Hundreds of cannabis plants have been seized by police in a drugs raid in Rotherham.

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Officers estimate the street value of the 367 plants found at an address in Tooker Road on Wednesday at £195,000.

A man was arrested in connection with the find, police said.

He's been charged with production of a Class B drug and is due to appear at Sheffield Crown Court on 4 January.

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People in Wakefield are being warned not to be "complacent" following yesterday's announcement the district will enter tier three Covid restrictions next week.

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The whole of West Yorkshire is to be put into "very high alert" coronavirus restrictions when the current England-wide lockdown ends next week, the government confirmed on Thursday.

Tier three restrictions mean people can only meet members of other households in outdoor public spaces like parks, where the "rule of six" applies.

Meanwhile, pubs and restaurants in tier three areas will be closed except for those offering deliveries or takeaways.

Wakefield's director of public health Anna Hartley says: "Although the national lockdown has slowed cases, we must not be complacent.

"The rate of infection is still very high and so are hospital admissions. That’s why it is so vitally important we follow these new restrictions to help keep everyone safe and reduce pressure on the NHS.

Ms Hartley adds: "As well as following the new restrictions, please continue to wear a face covering in any enclosed space, maintain social distancing where possible and wash your hands often."

Hull will be placed into tier three - very high alert - when the nationwide lockdown ends.

New coronavirus tiers mean many theatres remain unsure if the festive favourite will now go ahead.

Much of Yorkshire will be placed into tier three coronavirus restrictions - the highest tier of the government's alert system - from next week, it's been confirmed.

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People living in West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and East Yorkshire will all be under tier three - "very high alert" - restrictions from Wednesday 2 December, the government says.

The restrictions mean people living in tier three areas can only meet other households in outdoor public spaces like parks, where the "rule of six" applies.

Pubs and restaurants in tier three areas will be closed except for those offering deliveries or takeaways.

However, from next Wednesday, gyms and close-contact beauty services like hairdressers will be able to open in all tiers.

People in all tiers who can work from home should continue to do so, the latest guidance adds.

Meanwhile, York and North Yorkshire will be in tier two - "high alert" - restrictions from next Wednesday, the government has confirmed.

Under tier two, no household mixing is allowed indoors and the "rule of six" applies outdoors.

Pubs in tier two areas can only open if they serve "substantial meals".

The new tiers will be reviewed in 14 days, the government says.

Residents in South and West Yorkshire will be under tier three restrictions in the lead-up to Christmas.

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Tens of thousands of starlings looked as though they were on military manoeuvres when they put on a spectacular display close to the biggest Army base in the country.

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The early evening aerobatics, known as a murmuration, have been happening above a drainage pond beside the A1 in Catterick, North Yorkshire.

Crowds have gathered at dusk to watch the birds twist and swoop in clouds, seeming to fly from all directions, before they bed down in reeds.

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The display lasts around 15 minutes before dusk and scientists believe starlings may form them to protect themselves from predators.

Fred Watson, from Northallerton, said: "I thought it was great, the clouds, the shapes and how they come in - lovely, super."

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David Kell, from Snape, agreed: "I thought it was marvellous. "It was the first time I have seen starlings roost on the floor and the numbers were immense."

The news that Kirklees will be placed into tier three coronavirus restrictions next week is "devastating" for the district's hospitality venues, the council leader has said.

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West Yorkshire is to be put into "very high alert" coronavirus restrictions when the current England-wide lockdown ends on Wednesday 2 December, the government has confirmed.

Leader of Kirklees Council, Shabir Pandor, said the district was "turning a corner" but the news of the tier three restrictions came as no surprise.

Kirklees has the fifth highest infection rates in the country, but that number is dropping, he added.

Mr Pandor said: “There is something we cannot ignore, and that’s how devastating today’s announcement is for our hospitality sector.

"Pubs, bars, restaurants and others who cannot open under tier three restrictions have gone above and beyond to keep their customers safe throughout this pandemic.

"I’m urging government to think more creatively about these restrictions and about how it can support the sector and the supply chain that relies on it so they are not laying more misery on these businesses.”

York being put into tier two Covid-19 restrictions next week can "further drive down the virus", according to the city's health boss.

Sharon Stoltz said she had expected York to be in the lowest level of restrictions, but instead it will go into the "high" alert tier from next Wednesday.

Ms Stoltz said: "While we were hopeful we would be in the lowest level of restrictions, the restrictions can help us further drive down the virus.

“While we hope we will move to the lowest restrictions possible soon, these measures will help further reduce the number of cases and it is vital we all follow them."

“We must remain vigilant and practise hands, face, space and self-isolate when necessary," she added.

Bar chain owner Martin Greenhow says hospitality is "on the brink of financial collapse".

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There are warnings schools in Harrogate are struggling to remain open as staff and pupils stay at home and costs climb during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Headteachers and political leaders have raised concerns that classrooms are being stretched by the Covid-19 outbreak, with a combination of teachers and pupils off sick with the virus or self-isolating due to exposure.

Richard Sheriff, executive headteacher at Harrogate Grammar School, said some schools have been “hanging by a thread” to keep lessons running.

He has urged families to play their part in keeping infections under control, saying: “The resilience and strength staff and students have shown to cope with this pandemic can only be stretched so far."

Meanwhile, Harrogate MP Andrew Jones, revealed this week in Parliament that King James’s School in Knaresborough, is spending an extra £7,000 a week tackling Covid-19.

Schools were facing a "significant challenge", Mr Jones added.

North Yorkshire County Council said schools in the region are currently reporting an average teacher attendance rate of 90%.

Stuart Carlton, the county’s corporate director of children and young people’s services, said: “It’s important to keep attendance rates in schools as high as possible and keep children and young people in education as much as possible.

“We’re very pleased we’ve able to manage this throughout the pandemic.”

Bradford City manager Stuart McCall signs a one-year contract extension with the League Two side.

People working together can help beat coronavirus and bring the district out of tougher restrictions, the leader of Calderdale Council has said.

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From next Wednesday, Calderdale will be placed into tier three of the government's coronavirus alert system - the highest tier - along with the rest of West Yorkshire.

It means when national lockdown restrictions end, local restrictions will start.

Hospitality venues will be forced to close, unless they offer delivery or takeaway services, with indoor entertainment venues stayed shut.

These restrictions will be reviewed every 14 days, according to the government.

Councillor Tim Swift, Calderdale Council leader, said local residents need to work together to beat the virus.

He said: "We know a return to the highest level of restrictions is upsetting news for everyone, but unfortunately the infection rate in Calderdale remains exceptionally high.

"As we approach the tougher winter months, I want to remind everyone we are still all in this together – as we have been from the start. We are still united in our hope, determination and care.

"We know we can beat this virus together."

The man, whose remains were found at a Fife industrial estate, had lost teeth and had a surgical plate on his ankle.

Wakefield residents are being urged to "act now to reduce the spread of infection" following the announcement the district will enter tier three Covid restrictions next week.

West Yorkshire is to be put into "very high alert" coronavirus restrictions when the current England-wide lockdown ends next week, the government has confirmed.

The leader of Wakefield Council, Denise Jeffery, said: "I know continued restrictions will be extremely frustrating to many, but let’s not let all that hard work go to waste.

"The situation in the district remains critical and we must all act now to help reduce the spread of infection, protect our local health services and save lives."

In a statement, Ms Jeffery added she felt relief for local retailers who'll be able to reopen in the run up to Christmas, but acknowledged other businesses would still be subject to restrictions or unable to reopen.

She said: "Our local businesses, particularly in the hospitality industry and their supply chain, are going to need some significant support.

"I want to reassure them, and all the businesses affected, that we are on their side and will be doing all we can to get them the financial support they need."

Police thanked members of the public for their patience and co-operation with the investigations.

Thomas Rawnsley had Down's Syndrome and was transferred further away from his family against their wishes.

A main Leeds road is expected to be closed for a week while contractors work to fix a broken pipe.

Last night, a water main leak flooded the road on Harehills Road.

Yorkshire Water says fresh water supplies have been restored to affected homes and businesses.

The damaged pipe is currently being replaced, but a road closure on Easterly Road onto Roundhay Road is to remain in place while work takes place.

Work is expected to finish by 3 December, Yorkshire Water adds.

People in East Yorkshire need to continue to "do the right thing" despite frustration the county will go into the highest tier of coronavirus restrictions next week, the leader of the council has said.

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From Wednesday 2 December, many businesses will remain closed with restrictions being placed on household mixing as East Yorkshire enters tier 3 - "very high alert".

The leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council has pleaded with local residents to follow the rules to help release some of the restrictions.

Councillor Richard Burton said: "This has been such a long battle against Covid-19 since March and we have seen a number of different phases of restrictions on our daily lives.

"But I’m confident the people of the East Riding will again respond with the right attitude and a determination to do the right thing.

"We know some residents, along with business owners, managers and workers, will be frustrated with this news and we know there will be understandable concern about the situation.

"We will continue to do all we can to protect and support our most vulnerable residents, to suppress the spread of this virus and to save lives."

Mr Burton added that there were reasons to be optimistic following the news of vaccine developments and better treatment of the virus.