A rare albino baby wallaby born during the coronavirus lockdown will be among the new attractions when a wildlife park reopens to the public on Monday.

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The new arrival was born to one of the senior wallabies at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, near Doncaster, at some point during the park's enforced closure due to coronavirus restrictions.

It's thought to be the first albino wallaby at the attraction.

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Baby joeys spend most of their time hidden in their mother's pouch, so visitors will be lucky if they get a glimpse.

Staff say they still do not know the sex of the newcomer or exactly when he or she was born.

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Red-faced highways officials have apologised after misspelt road signs directing motorists to non-existent villages were installed on a bypass.

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A new sign for Saxilby - spotted on the A46 in Lincoln - said "Saxibily", while another nearby for Thorpe on the Hill read "Thrope on the Hill".

A picture of the Saxilby blunder was posted on social media, prompting much mirth among local residents.

One person said they heard the "chippy does a lovely steak and kiddley pie".

"I wonder if they have 'a bus spot' too?," said another.

Some suggested it was "a Friday afternoon job", while another simply wrote: "Ooops".

Highways England said it was aware of the mistakes and was "taking steps to get these corrected".

Programme development manager Karen Moore added: "We're sorry for any confusion this might have caused motorists."

The bats were discovered at an arts centre near Bradford close to the Brontë sisters' birthplace.

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The man leading the police response in North Yorkshire to the Covid-19 pandemic says an "amazing effort" has meant step one of the government’s "roadmap" for lifting lockdown has gone well in the county.

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Supt Mike Walker's comments follow the release of figures showing a total of 14 Covid penalty fines have been issued in North Yorkshire since the easing of coronavirus restrictions on 29 March.

Supt Walker said: "While the long bank holiday weekend was busy throughout the area, there was very little in way of police incidents or issues linked to Covid-19.

"We only had to issue 11 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) during this period. All were for indoor gathering breaches, of which 10 occurred in Scarborough.

"In total, since the easing of the lockdown on 29 March, 14 FPNs have been issued. No incidents of note have been flagged-up during the past week."

Mr Walker said it is "pleasing the rightfully careful and cautious first step out of lockdown has gone well".

He added: "As we move to step two of the road map on Monday 12 April, it's more important than ever to keep following the health protection measures.

"Our message to everyone is to keep up this amazing effort."

Two men and two women from Lincolnshire have been interviewed after about 8,000 bluebell bulbs were found dug up in a privately-owned wood in Norfolk, say police.

Following a call about suspicious activity, officers found large sacks and mail bags filled with recently uprooted bulbs from the wood in the Fakenham area, according to police.

A walker reported seeing people acting suspiciously in the wood on 23 March, police said.

The men and women in their 20s and 30s have not been arrested.

The landowner is in the process of replanting the bulbs and officers are appealing for witnesses.

British bluebells are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act along with all other native wild plants and bulbs.

It is an offence to intentionally uproot any wild plant unless authorised to do so, and police are encouraging people to report any suspicious behaviour.

Young fundraiser 'Captain Tobias' says he feels "magnificent" after learning his donations will fund a new specialist children's hospital post.

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Tobias Weller, 10, from Sheffield, was inspired by Captain Sir Tom Moore to do a series of ongoing challenges during lockdown, raising more than £150,000.

Tobias, who has cerebral palsy and autism, split funds between his school and The Children's Hospital Charity. The charity said a new role would be created, based in his home city.

The two-year Children's Exercise and Physical Activity Therapist post will be based at Ryegate Children's Centre.

Tobias said: "It makes me feel magnificent. If another child managed to achieve what I have achieved because of my fundraising I'll be chuffed to bits."

His mum, Ruth Garbutt, said: "The Ryegate Centre plays a huge part in Tobias' ongoing care."

Tobias initially set out to raise £500 by walking 26.2 miles over three months through his daily exercise in his Sheffield street, using a walker.

He is currently part-way through an ironman challenge, adding 112 miles on his tricycle and a 1.5-mile swim to his marathon.

Ms Garbutt continued: "It is quite overwhelming to know Tobias has raised money which will, potentially, change the lives of other children. What a legacy that is."

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An electric vehicle charging ‘"hyper hub" could be built near York city centre, it's been confirmed.

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City of York Council is already building two ultra fast charging hubs at Monks Cross and Poppleton Bar park and ride sites (artist's impression above), but a third is planned for the Union Terrace Car Park.

Council transport boss Councillor Andy D’Agorne will be asked to approve the project at a meeting next week.

The third hub was originally due to be built at York Hospital, but following issues with land ownership and routes to the site, transport bosses decided Union Terrace would be a better choice.

The site is close to the hospital and owned by the council.

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Under the plans about 15 car parking spaces would be converted into charging areas. Six rapid chargers will be installed, with room for more to be added at a later date if needed.

The charging area would be separate to the main car park and open 24 hours a day.

The project is set to cost about £900,000.

Work has already begun at the two park and ride hub sites – with the Monks Cross project due to open as early as 14 June according to provisional timetables.

The Poppleton Bar site, which is currently being used as a Covid test centre, is due to be completed slightly later, but the construction area has been cleared for work to begin.

A Rotherham coronavirus testing centre has been forced to close early after stones were thrown at staff, police say.

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Staff at the Maltby testing site, which is in the car park of town's leisure centre, were attacked last night by young people throwing stones at them.

Rotherham South Neighbourhood Policing Team said it was "yet another night" the station had to close early.

It added behaviour like this "will not be tolerated" and "positive action" will be taken when people are identified.

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Halifax’s historic Piece Hall has received a financial boost as it prepares to re-open and recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.

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The Piece Hall Trust is to receive £442,700 from the second round of the government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund.

The Trust which has just published its annual review, is looking forward to welcoming visitors back, and pulling in “staycation” visitors safely as restrictions are being further relaxed from 12 April.

Trust Chief Executive Nicky Chance-Thompson, said: "This latest round of the Culture Recovery Fund recognises the inherent importance of heritage and culture’s role in supporting and kick starting the nation’s recovery.

"We look forward to continuing to support our thriving tenant community of independent traders as well as the wider town and borough.

"We also hope to bring some much-needed joy back to people’s lives and help them to recover from the effects of the pandemic."

Three men and a woman have been arrested after a woman was found with serious injuries in Spalding, police say.

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The 39-year-old woman was taken to hospital to be treated for her injuries after officers found her at a property on Cradge Bank, just after 11:00 on Monday, according to Lincolnshire Police.

Three men aged 50, 51, 55 and a 48-year-old woman have been arrested and are being held for questioning, police said.

It's not yet known how the woman came to be injured.

Det Insp Paul Coleman, said: “We’re working hard to try and establish exactly what caused the injuries to this woman. We are exploring a number of options and making sure we keep an open mind.”

Officers are remaining at the scene of the incident for the next few days, the force added.

Anyone with information which might help the investigation is asked to contact police.

Three bats found nesting in the roof of an arts and community centre in the birthplace of Yorkshire's literary Bronte family have been named after the famous sisters.

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The bats, Charlotte, Emily, and Anne, have made a home in the South Square Centre, a collection of 19th Century Grade II-listed workers cottages in Thornton, near Bradford.

In 2020, the centre was awarded National Heritage Lottery funding so restoration work could be carried out there, including on its roof.

When the work started, the team discovered three Pipistrelle bats were frequent visitors.

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Centre director Yvonne Carmichael said: "The village of Thornton is famous for being the birthplace of the Brontes.

“South Square does a lot of work around the family, so it was only right we named our bats after the three remarkable sisters.”

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To ensure their survival and safety, the team has worked with local ecologists who suggested they install a bat box.

Heritage assistant Chloe Moreton set to work designing a box with a difference - a replica of the house in which the Brontes were born, just a couple of minutes' walk from South Square.

When the centre reopens, visitors will be able to see the Bronte Bat Box from the its garden, staff say.

Five fire crews are continuing to fight a fire at a scrap metal recycling plant in Doncaster.

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Sixty firefighters were called out to the blaze at Carr Hill in Balby at 21:20 on Monday, South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service said.

About 30 remain at the scene this morning, with road closures in place and people urged to avoid the area.

Nearby residents have been advised to keep their windows and doors shut due to smoke.

The cause of the fire is not yet known. A fire investigation is due to begin once the blaze is completely out, the service said.

Police are appealing for witnesses after an attack in South Yorkshire in which a delivery driver was repeatedly driven at by two men on a moped.

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The victim was delivering parcels on Alexandra Road, Sheffield, at about 14:45 on Thursday 1 April when the men attempted to steal items from him, according to South Yorkshire Police.

Det Sgt Leanne Hearnshaw says: "The driver challenged the men but was then assaulted by them and knocked over after the moped was driven at him repeatedly.

"This was a nasty assault on a man who was simply going about his daily job. This should not be happening on our streets and everyone who witnessed this was left very distressed."

The attackers are described as white, in their early 20s and wearing black clothing and balaclavas.

They are believed to have been riding a black moped, officers added.

Anyone who has information about what happened is being asked to contact police.

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A former discount store destroyed by fire is to be developed into a business park, creating up to 100 jobs.

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The B&M store at Clifton Moor retail park in York was gutted by the blaze on 13 October 2018.

Harrogate-based Marrtree Investments, which owns more than 20 business parks across the north of England, has purchased the 2.4-acre site.

The company said it aimed to build "high-quality" business units, subject to planning permission.

The blaze started in a storage yard at the property and rapidly spread to the store. Despite the shop being open at the time no injuries were reported.

An investigation said the likeliest cause was discarded smoking materials in the storage yard, which was a no-smoking area.

William Marshall, director of Marrtree Investments said the company's plan could create up to 100 new jobs.

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