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Travel application process opens
Places are available on a travel scheme which last year saw a Leeds woman visit America and South Africa.
£60m tram-train pilot approved
Tram-trains which run on street tracks and railway lines are to be piloted in South Yorkshire in a scheme worth nearly £60 million, the Government has confirmed.
Bean to star in 4th Reich war film
Sheffield star Sean Bean has signed up to star in a Second World War action-horror film.
Police at Sky after 'victim named'
Police have met staff at Sky News after the broadcaster inadvertently published the name of the teenager raped by Sheffield United footballer Ched Evans.
Man 'urged tragic mother to call'
The son of an award-winning North Yorkshire businesswoman who was found dead in a snowy garden told her to call him when she arrived home after leaving his 21st birthday party - but never received the call, an inquest heard.
11 years for rape of teenage girl
A Dewsbury man has been jailed for 11 years for raping a drunken 15-year-old girl who was filmed as she was sexually assaulted by a number of men.
Police apology for retaining tissue
West Yorkshire Police has found 31 cases where the force retained significant tissue, after all forces were requested to conduct an audit of human tissue retained in relation to suspicious deaths.
Mother murder charge man remanded
A 32-year-old man accused of murdering his mother in Sheffield has been remanded in custody by magistrates.
Race attack on man on way to store
A racially aggravated assault has been carried out on Batley Road in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire.
Worker dies on heritage railway
A rail worker has died after becoming trapped between two trains on a heritage railway in North Yorkshire.
Free family fun day in the running
Sheffield families are being invited to have a ball at an Olympic-themed fun day involving a community relay race.
Memories needed for chapel project
Artefacts, memories and stories about a York chapel are being collected to help create a piece of "living history".
Unemployment rate drops by 9.1%
Unemployment in Yorkshire fell by 24,000 in the three months to March, official figures have revealed.
Weir tragedy wife thanks rescuers
The wife of a man who died with their three-year-old son in a boating accident near Warwick has thanked rescue teams for their efforts to save them.
Pennant admits drink-driving charge
Stoke City footballer Jermaine Pennant has admitted drink-driving home from a Manchester nightclub after being dumped by text message by his girlfriend, a court heard.
Umpire Bird bowled over by OBE
Legendary cricket umpire Dickie Bird, from Barnsley, was left bowled over by the experience of receiving an OBE from the Prince of Wales.
Inquest into snow-death woman
An inquest is due to take place into the death of an award-winning businesswoman who was found dead in a snowy garden in North Yorkshire.
Blades host Macmillan fundraiser
Sheffield United will support Macmillan Cancer Support by hosting a charity football tournament at Bramall Lane.
Oil-powered car to travel 1,500m
Eco-friendly fundraiser Jay McGreneghan, from Sheffield, is preparing to drive 1,500 miles in a car powered by recycled cooking oil for charity.
Flower firm supports terminally ill
Mother and daughter team Carole Smith and Laura Robinson are donating profits from their floral design business to support terminally-ill people in North Derbyshire and Sheffield.
Postmistress killer launches appeal
A North Yorkshire shopkeeper found guilty of bludgeoning his postmistress wife to death is set to appeal against his murder conviction.
Moyles to star in Lloyd Webber show
Leeds-born Radio 1 presenter Chris Moyles is going from saviour to villain - by playing King Herod in stage musical Jesus Christ Superstar.
Vehicle for search and rescue team
A former police personnel carrier is being donated to Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Search and Rescue (YALSAR) by South Yorkshire Police Authority.
£16m settlement for Cattles stakes
Shareholders who refused an offer of 1p a share for their stakes in West Yorkshire-based sub-prime lender Cattles are celebrating a £16 million settlement.
More beaches gain Blue Flag awards
An increasing number of England's beaches have gained Blue Flag awards this year, with Bridlington North and Bridlington South in East Yorkshire among the new awards for 2012.
Radio accolade for experienced pair
A pair of BBC Radio Humberside stars have written themselves into the history books by becoming the oldest winners of one the industry's most prestigious accolades.
Fish and chips for fundraising team
Workers are coming together for a fundraising walk in aid of a Doncaster Royal Infirmary unit which helped a colleague following the birth of her son.
Castle vandalism 'a mindless act'
Vandalism at an ancient castle and tourist landmark in Scarborough has been described by police as a mindless act of criminal damage.
Man jailed over tourist murder bid
A man who said God told him to try to kill a tourist by hitting him over the head with a cobble in York has been jailed for a minimum of four and a half years.
'Despicable' robber given 14 years
A "despicable" drug addict from North Yorkshire who stole the wedding ring off the finger of an 87-year-old cancer sufferer in her bed has been jailed for 14 years.
Ex-policewoman admits cancer fraud
A former police officer from West Yorkshire who took time off work after lying about her daughter having cancer has admitted fraud.
Region gets millions from lottery
Charitable causes across Yorkshire have been awarded millions of pounds thanks to the Big Lottery Fund.
Doctor's triple marathon challenge
Sheffield doctor John Snowden is pushing himself to the limit by completing his third marathon in five weeks.
Girl in No 10 cathedral protest
A seven-year-old girl from Yorkshire is going to deliver a letter to Downing Street asking David Cameron to reverse the Government's proposed 20% VAT on listed buildings alterations.
New appeal to find blaze suspect
A new appeal has been launched by police to mark the 10th anniversary of a house fire that killed three generations of one family.
Donor centre opens in Sheffield
Kind-hearted donors selected for stem cell transplant will now be able to make donations in Sheffield.
Veteran actor in theatre collapse
Veteran stage and screen actor John Woodvine is in a stable condition in hospital after collapsing while performing in a musical on Friday night.
Entrepreneurs 'will inspire youth'
Leading figures from industries including fashion and beauty are helping a nationwide campaign to tackle youth unemployment, with the aim of creating products which will raise money for charity.
Sheffield 'caravan capital of UK'
Sheffield is the caravan capital of the UK, while Londoners are among those with the least, according to a survey.
Police 'racism' claims investigated
The police watchdog is investigating an allegation of racism after a 38-year-old man claimed a West Yorkshire Police officer used racist language about another man during his arrest.
Father jailed for killing baby girl
A father from Wakefield who killed his four-month-old daughter when he threw her to the floor in "exasperation" has been jailed for five years.
Town at standstill for soldier
A town came to a standstill on Friday for the funeral of a soldier from 3rd Battalion, the Yorkshire Regiment who died along with five colleagues in a bomb attack in Afghanistan.
Tougher child abuse sentences urged
The family of two of the victims of a perverted children's supervisor from West Yorkshire who enjoyed spanking young boys have called for a review of sentencing guidelines after he was jailed for four years.
Drought status ended in 19 areas
Parts of England, including London, the South West, the Midlands and Yorkshire, are no longer in drought following the wettest April on record and continuing rain this month, the Environment Agency said.
Reprieve as dry weekend predicted
Flood-hit areas of Britain, such as North Yorkshire, can expect a reprieve from recent heavy downpours after forecasters predicted a dry weekend for most of the country.
Exhibition for artistic youngsters
Underprivileged young people will see their artistic creations go on display thanks to a project run by students, including one from Doncaster.
Woman denies teenager's park murder
A woman accused of stabbing a 13-year-old girl to death in a Doncaster park on Valentine's Day has denied murdering the teenager.
Bean arrested over harassment claim
Sheffield-born actor Sean Bean has been arrested on suspicion of harassing his ex-wife.
Property price drops 'less likely'
UK house sellers are less likely to have dropped their asking prices than they were three months ago, but Rotherham has the highest proportion of discounted properties, a study has found.
Ship worker jailed over spanking
A perverted children's supervisor from West Yorkshire who enjoyed spanking young boys in his care has been jailed for four years.
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