The new park in Scunthorpe will create about 2,000 "well-paid, highly-skilled" jobs, a council says.

Routes at Parkwood Springs could be extended by over four miles, Sheffield City Council says.

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The government has confirmed an eighth outbreak of bird flu in the Thirsk area.

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It comes as the UK's chief veterinary officer says there is currently a "phenomenal" level of avian flu in the country.

Thousands of birds have been culled, but the risk to humans is said to be low.

Earlier this week another two cases of bird flu were confirmed in North Yorkshire.

This latest outbreak brings the total number of cases to 11 in North Yorkshire, as well as one in East Yorkshire.

The Department for Food and Rural Affairs said an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone came into force across Great Britain on 3 November.

It requires bird owners to follow strict biosecurity measures to limit the spread of the disease.

Having city status would help to promote the historic town as a tourist destination, say officials.

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This morning will be largely dry and fine with some patchy cloud.

It will continue dry this afternoon, with cloud continuing to build in Yorkshire, but turning brighter with clear skies in Lincolnshire.

Tonight a band of rain will move eastwards. In the early hours clear spells will develop and it will turn dry for most:

Shelby Lynch, who has spinal muscular atrophy, answers questions and tackles trolls online.

Colchester maintain their 40-year undefeated run at Bradford following a 0-0 draw in League Two.

The retailer announced the closure of its Sheffield store shortly after signing a new 20-year lease.

A Sheffield nurse has been charged with a total of 20 sexual offences, including taking indecent photographs of a child, police say.

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Paul Grayson, an operating theatre nurse, is alleged to have committed a number of the offences at the city's Royal Hallamshire Hospital, according to South Yorkshire Police.

Police said 10 counts of voyeurism and three of sexual assault were allegedly committed against hospital staff and patients.

Three of the voyeurism charges and one of the sexual assaults relate to recordings of the "intimate areas" of three unidentified female patients.

The remaining seven charges, one count of taking indecent photographs of a child, three counts of voyeurism and three counts of making indecent photographs of children, are unrelated to Grayson's workplace, police added.

Ch Supt Shelley Hemsley said: "Despite significant and wide-ranging inquiries, it's highly unlikely the three unidentified women will ever be identified as all existing lines of inquiry have now been exhausted.

"Despite this, we have pursued charges on behalf of these women so the judicial process can continue."

The 51-year-old is due to appear at Sheffield Magistrates' Court on 4 February 2022, police have said.

Prof Chris Morley, chief nurse at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said the trust took the allegations "extremely seriously" and had "fully co-operated" with police.

He said Mr Grayson had not worked for the trust since his arrest in December 2020 and that the matter had been reported to the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

He went on to apologise for any distress caused and said any concerned patients should contact the trust.

More than 9.5m vaccines have been given in Yorkshire since mass vaccination began last December.

A leaked report reveals the scope of housing problems facing Kirklees Council.

A group of English councils say "for too long", they have been asked to "do more, with less".

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Two Bradford charities which help people who find themselves homeless say the number of volunteers has fallen because of the Covid pandemic.

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Bradford Nightstop, external provides emergency overnight accommodation and relies on hosts taking people into their homes.

The organisation says it's seen the number of supporters drop due to Covid-19.

Darren Starkey, from the charity, says: "Our services have a profound impact on young people who find themselves homeless. We find a host for them overnight and try to provide a family environment.

"Before Covid, we had 34 hosts and now we just have six, covering Bradford, Calderdale and Kirklees."

Julie Thomson, who works for Inn Churches, external, another charity which helps people find a bed for the night, says her organisation is also finding it hard to run its usual services: "There is a lot of provision in Bradford, but there's never enough.

"Volunteers are helping fundraise through the winter. In this weather, everyone's vulnerable aren't they?"

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Anyone aged 11 and over in East Yorkshire is being urged to get negative Lateral Flow Test (LFT) results for Covid-19 before going to large Christmas events.

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Health officials have said people should also wear face masks in crowded indoor and outdoor spaces as colder temperatures put conditions in "coronavirus’ favour".

The advice comes as both East Riding and Hull City Council public health officials prepare for the arrival of the Omicron variant which has been found in neighbouring areas.

East Riding public health director Andy Kingdom said the new variant would likely mean tough weeks ahead, adding that the coronavirus situation was already very serious.

Hull's director of public health, Julia Weldon, said people should go above and beyond coronavirus rules to lessen the blow from Omicron and avoid stricter measures later.

East Riding public health teams said: "It's advised that an LFT is used before large events or parties, especially during the holiday period to help prevent transmission and help protect those around you,

"Free LFT kits are available from local council venues, including all libraries, leisure centres and customer service centres."

Officials added: "Be socially responsible if you know you will be visiting anyone vulnerable or elderly in the days after an event. Is it worth taking the risk?"

An appeal's been launched after a woman was punched and kicked in an attack outside a pub in a village near York.

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The woman and a man were attacked at the back of the Half Moon pub in Strensall between 00:45 and 01:00 on Saturday 27 November, according to North Yorkshire Police.

A spokesperson for the force said: "The suspect threw something at the man’s head and punched the woman in the face and pushed her to the floor, kicking her while she was down. The suspect then walked away.

"The female victim received a cut to her face and bruising to her side in the incident. The man wasn't injured."

A man in his 40s has been arrested in connection with this incident and released on bail, the force has confirmed.

Anyone who saw what happened is being asked to contact police.

Officers are also appealing for the owner of a light coloured SUV style vehicle which is believed to have been in the area at the time to get in touch.

The "Sully Ball", to be featured in all the tournament's games, is named after Clive Sullivan.

Mavis Doreen D'Arcy died alone in hospital in Hull, with her family given a single hospital visit.

A Christmas tree in a West Yorkshire village which has been described as a "shambles" is too tall to decorate safely, a council has said.

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The tree, in Bailiff Bridge, near Halifax, is clad in just two rows of lights around the bottom third of its branches.

Speaking on BBC Radio Leeds, George Robinson, Conservative councillor for Hipperholme and Lightcliffe, said this year's decorations were a "very poor effort" and a "shambles".

Mr Robinson added: "It's sturdy and a cracking tree, the problem is the decorations."

Labour councillor Jenny Lynn, Calderdale Council’s cabinet member for public services and communities, explained: "The tree in Bailiff Bridge is a naturally growing one which remains in place all year round.

"As the tree has grown significantly larger over time, and due to its location, it is no longer safe or accessible to decorate the highest sections of the tree. So the decorations are spread among the lower branches."

But Councillor Robinson said: "We've had a torrid year with Covid and lockdowns. We just want a Christmas tree to enjoy."

Marwa and her family fled Afghanistan and are now building a new life in Yorkshire.

Doncaster interim manager Gary McSheffrey says he will not "chase" a permanent role to replace Richie Wellens as the club's boss.