A man has appeared in court charged with murder over the shooting of Ramey Salem in Sheffield.

A 50-year-old man is being treated for "serious injuries" in hospital after being assaulted in Leeds, say police.

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The victim was found with head injuries near to the junction of Oak Tree Drive and Oakwood Lane, Gipton, just before 13:00 yesterday.

He was taken to hospital where he is continuing to receive treatment for injuries which are "serious but not believed to be life-threatening", according to West Yorkshire Police.

Det Insp Kevin Daly said: "Initial indications are that the victim has been assaulted in the street by lone male suspect."

Anyone who witnessed the incident is being asked to contact police.

Richard Huckle died in a 78-minute attack by Paul Fitzgerald at Full Sutton jail, East Yorkshire.

Two people have been arrested after a cannabis farm was shut down in Hull, police have confirmed.

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A total of 44 plants were found at an address in Pavilion Crescent during a police raid.

A 23-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of the production of cannabis, Humberside Police said.

Officers found the electrics at the house had been altered to allow the occupants to bypass the meter.

Tim McGowan, of Humberside Police, said: "Cannabis grows in residential properties can pose a serious fire risk to neighbouring properties as the electricity supply is tampered with.

"We know from speaking to people in this area that tackling issues like this and wider drug related crime is important to you."

Two men have gone on trial accused of killing 21-year-old Tcherno Ly in August 2019.

A new film’s been released looking at the life of a well-known York musician who was the victim of a fatal crash more than 30 years ago.

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Jock - Live Fast, Die Young, external, follows the story of Dave "Jock" Marston, who played in various bands based in the city from the mid-70s to the mid-80s, including Cyanide and Sema 4.

The film features memories from band mates and chronicles the different styles of music Jock played and the songs he wrote.

It was put together during the first coronavirus lockdown by Sean Parkin.

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Sean says: "I started making short documentary films during lockdown, primarily for the York music community, both fans and musicians.

"The reminiscences of Jock tell of laughter and tears, as the story tragically ends when Jock and his young family were all killed in a horrific car crash.

"I'm sure there are more people out there who remember Jock and the bands he was in and would find the film a fascinating trip down memory lane."

Sheffield could be placed into tier three - "very high" alert - when the national coronavirus lockdown ends, but it's still "difficult to call", according to the city's director of public health.

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On Thursday, the government is due to announce which areas will be subject to certain restrictions as part of the local tier system when the current lockdown ends on 2 December.

Tier three areas will see households banned from mixing and pubs and restaurants closed, except for delivery and takeaways.

The number of people with the coronavirus infection in Sheffield in the week to 19 November was 258 per 100,000, government data shows.

However, this was a decrease from 310 the week before.

When asked about what tier he thought Sheffield might be placed in on Thursday, the city's director for public health Greg Fell said: "It's difficult to call. My default assumption is that we'll be in tier three at the end of 2 December.

"There's an outside chance it might be tier two, but - and it's an important but - the decisions will be taken this week and they'll be taken at the numbers at the time, as opposed to the trends.

"So, I'll stick with my default assumption and hopefully I'll be pleasantly surprised."

Concerns were raised over lockdown rules and injured fighters putting added pressure on hospitals.

A petition has been signed by more than 21,000 people asking the BBC to nominate rugby star Rob Burrow for this year's Sports Personality of the Year award.

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The Pontefract-born player is living with motor neurone disease after being diagnosed last year.

The petition says Mr Burrow should be nominated for the award because of the time he's spent raising awareness about the disease.

He retired from playing professional rugby league with Leeds Rhinos two years ago.

Since then, he's featured in a BBC documentary showing his fight against the disease.

Two kittens have been found dead after having apparently been thrown from a moving vehicle in North Yorkshire, police say.

It happened between 14:00 and 14:15 on Thursday 19 November on Water Skellgate and Bondgate in Ripon.

Police describe what happened as an "extremely distressing incident".

The vehicle involved is believed to have been brown or gold.

It was being driven eastbound from Ripon towards the A61 bypass along Bondgate Green and onto Boroughbridge Road at the time of the incident.

Anyone who saw what happened, or who has information about the incident, is being asked to contact North Yorkshire Police.

A huge tyre blaze which burned for a week in Bradford is finally out, West Yorkshire Fire Service has confirmed.

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The fire started in the early hours of Monday 16 November in the East Bowling area of the city.

At its height, 100 firefighters, 15 fire engines and two aerial appliances were needed to tackle the blaze which led to widespread travel disruption and school closures.

Writing on social media, external, the fire service said: "The fire at Upper Castle Street, Bradford is out - crews remain on the scene damping down and will do for a few days to come."

Benjy Bush, District Commander for West Yorkshire Fire Service, said: "This has been a challenging incident and has had a huge impact on the people of Bradford over the last seven days.

"I cannot begin to imagine how difficult this past week must have been for people who live, work and have businesses in the surrounding area."

Bradford Council leader Councillor Susan Hinchcliffe said: “We are relieved the fire has finally been extinguished. It’s caused untold misery to residents and businesses in the area."

A 59-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman were arrested in North Yorkshire last week on suspicion of arson and remain on bail as inquiries continue, police say.

The leader of Sheffield City Council is to step down from her role next month, she has confirmed.

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Labour's Julie Dore has been leader of the council since 2011.

Ms Dore had already said she would not seek re-election in May this year, but stayed on to help the council tackle the coronavirus pandemic after the local elections were postponed.

She will remain as councillor for the Park and Arbourthorne Ward until May 2021, when her term expires.

The Labour group in the city said a new leader will be elected in December.

Ms Dore said: “As I said when I announced I would not be seeking re-election, it has been such a great honour to serve my community as a councillor for 20 years and the city that I love as leader of the council for nearly 10 years.

"I have always said that for me Sheffield is the best place in the world, I have lived here all my life, raised my family here and there is no where else I would ever want to live."

A 42-year-old woman was left with a serious injury after being hit by a van in Otley, police say.

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The victim needed hospital treatment for a hand injury after she was hit by the delivery van at the junction of Chippendale Rise and The Crossways.

It happened at about 20:00 on Tuesday, 10 November and involved what is believed to have been a white Mercedes van, according to West Yorkshire Police.

Anyone who saw the collision, or who has mobile phone footage of what took place, is being asked to contact police.

A 20ft-high Christmas tree grown near York will be at the centre of all the political drama this year when it takes pride of place outside 10 Downing Street.

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York Christmas Trees were chosen to provide the giant Nordmann Fir (pictured above) for the prestigious spot after winning Champion Christmas Tree Grower of the Year.

The annual competition has been running since 1999 and this is the first time a winner has been crowned from the north of England.

Oliver Combe, owner of York Christmas Trees, said: “The chance to provide the tree for Downing Street is incredibly exciting and a great reward for all the hard work that our team puts in throughout the year.”

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The prime minister says he will "immediately" investigate why rapid coronavirus tests promised for Hull still haven't arrived.

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Health bosses have warned Hull is in "a public health crisis" as coronavirus infection rates in the city are the worst in the country.

The issue has been raised in the Commons by Hull North MP Diana Johnson.

The MP said: "Two weeks ago Hull was promised 10,000 lateral flow tests, but they still have not arrived.

"Shouldn't the prime minister focus on delivering on the ground what has already been announced, rather than grand new promises?"

Boris Johnson responded by saying: "I will take up immediately the point she makes about Hull and try to understand why they haven't got the lateral flow tests that she rightly wants to see."

Meanwhile, Hull City Council is writing to residents urging them to follow the rules, in what's described as a "final chance" to stop the spread of the virus.

Council leader Stephen Brady says "it's important for people to come together now" to help drive down the numbers over the next few weeks.

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A 18-year-old man has been charged with murder following the shooting of a man in Sheffield.

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Ramey Salem, 20, was found seriously injured in a property on Grimesthorpe Road South on 16 November. He later died in hospital.

Jabari Fanty, of Sheffield, is accused of Mr Salem's murder and also with conspiracy to murder in a separate incident in the city, on 31 October. He is one of six men arrested in connection with Mr Salem's death.

Three other men, aged between 18 and 21, were arrested across the city over the weekend, police said.

Last week, two Sheffield men, aged 21 and 33, were arrested in connection with the killing.

South Yorkshire Police said the 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder and the 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice. They have both been released while inquiries continue.

Mr Fanty, of Broadhead Road, is due before Sheffield Magistrates' Court today.

Thomas, 16, is a carer for both his parents and caught coronavirus earlier this year.

Jenny Dees, whose son Stanley Metcalf was shot dead by his great-grandfather, wants gun laws changed.

Richard Huckle was abused and strangled by Paul Fitzgerald at Full Sutton prison, East Yorkshire.