Remembrance service for soldiers
The Archbishop of York will join hundreds of soldiers at York Minster today for a remembrance service.
Funeral for WWII hero Freddie
The funeral takes place today of World War Two hero Freddie Johnson. The former rear gunner, from Tadcaster, was awarded six medals.
East Yorks golfer is early Masters leader
East Yorkshire golfer David Lynn set the early pace after carding an opening 68 on his Masters debut at Augusta National.
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Lord Ahmed resigns from Labour Party
A Rotherham peer caught up in a race row has resigned from the Labour Party.
He handed in his resignation days before he was due to face a hearing over allegations that he made anti-Semitic comments in a TV interview.
Lord Ahmed was due to appear before Labour's ruling National Executive Committee on Wednesday to answer accusations that he blamed Jewish people for his dangerous driving jail term.
He insists he does not recall making the alleged comments, and his solicitor Stephen Smith said he would not be able to receive a "fair trial" from the Labour panel.
A Labour Party spokesman said: "I can confirm that he has resigned from the party."
Lord Ahmed was suspended from the party in March after reports he blamed his prison sentence in 2009 - for sending text messages shortly before his car was involved in a fatal crash - on pressure placed on the courts by Jews "who own newspapers and TV channels".
The Muslim peer allegedly told an Urdu-language broadcaster in Pakistan the judge who jailed him for 12 weeks was appointed to the High Court after helping a "Jewish colleague" of Tony Blair during an important case.
Mr Smith questioned the reliability of the evidence against Lord Ahmed, saying: "The evidence is flawed, in my view it is unreliable and yet they seem to be accepting it as right. In those circumstances I don't think he can get a fair trial."
World war veterans inspire new Lincolnshire drama
First-hand recollections of former Second World War veterans and civilians have inspired a new drama in Lincolnshire. The 20 minute film charts the emotional journey of a seven man Lancaster Bomber crew as they fly across occupied Europe.
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Video: 91-year-old war veteran is honoured
A war veteran from Bradford, who survived a torpedo attack on the World War Two Arctic Convoy route, is to be finally honoured with an Arctic Star.
91- year-old Austin Byrne was a gunner on board ''the Indunea'' when it sank in 1942 and he will soon receive a medal in recognition of his bravery. Sarah Clark reports.
New Rhinos deal for Leuluai
Veteran Leeds Rhinos prop Kylie Leuluai has been handed a new contract after putting on hold his retirement plans for a second time.
The 35-year-old New Zealander signed a new 12-month deal a year ago after shelving plans to hang up his boots and has now been given a rolling contract, which means he can play on until either party decides the time is right for him to finish.
Leuluai, a five-time Grand Final winner who made his 200th appearance for the Rhinos in last Friday's 42-22 win at Bradford, signed his new deal on the eve of his side's Tetley's Challenge Cup fifth-round tie against Huddersfield.
– Kylie Leuluai, Leeds Rhinos"I am really pleased to have got the deal sorted and can now look forward to the future starting with a big game against Huddersfield on Saturday."
Report: Fitness expert falls to death in Dubai
A fitness expert from Hull has fallen to his death from the balcony of his home in Dubai - just weeks after his wedding day.
Elwood Mcilwraith is said to have been blissfully happy and close friends believe it could be a tragic accident. His widow is devastated and police are investigating.
Duncan Wood reports.
Hull fitness instructor dies in Dubai fall
A fitness instructor from Hull has fallen to his death from the balcony of his home in Dubai - just nine weeks after his wedding day. Elwood McIlwraith had been working in the Arab Emirates for several years.
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Hull man dies in Dubai balcony fall
A man from Hull has died after falling from a balcony in Dubai. 29-year-old Elwood McIlraith had married his partner Susie in February in Dubai. Police are investigating his death and the Foreign Office says it is providing consular assistance to his family.
Full report: students visit Auschwitz
Full report: Soldiers' service at York Minster
Hundreds of soldiers based at Catterick Garrison have attended York Minster after returning home from Afghanistan.
During their six month tour, nine soldiers from the 4th Mechanized Brigade died in service.
Watch the full report from Frances Read below:
Students shocked by Auschwitz visit
Students who visited Auschwitz this week said they could not put into words the shock they felt after learning about the events which happened at the camp.
From early 1942 until late 1944, transport trains delivered Jews to the camp's gas chambers from all over German-occupied Europe.
Around 1.3m people were reported to have died there - but some say the figure could be as high as 2.5m.
