Prosecutors say Jason Clark was killed following an argument over missing tablets at a Hull flat.

Lisa Squire wants tougher action on non-contact sexual offences, such as voyeurism and upskirting.

Union members say they plan to stage daily walk-outs unless an improved pay offer is put forward.

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The University of York says it's confident it can achieve a target of net zero carbon emissions by 2030.

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It says building insulation and better lighting and heating controls are all going to help the campus reduce emissions.

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The university says it has already achieved zero waste to landfill and is purchasing all electricity from renewable sources.

Bike pools schemes and campaigns educating staff and students on using less energy have also helped lower the university’s carbon footprint and promote sustainable habits.

Mark Clough, the university's sustainability manager told BBC Radio York: "We've set ourselves an ambitious target, but I think it's needed, it's vital that we do act on this, climate change is becoming ever more critical.

"It's an achievable target if we really push for it and it needs transformational change to get there."

Officials in Rotherham will revisit investigations which stalled when victims did not want to help.

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A national park authority is set to consider a number of proposed changes to the way it buys goods and services in a bid to tackle climate change.

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A report due before North York Moors Park Authority on Monday says "real emission reductions can be achieved" through policies which favour "low or zero-emission goods and services".

The recommendations include re-using or repairing items and buying goods from local sources to reduce their environmental impact.

According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, the authority's procurement carbon footprint for 2019/2020 was about 694 tonnes, compared to 305 tonnes generated directly by the authority over the same period.

Police continue to appeal for information about the death of Joevester Takyi-Sarpong in Doncaster.

The UK government is ready to "step in" if Yorkshire and the ECB do not take "real action" following the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal.

PC Graham Kanes is accused of using unreasonable force to restrain a man during an arrest in Halifax

Almost £3,000 of damage has been caused to a bus station in Lincolnshire, say police.

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Benches, walls and screens were damaged during the incident at Church Street, Louth, on Saturday 6 November, at some point between 20:15 and 21:15, according to Lincolnshire Police.

Sgt Kelly Palmer, said: "This is mindless damage and makes what was a newly refurbished area look terrible. If this is what some people call fun then I feel sorry for them."

Sgt Palmer is appealing for witnesses to the incident to come forward.

She said: "I'm certain those who were in the area at the time were not all involved in the damage but will know who is.

"I ask that you consider your moral and civil position on this and contact us with the names of who is responsible.

"We’d especially like to hear from drivers, riders or anyone who has dashcam or mobile footage of those involved."

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Local Democracy Reporter

Cremations at Wakefield Crematorium will be suspended for just over two weeks in December.

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Wakefield Council, which runs the site, says it needs to carry out essential repairs at the building between December 2 and December 17.

The local authority says a limited number of funeral services can still take place at the venue during that time, but cremations themselves will not take place.

Families will be made aware of the arrangements if they book a ceremony at the crematorium during the period.

Glynn Humphries, the council’s corporate director for communities, said: “We are doing everything we can, working with funeral directors, to try and reduce the impact this essential maintenance will have.

“Despite these efforts, we appreciate this will affect some families and we are very sorry.

“During the two-week period, we will still be able to provide a limited number of ceremonies at Wakefield, that will give families a choice as to where their loved one’s funeral service is held, although we cannot hold cremations during this time.”

The council says the work, which was originally scheduled to take place next summer, has to be brought forward after a recent inspection.

It includes repairs to the brick work and relining of the building’s cremator.

Mr Humphries added: “Where services cannot be held in Wakefield, families will be able to make arrangements at Pontefract Crematorium or at crematoria in neighbouring areas."

Illicit tobacco worth an estimated £220,000 has been seized by police in Hull.

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The tobacco was found inside a vehicle on Linnaeus Street at the weekend, according to Humberside Police.

PC Karen Walker said: “While this type of offending just looks like us taking cheap cigarettes off the streets, we are doing this to protect you.

“When you buy these products, you could be putting your own health at risk - counterfeit or illicit tobacco can contain all kinds of harmful substances; from brick dust to rat poison."

PC Walker added: "Offending of this nature has also been linked to funding organised crime gangs and modern slavery operations in the past.

"We will seek every avenue to disrupt these types of crimes, to protect the public."

Officers "batted away" concerns raised by the public that deaths may be linked, an inquest hears.

A number of road closures are in place in Sheffield city centre because of an ongoing incident.

It's mainly affecting Eyre Street and adjoining roads.

South Yorkshire Police has asked people to avoid the area.

A group of rescuers from Yorkshire have returned home "proud" after being involved with hundreds of others in the rescue of a man trapped for two days while caving in south Wales.

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The man, thought to be an experienced caver, suffered multiple injuries in the fall in the Ogof Ffynnon Ddu cave system near Penwyllt, Powys at about 13:00 on Saturday.

Ogof Ffynnon Ddu is one of the deepest caves in the British Isles, with its lowest passageways 274m (901ft) below the surface.

About 250 people were involved in the rescue effort.

Derek Hammond from the Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association (UWFRA) said eight of its members helped with the rescue.

Mr Hammond said: "We were called on Sunday at 15:00 by the British Cave Rescue Council requesting our assistance.

"Once we got the call we phoned around and found out who was available, what equipment they needed from us and when they wanted us there."

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Mr Hammond also explained why rescuers were called from so far away. He said: "Cave rescues are renowned for using up manpower because it can be a very inhospitable environment inside a cave.

"So people get tired and it uses huge numbers so you need to replace those people give people time to come out eat and rest and recover."

In a statement the UWFRA said: "We're very proud to be able to have played a small part in this rescue, alongside cavers, friends and rescue colleagues from around the country."

A fire chief condemns "mindless acts of aggression" after firefighters are pelted with objects.

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Local Democracy Reporter

Voters in Sheffield could see a change the next time they are asked to cast their ballot in an election.

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The council is reviewing polling stations across the city and proposing changes in about a dozen wards.

The changes – which aim to make voting easier and have less impact on schools – follows the local elections in May which saw some Sheffield citizens cast four different votes.

More than 200 polling stations across the city are currently used including at Weston Park Museum, Sheffield Archives, pubs, churches and leisure centres.

The Electoral Administration Act 2006 introduced a duty on all local authorities in Great Britain to review their polling districts and polling places at least once every five years.

Any changes that are made will not be implemented until March 1, 2022, so any by-elections before then will use current arrangements.

A consultation is taking place , externalbetween now and November 30.

Steve Sampher aims to connect Hull FC and the city's veterans to help end isolation or loneliness.

People in Lincolnshire are being urged to report anyone they think is carrying a knife following the murder of a 12-year-old boy killed in a woodland attack in Boston.

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Roberts Buncis (pictured), was stabbed more than 70 times in the "brutal and prolonged" assault in December 2020.

Marcel Grzeszcz, 15, has been ordered to serve a minimum term of 17 years for his murder.

In a statement Lincolnshire Police said; “It’s a stark and chilling lesson on the potential devastation of knife crime.

"If you, as a parent or a child, have any concerns about knives, please talk to us.

"Communities can help by being our eyes and ears and we urge residents to report any concerns to us, including if someone is in possession of a weapon or has made a threat to use one."

Boston Borough Council say the honour recognises Prof Van-Tam's effort in the Covid pandemic response