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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Silsden school field: Children spell out 'not for sale'
Young campaigners against plans to develop the land lie on the ground to spell out the message.
Hemel Hempstead becomes Huddersfield in Sex Pistols drama
The director and his crew transform Hemel Hempstead into gritty urban centres for a punk drama.
Tommy Robinson loses Jamal Hijazi libel case
The High Court orders the anti-Islam activist to pay a teenage refugee £100,000 in damages.
Hundreds ignore 'don't swim' rules in Yorkshire reservoirs
Yorkshire Water says the hot weather has lured poeple into potentially dangerous waters.
Bill and Ted actor Alex Winter supports British man's tumour fund
Christian Laycock's cancer treatment fundraiser gets support from one of the franchise's stars.
Covid: Local cinemas 'confident' as movie fans flock back
Independent cinema bosses say they feel confident about the future as Covid restrictions lift.
What are the rules and guidance for face masks and coverings from 19 July?
Masks are no longer compulsory in England, but remain necessary in Scotland and Wales.
UK holidays: What are the rules, and when will they change?
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 rules from 19 July: What has changed?
Major changes to lockdown rules have taken effect in England and Scotland, but some restrictions remain.
Yorks to face Hants in Championship return
Somerset's bid for a first County Championship title will resume against Nottinghamshire when the second phase of the competition gets under way.
Matt Prior: Leeds Rhinos forward signs new two-year deal
Leeds Rhinos forward Matt Prior signs a new two-year deal.
Super League: Leeds Rhinos v Salford Red Devils
Team news as Leeds Rhinos host Salford Red Devils in Friday's Super League fixture at Headingley Stadium (19:45 BST).
Super League: Wigan Warriors v Wakefield Trinity
Team news as Wigan Warriors host Wakefield in Friday's Super League fixture at the DW Stadium (19:45 BST).
Super League: Huddersfield Giants 40-26 Hull FC - McGillvary helps hosts end losing run
Jermaine McGillvary scores four tries as Huddersfield overcome Hull FC to end a seven-game losing Super League run.
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
Sarm Heslop: Missing woman's parents still have hope
Four months after she vanished, it is still not known what happened to Sarm Heslop.
Soldier found dead in barracks at Larkhill, Salisbury
The Ministry of Defence says it is investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
Frank Varey: Teenage boxing champion dies after river swim
Tributes are being paid to Frank Varey, 16, whose body was pulled from the River Dee in Cheshire.
Durham A1 crash: Seaham couple named as Elaine Sullivan and David Daglish
Three people died in the collision involving two lorries and four cars on the A1 (M) last week.
The Smithy Family quit TikTok after arson attack
Nick Smith told followers the family were "taking time to fix themselves" after the house fire.
Newcastle library book returned 63 years late
The copy of How to Lie with Statistics is decades past its return date of 25 November 1958.
Manchester Arena Inquiry: Transport Police 'did not share critical info'
"Vital" information was not shared after the Manchester attack, a British Transport Police chief says.
Man's body pulled from Torside Reservoir after overnight search
Emergency crews find the body of a man who reportedly got into trouble while swimming.
Two people die after North Yorkshire water rescues
One man is pulled from the sea while another dies after getting into difficulties in a Dales river.
Hyde Park £205m mansion makeover gets go-ahead
The 5,800 sqm (62,000 sq ft) house is the most expensive property to ever be sold in the UK.
Life-sized Laurel and Hardy statues stolen again
Lesley Haylett says the figures have been stolen from outside her home for a fourth time.
Covid: Which children are being vaccinated and why?
Hundreds of thousands of children at higher risk from coronavirus infection will be offered a Covid vaccine in the UK.
Source: BBC News
