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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Woman hurt in 'hit-and-run' outside Leeds hotel
The 24-year-old woman was knocked down by an Audi outside the Marriott Hotel in Leeds.
Huddersfield 0-3 Man City: Champions ease past managerless Terriers
Manchester City ease past managerless Huddersfield to move back to within four points of Premier League leaders Liverpool.
Remainer MPs trying to steal Brexit, says Liam Fox
But Labour says the PM must rule out "no deal" and change her "red lines" if progress is to be made.
West Yorkshire men jailed for selling drugs on dark web
The men supplied the potentially fatal painkiller Fentanyl to customers in the UK and abroad.
Kirklees councillor 'watched football' during meeting
Kirklees councillor Steve Hall spent more than 15 minutes watching the match during a debate.
Bradford 'extremism claims' school in outstanding award
The Bradford school is given "world class" status three years after going into special measures.
How learning to read changed one man's life
Learning to read has changed Juleus Ghunta's life and he is now a published author and poet.
Wakefield, Grimsby, Plymouth win share of £20m culture fund
Five areas in England will benefit from a new Cultural Development Fund to boost local culture.
Malcolm Lockwood: Rapist and kidnapper jailed for 14 years
Malcolm Lockwood subjected his victim to a "prolonged and terrifying" attack, prosecutors said.
Hand transplant mum's first wish is to hold son's hand
Quadruple amputee Corinne Hutton is clear on the first milestone she wants to reach with her two new hands.
New dictionary records 4,000 Yorkshire dialect words
This and other ancient words are included in a new dictionary of Yorkshire dialect.
Migrant workers: 'You don't want us any more in the UK'
Employers warn of labour shortages after Brexit because of new rules for low-skilled migrant workers.
Stoke City 2-1 Leeds United: Potters down Championship leaders to give Nathan Jones first win
Goals from Sam Clucas and Joe Allen give Nathan Jones a first win as Stoke boss as they beat Championship leaders Leeds.
Marcelo Bielsa: Championship clubs write to EFL demanding thorough 'spygate' inquiry
Eleven Championship clubs ask the EFL to further investigate Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa's role in the 'spygate' affair.
Bradford City 0-4 Southend United
Stephen Humphrys scores twice on his debut as Southend put four past struggling Bradford at Valley Parade.
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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Three migrant boats land in Kent after crossing Channel
Three groups in inflatable dinghies land on separate beaches on the Kent coast.
Christy Walshe: Shot-in-face victim was 'unwaveringly loyal'
Christy Walshe was found seriously injured in Southend and died two days later in hospital.
Officer treated for suspected neck injury after police car crash
The officer at the wheel was responding to a call out and was treated for a suspected neck injury.
Half of Southampton school staff call in sick with 'flu'
An outbreak of suspected flu closes a secondary school after 56 staff members called in sick.
Newcastle school targeted in fees phishing scam
Parents at Newcastle's Royal Grammar School were sent fraudulent emails offering reduced fees.
Gosport hospital deaths: Evidence 'strong enough to bring charges'
More than 450 patients died after being prescribed painkillers at Gosport War Memorial Hospital.
Woman hurt in 'hit-and-run' outside Leeds hotel
The 24-year-old woman was knocked down by an Audi outside the Marriott Hotel in Leeds.
IGas's Ellesmere Port plans 'incompatible' with climate targets
IGas is appealing against a council's decision to reject plans to test for onshore gas in Cheshire.
Tom Bell: Murder arrest after Doncaster pub shooting
Tom Bell, 21, was shot through a window of the Maple Tree pub in Doncaster on Thursday.
Carter Cookson: Baby who needed new heart dies
His parents, who lost their first son in 2013, say Carter Cookson has "gained his angel wings".
Heathrow: Man charged with flying drone near airport
George Rusu is accused of using a drone on a field near the runway days after a scare at Gatwick.
Holocaust victims funeral a reminder to 'confront racism'
UK Chief Rabbi warns of rising anti-Semitism as the remains of six Auschwitz victims were buried.
Source: BBC News
