A council is asking drivers to use bus lanes to allow emergency service vehicles to pass them on the way to incidents.

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Hull City Council said delays for emergency services can have fatal consequences, asking drivers to move aside to allow ambulances, fire engines and police cars to pass.

It said an increasing number of motorists have avoided going into bus lanes, slowing down an emergency response.

The council said according to the Highway Code motorists can pull into the bus lane and stop their vehicle to allow emergency vehicles to pass, and then pull straight back out onto the main carriageway again.

However, drivers who persistently drive in operational bus lanes after an emergency vehicle has passed could be given a penalty charge, it added.

Chris Blacksell, chief fire officer at Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said: "It’s crucial that fire crews get to 999 incidents as quickly and safely as possible.

"Fire service drivers are finding that other road users are reluctant to move out of the way to allow our emergency service vehicles past as they travel to a 999 incident. This can cause serious delays and life-threatening consequences, as well as putting other roads users at risk.

"One of the procedures for travelling to a 999 incident is for our drivers to manage the middle of the road. Moving in and out of the lanes is unsuitable for larger vehicles, such as fire engines as they negotiate traffic. I urge other road users to avoid obstructing our emergency service vehicles and to safely move out of the way at the earliest opportunity."

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A female pedestrian injured when a car collided with a parked police van is in a critical condition in hospital, police say.

The crash happened at about 01:25 on Sunday on Westgate in Wakefield when a Renault Megane hit the police vehicle.

A police officer and a male pedestrian were also injured and are in a serious in condition in hospital, West Yorkshire Police say.

A 24-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and failing to provide a specimen of breath remains in police custody.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact police.

Thursday's Hull derby in Super League is postponed, after 11 key Hull players are ruled out by Covid-related issues.

A county's highest-ever infection rates may be down to more visitors and people watching football.

Visitors to some tourist attractions in York are being asked to continue wearing masks and staying socially-distanced despite the government removing rules from next week.

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Earlier, Health Secretary Sajid Javid said almost all legal restrictions on social contact will be removed from 19 July.

However, the Jorvik Viking Centre, Barley Hall and Jorvik Dig have all said they are asking people to continue some of the advisory measures.

It said it comes after feedback from visitors and staff who said they'd feel safer with mask-wearing and social distancing measures.

Sarah Maltby, director of attractions at the Jorvik Group, said customers had found Covid-safe measures improved their visitor experience.

She said: "We are incredibly proud of being an inclusive attraction and, as such, we want visitors who might worry about the lifting of restrictions – including the immuno-supressed, vulnerable people and those who have not yet been vaccinated – to feel safe when visiting."

More than 150 huge painted bears have appeared in Sheffield city centre as part of a trail raising money for a new £2.75m children's cancer ward.

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The distinctive animals have been painted by businesses, schools, artists and the community as part of the Bears of Sheffield trail, launched by Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity.

Sixty 6ft 10in (2.1m) bears have been placed across the city, with a further 100 smaller bear statues appearing in shops and public spaces.

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The money raised through the decorating of the animals is going towards a new cancer and leukaemia ward at the children's hospital.

The trail, which features a map showing the locations of all the installations, was meant to take place in 2020 but was postponed because of the pandemic.

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After the trail is complete, each small bear will be returned to the school, nursery or college that painted it as a permanent memento of the project, the charity said.

The larger bears will be auctioned off at a special event to raise funds for the hospital's charity.

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Families of children in Hull who receive free school meals will be given vouchers over the summer holidays.

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Vouchers which can be redeemed in supermarkets are to be given to about 12,500 eligible families, the city council said.

The £15 digital vouchers will help feed children and are being funded through local coronavirus support grants, the council added.

Councillor Shane McMurray said people would be sent a text or email, adding: “Many families rely on free school meals, and the summer holidays can put a huge strain on family budgets.

"Not only will we be providing a range of activities for children and young people, but we are pleased we can also help families with vouchers for meals. This will mean that during the long holiday children can be healthier and happier.”

Four people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was knocked down and killed by a car on a residential street in West Yorkshire.

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West Yorkshire Police said the fatal collision happened just after a "disorder incident" on Indus Close in Heckmondwike on Sunday night.

A 51-year-old man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries but died in the early hours of Monday.

Two men, both aged 26, and two women,aged 25 and 31, were arrested on suspicion of murder.

West Yorkshire Police said officers were called to the scene after a man was knocked down by a black Mercedes A Class car at about 23:40 on Sunday.

The car drove off but has since been recovered for examination.

Det Ch Insp Marc Bowes said: "This has quite clearly been a very serious incident on a residential street, and I am appealing for witnesses to both the collision and the dispute which took place on Indus Close just beforehand."

Anyone with information should contact police on 101, or anonymously via Crimestoppers. A 35-year-old man has been arrested for affray in connection with the earlier disorder.

Two men have been arrested after a teenager was hit by a car and killed while crossing a road in the early hours of this morning.

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The victim was hit by a Vauxhall Corsa on Penistone Road, Kirkburton, Huddersfield at about 00:20 this morning, police say.

The 18-year-old victim died at the scene.

The driver of the Vauxhall failed to stop at the scene and the car was found a short time later, West Yorkshire Police added.

Two men, both in their 30s, have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and "a number of other offences believed to be in relation to the collision", police said.

Auctioneers expect the 1859 document - which set rules still followed today - to fetch up to £70,000.

Police are trying to track down two men who demanded two teenagers get in their car in the centre of Goole on Saturday night.

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Officers described the incident on Hook Road as an "attempted accosting" targeting a 15-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man.

The car in question was a silver/grey VW Golf - registration YT57 JPX - and was seen across Goole and Swinefleet from about 22:00 on Saturday night, particularly in the Fourth and Fifth Avenues off Pasture Road (pictured above).

The suspects' car was also seen in North Street, Hook Road and Lime Tree Avenue in the town centre; and Kings Causeway near Swinefleet.

Humberside Police said at one stage a Ford Focus was also believed to have been involved in a pursuit of the VW Golf.

Nobody was injured during the incident and the VW Golf is reported to have left the area soon after, heading in the direction of West Yorkshire.

Anyone with dashcam footage of the car is urged to contact police by ringing the non-emergency number 101.

No play is possible on day two of the Roses match between Yorkshire and Lancashire because of rain at Headingley.

A West Yorkshire school has been forced to close until next Tuesday because of an outbreak of coronavirus cases.

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Halifax has seen 11 cases within the school, affecting most year groups.

In a letter to parents seen by the BBC, the school said many children would be asked to self-isolate after coming into contact with a positive case.

Their first day back at school will be 20 July.

The school, which has about 200 pupils according to a recent Ofsted inspection, is to close because of a mix of "public health reasons" and "operational reasons", it said in a message.

Parents have been contacted to collect their children, it added.

Football fans in the South Yorkshire village where Harry Maguire grew up react to the Euro 2020 loss.

Masks should continue to be worn by people to protect themselves and others against the coronavirus despite an expected rule change later, Sheffield's director public health has said.

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to confirm later the plan to lift almost all legal restrictions on social contact - including the wearing of masks - in England on 19 July.

He has warned people to be cautious as rules change.

Greg Fell, the Director of Public Health for Sheffield, said he would continue to wear his mask to protect people against the virus.

"I would keep them mandatory," he said.

"They are low-cost, they don't really impinge on your freedom that much at all, you have to wear something on your face, I don't think that impacts on my freedom, and they work.

"There's no doubt about the fact they work. Even if they work a bit on the scale of everyone wearing one, they work across the country, so personally I will be keeping mine on for some time to come yet and encourage others to do so."

Former teachers and coaches praise the achievements of Yorkshire-born members of the England team.

Lincolnshire-based aerobatics display team the Red Arrows wowed crowds before England's Euro 2020 final at Wembley Stadium yesterday with a flypast.

The team, based at RAF Scampton, also flew over crowds at Lincoln Castle on their way back.

The RAF pilots put on a show with their signature red, white and blue smoke trails seen across London.

Former Leeds United footballer Mick Bates has died aged 73, the club has confirmed.

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The midfielder played almost 200 games for the West Yorkshire side in the 1960s and 1970s.

He also represented Walsall, Bradford City and his hometown club, Doncaster Rovers.

Bates was granted the Freedom of the City by Leeds City Council as part of the club's centenary celebrations in 2019.

A spokesperson for Leeds United said their thoughts "were with Mick’s wife Jill, son Paul and the rest of his family at this difficult time".

An Army investigation into the unexplained death of a British soldier has identified serious failings in its duty of care.

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The body of L/Cpl Bernard Mongan was discovered in his barracks in Catterick, North Yorkshire, on 23 January last year. He had been missing for three weeks without anyone noticing.

The Army said the delay in discovering he was dead was "unacceptable and profoundly regrettable".

The BBC has seen a copy of the Army's Service Inquiry Report into his death.

The report, which has not yet been made public, says that "failings in the proper management of personnel led to the delay in the discovery of L/Cpl Mongan".

The report also shows that L/Cpl Mongan's complaints of bullying and concerns about his welfare had not been properly investigated or passed on. The panel which carried out the inquiry concludes that its report "makes for sobering reading".

In a statement, Brig Edward Chamberlain, head of the Army Personnel Services Group, said: "There were clearly failings in our duty of care to L/Cpl Mongan.

"The delay in discovering he was deceased was unacceptable and profoundly regrettable. We are truly sorry that such a situation should have arisen."