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'Proud' Moyles turns torch bearer
Leeds-born Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles has become an Olympic torch-bearer live on his show.
Woman, 83, trapped in deckchair
An 83-year-old woman was trapped in her deckchair for nearly six hours before being rescued by firefighters in North Yorkshire.
0.2% increase in house prices
House prices increased by 0.2% during this month, but the rise was only driven by London and the South while prices in Yorkshire and Humberside fell, a study has said.
Record-breaking display by Ennis
Sheffield's Jessica Ennis has answered her critics in resounding fashion by smashing the British heptathlon record of former Olympic champion Denise Lewis in Gotzis.
Arrested police chief fights back
A police chief arrested over allegations of corruption is suing the heads of three police forces, including the chief constables of North and West Yorkshire, and the boss of the National Crime Agency (NCA).
'Missed opportunities' on murder
There were "numerous missed opportunities" to protect a teenage mother who was stabbed and left to die in a canal in Rotherham by her 17-year-old boyfriend, a serious case review (SCR) has said.
Labour: We under-estimated Galloway
Labour "massively under-estimated" the threat from George Galloway and Respect at the recent Bradford West by-election, an internal party report on the disastrous defeat admitted.
Neglect death mother spared jail
A mother from Huddersfield whose neglected two-year-old son died a prolonged and horrible death after drinking poisonous plant food has walked free from court.
Hit-and-run killer to be sentenced
A motorist who killed a six-year-old boy in a hit-and-run incident in Wakefield while driving at almost twice the speed limit is due to be sentenced.
Sports fans warned of road delays
Fans heading to football and rugby finals at Wembley and Twickenham have been advised to use alternative routes because of lengthy tailbacks after a motorway crash.
Tribute to India river death Briton
Tributes have been paid to a British man who died during a trip on a crocodile-infested river in India which also left a friend missing.
Drink-driver jailed for killing duo
An illegal immigrant has been jailed for nine years after he killed a couple when he ploughed into the back of their car at a speed approaching 100mph near Leeds while drunk.
Arrested police chief fights back
A police chief arrested over allegations of corruption is suing the heads of three police forces, including the chief constables of North and West Yorkshire, and the boss of the National Crime Agency (NCA).
Neglect death mother spared jail
A mother from Huddersfield whose neglected two-year-old son died a prolonged and horrible death after drinking poisonous plant food has walked free from court.
Neglect-death woman to be sentenced
A woman from Huddersfield whose two-year-old son died from drinking poisonous plant food is due to be sentenced for neglect.
GP cleared over pensioners' deaths
A doctor from Worksop accused of killing two patients by prescribing high doses of a painkiller between checking emails and cricket scores on his computer has been cleared of manslaughter.
Murder 'could not have been halted'
The murder of a teenage mother who was stabbed and left to die in a canal in Rotherham by her 17-year-old boyfriend could not have been prevented, a safeguarding children's board has said.
Possible rabies case investigated
A second possible British case of rabies is being investigated in the case of a patient from Leeds, disease control experts said.
Ex-Pc sentenced for raid cash theft
A former West Yorkshire Police constable will be sentenced for stealing money found in raids at suspected brothels and lapdancing clubs.
Death driver admits hit-and-run
A motorist who caused the death of a six-year-old boy while driving at almost twice the speed limit has now admitted he failed to stop at the scene of the collision in West Yorkshire.
Driver in court over boy's death
A Huddersfield driver who has been warned he faces a prison sentence after he admitted causing the death of a six-year-old boy is due in court again.
Shopkeeper loses wife murder appeal
A North Yorkshire shopkeeper found guilty of bludgeoning his postmistress wife to death lost a Court of Appeal challenge against his murder conviction.
Exchange rate 'lottery' warning
A postcode lottery on currency exchange rates could be leaving some holidaymakers short-changed, with Thomas Cook offering its best total of 585 euro in Sheffield, according to a consumer group.
Royal Mail beats delivery targets
Royal Mail has delivered its best quarterly targets for first and second class post for almost two years, with 95% of first class letters delivered the next day in Carlisle and Halifax.
Green heroes win Octavia awards
Six people with a passion for the outdoors, including a man from West Yorkshire, have been recognised as green heroes in the National Trust's first Octavia Hill Awards.
Greek police continue Needham hunt
Police say they are continuing to provide support to the family of missing Sheffield toddler Ben Needham following reports the youngster may have died in a building site accident.
Funeral for 'outstanding' soldier
A 19-year-old soldier who died along with five of his comrades when their armoured vehicle was blown up in Afghanistan was described "as an outstanding young individual" at his funeral in Bradford.
Vicar's unholy Facebook posts
Church bosses have launched an investigation into a Doncaster vicar's online postings after a complaint was made about swearing and comments about having to go to church on Sunday.
New Year deaths driver sentenced
A motorist from Burley will be sentenced after pleading guilty to killing a couple in a New Year's Day car crash near Leeds.
Security fear over Westminster cuts
Staff cuts are compromising security in the Palace of Westminster, a Huddersfield MP has said.
Driver faces jail over boy's death
A driver was warned he faces a prison sentence after he admitted causing the death of a six-year-old Wakefield boy.
YCR has places in Great North Run
Runners keen to get a place in the Great North Run can get their hands on a spot through Yorkshire Cancer Research (YCR).
Hawk deal 'will not help site jobs'
Unions have welcomed a £1.6 billion deal to supply Hawk aircraft to Saudi Arabia but said it made no difference to the Hawk site at Brough in East Yorkshire.
Cafod Lent appeal raises £8 million
Aid agency supporters have raised £8 million to help provide clean drinking water to poor communities around the world, with residents in Leeds and East Anglia quadrupling last year's total donations.
Concert to help Chernobyl children
Music will help to bring children from Chernobyl to West Yorkshire for a much-needed holiday to escape the effects of radiation.
Funeral for Afghan blast soldier
The funeral will be held in Bradford of a 19-year-old soldier who died along with five of his comrades when their armoured vehicle was blown up in Afghanistan.
Badger baiter sentenced to 23 weeks
A West Yorkshire man who urged his dog to attack and kill badgers kept footage of the brutal fights on his phone, a court heard.
Shopkeeper to learn appeal outcome
A shopkeeper found guilty of bludgeoning his postmistress wife to death in a North Yorkshire village will learn the result of his appeal battle against what he says is his "unsafe" murder conviction.
Tribute to killed rail worker
A family has paid tribute to a rail worker who died after becoming trapped between two trains on a North Yorkshire heritage railway.
Anti-social complaint routine plan
Home Secretary Theresa May has unveiled a plan for a community trigger to force police to investigate repeated complaints with West Lindsey in Lincolnshire hosting one of the three pilot schemes.
Paramedics in non-stop footie match
A group of paramedics from Yorkshire will attempt to play five-a-side football for 44 hours in an effort to beat a world record and raise money for charity.
Volunteers at fun run before games
Young volunteers from Sheffield are providing essential support at a charity fun run ahead of their once-in-a-lifetime role at the Olympic Games.
Man jailed over unprovoked attack
A 21-year-old South Yorkshire man who "wrecked the life of another human being" with one unprovoked punch has been jailed for two years and eight months.
Concert to help Chernobyl children
Music will help to bring children from Chernobyl to West Yorkshire for a much-needed holiday to escape the affects of radiation.
No half efforts for novice runners
Two students from Doncaster Deaf College are to take part in the Sheffield Half Marathon alongside their tutor.
Bees building a society at new home
Endangered honey bees are being helped by Yorkshire Building Society.
Man in court on hit and run charge
A Huddersfield driver will appear in court charged with causing the death of a six-year-old boy in an alleged hit-and-run incident.
Mother murder charge man remanded
A 32-year-old man accused of murdering his mother in Sheffield has been remanded in custody by magistrates.
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Weather for Pocklington
Wednesday 30 May 2012
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