Rachel Russell

London, Nord-Pas-de-Calais

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York parking fees still too dear after price cut, traders warn

1 day ago | bbc.com | Grace Shaw |Rachel Russell

Parking still too dear after fees cut - tradersGrace Shaw & Rachel RussellPartisan CafeMicklegate cafe owners Hugo and Florencia say the cut in parking fees to £3 an hour from next month is still not enoughA cut in some parking charges in York following a backlash against their increase earlier this year does not go far enough, traders have said.
Plane makes emergency landing during Leeds to Bradford flight

1 day ago | bbc.com | Rachel Russell

Plane makes emergency landing during flightRachel RussellGetty ImagesAn Aer Lingus flight was forced to make an emergency landing on ThursdayA passenger plan travelling from Leeds Bradford Airport had to make an emergency landing shortly after take-off. The Aer Lingus flight departed the West Yorkshire airport at 12:40 BST and was heading to Belfast City Airport when the incident occurred. No injuries have been confirmed and no reason for the emergency landing have been given at this stage.
Leeds police officer spared jail after sexually touching victims

3 days ago | bbc.com | Rachel Russell

PC spared jail after sexually touching victimsRachel RussellPA MediaCharlie Valente, 24, was sentenced at Leeds Crown CourtA trainee police officer found guilty of sexually touching two women on a night out has been sentenced. Charlie Valente, 24, from Leeds, was given a two-year community order with 200 hours unpaid work at Leeds Crown Court. The West Yorkshire Police student officer was found guilty in May of three counts of sexual touching following an incident in November 2022.
Soldier did not harm himself before death in Catterick

4 days ago | bbc.com | Rachel Russell

Dead soldier had not harmed himself, inquest toldRachel RussellFAMILY HANDOUTThe body of L/Cpl Bernan Mongan was not discovered for three weeks after his death, the inquest heardA soldier whose dead body lay undiscovered for three weeks in his bed at an Army barracks had not harmed himself before he died, an inquest has heard.
Leeds friends to cycle Tour de France for 60th birthdays

4 days ago | bbc.com | Rachel Russell

Friends to cycle Tour de France route in 60 daysRachel RussellTim Straughan/Simon VallanceTim Straughan (left) and Simon Vallance say they want to do something different to mark their 60th birthdaysTwo friends plan to celebrate their 60th birthdays by cycling the entire 1965 Tour de France route in 60 days.
West Yorkshire dog waits 200 days for forever home

1 week ago | bbc.com | Rachel Russell

'Bundle of fun' dog waits 200 days for forever homeRachel RussellRSPCACooper the lurcher has been waiting for his forever home since SeptemberA dog described as a "bundle of fun" has been waiting more than 200 days for his forever home after receiving barely any applications for adoption, the RSPCA said. Officers are hoping to find Cooper, a two-year-old lurcher, new owners after receiving care from RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch since September.
Man admits cyclist death and setting car on fire in Micklefield

1 week ago | bbc.com | Rachel Russell

Man admits death of cyclist and setting car on fireRachel RussellWest Yorkshire PoliceJohn Shelton, from Astley, Greater Manchester, died in the crash in MicklefieldA man has admitted causing the death of a cyclist by dangerous driving, and then setting his car on fire to destroy evidence. Keiran Hunt, 37, appeared at Leeds Crown Court for his first hearing on Friday, where he entered a guilty plea to causing death by dangerous driving and perverting the course of justice.
Bradford man stopped attack when he saw 'pool of blood', court told

1 week ago | bbc.com | Rachel Russell

Man stopped attack when he saw blood, court toldRachel RussellFAMILY HANDOUTKevin Ryan was attacked at the residential care home in Bradford last DecemberA man accused of trying to kill a fellow care home resident has told a jury he stopped when he "could see a pool of blood on the floor". At Bradford Crown Court, Graham Dowling is accused of the attempted murder of Kevin Ryan, 61, at Burger Court residential care home in the city last December.
Bradford man suffered 'five blows' in care home attack

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Rachel Russell

Image source, Family handoutImage caption, Kevin Ryan suffered several fractures and a punctured lung in an attack last DecemberA man attacked by a fellow care home resident suffered injuries consistent with "five blows struck by blunt force impact", a doctor has told a trial. Kevin Ryan, 61, was taken to hospital last December with serious injuries including several fractures and a punctured lung.
Kevin Sinfield 2025 challenge to honour Leeds teammate Rob Burrow

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Rachel Russell

Image source, PA MediaImage caption, Kevin Sinfield (left) and Rob Burrow became friends while playing at Leeds Rhinos togetherA former England rugby league star has announced he will take on another seven ultra-marathons over seven days, in honour of his late teammate Rob Burrow. Kevin Sinfield, 44, said he and his team will begin this year's challenge - which takes place across the UK and Ireland - on 1 December, raising money and awareness for motor neurone disease (MND).