- Korean firm wins MoD tankers deal
- Mother and daughter given Asbos
- 'Exceptionally' mild weather on way
- Teenager 'repeatedly raped by gang'
- Man quizzed over women's murders
- Cherie Blair makes phone hack claim
- Man accused of murdering vicar
- Peacocks saved, but 3,000 jobs go
- Sex attacker was under surveillance
- RBS set to unveil £400m bonus pot
- 'Anxious' teacher 'set self alight'
- 'Crush racism' in football: PM
- Protesters refused cathedral appeal
- Man accused of starting riots blaze
- PM urges 'thorough' fraud probe
- Fox urges Budget business tax cuts
- UK reporter dies in Syria onslaught
- Private firm to run police station
- Ex-bouncer guilty of Nikitta murder
- Third chance to get Olympic tickets
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Famous faces get arty for epilepsy
Prime Minister David Cameron and comedian Miranda Hart are among the famous faces who have displayed their artistic side to raise funds for a Leeds-based charity helping people with epilepsy.
Toddler 'drank toxic cannabis food'
A two-year-old died after drinking poisonous plant food his mother was using to grow cannabis in Yorkshire, a court has heard.
Ed Sheeran does double at Brits
Halifax-born Ed Sheeran has been celebrating after picking up two awards at the 2012 Brits.
Book brings young and old together
Different generations of one community in Sheffield are celebrating their similarities and differences through writing.
Trey wins dream role at Wembley
Sport-mad youngster Trey Jennings, from Huddersfield, will walk out at Wembley as a team escort when England take on Holland.
Fire Authority council tax increase
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority (SYFRA) has increased council tax in a bid to head off the possibility of further cuts.
Drug baron plotted deal behind bars
A Doncaster criminal who masterminded a plot to import tonnes of cocaine into the UK from his prison cell is facing another term behind bars, the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) said.
Polish woman arranged sham weddings
A Polish mother-of-four, living in Bradford, has admitted organising four bogus weddings and taking part in one herself.
'Anxious' teacher 'set self alight'
A Harrogate teacher who felt under pressure to get good exam results set himself on fire in the school car park, an inquest has heard.
Unreported dead man heavy drinker
A man, whose Huddersfield son failed to report his death for five months, was a heavy drinker and smoker who died from heart disease, an inquest has heard.
Scargill wins £13,480 union damages
Former miners' leader Arthur Scargill has been awarded £13,000 in damages after he sued a Yorkshire trust fund of the union he led for 20 years.
Councils' CCTV cameras cost £515m
Councils spent more than £500 million installing and operating CCTV cameras over the last four years, with Leeds City Council spending £8.8 million, campaigners said.
Scientists get £200k YCR boost
Scientists in Leeds have been given thousands of pounds to continue researching treatments for an aggressive form of brain cancer.
Rival students go pancake crazy
Students will attempt to break the world record for the largest gathering of people simultaneously flipping pancakes for 30 seconds, currently held by a group from Sheffield.
Drug baron plotted deal behind bars
A Doncaster criminal who masterminded a plot to import tonnes of cocaine into the UK from his prison cell is facing another term behind bars, the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) said.
Jobseeker skills disparity revealed
Only 9% of Sheffield jobseekers believe strong communication and teamwork are important, despite most employers considering them to be vital, according to new research.
Father petitions for 'Clare's Law'
The Yorkshire father of a murder victim has handed in a petition at Number 10 demanding a change in the law to help protect women from domestic abuse.
Thrifty pensioner's secret fortune
Six women are set to benefit from the generosity of a thrifty Huddersfield pensioner who has left behind a £250,000 fortune after a lifetime of scrimping.
New name for blind veterans charity
A bomb disposal robot in Sheffield and members of the Armed Forces helped national military charity Blind Veterans UK unveil its new name.
Scargill wins £13,000 union damages
Former miners' leader Arthur Scargill has been awarded £13,000 in damages after he sued a Yorkshire trust fund of the union he led for 20 years.
Green scheme celebrates anniversary
More than one acre of native woodland has been planted in the Yorkshire Dale thanks to eco-friendly users of a fuel card.
Exhibition for camera phone images
Photographers from around the world, including a Leeds university graduate, who captured unique images using camera phones will be showcasing their work in a new exhibition.
Research shows numbers chasing jobs
Almost 80 unemployed people are chasing every job vacancy in parts of the country, including in Hull, compared with just one in cities where more work is available, new research has showed.
Toddler 'drank toxic cannabis food'
A two-year-old died after drinking poisonous plant food his mother was using to grow cannabis in Yorkshire, a court has heard.
Sheridan delight at Mrs Biggs role
North Lincolnshire-born Sheridan Smith will play the long-suffering wife of train robber Ronnie Biggs in a five-part TV drama based on her life.
Prescott: Miliband needs more grit
Former deputy prime minister John Prescott has told Labour leader Ed Miliband that he needs to show more "grit", he has revealed.
Police patrol park after stabbing
Police are watching over the park where a 13-year-old girl was stabbed to death in Doncaster this week.
Student jailed for Facebook hacking
A York student who hacked into Facebook in the "most extensive and grave" case of social media hacking to come before a British court has been jailed for eight months.
Exhibition for camera phone images
Photographers from around the world, including a Leeds university graduate, who captured unique images using camera phones will be showcasing their work in a new exhibition.
Van seized in vicar murder hunt
Police investigating the murder of a clergyman, originally from Yorkshire, at his vicarage in South Gloucestershire have seized a white van just hours after arresting a man, it has been reported.
Dame Judi reveals sight scare
Dame Judi Dench has revealed she has been diagnosed with a condition that can lead to blindness.
Efforts to save soldier hailed
A coroner has praised the "heroic efforts" made to try to save the life of a soldier from York who was killed in an explosion in Afghanistan.
Police vow to catch man's killers
Police have renewed their determination to catch those responsible for the death of businessman John Luper who died during a robbery at his Leeds home eight years ago.
Knox 'to share truth about ordeal'
Amanda Knox, the American cleared on appeal of the murder of Leeds University student Meredith Kercher in Italy, has signed a book deal to "share the truth about her terrifying ordeal".
Triathlete to host bike fundraiser
A keen sportsman from York who was diagnosed with a heart condition six years ago is to host a 60-mile bike ride in his home county to raise funds for the charity supporting him.
Limerick competition celebrates sea
Bard of Barnsley Ian McMillan is preparing to judge limericks which capture the spirit of the sea for a national charity competition.
Tribute paid to teenage stab victim
The parents of a 13-year-old girl who died after being stabbed in Doncaster have paid tribute to her as "the most beautiful, intelligent and bright young girl".
Teacher cleared of pupil sex charge
A teacher from Huddersfield has been cleared of engaging in sexual activity with one of his teenage pupils.
Student jailed for Facebook hacking
A York student who hacked into Facebook in the "most extensive and grave" case of social media hacking to come before a British court has been jailed for eight months.
Student jailed for Facebook hacking
A York student who hacked into Facebook in the "most extensive and grave" case of social media hacking to come before a British court has been jailed for eight months.
Student jailed for Facebook hacking
A York student who hacked into Facebook in the "most extensive and grave" case of social media hacking to come before a British court has been jailed for eight months.
'Life and soul' marine leaves £100k
A marine from Poppleton, York, who was killed in Afghanistan and left £100,000 to his friends has been described at an inquest as "the life and soul of any situation he was in".
Woman in court over stabbed girl
A woman has been remanded in custody charged with the murder of a 13-year-old girl who was found fatally stabbed in a park in Doncaster.
Nurses suspended over 'restraint'
Five nurses have been suspended from Scunthorpe General Hospital's children's ward after claims that a baby was restrained, according to reports.
3.6% fall in region jobless rate
Unemployment in Yorkshire and Humber fell by 10,000 in the three months to December, official figures have revealed.
Power workers in pay protest
Construction workers will launch a series of protests at refineries and power stations, starting in North Lincolnshire, in a long running row over pay and conditions.
Man fined £315 for naked ramble
A man who rambled through a popular beauty spot in Leeds naked except for a backpack, boots and a baseball cap has been fined £315.
Amanda Knox signs book deal
Amanda Knox, whose conviction and eventual acquittal over the murder of Leeds University student Meredith Kercher made headlines worldwide, has signed an agreement with HarperCollins to tell her story.
Pancake fans set a flipping record
Nearly 900 people have battered their way into the record books by flipping pancakes in Sheffield.
Employment boost for pit villages
A charity dedicated to the social and economic regeneration of former mining communities has announced funding to provide young people in Rotherham with apprenticeship and employment opportunities.
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Wednesday 22 February 2012
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