CCTV footage showing thieves steal a motorbike in just seconds has led to a clampdown on a gang linked to a string of motorbike thefts across Leeds.

Partygoers wearing Santa hats, elf costumes and polar bear jumpers were pictured blowing off steam across the country for Mad Friday.

Michaela Sheldrake, 41, was jailed for seven years at Leeds Crown Court after being caught with a huge hoard of child porn. She had also taken hundreds of indecent pictures of a girl under 16.

Emma Oliver's 15-year-old-son, Daniel Long, from Leeds, killed himself due to the stress and anxiety caused by his exams.

An officer at the event - whose headline acts included Kendrick Lamar and Sum 41 - tweeted a picture of a huge number of ecstasy tablets which had been seized.

From scary ghosts, clowns, vampires, and witches to funny sheikhs and Harry Potters - city centres and pubs across England were packed out with pleasure seekers.

From the Christmas General Election to a solid gold toilet being stolen from inside Blenheim Palace, this year has been packed with inimitable stories.

It is just for fun but go on, admit it, you're just a little bit curious to see if Tiger Roll can make Grand National history - even if it is only in a virtual world.

DOMINIC KING: It's the jarring sight of the Blue Anchor that first strikes you. This huge pub, a furlong from the Melling Road, is usually such a bouncing venue for the three days.

Potters Corner won his trainer Christian Williams a virtual fortune yesterday during a computer simulation of the Grand National watched by almost five million viewers.

There was bad behaviour to be found in all sorts of books published this year, from the highest to the lowest

The shortest sentence in this autobiography is also the truest. 'Brevity,' writes John Bercow, 'is not my strong suit.' You can say that again!

There have been books, articles, films and plays galore about Philby, Maclean, Burgess and Blunt, but nobody seems to know or care about the 'Fifth Man', John Cairncross

House Of Glass flows with the amazing clarity and delicacy of a fine novel. By the end, I was completely wrapped up in the sharply contrasting characters of the Glass family

Australian workers are failing to get a decent pay rise, whether they work in the public service or on a construction site. CommSec said high population growth was keeping a lid on wages.

The BBC faces another vetting row after the woman who asked the panel about immigration was named online as Sherri Peach, allegedly a supporter of Tommy Robinson and Britain First.

Ilaitia Cokanasiga, 48, from Fiji, said he felt 'immense pride' to have served with the UK armed forces but now feels 'betrayed' after he was let down by the government.

The official Treasury 'Red Book' predicts that cash saved from EU contributions will total £42.3billion over the next five years.

A shocking video shows Australian passengers standing within touching distance as they queued for immigration, ignoring government advice to keep 1.5 metres apart to slow the spread of coronavirus.

England doctor Rob Chakraverty has left his role with the Football Association with immediate effect after revelations about his involvement with Mo Farah.

The hosts of the 2030 World Cup will only have six years to prepare for the tournament. The FIFA Council decided at a meeting Thursday that the bidding process will be launched in 2022.

CHRIS WHEELER AT WINDSOR PARK: A goalless draw was enough to send Holland through to Euro 2020 and render Northern Ireland's final Group C game against Germany meaningless.

Captain Steven Davis skied his spot-kick just after the half-hour mark. Northern Ireland manager O'Neill said: 'It was a big moment for him, he knows that. You sense his disappointment.'

Davis has yet to take any steps towards a new career in the technical area. However, the idea of giving up the game when he can no longer dictate play on the pitch is not one he is willing to entertain.

She is no stranger to the spotlight, so it's unsurprising Samantha Jade has also experienced the dark side of fame.

Nicole Scherzinger just made a spectacular comeback performance with the Pussycat Dolls on The X Factor UK. 

Former X Factor Australia stars Jess and Matt Price have revealed their family plans and the secret to balancing marriage and working together. 

She's the Korean-Australian singer who wowed the world during her predominantly seated performance at Eurovision. 

Darling Brando have amassed a huge fanbase despite largely flying under the radar.

Freddie Flintoff, Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris are set to star in a new reboot of BBC's Top Gear. The Trio told how their series compares to previous shows.

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: Every few years Doctor Who regenerates. Killing Eve (BBC1) has regenerated too, but no one remembered to change the cast.

Paddy McGuinness has been banned from swearing by his wife Christine after their daughter Felicity, two, repeatedly yelled 's**t' at nursery.

The former Top Gear presenter is adjusting to a fifth week of enforced lockdown as the country battles to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19.

Sales of beer, ice cream and burgers soared as the mercury hit 29 Celsius (84F) in London yesterday, with much of the country also basking in the high 20Cs.

Figures from the Met Office show the three months from June to August were the UK's 12th hottest summer on record, including a new high for the country of 101.6F (38.7C).

The Met Office has issued a severe yellow rain warning that will last from midday to midnight tomorrow and stretch from Salcombe in Devon right up to Leeds. Car pictured in Essex today.

Festive revellers flocked to Leeds city centre last night and battled against wind and rain from Storm Atiyah. Partygoers were seen dressed in full Christmas garb, including a Christmas tree.

The Met Office warned Earth will be about 1.11C above pre-industrial levels in 2020 due to rising greenhouse gases, after Australia endured its hottest day ever with an average high of 41C.

But first the country will have to battle through horrendous flooding plunging much of the UK under water.

Nearly 200 flights into and out of Europe, including dozens to and from UK airports, have been cancelled, with more than 2,000 others delayed.

Large parts of Shropshire are already underwater, with many access roads closed, and things could get worse with the river due to peak tonight amid further heavy rain in the Welsh mountains.

Met Office forecasters are warning of up to four inches of snow from the Shetland Islands down to Nottingham and across to Northern Ireland this evening. Pictured: Derbyshire snow today.

Snow is expected to hit parts of the UK while temperatures plummet to -8C in mini 'Beast from the East' set to batter lockdown Britain until next week (pictured, snow settling in Co Durham).

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The moon is an immensely powerful tool that we can all learn to work with. Here renowned moon mentor Kirsty Gallagher shows us how powerful living in tune with the moon can be…

You can tell a lot about someone's psyche by looking at their search history. Here's mine. On just one day, I searched 124 sites.

Are you following the latest crazy hashtag trending on Instagram? At #sinkie you can share snaps of your kitchen sink surrounded by flowers, cleaning utensils - even pets.

For more than 30 years interior designer Kelly Hoppen has been a constant support to her stepdaughter, fashion designer Savannah Miller

The four Spanish clubs involved in the revamped Super Cup tournament in Saudi Arabia have sold less than NINE per cent of available tickets, it has been revealed.

EXCLUSIVE BY DANIEL MATTHEWS: Anthony Joshua's heavyweight rematch with Andy Ruiz Jnr was the most-watched event on burgeoning streaming platform DAZN in 2019.