Disqualified driver Adam Badkin killed a pedestrian while being pursued by police in West Yorkshire.

People in Northallerton are being warned to avoid the scene of a "serious incident" on Brompton Road.

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The fire service says its crews are on the scene near Kwik-Fit and Marks and Spencer, external at the moment.

No more details about the incident have been released as yet.

A new picture has been released by police in York searching for a missing 24-year-old woman.

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Police originally thought Bryony Allen was last seen leaving her home in Acomb yesterday morning.

But officers say they now believe she may have travelled to Hull Road park and was seen there later in the morning at about 11:00.

Ms Allen is described as small and slim with dark brown hair and is thought to be wearing a brown parka coat and jeans.

A police spokesperson said: "We remain very concerned for her welfare. We are carrying out extensive inquiries to locate Bryony including examining CCTV footage, local searches and liaising with public transport providers."

Anyone who sees Ms Allen is being asked to call police immediately.

Temporary lorry parks and inspection posts could be built in Hull, East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire without local approval under new rules.

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The government has made an order which grants planning permission to build in 29 council areas across England ahead of the end of the Brexit transition period on 31 December.

It would allow lorries to be checked and inspected before leaving the UK to travel to the EU and beyond.

The government said the lorry parks would contribute to "an orderly transition to the new system of controls to secure the border".

They would help to address the impact coronavirus may have had on port operators' ability to provide the necessary infrastructure themselves in time for the end of the transition period, the government added..

The parks will be allowed to stay in place until the end of 2025.

A Romanian woman who had gone missing from Halifax has been found, police have confirmed.

Officers said yesterday there was "increasing concern" for Elena Stoica.

Police have thanked people who shared their appeal and who got in touch with information.

Work on the the high-speed rail link (HS2) connecting London to Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds officially begins today.

One branch of the main HS2 route, external will run from London via Birmingham through South Yorkshire to Leeds and towards York, joining the existing rail network, at Church Fenton.

Companies behind the high-speed rail project are expecting to create 22,000 jobs in the next few years.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said HS2 would "fire up economic growth and help to rebalance opportunity".

He endorsed the rail link in February, with formal government approval granted in April despite the coronavirus lockdown.

Some critics of HS2 describe it as a "vanity project" and say the money would be better spent on improved connections between different parts of northern England.

Others, such as the Stop HS2 pressure group, external, say it will cause considerable environmental damage.

A van with a digital screen displaying safety messages about coronavirus is being used in North Yorkshire in a bid to keep communities safe.

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It's being driven to "key locations" to remind people to follow coronavirus rules and guidelines on hand-washing, social distancing, face coverings and what to do if they have symptoms, according to North Yorkshire County Council.

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County Councillor Caroline Dickinson said: “We need to make sure people are doing everything they can to minimise their risk of catching the virus as well as spreading it to others.

“The van is travelling to popular destinations across the county, not only for North Yorkshire residents but for people visiting from other areas.

“Now is not a moment to lose concentration as lives and livelihoods here continue to depend on us all playing our part,” she added.

Saracens sign Doncaster Knights loose-head prop Robin Hislop on loan until the end of the Premiership season.

Hull City sign defender Alfie Jones from Premier League side Southampton for an undisclosed fee.

Two men have been arrested as an investigation into the fatal stabbing of a 43-year-old man in Barnsley continues.

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Stephen Riley was found injured in Darley Avenue at about 23:00 on Friday 26 June and died in hospital the following morning.

A 33-year-old man from Barnsley has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

A 21-year-old man, also from Barnsley, has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply.

Both have now been released under investigation, according to South Yorkshire Police.

Martyn Wilson, 37, of Monsal Crescent, Barnsley has been charged with murder and Julie Evans, 40, also of Monsal Crescent, has been charged with assisting an offender.

Both remain in custody awaiting trial.

Police are continuing to appeal for any information which might help the investigation.

Hull's annual Freedom Festival starts this weekend - but it'll be with a difference this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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The three-day arts festival is going digital for the first time in 13 years in a bid to keep its usual performers and visitors safe amid the pandemic.

Recent Freedom Festivals have attracted well over 100,000 people and featured around 200 events, with organisers estimating it brings a £4.3m boost to Hull's economy.

In partnership with the BBC, an online programme including music, dance, circus, spoken word, talks and debates, external is set to start from today.

Mikey Martins, from Freedom Festival Arts Trust, said: “While this year’s festival looks different and will certainly be an alternative experience to what we’re used to, we’re excited to still be bringing extraordinary art and culture celebrating local and international talent direct to people's homes.

"We know it’s not the same as experiencing the live festival - that can’t be replicated online - but there are certainly a few perks to an online festival: no time-slot clashes, no queues and you can take an interval any time you like," he added.

Police searching for a 24-year-old woman missing from York are appealing for the public's help in finding her.

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Bryony Allen was last seen leaving her home yesterday morning.

Writing on social media, external officers described her as small and slim with dark brown hair.

When last seen she was thought to be wearing a brown parka coat and jeans.

Anyone who sees her is being asked to call police immediately.

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People in Leeds must make a "collective effort" to avoid further coronavirus restrictions, councillors have warned.

The city is expected to be added to Public Health England's weekly watch list as an "area of concern" after its infection rate rose to 29.4 cases per 100,000 people.

If cases continue to rise, more stringent measures could be imposed.

City council leader Judith Blake said it was "a pivotal moment in our efforts to control the spread of the virus".

"The harsh reality is that if our infection rate continues to rise as it has been, we will be left with no alternative," she warned.

The authority has urged people to follow guidance on social distancing, hand-washing, and wearing face masks.

The council's public health director Victoria Eaton said it was "imperative we do all we can to contain the spread of this virus and protect one another at this crucial time for the city".

According to recent figures, 44 new coronavirus cases were identified in Leeds on Wednesday.

Other parts of West Yorkshire have been subject to tighter coronavirus restrictions for several weeks.

BBC Sport profiles one of the England squad's newest faces - the man Leeds fans call the 'Yorkshire Pirlo'.

Castleford fight back from 18-0 down to claim a hard-fought win over Salford in an enthralling match at Headingley.

Greg Minikin scores a hat-trick as bottom side Hull KR stun Super League leaders Wigan Warriors with a superb display.

Aaron Barnsley took police on a high-speed chase through Bingley in a stolen van.

Fashion house Burberry has already donated about 160,000 pieces of PPE since the pandemic started.

A city-wide effort needs to be made in Leeds to avoid further restrictions being put in place to prevent the spread of Covid-19, according to leading councillors and public health officials.

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Leeds is expected to be added to Public Health England’s weekly watch list of areas of concern tomorrow following a rise in incidence rates and cases of the virus in parts of the city over the past few weeks, according to the city council.

While that doesn't mean any further restrictions, it does mean increased monitoring of cases and could see additional steps taken in future if the city’s infection rates do not start to fall.

The latest seven-day infection rate shows Leeds as having 29.4 cases per 100,000 people, with 44 new cases identified on Wednesday and a testing positivity rate of 4.2%, the council says.

Councillor Judith Blake, leader of Leeds City Council, says: "This is a pivotal moment in our efforts to control the spread of the virus in Leeds and to keep our city open.

"The harsh reality is that if our infection rate continues to rise as it has been, we will be left with no alternative. With that in mind, now more than ever we need a collective effort from the people of Leeds who have shown so much resilience and civic pride throughout this crisis."

And Victoria Eaton, Leeds City Council’s director of Public Health, says: "It’s imperative we do all we can to contain the spread of this virus and protect one another at this crucial time for the city."