters carried out the rescue.

The horse was checked over by the vet afterwards and it was unharmed despite its ordeal, the fire service said.

A man has been charged in connection with a stabbing which left another man seriously injured in Hull.

The injured man was found stabbed in the arm and back in Newland Court at about 03:15 on Sunday morning.

Armed officers along with police negotiators attended an address on Brandon Court to arrest a man in connection with the attack who had initially refused to leave the house.

The man, who is in his 30s, has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, possession of a knife in a public place and criminal damage to a property.

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Plans to boost public transport, cycling and walking on one of the main routes into Bradford are being opened to members of the public for their views.

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The proposed changes will affect Manningham Lane, currently one of Bradford’s most congested routes, as part of the Bradford-Shipley Route Improvement Scheme.

It is an effort to encourage more "sustainable travel" on the route, according to Bradford Council and West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

The changes would see segregated cycle lanes, a new 20mph limit, more pedestrian crossings and security cameras to prevent cars from parking on the pavement.

Car owners will instead be encouraged to use Canal Road, which runs adjacent to much of Manningham Lane, to travel between Shipley and Bradford.

The scheme will also a swathe of Bradford Beck re-naturalised along Valley Road and more trees planted on Manningham Lane along with new benches, bike racks and bins.

Councillor Kim Groves, chair of West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Transport Committee, said: "This programme will have the overall effect of improving traffic flow along the route and will improve the reliability, punctuality and journey times, particularly for public transport users, as well as improving facilities for people who want to walk and cycle."

The online public consultation, external closes on Sunday 5 July.

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A murder inquiry has been launched after the body of a woman was found in Mexborough, near Doncaster.

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Officers were called to a property on Main Street just before 13:00 yesterday, where the body of a 28-year-old woman was found inside

Two men, aged 27 and 33, were arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remain in custody, say police.

An appeal has been made for anyone with information about the woman's death to come forward.

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A Yorkshire wildlife park is calling on the government to allow zoos and aquariums to re-open as soon as possible.

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Yorkshire Wildlife Park (YWP), near Doncaster, says it has lost £5m in revenue as a result of the coronavirus lockdown and is spending £300,000 a month to look after the animals and maintain the site.

Park bosses say they are "shocked and confused" not to have been included in the government’s latest list of venues that can re-open.

John Minion, chief executive of YWP, said: "The safety and health of our animals, our staff team and our visitors is paramount.

"We have carried out detailed planning to look at how we can control numbers through advance ticket sales and time slots and how we needed to adapt the site and our protocols for visitor management and cleaning in line with government guidance."

Later this week MPs are set to debate the issue at the request of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Zoos and Aquariums.

Group chair Andrew Rosindell MP said: "It is essential that Zoos, Aquariums and Wildlife Sanctuaries are allowed to re-open as soon as possible, or many will not survive this crisis."

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Last week a spokesman for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said: "We understand the challenges faced by zoos and aquariums during these unprecedented times but it's vital that we do not move too quickly in reopening to ensure public health is protected.

"We have provided a £14 million support fund to ensure zoos are able to continue to care for their animals.

"Alongside this, work is ongoing to understand how and when zoos and aquariums may be able to reopen in a safe way to the public whilst maintaining social distancing."

Motorbike racing is scheduled to return to the Oliver's Mount road circuit in Scarborough this Summer, it's been announced.

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Organisers were forced to reschedule events due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but have released details of two three-day weekend events later in the year.

The Barry Sheene Classic, which was due to take place in July, has been rescheduled to 14-16 August.

Another race, the Gold Cup, will remain as scheduled between 11-13 September, but has been extended to a three-day meeting.

The circuit's Director, Eddie Roberts, said: "We're excited to unveil our plans for the second half of 2020, however, we will abide by any government restrictions which may come into effect later in the year.

"It goes without saying the safety of our supporters, teams, and riders must come before anything else."