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Minnie Merriman, 9, died following an incident in Arbroath, Angus, on August 3

Father of Minnie Merriman, 9, in court again on murder charge

Sheffield has woken up to snow this morning.

Watch: Snow coats roads and parks across UK as travel is disrupted

Tory donor Frank Hester, pictured here speaking at a Commonwealth Business Forum event in Rwanda, has said he is “deeply sorry” after reportedly saying that former Labour MP Diane Abbott made him “want to hate all black women” and that she “should be shot”. Photo: CHOGM Rwanda 2022/YouTube/PA Wire.

Police investigating Frank Hester comments about Diane Abbott

Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle, right, who is leading the investigation, held a press conference outside Leeds General Infirmary following the incident in Outlon. Pictures: NationalWorld

Live Live updates: Police press briefing after baby found dead in toilets

Breaking Two teenagers killed and one seriously injured in horror crash

A West Yorkshire Police officer has lost his job after a man complained his head was stamped on during an arrest.

Breaking Police officer who stamped on man’s head during arrest sacked

Wigton Moor Primary School in Alwoodley, Leeds, which warned staff with an email, seen by the YEP.

Breaking Threatening e-mail forces schools into lockdown

West Yorkshire police have launched an appeal

Boy, 12 killed after being hit by vehicle on motorway

Police have now named the victims as Katie Higton (27) and Steven Harnett (25) from Huddersfield.

Double murder inquiry launched after man and woman found dead at house

PC Sharon Beshenivsky was killed while on duty in Bradford in 2005. Picture: West Yorkshire Police/PA Wire

Man extradited from Pakistan charged with murder of PC in 2005

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Wakey Wines viral TikTok shop owner responds after police drugs raid

You should only call 999 if a serious offence is in progress or has just been committed, someone is in immediate danger or harm, property is in danger of being damaged or a serious disruption to the public is likely. Call 101 to report other incidents.

Woman told off after dialling 999 over missing UberEats order

Adults reminisce on their childhood dream jobs – with police officer topping the...

Skelton Skips in Leeds

Police discover human remains at waste recycling plant

If you’re in an emergency situation and need to contact the police, but it’s too dangerous to speak, then the Silent Solution system can aid you in getting help without needing to talk (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is how to effectively make ‘silent’ 999 calls when you’re in danger - accor...

Adrian Scott, 65, died following the incident outside Wetherby Racecourse on York Road on Saturday evening, as racegoers were leaving the course following a meeting.

Tributes to 'well-loved father' who died in car crash outside racecourse

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaking in front of police cadets in Wakefield

Police chief 'disappointed' by Boris Johnson speech in front of officers

This is how to make silent 999 calls from your mobile

Rangers assistant boss Gary McAllister. Picture: SNS

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard ‘reluctantly’ orders Gary McAllister to miss Old Fir...

In the video which the Syrian boy (white shirt) is held down and water poured over his face. Picture; YEP

'˜I don't feel safe at school': Syrian refugee '˜waterboarded' by school bullies...

Police were called to the David Lloyd club on Tongue Lane in Leeds on Saturday morning. Picture: Google Maps

Boy, 3, drowns at David Lloyd fitness club swimming pool

Unite protesters outside the Sports Direct flagship store on Oxford Street in London. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Sports Direct chairman survives shareholder revolt

Toddler saved from abduction thanks to passer-by

Keith Hellawell offered to resign as Sports Direct chairman. Picture: Phil Noble/PA

Sports Direct asks Keith Hellawell to stay as chair

Dexter Neal was airlifted to hospital after the mauling. Picture: PA

Boy, 3, dies after being mauled by American Bulldog

David Ellam, the 52-year-old man has died after being attacked by a dog. Picture: PA

Man, 52, killed after being attacked by dog

Members of the public look at flowers and tributes in Parliament Square. Picture: PA

Jo Cox death: Parliament to be recalled for tributes to MP

MP Jo Cox was critically injured in the attack.

MP Jo Cox fighting for life after being '˜shot and stabbed'

The two 17-year-olds are thought to have boarded a flight from Manchester airport. Picture: AP

Police say missing boys may have arrived in Syria

The man is arrested after apparently colliding with the Prime Minister. Picture: SWNS/Ross Parry

David Cameron backs police after jogger collision

Respect MP George Galloway. Picture: Getty

Man charged after London attack on George Galloway

Ann Maguire, 61, was murdered in her classroom at Corpus Christi Catholic College in Leeds a week ago. Picture: PA

Anne Maguire murder: Man charged over online abuse

Former Co-operative Bank chairman Reverend Paul Flowers. Picture: PA

‘Yes, I’ve sinned’ says ex co-op boss Paul Flowers

The Harold Club in Bradford, where the brawl took place. Picture: Google Maps

3 arrested after Bradford pork pie wedding brawl

Allegations relate to dealing in Ocado shares before tie-up between the two retailers. Picture: Contributed

Morrisons treasurer quizzed over insider trading

File photo of Norman Bettison. He faces a probe into his role in the Stephen Lawrence case. Picture: PA

Hillsborough’s Bettison to face Lawrence role probe

Picture: PA

Boy, nine, stabbed in skate park

Jimmy Savile was not protected by West Yorkshire Police. Picture: PA

Police gave Jimmy Savile crime-prevention role

Jimmy Savile at his home in Leeds. Picture: James Hardisty

Jimmy Savile: Nine victims were under 10 years old

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Tributes to teen killed in ‘hen party’ crash

Stan Worby handed his friend Daniel Frayne into a police station. Picture: PA

Man in Batman suit charged with burglary
A man who handed his friend in to a police station while dressed as Batman has been charged with burglary.

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Police horse shows no ill effects after fan attack

Police failure ‘left Jimmy Savile on the loose’

Yorkshire Ripper says allegations against Jimmy Savile are ‘rubbish’

More powers for stadium tragedy IPCC inquiry

Hillsborough police chief Sir Norman Bettison to retire

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Girls, 10, questioned about hoax 999 call

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Police worker jailed over mother’s death

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When enforced retirement is part of the bigger picture

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Two charged over murder of baby girl

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Rugby star quizzed over sex assault

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Teen accused of murdering two women

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Police probe after four found dead

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Two-year-old girl dies trapped in van after fire engulfs farm

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Taser ‘had no effect’ on killer Moat

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