Plans to create a national centre for child health at Sheffield's Olympic Legacy Park have been unveiled.

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The National Centre for Child Health Technology is believed to be a world-first, focusing on issues such as child obesity and adolescent mental health.

The park was created as a legacy to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, to help improve public health.

A £200m investment is now being proposed to turn the site into a major research and education complex.

The facilities will include a new diagnostic imaging lab and research centre for Canon Medical Systems Europe, which aims to transform the speed and accuracy of diagnostics for the NHS.

Meanwhile, the planned arena will become the new home of Sheffield Sharks Basketball Team, and the stadium the new home for Sheffield Eagles Rugby League.

Former Sports Minister and Park Lead Richard Caborn added the site was "a catalyst for investment and regeneration".

A man from Barnsley appears in court over the death of Lewis Williams, 20, in Mexborough.

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Young people are being enticed into online gambling by adverts, councillors in Sheffield say.

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Underage gambling was highlighted as an issue in the 2019-20 annual report from the Sheffield Children’s Safeguarding Partnership.

Councillor Colin Ross told a scrutiny board: “My impression was gambling featured more in this report than it did in others.

“Young people are exposed to the flashy adverts about the joys and enjoyment of gambling. Is this becoming an increasing issue?”

Councillor Cliff Woodward said video games which required players to pay money were also a problem.

“Gaming can be highly addictive with young people spending money to get up to the next level and keep up with their mates,” he said.

“I know a family in dire circumstances because of this with an adult and we don’t want to get children on a conveyor belt of addiction.”

David Ashcroft, independent chairman of the partnership, said young people were being surveyed about gambling and gaming to see the extent of the problem.

He added: “We shouldn’t exaggerate this. It’s serious and important where it occurs, but we need to keep it in proportion.”

Two properties in Harrogate have been spray painted with swastikas, police say.

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The incidents happened on Bilton Lane and Trefoil Drive between 20:00 on 24 January and 11:00 on 25 January, according to North Yorkshire Police.

The swastikas were painted onto the front doors and garage doors of the properties and on one of the victim’s cars, police said.

A spokesperson for the North Yorkshire force said: "This is an abhorrent image and one which has caused the victims considerable distress.

"We're appealing to anyone who has any information, in particular anyone on the two roads that might have doorbell or household CCTV cameras, to get in touch."

A total of four flood warnings, external - meaning immediate action should be taken as flooding is expected - remain in place in Yorkshire following last week's heavy rain.

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The warnings include the River Derwent at Old Malton, external and Mill Beck at Welham Road, Norton.

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

The Environment Agency said: "Further unsettled weather is expected from today. We are closely monitoring the situation."

People in a North Yorkshire town are being warned to be "extra vigilant" after a woman was sexually assaulted - the third such attack there in recent weeks.

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The latest incident happened on Mowbray Road in Northallerton at about 17:00 on Friday 22 January at the Mowbray Road/Turker Lane junction, police said.

The suspect approached the victim from behind and sexually assaulted her before running off down Turker Lane in the direction of Brompton Road, officers added.

The attacker is described as white, about 5ft 10ins tall, slim, with a pale complexion.

He was wearing a dark puffer jacket with a hoodie top with the hood up, and dark loose-fitting jogging bottoms.

Sgt Nick Hill said “I urge women walking in the area alone to be extremely vigilant and be on the look-out for persons acting suspiciously.

"To maximise safety, walk with someone else if possible and stick to well-lit areas. Also consider having a personal alarm with you and a mobile phone."

Anyone who was in the area at the time, or who has dash camera or home CCTV footage of the location, is asked to contact police.

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Bradford landmarks have been lit up by candles as the district's official coronavirus death toll passed 1,000.

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City Hall's flag was lowered to half-mast, with 1,001 electric candles placed on the front steps to mark each death since the start of the pandemic.

Hospitals also took part by lighting up entrances on Tuesday, with the UK figure passing 100,000 deaths.

Bradford council leader Susan Hinchcliffe called it a "very sad milestone".

Ms Hinchcliffe said: "We must take a moment to pause, reflect and remember not only the lives sadly lost, but also to thank those working in the NHS helping patients suffering from the effects of the virus.

"We are still in a critical period in the battle to beat Covid and we need to do everything we can to minimise its spread."

She added: "It is only by following the guidelines that we can hope to try and avoid more memorial ceremonies like this one."

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Another man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Mexborough, police have said.

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Lewis Williams, 20, died on 11 January from a shotgun wound suffered in Wath Road.

Yesterday, a 54-year-old man from Rotherham was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder, according to South Yorkshire Police. He's currently being held in police custody.

Two boys, aged 16 and 17, have been charged with Mr Williams' murder and are next due to appear in court on 1 February.

A 20-year-old man from Barnsley was charged with murder on Saturday and is due to appear before Sheffield Crown Court today.

Police said a 20-year-old from Barnsley was arrested last Friday on suspicion of murder, while a 49-year-old man from Doncaster was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and possession of ammunition.

Four other men, aged between 20 and 32, who have been arrested in connection with Mr Williams' death have been released on bail.

Candles were placed on the steps of City Hall in Bradford to remember each person lost to Covid-19.

Bristol City hold on to beat Huddersfield Town and boost their Championship play-off hopes.

A brace from Gareth Evans helps Bradford secure a 3-1 win at rock bottom Southend in League Two.

Steve Bruce says he may be on his worst run of results in 20 years as a manager but is encouraged by his Newcastle side's second-half display in the home defeat to Leeds.

Doncaster earn a seventh League One win in eight matches as they comfortably see off struggling AFC Wimbledon.

Ex-Bradford City player Tyrell Robinson and friend Korie Berman admit sexual activity with a child.

Accrington avenge last week's 3-0 loss to league leaders Hull City with a 2-0 victory.

Mental health has worsened among over half of young people during the Covid pandemic, the Prince's Trust says.

Pawel Relowicz, who denies killing Libby Squire, admitted he regularly committed sexually motivated offences.

Bands old and new contribute tracks to the limited edition album in honour of Sheffield's Leadmill.

A woman is in hospital in a serious condition after a collision between a car and a bus in North Yorkshire, police say.

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Emergency services were called to the A19 near Tollerton, between Shipton and Easingwold, at about 07:20 this morning to reports of a crash between a car and a bus, according to North Yorkshire Police.

The driver of a black Audi A1, a woman in her late 20s, was taken to Hull Royal Infirmary with serious injuries, police said.

The driver of a cream Volvo bus, which was carrying no passengers at the time of the crash, suffered minor injuries, officers added.

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

Officers say they are particularly keen to speak to a cyclist believed to have been in the area at the time.