Men wanted for murder, drug trafficking and supplying guns are among those being sought.

Two hikers say it was the first time they had seen a cloud inversion in the Peak District.

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Police have solved an unusual case of 'skulduggery' in York.

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A replica skull representing the last person to be executed in York went missing from one of the city's historic pubs on 1 January.

The grisly memento is said to be a model of the skull of Elizabeth Johnson. She was found guilty of uttering a forged £1 bank note with intent to defraud the Bank of England in 1800.

She was hung on the Knavesmire as punishment.

A replica skull has been kept on the wall of the Golden Fleece Pub, external, until it was stolen at about 01:00 on New Year's Day.

When staff in the pub noticed that 'Elizabeth' was missing, they launched their own investigation on social media posting an appeal for the skull to be returned.

The appeal was unsuccessful, but the pub staff had a clear CCTV image of the suspect and contacted the police.

Officers used the pub's CCTV as well as cameras in the city to identify a suspect and a man in his 20s immediately admitted the theft, showing police to his fireplace where Elizabeth's head was sat on top.

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PC David Young and PC Bill Davies (pictured) were delighted to be able to return Elizabeth back to the pub.

PC Davies, who is seven weeks into his policing career, said: "Before joining the police I was advised that no two days will ever be the same. This crime has certainly confirmed this."

The offender has been dealt with via an out of court disposal and has since written a letter of apology, North Yorkshire Police said.

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A minute's applause will be held at amateur football matches across Lincolnshire this weekend in memory of a 12-year-old boy killed in a crash.

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Ted Vines, from Alford, died when the car he was in collided with another vehicle near Bardney on Sunday.

He had been on his way to Branston to play football for Alford Town Under-12s at the time of the crash.

Club chairman Grant Edgar said Ted's death had been met with "utter shock and devastation".

"He was a bit of a force of nature, a popular lad," Mr Edgar said.

He said all junior and senior games in the Lincolnshire leagues would pay tribute to Ted with a minute's applause.

On Sunday, Lincolnshire Police said the driver of the second vehicle, a Mercedes A220 had been taken to hospital following the collision but the extent of his injuries was unknown.

The force has appealed for anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dashcam footage to come forward.

Harrison Dunk's first goal in 140 matches helps Cambridge United to a win against struggling Doncaster Rovers.

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Bradford Political Reporter

A group which helps artists in Bradford has been awarded £200,000 from a charitable foundation.

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Bradford Producing Hub, responsible for such productions as The Bull and the Moon (pictured above), will oversee where the money will be spent.

Lisa Mallaghan, from the organisation, says: "We’re really committed to using this to ensure structural, strategic change to make Bradford’s creativity even more diverse, vibrant and visible.

"It will help achieve our mission to make sure Bradford is a creative city where lots of amazing live performance is happening all the time."

The money has come from the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, one of the UK’s largest independent grant-making organisations.

Alex Croft, from Kala Sangam, which applied for the grant, says: "With the district aiming to be City of Culture in 2025, this investment secures delivery in the run up to what we hope will be a monumental year for the arts in Bradford.”

Harrogate, Selby and Skipton would get new squares, pedestrianised areas and paths under £42m plans.

Bradford City sign midfielder Matthew Daly on loan from Championship side Huddersfield Town until the end of the season.

The victim of Saturday's attack in York had to be treated in hospital for his injuries, police say.

Christopher Lings forced himself on two female officers and told one he was "going to rape" her.

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BBC Radio Leeds

Some think of loneliness as a problem which mainly affects older people, but it's actually younger age groups who' are worst affected, according to new research by The Jo Cox Foundation.

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In a survey, 94% of 16 to 24-year-olds told the West Yorkshire-based charity they had felt lonely - compared with just over half of those aged over 80.

The foundation has launched its Great Winter Get Together, external campaign in a bid to encourage more open conversations about loneliness.

Chief executive Su Moore told BBC Radio Leeds: "There is still that image that lots of people have - if you say, 'What does a lonely person look like?', they'll think of an elderly person sitting at home.

"What we're saying is, there's no shame in sharing. Just take some small steps to try and chip away at that stigma. Be really honest if you're feeling lonely."

The charity was set-up in memory of the murdered West Yorkshire MP.

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East Riding council’s leader has paid tribute to councillor Vanessa Walker, who died of cancer on Saturday.

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Jonathan Owen said Ms Walker, who was the council's portfolio holder for adults, health and wellbeing, would be remembered with "fondness and respect."

Her death comes after she was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer in March, days after her birthday.

The 66-year-old, brought up in Garden Village, east Hull, spoke about how it feels to know you're dying in a BBC film, as a way of urging families facing bereavement to talk more openly.

Ms Walker was born to Hull councillor parents and she was Lady Mayoress of the city when her mother Phyllis Clark served as Lord Mayor in 1981.

She was a nurse for 10 years and was elected to East Riding council in 2015 and campaigned against local GP closures.

Mr Owen said he made the tribute at a time of great sadness.

He added: "Vanessa Walker was an exemplar of strength and fortitude as she tackled her illness over the past months with a determination and unsurpassed drive to make a difference, in areas she was passionate about, to the very end of her life.

"Vanessa was loved by her community and touched so many people’s lives in one way or another during her time serving the council and in her personal life."

A York man who tipped the scales at 20 stone has lost seven stone (44.4kg) during the pandemic.

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Nigel Ashton, 63, started a healthy eating programme and going to the gym in 2020.

Mr Ashton's slimming began because of a family history of heart problems.

Mr Ashton told BBC Radio York: "I started my weight loss journey a few years ago, my father had two or three heart attacks at the age of 59, 60. He lived to be 86 fortunately.

"But I thought I was overweight, I've got a sedentary job, sat at a desk eating the wrong type of food, at the wrong time of day, so I thought I'd better make some changes."

Images of two men have been released after shop staff in Leeds were threatened with a gun during a robbery.

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The two suspects entered Gateways Newsagents in Middleton Park Road shortly before 20:00 on Tuesday 2 November, according to West Yorkshire Police.

The male in the grey Adidas top (pictured top left) produced a handgun and threatened staff before stealing cash from the till, officers said.

Both suspects had their faces covered during the raid, but police said they hoped someone might recognise them from their clothing and build.

Anyone who thinks they know the males in the CCTV pictures above has been asked to contact police.

Rotherham United's League One fixture with Lincoln City is postponed because of a frozen pitch at the New York Stadium.

Lincoln City sign striker John Marquis from Portsmouth and bring in Arsenal prospect Brooke Norton-Cuffy on loan.

Tributes have been paid to a 12-year-old boy killed in a car crash in Lincolnshire.

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Ted Vines (pictured) died when the Ford Galaxy he was in collided with another car near Bardney on Sunday.

His family said he had been on his way to Branston to play football for Alford Under-12s at the time of the crash.

Writing on social media, external, Alford Town Football Club said: "We are devastated by this tragedy, he was a much-loved member of his club.

"He always had a smile on his face and a chuckle was never far away when Teddy was around.

"He will be desperately missed."

Glen Thompson, head teacher at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar in Alford, where Ted was a pupil, said: "This is of course a very sad time for the entire school community, above all our thoughts are with the family at this time."

On Sunday, Lincolnshire Police said the driver of the second vehicle, a Mercedes A220 had been taken to hospital following the collision but the extent of his injuries was unknown.

The force has appealed for anyone who witnessed the collision or who has dashcam footage to come forward.

Three men are arrested in connection with what police called a "serious assault" in Warren Road.

Bradford nursery owner Shama Amin will tell competitors the show has been "physically demanding".