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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Partner of Jo Cox's sister asks her to 'step down' as MP
Kim Leadbeater was elected as MP for her murdered sister's constituency in a by-election in July.
Mohammed Khubaib jailed over kidnapped teen ransom demand
The kidnapped boy's mother was blackmailed into paying £900 for her son's return.
More than 120 healthy patients stuck in Yorkshire hospitals
Medically fit patients are awaiting hospital discharge due to a lack of places in care homes.
Racist letters sent to Wakefield Labour councillors
Several councillors in Wakefield receive the notes which claim Muslims 'are dangerous to society'.
Jamal Nedd: Three men remanded over Huddersfield car shooting death
Jamal Nedd, 26, died after being shot in a car in Huddersfield in December 2020.
What are the rules and guidance for face masks and coverings?
Face coverings could become a legal requirement in England again if the NHS struggles this winter.
UK holidays: What are the rules?
Going abroad is not straightforward, so many people are opting to stay in the UK for their holidays.
Covid-19 in the UK: How many coronavirus cases are there in my area?
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
Coronavirus: What's happening with pools, haircuts and gyms?
Lockdown has been eased further - but what does it mean for hairdressers, pools and gyms?
Covid: What's the 'Winter Plan' and what are the rules across the UK?
The Westminster and Cardiff governments have set out their plans to deal with Covid this winter.
Haworth steampunk festival descends on Bronte sisters village
Hundreds of imaginatively-clad steampunk fans descend on Haworth for their annual charity event.
Eggborough Power Station's remaining towers demolished
The 300ft (90m) high structures in Eggborough were demolished as part of redevelopment plans.
Domestic violence: Scheme stops abusers writing to victims from jail
A woman says letters from prison made her feel there was "no escape" from her abusive ex.
Halifax teen awarded for saving dad's life after cardiac arrest
Henry Collett, from Halifax, performed CPR on his father after he collapsed during a run in March.
Universal Credit: Food banks 'braced' for demand increase
As the Universal Credit uplift ends, claimants share their fears in the run-up to Christmas.
Sadiq Adebiyi: Wakefield Trinity sign London Broncos forward on one-year deal
Wakefield Trinity sign versatile forward Sadiq Adebiyi on a one-year deal from London Broncos.
Newcastle takeover: Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani calls for enforcement of Financial Fair Play rules
Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani says Financial Fair Play rules must be enforced to ensure Premier League clubs are "playing the same game".
County Championship: Two-division structure to return from 2022 season
The County Championship will revert to a two-division structure again from 2022, after a vote involving the 18 first-class counties.
Azeem Rafiq receives redacted version of report from Yorkshire
Azeem Rafiq has received a heavily-redacted version of the findings of the report into racism allegations made against his former club Yorkshire.
Theo Fages: St Helens half-back joins Huddersfield Giants on three-year deal
Huddersfield sign France half-back Theo Fages on a three-year deal following the expiry of his contract at St Helens.
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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Sir David Amess killing was terrorist incident, Met Police say
Police say the fatal stabbing of the Conservative MP has a potential link to Islamist extremism.
Sir David Amess: How a tragic day unfolded
How constituents and authorities reacted to the tragic killing of Sir David Amess.
'David Amess was my best friend': Essex town in grief
Residents choke back tears on the streets of Leigh-on Sea as they remember their compassionate MP.
Sir David Amess: Tributes to much-loved MP who has died after being stabbed
Boris Johnson calls Sir David, who has died after being stabbed, one of the kindest people in politics.
Partner of Jo Cox's sister asks her to 'step down' as MP
Kim Leadbeater was elected as MP for her murdered sister's constituency in a by-election in July.
Man dies in Clayton-le-Woods house collapse blast
A man in his fifties died after the house collapsed in Clayton-le-Woods, near Chorley, police say.
Man killed girlfriend's unborn baby in Gillingham, court hears
Asa Davison is accused of attacking the woman, who was 29 weeks pregnant, in Gillingham in May 2020.
Matthew Hardy: Cheshire stalker harassed women online for 10 years
Matthew Hardy, from Northwich, set up bogus social media accounts to pose as his victims, a court hears.
Lewis Skelton inquest: Hull man unlawfully killed, jury rules
The family of Hull man Lewis Skelton, who was shot dead in 2016, say the inquest verdict is "huge".
Squid Game: Children copying Netflix show in playground, schools warn
Head teachers say children are discussing scenes and re-enacting games from the violent Netflix hit.
Normanby Hall: Scunthorpe Parkrun cancelled due to rutting stags
The red deer stags have been trying to enter the deer park at Normanby Hall, near Scunthorpe.
Fake Amazon delivery man's attack at Luton home caught on CCTV
The man pretended to be from Amazon before attacking and robbing people in the house.
Source: BBC News
