1. Drink-driver 'dozed off' before crash killing friendpublished at 12:37 British Summer Time 17 June 2020

    Sukhdeep Gill, who was drinking whisky at the wheel before the fatal crash, is jailed for five years.

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  2. Three arrested over man's murderpublished at 12:35 British Summer Time 17 June 2020

    The victim was found injured in the street on Tuesday afternoon and died shortly afterwards.

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  3. Firefighters tackle Hull garden blazepublished at 12:19 British Summer Time 17 June 2020

    Firefighters spent part of last night tackling a large fire at a house in Hull.

    The house fire

    Crews were called just before 22:00 to a fire on Stromness Way.

    In total, four appliances from Humberside Fire and Rescue were sent to the incident, which was a fire against the side of a house.

    Nobody was injured, the fire service said.

  4. Murder arrests after man dies in Bradfordpublished at 11:52 British Summer Time 17 June 2020

    Three men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died following an "altercation" in Bradford yesterday.

    Grattan RoadImage source, Google

    Emergency services were called to Grattan Road at about 16:50 after a man was found injured. He died a short time later.

    West Yorkshire Police say they believe he was involved in an altercation outside Grattan Road Studios earlier in the day.

    Three men, aged 31, 45 and 51 have been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident and remain in police custody.

    Any witnesses to the incident, or those with information about those involved, are asked to get in touch with police.

  5. Concerns grow over missing Sheffield manpublished at 11:26 British Summer Time 17 June 2020

    Have you seen John Eyley? He's gone missing from his home in Sheffield and police are growing "increasingly concerned" for his welfare.

    John EyleyImage source, South Yorkshire Police

    Mr Eyley, 74, was last seen at his home address in the Woodhouse area at about 18:30 on Monday and hasn't been heard from since.

    He's described as about 5ft 7ins tall, with grey hair and a grey beard. He is believed to be wearing a blue button-up shirt and navy blue trousers.

    Anyone who's seen Mr Eyley or who has information about his whereabouts is being asked to contact South Yorkshire Police.

  6. Mobile coronavirus testing site returns to Scarboroughpublished at 11:01 British Summer Time 17 June 2020

    Local Democracy Reporting Service

    A mobile coronavirus testing site will be in Scarborough today for anyone showing symptoms to get tested.

    Mobile test siteImage source, Reuters/Carl Recine

    The drive-through facility will be set up at the Seamer Road park-and-ride site, however people are being warned not just to turn up but make an appointment first.

    Anyone who is showing coronavirus symptoms is being asked to register for a test on the NHS website, external.

    People who don’t have access to the internet can ring the new 119 service to book.

    Key workers and members of their household should register for a test on the government website, external.

  7. Lightning strike sparks house blazepublished at 10:55 British Summer Time 17 June 2020

    The roof blaze started when the three storey house on Millhouses Lane was hit by lightning, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said.

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  8. Baby's life support can be stopped, judge rulespublished at 10:38 British Summer Time 17 June 2020

    The eight-week-old boy's parents argue stopping the treatment is against their Muslim beliefs.

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  9. Top Gear's Paddy McGuinness unhurt after Yorkshire crashpublished at 10:34 British Summer Time 17 June 2020

    Top Gear presenter Paddy McGuinness escaped unhurt after crashing a supercar during the filming of a new series in North Yorkshire yesterday.

    The car before the crashImage source, @LancsRoadPolice

    The BBC team were filming near Ribblehead when a Lamborghini Diablo, driven by Mr McGuinness, left the road during "torrential rain", he said.

    Mr McGuinness (below middle) said he was "totally fine" following the crash, which involved his fantasy childhood car.

    In a video on his Instagram, he added that the team hoped to get the car up and running again.

    The Top Gear teamImage source, BBC Studios/Jeff Spicer

    A BBC spokesman said: "During Top Gear filming in North Yorkshire today presenter Paddy McGuinness’s car skidded and left the road, coming to an almost immediate stop.

    "Paddy was quickly taken to the production unit base for medical checks and is unhurt.

    "Safety on Top Gear is always the production team’s priority and the vehicle’s speed at the time was within the road’s limit of 60mph."

  10. Lightning strike sets house on firepublished at 10:06 British Summer Time 17 June 2020

    Six people fled the building during storms in Sheffield on Tuesday night.

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  11. Man arrested after two swans shot dead in Leedspublished at 09:55 British Summer Time 17 June 2020

    A man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of two swans in Leeds.

    Two generic swansImage source, PA Media

    The male and female swans were shot on marshland next to Knowsthorpe water treatment works, Pontefract Lane, at about 21:00 on 8 June.

    West Yorkshire Police say a 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage in connection with the incident yesterday.

    The force say he has since been released under investigation while inquiries are ongoing.

  12. In pictures: Thunderstorms across Yorkshirepublished at 09:31 British Summer Time 17 June 2020

    BBC Weather Watchers

    Thunderstorms and heavy rain swept across parts of Yorkshire last night, and there may be more on the way.

    A yellow "be aware" warning has been issued by the Met Office for thunderstorms and possible flooding across parts of West and South Yorkshire between 12:00 and 21:00, external.

    These dramatic images of last night's lightning strikes over Sheffield were submitted to BBC Weather Watchers:

    Lightning strikeImage source, @steelcityskies
    Lightning strikeImage source, Angiemazerati
    Lightning strikeImage source, Rich
  13. Lack of loos 'a big barrier' to high street returnpublished at 09:14 British Summer Time 17 June 2020

    The stores might be back open but will a lack of available toilets put some shoppers off?

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  14. Wabtec proposes 450 job cuts at Doncaster rail factorypublished at 08:53 British Summer Time 17 June 2020

    Up to 450 jobs are under threat at a rail refurbishment factory in South Yorkshire, it has been announced.

    WabtecImage source, Google

    Wabtec in Doncaster said the proposed cuts, which could see nearly half its workforce axed, were due to a fall in demand for its services.

    It said the plans would help secure the future of the factory, on the site where the Flying Scotsman was built.

    But the RMT union said the "savage cuts" proposed should be "immediately withdrawn" to allow for discussions.

    Under the proposals, which are to be put out to consultation, up to 450 jobs could be lost over several months, starting in August.

  15. Yorkshire's Wednesday weather forecastpublished at 08:27 British Summer Time 17 June 2020

    After a cloudy start some sunny spells are expected to develop as the day progresses, but showers will also break out during the day. The showers could be heavy and thundery.

    The rain will tend to ease through the night, although some isolated showers, which could be sharp and locally heavy, may continue in places.

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  16. Lightning strike sets house on firepublished at 08:00 British Summer Time 17 June 2020

    A house was set on fire last night after being hit by a bolt of lightning.

    House fireImage source, Lois Ponsford

    The three-storey property in Millhouses Lane, Sheffield, was struck at about 19:30 on Tuesday as thunderstorms swept across the city.

    South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said five fire crews were sent to tackle the blaze. Nobody was hurt in the incident.

    House damage by lightning
  17. 'I'm proof that Covid-19 can make young people very ill'published at 19:52 British Summer Time 16 June 2020

    Dr John Wright tells the story of Marium Zameer, who became very unwell with Covid-19 despite being young and healthy.

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  18. Court system in 'crisis' over lockdown backlogpublished at 18:58 British Summer Time 16 June 2020

    Trials have been postponed and the number of cases processed reduced because of the pandemic.

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  19. Pub landlord could lose licence after 'lockdown breaches'published at 17:58 British Summer Time 16 June 2020

    Local Democracy Reporting Service

    A pub landlord who was caught illegally serving drinkers in two different pubs in South Yorkshire during the coronavirus lockdown should lose his licence, trading standards officers say.

    The Staffordshire ArmsImage source, Google

    Paul Greasby, the licence holder at the Pitsmoor Hotel and the Staffordshire Arms, in Sheffield, was caught operating both pubs during the coronavirus pandemic.

    People were found hiding in cupboards when police raided the Pitsmoor Hotel on 24 April, while the Staffordshire Arms was shut down by officers earlier the same month after Mr Greasby was found to be serving alcohol from the site.

    Sheffield City Council's Licensing Sub-Committee will consider a review of the licence next week after a request by South Yorkshire Police.

    Ahead of the meeting, Bill Masini, trading standards officer at the council, said: “Considering the seriousness of breaches and the overall interests of the local community, trading standards recommends the premises licence be revoked.”

  20. US fighter pilot killed in North Sea crash namedpublished at 17:55 British Summer Time 16 June 2020

    Colleagues of Lt Kenneth Allen are "deeply saddened" after his jet crashed off the Yorkshire coast.

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