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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Covid-19: Leeds Bradford Airport to cut more than 100 jobs
Leeds Bradford Airport says the decision has been taken to safeguard the business.
'Cost of removing cladding is ripping our lives apart'
Owners of flats with flammable cladding are angry they may have to pay towards the cost of replacing it.
No Leeds statues linked to slave trade, review finds
The review of statues in Leeds did not identify any of individuals central to the slave trade.
Bradford man Rehan Baig jailed over child sex abuse images
Rehan Baig was sentenced after pleading guilty to offences involving children and animals.
Leeds anti-lockdown protest: Police officer punched
Trouble flared when organisers refused to accept fixed penalty notices, West Yorkshire Police say.
Paralympics 2012 opening ceremony dancer Dave Toole dies
Dave Toole's routine high above the Olympic Stadium has been described as "mighty and beautiful".
Local lockdown rules: What Covid tier is my area in?
Use our search tool to find out about coronavirus rules and restrictions where you live.
Job Support Scheme: What is changing after furlough?
The government will expand its Job Support Scheme for people who can't work due to local restrictions.
Coronavirus: How does Covid-19 test-and-trace work?
People who have been in close contact with someone found to have Covid-19 are being traced.
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?
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.
Coronavirus: Doctor records oxygen level while wearing several face masks
A Leeds doctor has made a video to tackle misinformation around wearing face coverings.
Huddersfield 1-0 Derby: Juninho Bacuna goal gives Terriers win
Huddersfield Town continue their good recent form with a narrow victory over struggling Derby County.
Bradford City 1-1 Walsall
Billy Clarke earns Bradford a 1-1 draw against Walsall with a second-half penalty.
Kalvin Phillips: Leeds and England midfielder suffers shoulder injury
Leeds United and England midfielder Kalvin Phillips is ruled out for up to six weeks with a shoulder injury.
Super League: Castleford Tigers v Hull KR
Team news as Castleford Tigers host Hull KR in Thursday's Super League fixture at the Totally Wicked Stadium (17:30 BST).
Super League: Huddersfield v Wakefield to go ahead despite Trinity positive tests
Wakefield's game with Huddersfield is to go ahead, despite Trinity confirming a further four positive Covid-19 tests.
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: Greater Manchester given £60m support package
Local leaders requested £90m but lowered their demand to £65m during talks to move into tier three.
Upper Gornal: Fifteen treated after substance sprayed
Forensic experts are trying to establish the nature of the substance, police say.
Covid-19: Gyms can reopen in Liverpool City Region
They were ordered to close when the area was placed into tier three of the coronavirus restrictions.
'Boy racer' killed friend in hump-back bridge jump crash
Gavin Helps died when James Stephenson Cooper launched his VW Polo at 82mph, a court hears.
Nóra Quoirin: Search group 'waited hours' after finding body
A volunteer said he found Nóra Quoirin on top of a rock 50m away from a shed in a Malaysian jungle.
Alexander Stern: Canoeist found body in River Thames
Alexander Stern was last seen at a pub in Berkshire three months earlier, an inquest hears.
Goldfish removed from Thomas Hardy pond to protect newts
The fish are discovered in a pond that features in Thomas Hardy's short story The Withered Arm.
Sir David Attenborough says Covid-19 is 'threat to environment'
Sir David Attenborough and Greta Thunberg speak to each other at a virtual wildlife film festival.
Covid-19: Football team fined for South Tyneside pub visit
When challenged by a pub worker, the 12 men claimed to be from the same household.
Zane Gbangbola flood death inquiry call to three secretaries of state
The fresh plea comes on what would be the 14th birthday of Zane Gbangbola, who died aged seven.
HS2: Medieval graffiti to 'ward off evil spirits' found
Archaeologists unearth lines radiating from a drilled hole on two stones at the remains of a church.
Boris Johnson blames London mayor for TfL 'bankruptcy' before Covid-19
Sadiq Khan says Londoners face a "triple whammy" of higher costs in the government's rescue plan.
Source: BBC News
