1. Boy, 14, 'lured friend, 12, to fatal knife attack'published at 16:03 British Summer Time 15 June 2021

    Roberts Buncis was killed in a "savage" assault by the teenager, Lincoln Crown Court hears.

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  2. Premier League footballer fined after car crashpublished at 14:49 British Summer Time 15 June 2021

    The Sheffield United forward pleaded guilty after hitting two parked cars in his £350,000 supercar.

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  3. Man sitting in car exposes himself to walking womanpublished at 12:45 British Summer Time 15 June 2021

    A driver who exposed himself to a woman in North Yorkshire is being hunted by police.

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    The man, sitting in the driver's seat of a dark-coloured hatchback, approached a woman walking on the road between Settrington and Scagglethorpe at about 08:00 on 13 June, according to North Yorkshire Police.

    He called her over to the car and indecently exposed himself, police said.

    The man is described as a slim white man in his 30s or 40s with mousey blond hair and stubble.

    He was wearing a blue T-shirt and black shorts and spoke with a local accent, officers added.

    Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police.

  4. Anger at litter after all-night Sheffield park partiespublished at 11:38 British Summer Time 15 June 2021

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    A park in Sheffield has been used as an impromptu-nightclub after hundreds of people spent hours partying, residents said.

    Litter in Crookes Valley ParkImage source, LDRS

    Littering, loud music and fighting have been regular occurrences at Crookes Valley Park, they added.

    The latest six-hour party saw people not leave the park until 05:00 on Monday morning, with residents saying noise in the area kept them awake.

    Local Richard Ward said he had "never seen so much litter thrown in the lake" following the late-night gatherings.

    "On Sunday, there was the combination of the football and it being a really lovely day so there were a lot of people in the park until late," Mr Ward said.

    "Some were still arriving at 23:00 with shouting, yelling and music being played until 05:00,"

    He added: "There's no toilet so people use the bushes behind the houses on Harcourt Road".

    Volunteers cleaned up litter the following morning, but one resident, who asked not to be named, said the partying was happening "most nights since the weather improved".

    Local councillor Angela Argenzio said: "We want people to have fun but at the same time they need to be considerate of people who live in the area around our parks and to leave the green spaces clean."

    Sheffield City Council has been approached for comment.

  5. Scarborough man jailed for 21 years for abusing toddlerpublished at 10:58 British Summer Time 15 June 2021

    A "depraved" paedophile who raped and sexually assaulted a toddler has been sentenced to 21 years in prison.

    John Paul ZegstrooImage source, North Yorkshire Police

    John Paul Zegstroo (pictured), 28, subjected the girl to "unimaginable trauma" between December 2018 and March 2020, North Yorkshire Police said.

    The force said his victim was just two years old when the offending began.

    Zegstroo, from Scarborough, was jailed at York Crown Court after being found guilty of offences including rape and sexual assault.

    Speaking after the sentencing, Det Con Laura Carroll said: "I truly hope the brave little girl and her family can now start to rebuild their lives with as much support and care around them as possible.

    "As for John Paul Zegstroo, he has shown absolutely no remorse or acceptance of his crimes.

    "He put the victim and her family through the ordeal of a trial when he knew there was overwhelming evidence against him.

    Zegstroo, of Overdale Gardens, Scarborough, was convicted by a jury of eight offences including two counts of rape, sexual assault and taking indecent images.

    He has been put on the sex offenders register for life.

  6. Watch: Bears moved to Yorkshire Wildlife Park from France.published at 10:15 British Summer Time 15 June 2021

    Four more polar bears have been introduced to life in South Yorkshire.

    Flocke, aged 12, and her triplets have been moved from the south of France to the Yorkshire Wildlife Park in South Yorkshire.

    Dr Charlotte Macdonald, animal director at the park near Doncaster said: "The family are currently in quarantine in their reserve and are settling in well."

  7. Man dies in A1 Lincolnshire layby crashpublished at 09:39 British Summer Time 15 June 2021

    A 25-year-old-man has died in a collision in a layby on the A1 in Lincolnshire, police say.

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    The crash, between a silver Ford Transit and a blue DAF HGV, happened in a layby north of the A52 slip road of the northbound carriageway shortly after 15:00 on Monday, according to Lincolnshire Police.

    The driver of the Ford Transit died at the scene, police said.

    A spokesperson for the Lincolnhire force said: "We believe the Transit had travelled on the A1 from Peterbrough.

    "We want anyone who travelled from Peterborough on the A1 between 13:30 and 15:00, to check any dashcam footage they may have for the Ford Transit. Its registration number is YO15 MZW."

    Anyone who saw the silver Transit van or witnessed the collision is urged to contact police.

  8. Man killed in Hull street stabbing named by policepublished at 08:13 British Summer Time 15 June 2021

    A man fatally stabbed in Hull at the weekend has been named by police.

    Corey Jacob DobbeImage source, Humberside Police

    Corey Jacob Dobbe (pictured), 23, was seriously injured in an attack on Harleston Close just after 19:00 on Sunday and, despite medical treatment, died a short time later.

    Police officers remain at the scene with a cordon in place.

    Det Ch Insp Alan Curtis said: "I’d like to thank members of the public who have already contacted us, providing information surrounding the events of Sunday evening.

    “Having conducted initial inquiries we believe both Corey and his aggressor were known to each other, and it's not believed there was a wider threat to the general public.

    “We have, and continue to carry out extensive inquiries, however, at this stage of our investigations no one has been arrested in connection with Corey’s murder."

    An increased police presence will remain in the area over the coming days, Humberside Police has said.

  9. Man arrested after being injured in stabbingpublished at 18:34 British Summer Time 14 June 2021

    The 52-year-old man is believed to have been chased by two men following an "altercation" in Leeds.

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  10. Family tribute following fatal collisionpublished at 16:52 British Summer Time 14 June 2021

    The family of a man who died in a traffic collision in Barnsley, have shared a photo of him to pay tribute as police appeal for witnesses to the incident.

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    A black Land Rover Discovery was involved in a collision with a Piaggio scooter on Mortimer Road, Cubley, shortly after 20:15 on Wednesday 2 June, according to South Yorkshire Police.

    The scooter rider, Mark Jenkins (pictured), 58, was taken to hospital but died from his injuries, police said.

    A 47-year-old man from the Stocksbridge area of Sheffield was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, failing to stop and driving while unfit through drink or drugs.

    He has since been released while an investigation into the collision takes place.

    Anyone who witnessed the collision or saw the vehicles before the incident is urged to contact police.

    Officers say they're are particularly keen to speak to the driver of a white Ford Ranger, who they think might have witnessed the collision.

  11. Plans a mystery for Sheffield 1970s office blockpublished at 16:16 British Summer Time 14 June 2021

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    A Sheffield city centre office block could be converted into apartments despite a lack of details from the developers about what the project might entail.

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    The seven storey Furnival House on the corner of Eyre Street and Furnival Gate could be transformed into 70 residential units.

    While most city centre developments have architects’ reports and 3D graphics, this application has few details.

    It's been submitted by Vinesh Aggarwal of Walsall who says: "Any transport and highways impacts will be negligible as tenants won't be considered to be eligible for parking provisions or use of private motor vehicles unless for special needs.

    "This arrangement will form part of all tenancy agreements and leases. No flood risk exists."

    South Yorkshire Police was asked to review the application so it could advise on how to make the building safe and secure, but has struggled to comment.

    It says: "The information in this planning application is limited in detail.

    "Any further details such as the design and access statement and any other relevant details should be forwarded to South Yorkshire Police at the earliest convenience."

    The blue glass fronted building dates back to the 1970s and office accommodation is still advertised to rent. Planning officers are considering the application.

  12. Motorcyclist dies in collision with horsebox wagon and carpublished at 15:29 British Summer Time 14 June 2021

    A motorcyclist in his 50s has died following a collision with a horsebox lorry and a car near Northallerton, police say.

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    The man was travelling north on the A167 between Northallerton and Darlington when he collided with a Man horsebox lorry and a Jaguar I-Pace heading in the opposite direction, according to North Yorkshire Police.

    The incident happened not far from the Brompton Lane junction at about 12:30 on Sunday, police said.

    The rider suffered very serious injuries and died at the scene, officers confirmed.

    Anyone who saw the incident or the vehicles leading up to the crash is asked to contact police.

  13. Man stabbed 'multiple times' in Leeds attackpublished at 14:42 British Summer Time 14 June 2021

    A 52-year-old man has been stabbed "multiple times," including in the neck, in an attack by two men in Leeds, police say.

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    The man was found by police in an alleyway off Hebden Green, Whinmoor, just before 19:30 on Sunday.

    He had been chased by two other men following an altercation near to the Old Red Lion pub, in York Road, officers said.

    The man was taken to hospital for treatment and is in a stable condition.

    The victim has been arrested on suspicion of attempted wounding in relation to the incident, officers added.

    Det Insp Richard Holmes, said: “This man has received some very serious knife wounds and it is clear the consequences could easily have been much worse.

    "The area will have been busy at the time, both with people on foot and driving past, and we are particularly keen to speak to anyone with any phone or dashcam footage which could assist the investigation."

  14. Grantham Hospital A&E services to reopenpublished at 14:40 British Summer Time 14 June 2021

    An A&E department in Lincolnshire closed due to the Covid pandemic is to reopen by the end of June.

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    United Lincolnshire Hospital Trust (ULHT), said A&E services at Grantham Hospital, which were suspended last year, will resume by 30 June.

    The A&E department, which had been operating a daytime-only service since 2016, was downgraded to an urgent care centre in June 2020 to allow Grantham Hospital to operate as a Covid-free "green" site.

    The trust's chief executive Andrew Morgan said: "At Grantham we are restoring services back to what they were before we put in the temporary arrangement last June.

    "So we're not referring to it as a green site anymore because by the end of June the A&E will be back in and emergency admission cases will be back in."

    The initial decision to downgrade the A&E was the subject of a judicial review which found ULHT failed in its legal duty to consult over the changes.

    The trust said it accepted the findings and has apologised.

  15. Covid: Harrogate infection rate back up to March levelspublished at 14:03 British Summer Time 14 June 2021

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    Harrogate’s Covid infection rate has returned to levels last seen in March, as the government is expected to announce the planned 21 June unlocking will be delayed by four weeks.

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    Prime Minister Boris Johnson is reportedly due to confirm the delay at a news conference at 18:00 amid concerns over rising infection levels being driven by the Delta variant.

    The variant arrived in North Yorkshire last month and Harrogate’s weekly infection rate has since more than tripled, although there were no Covid patients in the district hospital as of last Wednesday and it's been two months since it recorded a death.

    Public Health England figures show the latest infection rate for the Harrogate district is 52 cases per 100,000 people – up from 16 this time last month.

    The latest figure is also above the North Yorkshire average of 41, but below the England average of 70.

  16. Murder inquiry following fatal stabbing in Hullpublished at 13:20 British Summer Time 14 June 2021

    A murder investigation's been launched after a man was fatally stabbed in Hull, police say.

    Police van at scene

    Emergency services were called to reports of a stabbing on Harleston Close shortly after 19:00 on Sunday, according to Humberside Police.

    A 23-year-old man suffered serious injuries and received medical treatment at the scene but died a short time later, officers say.

    A cordon remains in place at the scene while an investigation takes place.

    Det Ch Insp Alan Curtis says: “I’d like to thank members of the public who have already contacted us providing information surrounding the events of yesterday evening.

    “If you have not yet spoken to us but believe you may know something that could assist us, no matter how insignificant you think it may be, it may assist us with our inquiries."

    An increased police presence will be maintained in the area over the coming days, according to the Humberside force.

  17. Couple attacked and dragged to floor in Rotherham burglarypublished at 12:27 British Summer Time 14 June 2021

    Two people have been assaulted and "dragged to the floor" after men forced their way into their home in Rotherham, police say.

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    Two men banged on the door of an address on College Road, Masbrough, before forcing their way inside the occupants' home, assaulting them and dragging them to the floor, according to South Yorkshire Police.

    A number of items including a quantity of money were stolen during the incident which took place on 8 June at about 23:00, police said.

    The victims suffered minor injuries in the attack, officers added.

    Anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious around the area that night is urged to contact police.

  18. York man attacked by gang of youths in 'unprovoked attack'published at 11:47 British Summer Time 14 June 2021

    An appeal for witnesses has been launched after a man was kicked in the face by a large group of youths in an unprovoked attack in York.

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    A man was assaulted from behind by a group of youths who knocked him to the floor, and then kicked him in his face and chest, according to North Yorkshire Police.

    Officers say the incident took place on Station Road, Upper Poppleton, shortly before 22:00 on Friday 28 May.

    It is thought the attackers might be from a local school, and may have been celebrating their last day in school.

    A spokesperson for the North Yorkshire force said: "Three of the suspects are described as follows:

    "Male one was white, skinny build, around 15 to 16-years-old, 5ft 6ins tall, wearing a reddish/blackish baseball cap, a white short-sleeved t-shirt and black trackies.

    "Male two was stocky, about 5ft 11ins to 6ft tall, about 15 to 16-years-old. He was wearing a navy tracksuit top and had matching bottoms. His hair was short back and sides and longer on top, and was brownish/blond in colour.

    "Male three was white, of medium build, with the same style hair as the second suspect, but his hair was blond. He was wearing a plain white t-shirt and had a silver chain around his neck and black trackies."

    Anyone with information about the attack or who has CCTV which might help the investigation into the attack is asked to contact police.

  19. Train hits car at Doncaster level crossingpublished at 11:13 British Summer Time 14 June 2021

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    A train hitting a car at a level crossing in South Yorkshire has caused major disruption to rail services - with trains cancelled or delayed, operators said.

    Rossington Level Crossing in DoncasterImage source, Google

    British Transport Police (BTP) said that officers were called to Rossington level crossing in Doncaster just after 20:00 on Sunday following reports a train had hit a car.

    But the force said the vehicle was only clipped by the train and nobody is believed to be injured.

    Inquiries into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing, officials said.

    The crash caused delays and cancellations for rail passengers, with London North Eastern Railway (LNER) urging people not to travel and telling customers tickets dated on Sunday will be valid for travel on Monday.