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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Bradford foster carer Robert Taylor jailed for child rapes
Ex-school chaplain Robert Taylor, 52, raped and abused children he fostered at his Bradford home.
Coronavirus: Buy It Direct workers in Huddersfield test positive
Eight officer workers at the online company have been sent home, Kirklees Council says.
Social media spat knifeman Basit Hussain jailed for woman's stabbing
Basit Hussan is jailed for 17 years for stabbing the woman in Bradford after an online argument.
Boy, 7, dies after being hit by car in Bradford
A man is arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving at the scene in Bradford.
Coronavirus in the UK: How many confirmed cases are there in your area?
Key graphics explaining how coronavirus has spread in the UK and the government's response.
Coronavirus: How can I use the 'eat out to help out scheme'?
Thousands of venues are taking part in a discounting scheme to help boost the hospitality industry.
MOT rules in lockdown: How to get your car out of lockdown
Haven't used your car in a while? Here are five tips to help you get going again.
Coronavirus: Will schools fully reopen for the new term?
Schools are set to go back for the autumn term, but scientists say society may have to make trade-offs.
Coronavirus: which way round to wear a face mask?
Across the world, people are being asked to wear face coverings to help stop coronavirus from spreading.
Coronavirus: Can robots be used to clean public spaces?
The University of Leeds is using robots to help sanitise parts of the city centre.
Coronavirus: Doctor records oxygen level while wearing several face masks
A Leeds doctor has made a video to tackle misinformation around wearing face coverings.
Giant thank you card for the NHS unveiled in Wakefield
The 'world's largest' thank you card is dedicated to NHS staff for their work during the pandemic.
Coronavirus: 'All the nurses, thank them all'
Masood Khan meets one of the nurses who saved him as he spent than two months in intensive care.
Divina de Campo: 'My house is now literally my theatre'
Drag queen and singer Divina de Campo explores how lockdown has affected the entertainment industry.
Jamie Shackleton signs new Leeds deal to 2024
Leeds midfielder Jamie Shackleton signs a new four-year contract with the Premier League club.
Bob Willis Trophy: Yorkshire run through Nottinghamshire for Trent Bridge win
Yorkshire bowl out Notts for 97 to win by 90 runs in the Bob Willis Trophy after trailing by 91 on first innings.
James Vaughan: Tranmere Rovers sign striker after Bradford City exit
Tranmere Rovers sign James Vaughan on a two-year contract after he was released by Bradford City.
Leeds United re-sign Jack Harrison on loan and Joe Gelhardt from Wigan Athletic
Leeds make their third signing of the summer transfer window as Jack Harrison completes a loan move from Manchester City.
Charlie Allen: Leeds United sign teenager from Irish League side Linfield
Northern Ireland youth international Charlie Allen joins Leeds United from Irish Premiership champions Linfield on a three-year deal.
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
Lindsay Birbeck: Teenager guilty of murdering teaching assistant
The 17-year-old boy killed Lindsay Birbeck before moving her body in a bin and burying her.
Alton Towers closes after electrical storm disrupts water supply
The Staffordshire theme park said overnight thunder storms affected its control system.
Boy, 13, arrested after girl raped in High Wycombe park
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following the rape on Monday afternoon.
Man shot by police in Runcorn 'seriously injured'
The man was taken to hospital after an "isolated incident" in a residential area of Runcorn.
Channel migrants: Six boats carrying 71 migrants intercepted
At least 4,198 people have successfully crossed the English Channel in more than 300 boats in 2020.
South West is full to capacity, say police
Devon and Cornwall tourists are told show "greater respect" after record demand for 999 services.
Newcastle 90mph police chase driver gets suspended sentence
Kesa Malik led officers on a pursuit across Newcastle in which he tried a U-turn on the Tyne Bridge.
Coronavirus: Greater Manchester Police chief issues A-level party warning
Assistant Chief Constable Nick Bailey says police "do not want to spoil a joyous occasion".
Cash raised in hours for Sheffield girl mugged in wheelchair
Ella Rose had only just started to go out again after shielding when her phone was snatched.
Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Scrapping athletes' village 'not a failure'
Birmingham Commonwealth Games' organisers insist abandoning plans was "entirely" due to Covid-19.
Coronavirus: Mum's plea for letters for seriously-ill daughter
Sarah says Mia, who has ataxia, is struggling in lockdown and needs to know she's "not forgotten".
Cosmetic surgeon struck off after botched ops
Patients awarded thousands in compensation have not been paid as he did not have insurance.
Source: BBC News
