A total of 13 fire crews and specialist wildfire units remain at the scene of a mile-long blaze on Marsden Moor near Huddersfield, according to West Yorkshire Fire Service.

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The fire, near Black Moss Reservoir and Swellands Reservoir, started at about 19:00 on Sunday, landowner National Trust said.

In an update on social media this morning, external, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service says: "We currently have 13 appliances, and specialist wildfire units on scene.

"A helicopter will also support our work today."

The fire "is believed to be accidental and no arrests have been made", West Yorkshire Police says.

A Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) is in place at the site which bans bonfires, fireworks and barbecues.

Police say they are liaising with Kirklees Council to investigate a breach of the order.

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A fire on Marsden Moor near Huddersfield which at its height was a mile-long with 50 firefighters tackling the blaze, has been described as now being "contained" with firefighters hot-spot firefighting.

Three fire crews remain at the scene of the fire which started at 19:00 on Sunday near Black Moss Reservoir and Swellands Reservoir, landowner National Trust said.

Mount Road is currently closed and people living nearby have been asked to stay away from the area and to keep doors and windows closed.

In a film shared on social media, Chris Kovaks, Station Manager at West Yorkshire Fire Service, said: "The fire is currently contained within an area.

"We are working on the flame front, putting out hot spots using the specialist wildfire Argocat."

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Huge concrete barriers have been used to blockade a former tip in Huddersfield.

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Kirklees Council positioned the three blocks at the entrance to the former Hunter’s waste site on Queen’s Mill Road in Lockwood, after local Green councillors warned it was becoming a fly-tipping hotspot.

The padlocked gate was recently forced and a lorry load of commercial waste dumped on the land, which is council-owned.

Councillor Andrew Cooper (pictured with Councillor Karen Allison, and Councillor Sue Lee-Richards), said he was “really concerned” the authority would clear the rubbish, but that “the same thing would just happen again” incurring more unnecessary cost.

He said: “I asked for the entrance to be blocked in a substantial way and not just putting another padlock on.

"Kirklees have now put three huge concrete blocks across the entrance."

“We need to do more of this target hardening around fly-tipping hotspots to make life as difficult as possible for rogue waste companies who are a blight on our communities," he added.

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was shot in Leeds, police say.

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Officers were called to Carlton View, Little London, at about 22:00 on Friday and found a parked grey Volkswagen Polo with damage believed to have been caused by a gun, according to West Yorkshire Police.

A 20-year-old man was found nearby with a minor injury to his arm thought to have been caused by a bullet, police said. He was treated at hospital and released.

A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder at an address in Moortown in the early hours of this morning, police confirmed. He is being held in police custody.

A 21-year-old man arrested on Saturday night on suspicion of attempted murder in relation to the incident has since been released while an investigation takes place.

Det Ch Insp Marc Bowes said: “We believe this has been a targeted attack on the occupants of the vehicle.

“We would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information that could assist the investigation."

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A 27-year-old woman's been charged with murder following the death of her husband who was stabbed outside a pub in Grimsby, say police.

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A man and a woman were arrested on suspicion of murder after Adam Krozolinowski was found with stab wounds outside a property on Freeman Street, shortly before 20:15 on Saturday, according to Humberside Police.

His wife, Anna Krozolinowski of Duncombe Street, has been charged with murder and is due to appear at Grimsby Magistrates Court today, police said.

One man has been released with no further police action, officers confirmed.

A force spokesman said the stabbing was believed to be an "isolated incident".

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A decision on plans to ban nude bathing at Harrogate's Turkish Baths has been delayed to allow council chiefs more time to consider their decision.

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The 124-year-old spa, run by Harrogate council, has previously had swimwear-free options at single-sex sessions.

However, covering up could be made compulsory because the authority said it would reflect greater "equality" in the modern world.

The changes to end single-sex sessions were revealed last year but customers criticised it and said people would stop visiting if it went ahead.

Swimwear will become mandatory for men and women if the plans are eventually agreed

Baths manager Chris Mason previously said the changes would "promote inclusivity" but 92% of 325 respondents to a survey said they felt mixed-sex sessions only would stop customers attending.

A decision was due on Friday but a spokesperson said it had been deferred so that the "matter could be given further consideration".

Two men have been arrested after a man was attacked and stabbed in the head, say police.

Police were called to Rutland Street in Grimsby at about 18:40 BST on Saturday where the 36-year-old man was found with wounds to his head.

Humberside Police said he was in a critical condition in hospital.

Two men, both 39, were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, with one also being held on suspicion of assaulting a police officer.

A police spokesman said it was an isolated attack "between individuals who were known to each other".

Fire crews and specialist wildfire units are still at the scene of a mile-long blaze on Marsden Moor.

The fire near Black Moss Reservoir and Swellands Reservoir started at 19:00 on Sunday, landowner National Trust said.

This film shows the area last night and this morning.

At its height about 50 firefighters were involved in tackling the blaze, West Yorkshire Fire Service (WYFRS) said. .

Mount Road is currently closed and people living nearby have been asked to stay away from the area and to keep doors and windows closed.

Writing on social medial, WYFRS says: "We are working on the flame front, putting out hot spots using the specialist wildfire Argocat."

"We have four appliances and specialist wildfire units tackling small pockets of fire on Marsden Moor."

Craig Best, countryside manager for the National Trust, said: "Unfortunately, this was another fire started by people and could have so easily been avoided."

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Scarborough’s coronavirus infection rate has risen back above the national average, it's been confirmed.

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The borough’s Covid-19 infection rate per 100,000 people is now 27, up three on Friday and up four on its level a week ago.

The average rate for England has fallen to 25.

Last week it was confirmed more than two-thirds of Scarborough’s adult population have now received at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine.

Figures from the NHS and Public Health England showed 67,285 people have had the jab out of an estimated population in the borough of 97,555 residents over the age of 16. That puts the total at 69%.

Mobile testing facilities will be available in Whitby, Scarborough and Filey this week for anyone with Covid symptoms to get tested.

Two former University of Hull student accommodation blocks are to be sold for development.

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The University closed the Lawns and Ferens Hall sites in Cottingham at the end of the 2018/19 academic year.

The almost 10-acre Ferens Hall site is earmarked for housing and is being sold by Savills. No price has been given for the land.

The Lawns blocks (pictured), which are adjacent to Ferens Hall, have a Grade II listing with English Heritage and are to be put up for sale in May.

The university said the decision to stop using the sites for accommodation was due to a shift in student demand "towards premium, high-quality, on-campus accommodation".

More than 100 bags of rubbish and other dumped items including televisions and fridges were cleared from a two-mile stretch of the River Hull near Beverley at the weekend.

The Wombles of Beverley and the Kingston Kayak club, which both pick litter, joined forces yesterday to clean up the area.

Sarah Jones (pictured), who helped pick up the rubbish said: "It was only a very short stretch of river but we collected lots of cans of lager and cider and several tyres. We also found lots of crisp packets and sweet wrappers."

Along with the bags of rubbish collectors say they found a scooter, a television, an armchair and two fridges.

Volunteers say another litter pick is planned to happen in the same area soon.

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The cause of a mile-long blaze on Marsden Moor near Huddersfield last night is being investigated.

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The fire near Black Moss Reservoir and Swellands Reservoir started at 19:00 on Sunday, landowner National Trust said.

It has spread significantly and caused major damage to the peatland habitat, the trust added.

At its height, about 50 firefighters were involved in tackling the blaze, West Yorkshire Fire Service (WYFRS), said. Crews used blowers and beaters to tackle the fire, the fire service said.

Mount Road is currently closed and people living nearby have been asked to stay away from the area and to keep doors and windows closed.

Writing on social medial, WYFRS says: "We are working on the flame front, putting out hot spots using the specialist wildfire Argocat."

"We have four appliances and specialist wildfire units tackling small pockets of fire on Marsden Moor."

Craig Best, countryside manager for the National Trust, said: "We're so grateful to West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service for their efforts.

"Unfortunately, this was another fire started by people and could have so easily been avoided."

A man and a woman are continuing to be questioned on suspicion of murder following the death of a man who was stabbed outside a pub in Grimsby.

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The pair were arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man who was stabbed outside the Freemans Arms on Freeman Street on Saturday night, according to Humberside Police.

Emergency services were called to the scene just after 21:00, the force said.

Humberside Police said the family of the 36-year-old, who died a short time after arriving at hospital, had been informed and were being supported.

A force spokesman said the stabbing was believed to be an "isolated incident".

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Four fire crews and a number of specialist wildfire units are at the scene of a mile-long blaze on Marsden Moor near Huddersfield.

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At its height, about 50 firefighters were involved in tackling the blaze, West Yorkshire Fire Service (WYFRS), said.

Crews used blowers and beaters to tackle the fire, the fire service said.

Mount Road is currently closed and people living nearby have been asked to stay away from the area and to keep doors and windows closed.

Writing on social medial, WYFRS says: "We are working on the flame front, putting out hot spots using the specialist wildfire Argocat."

"We have four appliances and specialist wildfire units tackling small pockets of fire on Marsden Moor."

The fire service has thanked local residents for their patience.