A shark which became stranded in shallow waters on the Yorkshire coast has been put down, according to a marine charity.

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The basking shark was spotted in the water trying to beach itself at Filey in North Yorkshire, on Thursday.

The beach was closed while a lifeboat crew tried to prevent it from beaching and to get it back out to sea.

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Sea Watch's Robin Petch said: "It was in the shallows in Filey Bay trying to beach itself and members of the public, the Coastguard and the RNLI were in attendance trying to stop it and persuade it to go out to sea.

"This one was a little under four-and-a-half metres, so it was a young one, not a juvenile but not quite an adult.

"There was a vet in attendance and in the end they decided the best thing to do for the animal was to euthanise it," Mr Petch added.

Basking sharks are the second largest fish in the oceans. Despite their size they only feed on zooplankton and are not considered a danger to humans.

Victims and witnesses of a series of suspected assaults in a bar in Scarborough are being urged to come forward.

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The attacks took place at about 01:00 on Wednesday in the bar area of The Mist Bar and Lounge on St Thomas Street, say police.

A 32-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman have been arrested in connection with the incident and released under investigation.

Anyone with information about the assaults is being asked to contact North Yorkshire Police.

The first fixtures for the truncated 2020 county cricket season, starting with the Bob Willis Trophy on 1 August, are released.

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People across Yorkshire are being urged to use common sense and conform to new rules on the wearing of face masks in shops and supermarkets to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

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From today, coverings are compulsory in enclosed public spaces such as supermarkets, indoor shopping centres, transport hubs, banks and takeaways.

Police can hand out fines of up to £100 to those who do not comply.

Julia Mulligan, North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, said: “Controlling the spread of the virus is a vital part of trying to return to a more normal way of life.

“Clearly, it's never going to be possible for officers to respond to every report of someone not wearing a mask, so we need everyone to be sensible and to do their part to ensure we stop the spread of coronavirus."

Meanwhile, South Yorkshire's Police and Crime Commissioner, Dr Alan Billings, said: "The primary responsibility for ensuring people wear masks has to lie with the shops themselves, because there simply aren't enough officers to police this."

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Wakefield Trinity sign former Catalans Dragons back Tony Gigot on a deal until the end of the 2021 season.

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A beach hut in a West Yorkshire garden and a PPE workshop supplying visors to the NHS from a garden in South Yorkshire are among the projects competing for the annual Shed of the Year crown.

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Lockdown has inspired people to take their sheds to more imaginative heights, with two new categories catering to those who have used the time working on their garden outposts.

The new categories in the Shed of the Year awards are Lockdown Repurpose, for people who have transformed their existing shed in response to the pandemic, and Lockdown New-build, for those who have started from scratch.

The shortlist for the Repurpose category includes Sarah McGoldrick, who responded to the PPE shortage in the early days of the pandemic by supplying frontline NHS staff with visors from her shed workshop in Sheffield (above).

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Meanwhile, a shed built by Pat Crook, from Ilkley, who recreated a beach hut (above) to provide soothing surroundings for her father, who suffers from dementia, is among those competing for the Lockdown New-Build title.

Hundreds of entries were whittled down to a shortlist of 27 across nine categories and the winners will be decided by a public vote, with a panel of experts deciding on the overall winner after voting closes on 9 August.

Leeds United sign Lorient goalkeeper Illan Meslier for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal.

Police are appealing for information after a man's body was found at a Sheffield house where a "large cannabis cultivation" was also discovered.

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The body of 32-year-old Balliu Adriatik was found earlier this month at a house on Rockley Road.

His death is being treated as "unexplained", police say.

It is believed Mr Adriatik was last seen by his family at his home address in Upperthorpe at about 19:00 on Friday 10 July, South Yorkshire Police said.

His body was found in the house two days later.

Police are appealing for people with information into Mr Adriatik's death to come forward, or if anyone spoke or saw him on the days leading up to 12 July.

People planning on a trip to the coast or countryside in East Yorkshire or northern Lincolnshire this weekend are being asked by Humberside Fire Serivce to leave their barbecues at home.

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It comes after fire crews were called to a blaze on the top of the cliffs at North Landing, Flamborough, on Saturday.

With help from the coastguard, firefighters worked to put out the blaze which was smouldering and which caused "extensive damage" to the cliff, the coastguard said.

The fire service has said people should "leave the BBQ at home" if they plan on going out to enjoy the countryside this weekend.

Men wielding machetes have threatened staff at a Bradford betting shop and stolen cash.

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Two males entered Ladbrokes betting shop on Otley Road at about 19:30 yesterday, both carrying machetes and demanding money, say police.

They took money from the cashier and fled the scene.

An 18-year-old male from Bradford was arrested close to the scene and remains in custody, according to the West Yorkshire force.

The second suspect, who was wearing a balaclava, is described as a white male, wearing a light grey Adidas jacket with white stripes.

Det Insp Matt Walker said: “Thankfully no-one was injured during this incident, but it was very distressing for staff in the shop.

“Anyone who saw the two males in the area is urged to come forward and assist with our inquiries."

Police say they're also interested in hearing from anyone who saw a blue/green Suzuki which is believed to have been in the area at the time.

The car was pursued for about a minute when it crashed into a barrier, the police watchdog says.

A 13-year-old Barnsley fan who rang up his BBC Local Radio station after his side escaped relegation from the Championship has seen his passionate speech go viral.

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Brandon, who is from Wombwell, almost went to bed when The Reds' future looked destined for League One.

But a late winner from Clarke Oduor means Gerhard Struber's side were safe, prompting Brandon to call BBC Radio Sheffield's Praise or Grumble phone-in.

He said: "I think we've done absolutely brilliant because I always doubted Struber. I thought, 'At the moment we're not going to do owt, he's not bringing the subs on', but I take my hat off to him, he's pushed us through to the end."

His call went viral, with Barnsley then offering to send him a signed shirt from the match winner, Oduor.

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He added: "Clarke Oduor, absolutely brilliant player. I'll be honest with you, I were crying. At first I thought, Brentford goal went in, I was like, 'Right, that's it. Turn the telly off, I'm going to bed. Don't talk to me for a week.'

"Then we just got on with it and Clarke Oduor got that goal and I just started crying. I was running about, I was like, 'This is my team and I'll never let them get out of my heart.'

"But I'm really overwhelmed that we've done it and I take my hat off the The Reds."

A man's been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of another man who was left seriously injured in an attack by several males armed with weapons in Bradford earlier this year.

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The victim, a man in his 40s, suffered a serious head injury in the assault on Lower Westfield Road on 23 April, which left him with what police described at the time as "life-changing injuries".

A 20-year-old man from Shipley was arrested last night in connection with the attack.

In total, five men, all from Bradford, have been arrested and released under investigation in connection with the incident, police say.

Det Ch Insp Andy Farrell, said: “We have made a number of arrests, including the one last night, but we are still looking to trace another individual involved.

“I urge people in the local community to come forward with any information, which may prove vital to our investigation."

Humberside Police say officers "will issue fines where we need to" if people breach new rules around the use of face coverings in East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire.

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The use of face coverings will be compulsory in shops across England from Friday and those who fail to comply with the new rules will face a fine of up to £100, the government has announced.

Assistant Ch Con Chris Noble said: "Guidance we have offered to our local businesses is in a similar vein to our policing approach, which has always been to engage with people and explain, providing encouragement to adhere to the rules and as a last resort, apply enforcement.

“If an individual refuses to comply, shop employees should ask them to leave the store in the first instance. Should there be any further refusal or non-compliance, we are able to attend and whilst we will also attempt to engage with the individual, we can and will issue fines where we need to."

However, he urged people not to immediately contact police if someone is not wearing a face covering, but instead to report it to the shop or premises in question.

Extra police patrols are to be carried out in a Sheffield suburb following a double shooting overnight.

Police were called to Machon Bank and Glen Road at about 01:00 this morning to shots being fired.

Nobody was injured but a window and a vehicle were damaged, police say.

Officers are treating the "targeted" shootings as linked.

Temporary Supt Ian Proffitt said: “Cordons remain in place in the area this morning while officers conduct their inquiries, including thorough scene searches and an intensive trawl of CCTV footage.

"There will be an increased police presence in the area to provide reassurance to the local community. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to speak to our officers out on patrol – they are there to help and support you and ensure you feel safe.

"As our investigation progresses, I’d encourage anyone with information which could assist us to get in touch, particularly if they have CCTV or dash camera footage from this time frame."

An Army bomb disposal truck has been rescued from the incoming tide by a "hero" farmer after getting stuck in mud on an East Yorkshire beach.

Soldiers had been carrying out controlled explosions on munitions from an old RAF base on the beach at the village of Mappleton yesterday, when their vehicle got stuck.

Luckily, a local farmer was able to offer a tow - watched in amusement by troops and members of the public.

An Army spokesperson said: “Historically, Cowden Bombing Range, situated above Mappleton Beach, was used as an RAF training facility for over 50 years.

"A bomb disposal team from 21 Field Squadron deployed to clear the beach in order to make it safe for public use.

"Huge thanks go to our local hero today, a neighbouring farmer who assisted in the recovery of one of our vehicles."