1. Missing North Yorkshire woman 'safe and well'published at 08:38 British Summer Time 11 August 2020

    A woman who was reported as missing from Cross Hills near Skipton has been found, according to North Yorkshire Police.

    Jade Hill, 29, went missing at the weekend but police say she has been found "safe and well".

    Officers say they'd like to thank everyone who shared the appeal and provided information.

  2. Yorkshire's Tuesday weather forecastpublished at 08:25 British Summer Time 11 August 2020

    BBC Weather

    A warm, sunny and muggy day, with the possibility of thundery showers in the morning.

    This evening will continue sunny, becoming more cloudy overnight with the chance of a shower or thunderstorm:

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  3. Camping teenagers' bikes stolen by machete-wielding robberpublished at 08:00 British Summer Time 11 August 2020

    Several teenagers were left "shocked" after their bikes and phones were stolen by three masked men, including one wielding a machete, in a Leeds park, police say.

    Micklefield ParkImage source, Google

    The four teenagers, all aged 16, were camping at the recreation ground off Great North Road and Pit Lane in Micklefield in the early hours of Sunday morning, when they were woken by three males who forced their way into their tents.

    One of the men armed who was armed with a machete then demanded the victims’ mobile phones and custom made bikes.

    None of the victims was injured during the incident, but they were left "shocked by their ordeal", according to police.

    The male with the machete is described as slim, about 5ft 9ins tall, white, wearing black clothing including a hooded top.

    The second male is described as 6ft tall, white, wearing black clothes and a hood.

    The third male was white, wearing a black tracksuit with the hood up and a balaclava.

    Anyone with information about the incident or who has information about the custom built bikes, two of which are pictured below, is asked to contact police.

    BikesImage source, West Yorkshire Police
  4. Dating with cancer: 'A Hinge date saved my life'published at 01:02 British Summer Time 11 August 2020

    Dating during lockdown is hard enough in 2020, but how do you deal with it when cancer is in the mix too?

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  5. Leeds sign Harrison and Gelhardtpublished at 20:00 British Summer Time 10 August 2020

    Leeds make their third signing of the summer transfer window as Jack Harrison completes a loan move from Manchester City.

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  6. Bairstow in runs as Yorkshire build leadpublished at 19:21 British Summer Time 10 August 2020

    Jonny Bairstow makes 75 as Yorkshire reach 259-7, a lead of 168, on day three against Nottinghamshire.

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  7. Sheffield 'one of safest cities in UK', says top officerpublished at 17:45 British Summer Time 10 August 2020

    A top Sheffield police officer says the city is still one of the safest in the country, days after a man was stabbed to death.

    Una JenningsImage source, South Yorkshire Police

    Ch Supt Una Jennings took over the role of district commander of Sheffield seven days ago.

    From her previous role as district commander in Rotherham, she said she was aware of what policing in South Yorkshire was like.

    Marcus Ramsay, 35, was killed in what police said was a "large-scale disturbance" in Horninglow Road, in the Firth Park area of Sheffield, on Saturday.

    She said: "It's such a tragedy for that family. I can't imagine how they're feeling today and we'll do our best to bring the offenders that caused that to justice.

    "We have well over 500,000 people living here in the city like me, and with people comes crime.

    "Whilst I do still believe we are absolutely still one of the safest big cities in the UK to live, socialise, work and - of course let's not forget our two universities - study in, I am absolutely in tune to the fact there is a scaling complexity to Sheffield that is very different to Rotherham."

    She added that organised crime groups are being targeted by a newly-established armed crime team that has seen 12 guns seized in the last week.

  8. Police net cannabis worth £30,000 in Huddersfield raidpublished at 17:29 British Summer Time 10 August 2020

    Drugs worth up to £30,000 have been seized in Huddersfield in what police say is the second large cannabis factory raid in Kirklees in just seven days.

    cannabis factoryImage source, West Yorkshire Police

    A total of 68 large cannabis plants were found in a drugs factory in Percy Street, Fartown, Huddersfield, on Sunday afternoon, say police.

    A 21-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply drugs and remains in police custody.

    The latest seizure means hundreds of plants worth more than £100,000 have now been seized in less than seven days, according to West Yorkshire Police.

    Sunday’s warrant followed the seizure of about 400 cannabis plants at a former commercial property on Bradford Road on the outskirts of Dewsbury town centre the previous Sunday.

    Insp Graham Dyson said: “The two cannabis farms officers found in Huddersfield and Dewsbury were both of a sizeable scale and police inquiries are continuing in both investigations.

    “I want to thank those who contact us with information about suspected drugs production in their communities and encourage them to keep getting in touch."

  9. Injured soldier starts 1,000-mile cycle ridepublished at 17:16 British Summer Time 10 August 2020

    Ben Parkinson joins nine other amputee veterans to pedal from John O' Groats to Land's End.

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  10. £10k to repair wall knocked down by 'thoughtless vandals'published at 17:12 British Summer Time 10 August 2020

    Local Democracy Reporting Service

    A cemetery’s dry stone wall has been damaged in an act of “thoughtless vandalism”, leaving Barnsley Council with a repair bill of £10,000.

    Barnsley CouncilImage source, Barnsley Council

    The wall of Stottercliffe Cemetery in Penistone is thought to have been targeted on or around Thursday, 6 August.

    Barnsley Council has now issued an appeal for any witnesses to the incident to come forward with any information.

    Barnsley CouncilImage source, Barnsley Council

    Councillor Chris Lamb, said: “Stottercliffe Cemetery – a place which holds emotional significance for families with loved ones – has been a victim of thoughtless vandalism.

    “The costs to repair this dry stone wall are estimated to be over £10,000. Thankfully, we have received an offer of help from Penistone Round Table and will be exploring this with them."

    Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact

  11. Bed factory workers test positive for viruspublished at 16:41 British Summer Time 10 August 2020

    The Sleep Factory in Ossett is the fourth bed factory in West Yorkshire to be hit by an outbreak.

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  12. Wildflower verges brighten up roadsidespublished at 16:28 British Summer Time 10 August 2020

    It's hoped more wildflowers will be used to help insects and bees survive.

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  13. Man punched unconscious in North Yorkshire pubpublished at 16:24 British Summer Time 10 August 2020

    Police are appealing for witnesses to a violent incident in North Yorkshire pub which resulted in a man being punched unconscious.

    The New Globe Inn on Yorkersgate in MaltonImage source, Google

    The 21-year-old was taken to hospital after being hit in The New Globe Inn on Yorkersgate in Malton shortly before 23:00 last Thursday.

    Anyone who saw what happened, or who knows the identities of those involved, is being urged to contact police.

  14. Major delays continue on M62 due to lorry firepublished at 16:02 British Summer Time 10 August 2020

    Drivers are being warned to continue to expect big delays on the M62 near Huddersfield after a lorry fire between J21 and J22 eastbound.

    Fire on M62Image source, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service

    The road remains closed eastbound with major delays in the area and emergency services and Highways England traffic officers remain at the scene.

    There are currently about five miles of congestion in both directions approaching the closure, according to Highways England.

    Eastbound road users are being advised to divert by following the solid triangle symbol on road signs.

    Drivers are being asked to leave the M62 at J21, take the second exit off the roundabout onto the A6193 eastbound, then take the A640 southbound, then follow the A672 northbound to re-join the M62 at J22

    Additional journey times also expected on the diversion routes, Highways England says.

  15. 'Concern' for woman missing after Leeds hospital visitpublished at 15:22 British Summer Time 10 August 2020

    Police say there's "growing concern" for the welfare of a woman who went missing after visiting a family member at a Leeds hospital at the weekend.

    Jade HillImage source, North Yorkshire Police

    Jade Hill, 29, from Cross Hills, near Skipton, in North Yorkshire, hasn't been seen since about 16:00 on Saturday, when she'd visited Leeds General Infirmary.

    Both her family and the police say they are growing "increasingly concerned for her welfare".

    Ms Hill is described as white, about 5ft 8ins tall, slim, with long blonde hair.

    She was last seen wearing a bright green short-sleeved blouse, white printed trousers and black trainers. She was also carrying a wheeled suitcase.

    Anyone with information about her whereabouts is being urged to contact police.

  16. Roaring success? Doncaster big cats mark World Lion Daypublished at 14:47 British Summer Time 10 August 2020

    The ultimate feline is the "mane" attraction being celebrated at a South Yorkshire wildlife park today on what is, in case you didn't know, World Lion Day.

    A lion relaxes at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, DoncasterImage source, PA Media

    As you can see from these pictures taken at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster earlier, the lions there are taking the big day very much in their stride.

    A lion yawns at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, DoncasterImage source, PA Media

    World Lion Day, a celebration of the king of the jungle, was founded by Big Cat Rescue, a sanctuary dedicated to protect the remaining big cats living in the wild.

    A lion asleep at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, DoncasterImage source, PA Media

    Lions are very social animals and are the only big cat to live in a group. However, they're said to be vulnerable to extinction in the wild.

    There are only about 20,000 left due to several factors, including loss of habitat and food shortages.

  17. Lorry blaze closes stretch of M62 near Huddersfieldpublished at 14:16 British Summer Time 10 August 2020

    Drivers are being urged to avoid the M62 west of Huddersfield as fire crews tackle a blazing lorry.

    Lorry on fireImage source, Greater Manchester fire & Rescue Service

    Firefighters are dealing with the fire which has sent huge plumes of thick, dark smoke into the air, between junctions 21 and J22.

    Fire crews tackling lorry fireImage source, Greater Manchester fire & Rescue Service

    The road is currently closed in both directions and a diversion has been put in place, external.

    Highways England says there are currently five miles of queues in both directions approaching the road closure.

  18. Toronto loan O'Brien to Castlefordpublished at 14:01 British Summer Time 10 August 2020

    Toronto Wolfpack loan full-back Gareth O'Brien to Castleford Tigers for the remainder of the Super League season.

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  19. Two-game bans for Mata'utia and Gellingpublished at 13:52 British Summer Time 10 August 2020

    Castleford's Peter Mata'utia and Warrington's Anthony Gelling are banned for two games by the RFL review panel.

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  20. Gangs misusing fireworks targeted by injunctionpublished at 13:42 British Summer Time 10 August 2020

    In November 2019, police officers were injured when they were targeted by groups throwing fireworks.

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