Phil Bodmer
Journalist, BBC Look North

This is the scene in York at the moment as the River Ouse continues to rise.

Heavy rain from Storm Christoph saw a flood warning be issued for the Ouse this evening - meaning flooding is expected.

However, the river has stopped rising momentarily according to the government's river level website, with a further peak in the early hours of the morning, external.

The Environment Agency has opened an area of floodwater storage in the city to allow fields to flood, it has said.

Police in South Yorkshire say they've had reports of people traveling to see flood water in the county.

Image source, Doncaster Council

In Doncaster, the River Don has seen its level rise with some low-lying land around the river take on water.

South Yorkshire Police said people should not be driving out to see the water as it's "very dangerous".

It added people should be staying at home in line with the government's coronavirus lockdown restrictions and only make essential journeys.

People living in a North Yorkshire town are anxious waiting for river levels to peak as some properties flood following heavy rain.

Image source, Ken Monkman

A flood warning has been issued for the River Derwent at Malton because of rising levels.

Roads, including a bridge linking Malton and neighbouring town Norton, have already been closed because of the rising water.

Ken Monkman, who lives in Malton, told the BBC that pumps trying to move floodwater were working, but they couldn't work quick enough to stop homes being flooded.

He said: "It's as bad as it's been, certainly since the flood defences went up 20 years ago, it's as bad as I've ever seen it.

"I should think there's still anxiety because I was looking at it today and as you stand looking at the flood wall, the height of the water is taller than you on the other side.

"It was only a foot off the top, but I've not heard anyone say it's in danger of overtopping. It's getting pretty near the top, but they've got another six hours before it peaks."

A man has been arrested after a fire in a Leeds hospital this evening.

Image source, Holly Sophia

Police and firefighters were called to Leeds General Infirmary to reports of a man with "a screwdriver who was causing damage", making threats and trying to start a fire.

Emergency services were called at about 17:55, West Yorkshire Police said.

The area was evacuated and the fire service extinguished the fire, the force added.

Nobody is believed to have been injured in the incident.

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Severe flood warnings remain in place in England and Wales, as further rain is expected next week.

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This is the scene at Bishopthorpe, near York, after days of heavy rain.

An amber weather warning was issued for the whole of Yorkshire during Storm Christoph.

Washlands are now taking on water to protect homes and businesses along the River Ouse:

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The number of Covid-19 infections in Sheffield is coming down but remains "too high", the city's director of public health has warned.

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Greg Fell told the council's cabinet that the impact of Christmas on the number of cases was beginning to wear off, but pressure on hospitals in the city was still too high.

He added: “Most of the growth, where there is growth, is in the working age population. They are out and about more.

“The rates aren’t growing really at all in school age kids and are coming down in the elderly, which is quite reassuring.

“Our rates, while they are coming down, are too high. That gives very, very, very little room for manoeuvre," he added.

Mr Fell added that Sheffield's hospitals remained busy and were "in a period of really sustained pressure".

Ulrich Perez, 19, was stabbed outside his home in Estepona, in southern Spain, on 18 November.

Some properties have been flooded in Malton, North Yorkshire, following heavy rainfall during Storm Christoph.

A Met Office amber warning for heavy rain was issued earlier this week for the whole of Yorkshire earlier this week.

Warnings are in place along the River Derwent as flooding is expected to continue.

This was the scene in Malton a little earlier today:

People in York are being urged to stay home as river levels continue to rise following heavy rainfall.

Image source, Dr Andrew Holding

The River Ouse is likely to peak at about 4.75m (15.56ft) early tomorrow morning, according to City of York Council.

The River Foss has peaked at just over 2.7m (8.86ft) with some localised flooding in Strensall and Huntington Road, the authority added.

People are being asked not to take unnecessary risks by travelling through flood water.

Meanwhile, a number of roads are closed because of flooding, external.

Councillor Paula Widdowson, from City of York Council, said: “This is a fast-changing situation and I would encourage all residents to avoid taking any unnecessary risks, such as attempting to travel through flood water.

"Home remains the safest place," she added.

A road linking North Yorkshire and the East Riding of Yorkshire has been closed because of flooding.

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The B1228 at Sutton upon Derwent is closed at the bridge connecting it to Elvington in North Yorkshire following heavy rain.

A flood alert is in place for the area - meaning flooding is possible - according to the government website, external.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council said the road was closed due to rising water levels.

A main road between Malton and Norton in North Yorkshire is closed because of the threat of flooding.

Image source, Ken Monkman

County Bridge has been closed to traffic due to the River Derwent's water level rising.

According to the government flood warning website, the river is currently 4.89m (16ft) high, external.

Flooding is possible at 5m high, it added.

A flood warning - meaning flooding is expected and immediate action is required - has been issued for the area.

Image source, Ken Monkman

Image source, Ken Monkman

Pictures from local resident Ken Monkman show a supermarket car park also having some standing floodwater, as well as Water Lane car park alongside the River Derwent.

Some properties have been flooded along the river.

Image source, Ken Monkman

This torrent of fast-flowing water was filmed by North Yorkshire villagers battling with the overspill from blocked drains which had struggled to cope with heavy overnight rain:

Darren Hanson says the water was cascading all the way downhill from the top of Gun Gutter Street to the harbour in Staithes (map below).

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Mr Hanson says he and his father spent the night and all morning cleaning out gutters to try to help the water drain away.

A man wanted in connection with the murder of a man on the Costa Del Sol has been extradited to Spain following his arrest at a Leeds shopping centre, the National Crime Agency (NCA) says.

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The suspect, a 21-year-old British man, was apprehended by armed NCA officers near the Crown Point retail park in Leeds just before Christmas, officers said.

He's wanted after 19-year-old Ulrich Perez was stabbed in an alleged road rage incident in Estepona on 18 November, police confirmed.

The victim was almost run over by a car at a pedestrian crossing and the driver, who had initially left the scene, returned a few minutes later and stabbed the victim in the heart, police said.

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The attack happened in broad daylight outside the victim’s home, officers added.

A European Arrest Warrant was issued for the suspect’s arrest and NCA officers detained him on Tuesday 22 December.

His extradition was confirmed yesterday and he is now due to face trial.

Steve Reynolds, from the NCA’s international liaison network, said: “This was an horrific crime. We worked closely with our Spanish partners to track this suspect down in the UK and have him taken to Spain to face trial."

The Environment Agency says there is an "improving picture" despite river levels remaining high.

Edyta Wlodek and her family escaped the blaze, but their home and most of their belongings are gone.

A woman's described how her home in a small North Yorkshire village was flooded as a result of heavy rain during the height of Storm Christoph.

Leslie Deighton, who lives in Fryton near Malton, says a nearby beck burst its banks and filled her house with water (above).

Leslie (pictured below) says: "We're pumping it out now. The whole of the downstairs has been affected - everything is covered in water. It's up to the sockets on the walls, so it's quite deep.

"We managed to get some of the stuff upstairs, but it's a small cottage and there isn't room to put stuff," she added.

A total of 60 flood warnings, external - meaning immediate action should be taken as flooding is expected - are in place in Yorkshire.

There are also 42 flood alerts - meaning flooding is possible, be prepared - in place on the county's rivers.

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Leeds Rhinos have closed their training ground as a precaution for a minimum of five days after six players and a staff member tested positive for Covid-19.

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The Rhinos shut down the facility after consultation with the Rugby Football League, so a deep clean can take place.

All positive cases and those flagged up through contact tracing are now isolating for the required 10 days.

"It is important we look after the well-being of our people," said director of rugby Kevin Sinfield.

Staff and players will be allowed to return to the training ground at Kirkstall Road after the five-day shutdown, once they have posted a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test result.

Players were given the go-ahead to resume training earlier this month, with a target date of 25 March for the resumption of the Super League competition.

"We have increased our bio security from last season and everyone is vigilant about ensuring we lessen the probabilities of spreading the virus," continued Sinfield.

"Because of our increased testing since New Year, it has become evident that, despite all our precautions, the virus has continued to spread within the group. We hope this short period will act as a fire break and enable us to move forward next week."