The third of three spaniels stolen from East Yorkshire in February has been found more than 250 miles away in Kent.

Two of the dogs stolen from a farm at Thornholme, near Burton Agnes, were found shortly afterwards in Lancashire and reunited with their owners.

The third - named Keedy - was handed into a vet in Canterbury following a new appeal by Humberside Police earlier this week. Owner Keith Fetches said: "It's brilliant to have him back."

Keedy, who was missing for over three months, has now been reunited with the other two dogs, Jazz, nine, and Robbie, 14.

Some have claimed the demand for dogs during lockdown has led to a significant increase in pets being stolen.

One charity, DogLost, saw reported thefts rise from 172 dogs in 2019 to 465 in 2020, as demand pushed up prices.

Humberside Police said the number of dog thefts reported in the region remained low, but urged owners to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.

The force also thanked "everyone who shared our appeals" which helped reunite the dogs with the family.

A wildlife charity says it is "touch and go" whether the bird, found in North Yorkshire, survives.

Do you recognise this man? Police say they want to speak to him following incidents of harassment on a bus between Bridlington and Scarborough.

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There have been a number of incidents over the last two weeks on the number 12 and number 13 bus, according to North Yorkshire Police.

Officers are asking members of the public to get in touch if they recognise the man as they believe he may have information which will help the investigation.

A new Covid variant has been identified which is mainly concentrated in Yorkshire and the Humber region, according to Public Health England (PHE).

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The variant, VUI-21MAY-01, is currently being investigated by the government health body.

In a statement, external PHE said: "There have been 49 cases of VUI-21MAY-01 across the country to date, mainly concentrated in Yorkshire and the Humber.

"Four more cases of the Variant of Concern VOC-202101/02, also known as P.1, have been identified in England – 3 in South Gloucestershire and one in Bradford, West Yorkshire."

There's currently no evidence the variant causes more severe illness or that the vaccines wouldn't work against it, officials say.

A spokesperson for PHE said: "All appropriate public health interventions are being undertaken, including additional contact tracing and targeted testing.

"Where cases have been identified, additional follow-up of cases, testing of contacts and targeted case finding will limit the spread of variants."

An update from PHE is expected later today.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a female peregrine falcon was discovered "riddled with shot" in the grounds of North Yorkshire's Selby Abbey.

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The eight-year-old raptor was found on 7 May with injuries which meant she was unable to fly, police said.

The bird was rescued and X-rayed by a local falconry specialist vet, Mark Naguib, who found a number of shotgun pellets throughout the bird’s body, according to North Yorkshire Police

Wildlife rehabilitator Jean Thorpe is now caring for the bird in order to help it recover.

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PC Sarah Ward said: "Peregrine falcons are a protected species and it is shocking that anyone would target one in this cruel and callous way.

“Our county should be a haven for birds of prey and this type of cruelty will not be tolerated."

Jack Ashton-Booth from the RSPB, said: "We are appalled at this deliberate and illegal attack on a protected peregrine falcon.

"The bird was riddled with shot, including one piece lodged in its head. Incredibly, it is still alive but it’s touch and go."

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Aerobatic display team the Red Arrows has confirmed its summer line-up after being granted permission to perform.

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The squadron, which is currently based at RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire, has been practising routines in Greece.

Following an assessment, the team has been cleared to perform at air shows, the Royal Air Force said.

After the pandemic forced event organisers to cancel dates last year, Sqn Ldr Steve Morris said they hoped they would "more than make up for it".

The team is scheduled to perform at the Battle of Britain Airshow in June as well as the British Grand Prix in Silverstone on 18 July.

Their opening display of the new season will be on 4 June at the Midlands Air Festival - the first event of a four-month summer campaign spanning the UK and mainland Europe.

The 2021 show features several new moves and shapes, the RAF added.

The aerobatic team - formed in 1964 - is due to move to RAF Waddington in 2022.

The law says some severely ill are exempt from hotel quarantine - but they don't always get a choice.

The sale includes a rare £5 note presented to Harold Macmillan in 1957 and a £10 note from 1772.

A West Yorkshire MP says Kirklees being identified as an area of Covid concern by the government "is nothing to be alarmed about."

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The area is one of six areas of concern in England where surge testing and jabs will be expanded to combat the spread of the Indian Covid variant.

Jason McCartney, MP for Colne Valley, which covers part of Huddersfield, said: "It's a concern, but nothing to be alarmed about.

"Our case rate is above the national average, but hospitalisations are still very low and we haven't had any Covid deaths in our local hospitals over the past week.

"We've had a handful of Indian variant cases, so are going to roll out extra testing in the community and make available extra vaccinations for those that are already eligible."

Mr McCartney said more than 200,000 people in Kirklees have had their first jabs and over 50% of those have had their second jab.

He added: "That's way ahead of the national average for that and we really want to stress that getting your jabs can protect your family, your friends and your community."

A group of Roman religious artefacts have been sold at auction for £185,000, more than than double their estimated value.

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The 2,000 year-old hoard, known as the Ryedale Ritual Bronzes, was found in North Yorkshire by two metal detectorists in May 2020.

The hoard contained an equestrian statuette of the god Mars, a horse head knife handle, a large bronze pendulum and a bronze bust of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius.

Auctioneer Charles Hanson said the price was an "an extraordinary result for an extraordinary lot".

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The collection had initially been valued at between £70,000 and £90,000.

Mr Hanson said: "It was honour to auction these fascinating historical items - antiquities which had not been seen for 1,800 years.

"This was a lot like no other. It provided a tantalising insight into Roman life centuries ago."

The Humber Bridge has recently reopened to pedestrians, with a charity doing welfare checks.

Bradford, which has high rates of ill-health, is seeking more research volunteers.

People in Doncaster are being warned not to approach two men wanted by police in connection with incidents of violent disorder in the Cantley area on 6 May.

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Joshua Evybowho (pictured left), 25, and Nathan Marshall (pictured right), 24, are both known to frequent the Cantley, Armthorpe and Thorne areas of the town, according to South Yorkshire Police.

Marshall is described as white, stocky and around 6ft 2in tall.

Evybowho, who also goes by the name Joshua Walker, is also white, of stocky build and around 5ft 11in tall, said police.

A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said: "If you see either of these men, we ask that you do not approach them but instead call us immediately."

About 100 firefighters were needed to tackle a blaze at a furniture warehouse in Bradford, it's been revealed.

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The fire on Legrams Lane, next to a mill complex, started in the early hours of yesterday morning with 18 engines called to the scene.

Power to about 130 homes and businesses was affected and some schools and roads were closed while the fire service tackled the blaze.

District commander for Bradford, Benjy Bush, said: "At the height of the fire there were around 100 firefighters and specialist officers dealing with the incident.

"There was significant damage to the building. This was a large fire which caused damage to all three floors.

"The firefighters did an amazing job in working quickly to stop the fire spreading."

Damping down is taking place on site today with one fire engine and one aerial appliance at the scene, the fire service said.

Legrams Lane is now back open, it's been confirmed.

The collection, known as the Ryedale Ritual Bronzes, was found by metal detectorists in May 2020.

An East Yorkshire church is to replace its crumbling medieval carvings with sculptures of inspiring women to honour their "extraordinary" achievements.

Many of the stone sculptures at St Mary's Church in Beverley, are now unrecognisable.

Carvings of Queen Elizabeth II, feminist Mary Wollstonecraft and nurse Mary Seacole are among the notable women set to replace them.

Rev Rebecca Lumley, vicar of St Mary's, said they would "help to inspire the next generation".

Clay prototypes of the women are currently being created, with the church aiming for the stone versions to be ready for public viewing by November.

"Pioneering women" who worked in traditionally male-dominated arenas including maths, the sciences and engineering, were prioritised.

The proposal, which was approved by the Church of England's consistory court, also stated some women "must have local connections" and "there must be BAME representation".

Rev Lumley, said: "We were very aware that too often the ways people are represented in church architecture doesn't reflect the reality of everyday life - a lot of the carvings are men and there's very few women."

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Children from West Yorkshire schools have been getting tips from British tennis star Tim Henman.

He visited Ackworth School in Pontefract to mark the start of his foundation's "Finding Your Spark" campaign, which aims to help disadvantaged children from around the country.

Tim said: "I was very lucky, when I was growing up I got the chance to play tennis, and I got a scholarship, and I felt very fortunate for that. And on the back of the last 15, 16 months, I think it's been very challenging for so many people; I think those opportunities have been less and less."

The Tim Henman Foundation is one of a number of charities tennis governing body LTA is supporting to help people deal with the effects of the pandemic.

So has Tim's visit inspired the children to aim for Wimbledon?

Amelia, a pupil at South Kirkby Academy, isn't entirely convinced: "I'm not sure, because there are a lot of different jobs I'd like to do when I'm older - join the Army, play football, and I'd also like to play tennis."

Hull City’s record goal scorer Chris Chilton has died, it's been confirmed.

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He died in the early hours of this morning, Hull City said.

Chilton, 77, played for the Tigers during the 1960s and 1970s at their then home Boothferry Park.

He scored a total of 222 goals for his hometown club.

In October 2020, fans of the club helped raise more than £40,000 to help cover the cost of the 24-hour care he needed after being diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

Hull City said in a statement, external that Chilton's "contribution to the club will never be forgotten".

"Club flags will fly at half-mast as we remember a man who was simply worshipped by the thousands that watched him play at Boothferry Park, and whose goalscoring exploits may never be bettered," they added.

Ryan Stephenson will campaign to become the first Conservative MP in Batley and Spen since 1997.