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A man has suffered burns to his eyes and face in a suspected acid attack in North Yorkshire, say police.

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Emergency services were called at about 15:45 BST on 9 August to the incident at a house on Auster Bank View.

The vision of the victim, a man in his 50s, was temporarily affected, North Yorkshire Police say.

He is receiving treatment for the injuries, which are not believed to be serious.

In a statement, police said the attack is believed to have been "isolated and targeted".

Patrols have been increased in the area following the attack "to provide reassurance" while an investigation takes place, the force said.

The attacker is thought to be about 5ft 6in, of medium build, and was wearing a black hooded top, grey tracksuit bottoms, a black baseball cap and a blue surgical mask covering his face.

An appeal for witnesses to the incident has been launched, including sightings of the suspect or vehicles seen nearby at the time.

An e-fit image has been released after a 41-year-old woman was subjected to a "serious sexual assault" in Bradford.

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The attack took place in Lilycroft Road in the early hours of Saturday, 7 August, West Yorkshire Police said.

Two males have been arrested in connection with the incident, one has since been bailed while an investigation takes place, police said.

A spokesperson for the force said: "Patrols have also been increased in the area to reassure local residents."

Anyone who can identify the man in the image is urged to contact police.

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A hole for a 5G mast in a Lincolnshire village has now been filled in after two councils raised concerns about the location.

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North Kesteven District Council (NKDC) and Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) expressed worries about the location of Three's mast on Warren Lane in Witham St Hughs.

The site was deemed to have consent after NKDC failed to meet a deadline for a decision, despite saying it had intentions to refuse the proposals.

Work began on the site last week but now it appears the mobile operator has re-filled the hole for the 18-metre tall mast.

An NKDC spokesperson said “Work on the 5G telecommunications mast footings has been instructed to pause at this time, following concerns around the impact of the mast on the footpath and cycleway."

A spokesperson for Three said they were “awaiting consent from the Highways Authority to open the road to enable us to build the mast”.

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A fire at a TV transmitter that disrupted broadcasts for more than a million people has been put out but concerns have been raised about its stability.

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The blaze at the 1,032ft (315m) tall Bilsdale mast on the North York Moors affected Freeview and FM radio.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said the fire had led to "concerns about its structural integrity".

Eight pumps and crews from across the region were sent to tackle the blaze shortly after 13:00 on Tuesday after a call from an engineer working at the transmitter north of Helmsley.

In a statement North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said firefighters had "worked to control the fire in difficult circumstances and extinguished a fire in a single-storey stone building and transmitter mast".

It added: "Only one building in a complex of four was affected and there are concerns about the structural integrity of the mast."

The fire service said it would be working today with site operators "to bring the incident to a safe conclusion".

Eleven-month-old Edward has received the world's most expensive drug after a campaign by his parents.

Bottlenose dolphins put on a show for holidaymakers visiting Whitby earlier today.

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Dozens watched the group of almost 20 dolphins from the harbour at around 15:30 as they swam around the pier area and jumped from the sea.

Stewart Baines captured the image from a spot near the town's famous abbey and said he’s noticed an increase in the number of sightings in recent months.

Hull KR sign Keighley Cougars full-back Phoenix Laulu-Togaga'e on a deal until the end of 2023.

An additive in the waste may resemble a chemical normally found in food sources, a study says.

The firm says the pandemic has caused 'uncertainty' in the sector, leading staff to seek other jobs.

Students at a Bradford sixth form have been telling the BBC about their future plans after gaining A-level results today.

A record number of As and A*s were awarded to pupils - the second year where teachers used assessments rather than exams to grade students.

At Dixons Sixth Form in Bradford, one student said they were "really happy" to gain grades to go on and study at Oxford.

A TV and radio transmitter is on fire on the North York Moors amid reports of TV outages across North Yorkshire and Teesside.

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North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said six appliances have be sent to tackle the blaze at the Bilsdale transmitting centre, north of Helmsley.

It said in a statement: "North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service are currently in attendance tackling a fire at Bilsdale transmitting centre, which includes Bilsdale mast.

"We currently have six fire appliances and our mobile water bowser as well as command and control assets in attendance."

The fire service statement continued: "Crews are working hard to control the fire in difficult circumstances - it is unclear at this time if any of the centre's transmitting capability has been affected or the cause of the fire which will be investigated in due course.

"North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service ask that members of the public do not go near to the site, particularly as this area has limited access and we need to be able to move vehicles and people around to help fight the fire."

The campaign is in response to the death of a 17-year-old girl at Leeds in 2019.

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Scientists are planning on setting "animal IQ tests" for foxes and badgers to find out if wild carnivores in the UK are clever enough to adapt to environmental change.

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Dr Blake Morton, a psychology lecturer at the University of Hull, is hoping the study will help researchers discover which factors allow the animals to react to changes in climate and the environment - which could ultimately determine their future survival.

The British Carnivore Project is one of very few studies to be carried out on the intelligence of carnivores in the UK and will see the creatures having to solve a number of challenges.

Dr Morton said that - based on brain size - he would expect the larger-brained foxes to be more intelligent and better problem-solvers than badgers.

But a previous study on wild animals in the USA had shown that those with bigger brains did not always respond in a clever or predictable way.

Dr Morton tested raccoons and opossums with a series of tasks, which he described as an "animal IQ test", that they had to solve in order to receive a treat as a reward.

He said: "It is all about a species' brain size. Smarter species are typically more adaptive, and innovation is one important way for animals to survive."

He added: "However, from our research in America with animals like raccoons and opossums, we are finding wild animals with big brains still do not always act in a clever way."

The former head of the civil service will lead Sheffield's bid to use culture to improve the lives of its residents.

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Lord Bob Kerslake will take over running the Sheffield Culture Collective (SCC) in September from current head Dame Julie Kenny.

SCC is a public/private partnership which was formed in 2019 after a national inquiry into how cities can use culture to drive growth and create a stronger and fairer society.

It includes cultural, arts, civic and political leaders as well as senior figures from business.

Last month SCC launched its strategy on how culture can unlock Sheffield’s untapped economic and social potential.

It spotlighted delivery of four "pivotal" arts projects which, they say, could become the north’s cultural crown jewels.

These include the S1 Artspace at Park Hill, The Graves Gallery and Central Library, education and music partnership Harmony Works and Tinsley Art Project.Lord Kerslake said: “I look forward to working with others to make the strategy a reality.”

The trust which runs Lincolnshire's hospitals says the move aims to "limit the spread" of the virus.

Police seized a Ferrari as part of an operation to tackle illegal and anti-social driving in Harrogate.

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The driver was stopped on suspicion of having no insurance and failing to display a front number plate.

He was reported for both offences on Sunday.

North Yorkshire Police said the vehicle was taken away on a recovery truck and would be released when proof of insurance was provided.

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Officers pulled over the performance car as part of Operation Chrome – a zero-tolerance approach to illegal and anti-social driving in the town, frequently involving high-powered vehicles.

A cold-caller is being hunted by police after touching a woman then exposing himself as he offered gardening services.

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Officers are asking the public for information or CCTV footage after the man, said to be in his 50s, assaulted his female victim in Linconshire.

Police were called to the Mareham Lane area of Sleaford at 14:30 BST on Friday.

The man is described as being 5ft 8in with dark brown hair.

He was wearing grey/brown trousers and tan shoes at the time of the attack.

His victim said he was driving a white flatbed truck.

Police want to speak to the man and anyone who saw a person matching his description in Sleaford and surrounding villages, such as Osbournby and Threekingham.

Dog walkers are being told to keep their pets out of a lake at a popular country park because of a potentially toxic algae.

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Pugneys Country Park in Wakefield said a "small amount" of blue-green algae had been found in the water, forcing it to warn dog owners to keep animals out of the water.

The blue-green algae, known as cyanobacteria, produces toxins which can cause illness.

The algae can cause health problems such as stomach upsets or skin rashes in humans, but it is more of a risk to animals and domestic pets such as dogs.

Hull College says the departure of its fifth interim leader in two years was "outside its control".