A man from Bradford is due to appear in court charged with terrorism offences.

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Omar Sabir, 25, of Mansfield Road, is accused of multiple crimes, including possessing articles for terrorist purposes.

He was arrested last week as part of what police described as a "pre-planned, intelligence-led operation" involving counter terrorism officers.

Mr Sabir is due to appear via videolink at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London later.

A property in Bradford was searched in connection with the arrest and, after a warrant of further detention was granted last week, Mr Sabir was charged on Monday.

Award-winning designer Wayne Hemingway MBE unveils his masterplan to rejuvenate the resort.

Hull FC back-rower Jordan Lane signs a three-year contract extension with the Super League club.

Councillors vote unanimously to build the new centre and demolish the ageing Knaresborough Pool.

Sgt Ben Lister, of West Yorkshire Police, denies raping the woman who went on to have their child.

Police are looking for the driver of a red car who drove off from a crash involving five vehicles near York.

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The crash happened on the A19 Selby Road south of York at around 08:40 on Friday 25 February, police said.

No-one was injured.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "We are appealing for witnesses to the collision or anyone who recalls seeing the vehicles before the crash, to get in touch as soon as possible.

"In particular, officers are appealing for information about a red vehicle, that drove off from the incident. If you were the driver of this vehicle please get in touch."

David Hope, 74, is described as harbouring a "deep-rooted" perversion and interest in young boys.

Billy Kinsella is accused of causing the death of a 76-year-old woman by dangerous driving

Two teenagers wanted in connection with a suspected arson attack at a derelict school remain at large, police have said, as officers appealed for any images of the blaze.

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The former Overdale School buildings in Eastfield, Scarborough, caught fire at about 20:30 on Friday.

North Yorkshire Police said it was searching for a male suspect, thought to be about 15 years old. He is described as thin, white, and sporting a bowl haircut. He was wearing a black jacket with white panels across it and black tracksuit trousers.

The force is also seeking a second suspect, described as about 13 years old, white, chubby, with a black jacket, blue hoodie and grey jogging trousers.

A 14-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of arsonon Saturday afternoon has been released under investigation.

Det Con Amy McDougall, said: "To help our investigation, we’re urging anyone who took videos or photographs of the fire to email them to the police as soon as possible.

"This includes footage or images of the large crowd of people who gathered to watch.

"Even the smallest video clip or photo could prove to be very useful."

Anyone with photos, film or doorbell footage, should send it to: cidscarborough&ryedale@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk, external.

Hundreds attended the vigil which took place outside Lincoln Cathedral on Sunday evening.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of raping a woman in her 70s in Rotherham.

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The victim was attacked in Clifton Bank just before 13:30 on Saturday, according to South Yorkshire Police.

A 31-year-old local man arrested on suspicion of rape, burglary and a public order offence is being held in police custody.

Det Ch Insp Aneela Khalil-Khan said: "This was an incredibly distressing incident for the victim.

"I know this will have caused great concern in the local community.

"There has been an increased police presence in the Clifton area and this will continue as our investigation continues."

Anyone who witnessed the attack or has any information is asked to contact police.

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Thousands of people have signed an online petition to save a mural painted on an 18th Century building in North Yorkshire.

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The mural features a sheepdog looking over a dry stone wall alongside six sheep in a meadow and a signpost to several local landmarks.

It was commissioned in 2019 by Christine Swift who owns the Georgian York House Antiques shop in Richmond.

Council officers claim it damages the appearance of the the Grade II-listed building and have recommended the council refuse retrospective planning permission.

However, 3,100 people have signed a petition urging the authority to keep the 16ft (5m) by 5ft (1.5m) mural.

Residents have described it as a "fantastic bit of fun countryside art" and said it was completely in keeping with the area.

But Richmond Civic Society has objected, stating granting permission would create an "alarming precedent for other property owners to produce quasi-public art that could deface the town".

Richmondshire District Council will consider the application on 1 March.

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Wakefield should formally cut its ties with a city in Russia because of events in Ukraine, according to the leader of the council.

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Wakefield has been twinned with Belgorod (pictured above) since 1991.

Belgorod has been a staging post for Russian soldiers advancing into Ukraine, and Ukrainians living in Yorkshire had told the BBC they felt uncomfortable with the twinning arrangement.

Over the weekend, Ewhen Chymera, director of Bradford's Ukrainian Club, said: "It is not appropriate for Wakefield to be twinned with a Russian city that is active on the front, effectively.

"Please, people in Wakefield, ask your representatives to remove that twin city with Belgorod."

Council leader Denise Jeffery has now responded, offering her "deepest sympathy" to people in Ukraine

She said: “Our town twinning agreement with Belgorod is dormant and we haven’t had any links with them for many years.

"However, in light of the current events in Ukraine, I will be recommending a formal end to the council’s twinning agreement.”

The news came after the Theatre Royal Wakefield announced it was cancelling an upcoming production by the Russian National Ballet, because of the conflict.

A number of North Yorkshire roads remain closed due to flooding casued by Storm Franklin last week.

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Major rivers across Yorkshire burst their banks as the storm battered parts of the UK.

Homes and businesses in Tadcaster were flooded when the River Wharfe overflowed.

Flood water was pumped out of riverside properties in York.

Elsewhere, the fire service released people from stranded cars on the A61 at Harewood Bridge and rescued people as flood waters engulfed a Knaresborough caravan site.

Officials say roads remaining underwater include:

• Cawood Bridge in both directions from B1223 Rythergate (Cawood) to EscrickRoad (Stillingfleet).
• B1223 in both directions between Mill Lane (Ryther) and Bell Lane (Ulleskelf).
• New Road in both directions between Kirkby Wharfe turn-off (Kirkby Wharfe) and the Ulleskelf Arms (Ulleskelf).
• B6160 betweenB6265 Lauradale Lane(Linton) and B6265 Station Road (Threshfield).

There are currently no flood warnings or weather warnings issued for the county.

However, the Environment Agency says some river and sea levels, external are high.

A two-minute silence is observed as people gather at Lincoln Cathedral to show support for Ukraine.

Jewellery worth an estimated £80,000 has been seized in a series of police raids.

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An additional £22,400 in cash and class B drugs was found in properties in Halsham, East Hull and Barndolby le Beck in Lincolnshire on Friday.

Two men were arrested on suspicion of being concerned with the production of Class B drugs and money laundering, Humberside Police said.

The pair, both aged 37, have been released while investigations continue.

A man riding an off-road pit bike in Wakefield was seriously injured in a crash with a car, police say.

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The bike collided with a silver Vauxhall Corsa on Horbury Road near the junction of George A Green Road at about 18:00 on Sunday, according to West Yorkshire Police.

The motorbike rider, a man in his 20s, suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital, police said.

His injuries are believed to be serious, but not life-threatening.

Anyone who witnessed the crash, or who saw either vehicle driving in the area beforehand, is asked to contact police.

Visiting restrictions put in place to combat the spread of Covid-19 have been eased at hospitals in Northern Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire.

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Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, which runs hospitals in Grimsby, Scunthorpe and Goole, said one named visitor per patient would be able to visit twice a day, external at a pre-arranged time from Monday.

Mask-wearing is still required, as is taking a lateral flow test before the visit.

Visits to patients receiving end-of-life care, or with dementia or a learning disability, is possible outside normal visiting times by contacting wards directly, the trust said.

A trust spokesperson said: "Our visiting policy and restrictions will continue to be reviewed regularly in line with local statistics and national guidance."

Similar measures were introduced at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill, external in Cottingham last week.

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There's been a 75% rise in reports of physical and verbal abuse towards ambulance staff in Yorkshire and the Humber in the past five years.

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The Yorkshire Ambulance Service said there were 1,387 reports in 2020/21 compared with 795 in 2016/17.

It said the most significant rise was during the initial stages of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 when assaults across the country jumped up by 23% compared with the year before.

As well as verbal abuse, staff suffered kicking, slapping, head-butting and more serious attacks involving knives and other weapons.

The Association of Ambulance Chief Executives,, external with support from NHS England, has launched the national #WorkWithoutFear campaign to highlight the profound impact of this abuse on ambulance staff.

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Leeds United is expected to announce the appointment of a new head coach this week following Marcelo Bielsa's sacking at the weekend.

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The 66-year-old Argentine was let go after Leeds had a run of poor form and suffered several heavy defeats.

Bielsa, appointed in June 2018, leaves the Whites two points above the relegation zone.

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Former RB Leipzig coach Jesse Marsch is the overwhelming favourite to replace him.

Leeds finished ninth last season on their return to the Premier League after a 16-year absence.