The "supercell" storm is a variety of thunderstorm more usually seen in the United States.
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Leeds City Council writes a letter to the government asking for moves to curb a rise in Covid-19.
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Council asks for household mixing ban in Leeds
Leeds City Council writes a letter to the government asking for moves to curb a rise in Covid-19.
'Supercell' storm covers parts of Yorkshire in hail
The storms battered much of the region on Thursday with hailstones up to 2.5cm in diameter.
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Council asks for household mixing ban in Leeds
Leeds City Council writes a letter to the government asking for moves to curb a rise in Covid-19.
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'Supercell' storm covers parts of Yorkshire in hail
The storms battered much of the region on Thursday with hailstones up to 2.5cm in diameter.
Is there a North-South infection divide in England?
Half of people in northern England are facing additional restrictions - but no-one in the South.
Morrisons limits sales of 'key items'
The supermarket chain restricts sales of some ranges, including toilet rolls and disinfectants.
Yorkshire theatres set for live shows return
Both venues are set to feature performances from October to socially-distanced audiences.
Murder arrest after woman found dead in house
A 37-year-old man is being held on suspicion of murder after police were called to the property.
Most recent posts
- 27 minutes ago 'Supercell' storm covers parts of Yorkshire in hail
- 32 minutes ago Leeds ban on household mixing expected - Council
- 40 minutes ago Huddersfield sign Halifax hooker Moore
'Supercell' storm covers parts of Yorkshire in hail
The storms battered much of the region on Thursday with hailstones up to 2.5cm in diameter.
Is there a North-South infection divide in England?
Half of people in northern England are facing additional restrictions - but no-one in the South.
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The storms battered much of the region on Thursday with hailstones up to 2.5cm in diameter.
Read moreBreakingLeeds ban on household mixing expected - Council
A ban on household mixing is expected to be announced today, according to Leeds City Council.
Council leader Judith Blake says she believes Leeds will be made an "area of intervention" as coronavirus cases rise.
That means "more household restrictions along the lines of those already in force across three of the West Yorkshire districts in Bradford, Kirkless and Calderdale," she says.
The rules are expected to change from midnight, Ms Blake adds.
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Read moreCoronavirus: Leeds expected to face more restrictions
A ban on households in Leeds mixing is expected to be announced later as coronavirus infections in the city continue to rise, the BBC understands.
It would mean people are not allowed to go inside others' homes or gardens.
It would be same rules as those already in place in Bradford, Calderdale and Kirklees.
This means:
- People will not be allowed to meet people they do not live with inside a private home or garden, except where they have formed a support bubble
- People will not be allowed to visit someone else's home or garden, even if they live outside Bradford, Kirklees or Calderdale
- People being strongly advised not to socialise with others they do not live with in other indoor public venues - such as pubs, restaurants, cafes, shops, places of worship, community centres, leisure and entertainment venues, or visitor attractions
- People will not be allowed to socialise outdoors in a group of no more than six people from different households
- People will not be allowed to visit friends or family in care homes, other than in exceptional circumstances. Care homes should restrict visits to these circumstances
Leeds City Council had asked for meetings in gardens to be allowed - but the authority is expecting the new rules to ban this.
The government is expected to announce new restrictions later.
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