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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Wakefield asylum centre: Home Office urged to review conditions
Urban House in Wakefield was affected by an outbreak of Covid-19 but has since reopened.
Father Patrick Smythe charged with historic sex offences
The 77-year-old is charged with indecent assault on four boys under the age of 16.
HS2 Yorkshire leg 'fundamental to country's future' Lords told
Failing to complete the project's route to Yorkshire would "leave half of the country behind", the House of Lords heard.
Covid-19: Bradford hair salon ordered to close over lockdown trading
An order to close a Bradford hair salon will last until just after midnight on Wednesday.
Hepworth art gallery announces plans for 10th birthday exhibition
The Hepworth Wakefield opened on the banks of the River Calder in May 2011.
Lockdown rules: What Covid tier is your area in and what are the restrictions?
Use our search tool to find out about coronavirus rules and restrictions where you live.
Covid: Can I go on furlough and how much will I be paid?
More people are now eligible for furlough, with the scheme extended until March 2021.
Coronavirus: How does Covid-19 test-and-trace work?
The scheme told Dido Harding she had to self-isolate, a week after her husband was also told to isolate.
Coronavirus: What are the social distancing rules?
Keeping a certain distance away from other people cuts the risk of passing on - or catching - coronavirus.
Coronavirus: What are the rules for face masks or face coverings?
People around the UK must now wear face coverings in many public places, but what are the rules?
Yorkshire firm recycling PPE into hand sanitiser units
A Yorkshire company transforms hard to recycle plastics into everyday items.
Charity helping isolated people worried about mental health
An Otley charity is helping people who feel isolated during the coronavirus pandemic.
Former soldier with PTSD helps others with symbolic walk
Former soldier Daniel Walker, who has PTSD, is trying to help others with their mental health.
Leeds bike fix and recycle scheme 'isn't rocket science'
A scheme in Leeds is turning broken bikes back into treasured possessions.
Coronavirus: Can robots be used to clean public spaces?
The University of Leeds is using robots to help sanitise parts of the city centre.
Jack Ashworth: Huddersfield Giants sign St Helens forward
Huddersfield sign England Knights forward Jack Ashworth from Super League rivals St Helens on a two-year deal.
Reece Staunton: Bradford defender ruled out for 12 weeks
Bradford City defender Reece Staunton is ruled out for at least 12 weeks with a hamstring injury.
Everton 0-1 Leeds United: Raphinha's first Leeds goal sinks Toffees
Raphinha scores his first goal for Leeds to sink Everton and earn his side a fourth win since promotion to the Premier League.
Huddersfield Town 3-2 Middlesbrough: Josh Koroma secures win for Terriers
Josh Koroma's late goal, moments after Britt Assombalonga looked to have earned a point for Middlesbrough, seals a dramatic win for Huddersfield.
Bradford City 1-2 Oldham Athletic
Danny Rowe scores a superb winner as in-form Oldham earned their place in the FA Cup third round with a deserved win at League Two rivals Bradford.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
Bradford face Aston Villa in semi
Bradford's reward for knocking Arsenal out of the Capital One Cup is a semi-final against Aston Villa, while Chelsea take on Swansea.
Leeds United 1-5 Chelsea
Chelsea come from a goal down to thrash Leeds at Elland Road and qualify for the Capital One Cup semi-finals.
Brentford 4-2 Bradford
Marcello Trotta scores twice as Brentford become the first side to beat Bradford in a cup game this season.
Wycombe v Bradford
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Wycombe and Bradford in League Two.
Lee given three-match suspension
Huddersfield striker Alan Lee is given a three-match ban for violent conduct in Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Hull.
Bakke tips Leeds to push Chelsea
Ex-Leeds midfielder Eirik Bakke believes they have a chance against a "jet-lagged" Chelsea in the League Cup.
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National News Headlines
Covid: Boris Johnson urges MPs to back tough tiers for England
The prime minister said the NHS remained under pressure, despite a four-week national lockdown.
Puberty blockers: Under-16s 'unlikely' to be able to give informed consent
Children younger than 16 are unlikely to be able to give informed consent, three judges rule.
Tate Modern fall: Boy thrown from balcony 'starting to walk'
The child's family update well-wishers, saying he is in less pain and is trying to sing
'Underwhelming' Sheffield Christmas tree put up for 100th year
The artificial tree, which was bombed during the Blitz, is thought to be one of the oldest in the country.
Coventry killer 'left friend's body in flat for weeks'
Matthew Chibnall has been convicted of Anil Vegad's murder and is due to be sentenced on Tuesday.
Online grooming: 'My modelling job turned out to be a gang rape trap'
The NSPCC said the coronavirus lockdown has created "a perfect storm" for online grooming abusers.
Zakari Bennett-Eko: Dad detained for killing baby son in river
Zakari Bennett-Eko's father said two women told him to drown his baby son before he killed him.
Berney Arms: Britain's quietest railway station used just 42 times
Passengers have to stick their arm out to get trains to stop at the request station.
St Helens elephants: Doorstep mystery was tribute to late wife
The owner of 64 ornamental elephants left them on doorsteps in St Helens in memory of his wife.
Westbury House: Piles of patient data finally cleared from care home
The documents are finally removed from Westbury House 18 months after the owner promised to clear up.
Giulio Regeni: Egypt 'suspends' investigation into Cambridge student's murder
Italian prosecutors believe Egyptian security agents killed PhD student Giulio Regeni in 2016.
Burnley: ?Children ripping bags open for food? during pandemic
The "unprecedented need" for help during the pandemic seen by a church in Burnley.
Source: BBC News
