LIVE: Coverage of Sheffield’s Remembrance Day parade

12:20: As the procession has moved into the city hall, and the public have left the area, our coverage of today comes to a close.


12:10: Now people have moved away, we have managed to get some images of the wreaths and symbols left on the cenotaph.


12:05: As the parade has moved into the city hall, most of the public have gone home, bringing a close to todays events.


12:00: After the service in the cathedral, the parade has now moved into the city hall, where entry is invite only.


11:47: The remembrance service is taking place in Sheffield cathedral.


11:45: Church bells can be heard ringing out across the city as the parade moves towards Sheffield Cathedral.


11:35: As the parade moves through the city, veterans and members of the public are meeting and chatting outside the city hall. Veterans can be seen hugging and catching up with each other.


11:30: There's a mix of veterans and cadets in the parade.

https://youtu.be/76_25W5Tsyg


11:25: The parade has set off.

https://youtu.be/DnFPBxC-ONg


11:20: The national anthem rings out around the city centre, accompanied with a large round of applause.

https://youtu.be/GQgnxYI0Loo


11:18: Dean Abi for Sheffield cathedral will now lead a prayer.


11:15: A service will now take place, and hymns are being sung by Sheffield's cathedral choir, accompanied by a brass band.

https://youtu.be/-3MLndKBPZE


11:05: A wreath has been laid at the base of the cenotaph.


11:02: Veteran Kohima Epitaph delivers a resounding statement: "When you go home, tell them of us and say, 'For your tomorrow, we gave our today'."


11:00: The Last Post rings out at 11:00am, followed by a two minute silence which was observed impeccably.

https://youtu.be/5gQMUysXLbI


10:58: A host of veterans, active servicemen and women, scouts, brownies, members of the clergy and the mayor are all stood outside Sheffield's city hall ahead of the two minute silence held at 11:00am.


10:55: A large number of active servicemen are stood facing the cenotaph.


10:50: The crowds are really starting to gather, with well over 1,500 in attendance now. Most are proudly wearing their poppies to honour those who lost their lives in conflict.


10:45: Poppy sellers are collecting money for the Royal British Legion, walking through the crowds, chatting to people in attendance. There's a mix of veterans and young cadets collecting donations.


10:40: The police are on hand to ensure everything runs smoothly, including armed officers.


10:35: Crowds of well over 1,000 people have already filled the streets in preparation for todays events.


10:33: All roads are closed leading into the city hall in preparation for the parade.


10:30: Good morning, we are live from Sheffield city centre, as our reporter Will Atherton is on hand to give all the updates on todays Remembrance Day parade.

Both protests over in Sheffield after numerous police clashes and arrests

15.46pm: With all crowds now gone from Sheffield city centre and police starting to leave, today's protests are officially over. Thank you for keeping up to date with our live coverage today.

15.30pm: The counter protest is also over, with scores of people leaving Castlegate and heading home.

15.27pm: The UKIP rally is officially over, although there is the potential for further trouble later on.

15.26pm: The UKIP rally appears to be over with most of the protestors leaving peacefully.

https://youtu.be/sA-1Efb--WI

15.22pm: A large number of the UKIP protestors are now starting to disperse across the city, with it being clear that the rally was not well organised or structured.

15.20pm: Police horses are now moving the UKIP protestors in a line away from the main action.

15.18pm: Watch as UKIP protestors clash with police.

https://youtu.be/lOdk1Z8c7ro

15.15pm: Some UKIP protestors have broken free of the police barricade, and chaos has ensued.

14.58pm: Here are some more photos of that recent clash between the anti-UKIP protestors and police.

14.54pm: The man who was arrested and on the floor has been dragged away and taken to a police van.

14.45pm: One of the anti-UKIP protestors has been arrested, and is currently in handcuffs on the floor.

14.42pm: Members of the small anti-Ukip protest have been pushed over by police, with some of those on the floor being women and children.

https://youtu.be/5GDKERrRp20

14.41pm: A small anti-Ukip protest as appeared near to where police have the UKIP rally contained, and police are attempting to forcibly move them away to avoid further trouble.

14.38pm: The UKIP rally has been moved again and is now being contained by officers.

https://youtu.be/X2BqGLW3DPY

14.26pm: The situation here at Castlegate is settled, with no threats of further violence or trouble. The counter-protestors are still chanting loudly, whereas the UKIP rally is deathly silent.

14.16pm: It is believed that both sides will remain at Castlegate. Police have set up well and have both sides contained at safe distances away from each other.

14.13pm: Most of UKIP protestors are dressed all in black, with hoods up and masks on their faces.

14.05pm: The two groups have lined themselves up at Castlegate, with a police barricade in between. Both sides are exchanging chants and insults.

14.01pm: Police officers have contained the situation and the far right protestors have been moved away from the counter protestors

13.58pm: The far right protestors have arrived, and are now fighting with police as they try to approach the counter protestors.

https://youtu.be/NqqVQ6zRYbo

13.38pm: There are now 50 UKIP protestors at the far right rally, according to reports. Our journalists on the scene are unable to confirm this as police are not currently letting anyone leave Castlegate

13.36pm: Here are some photos of that earlier clash between counter protestors and the police.

13.32pm: "Say it loud, say it clear, refugees are welcome here" is being shouted loudly by the counter protestors, who are currently at Castlegate.

13.31pm: The group have reached Castlegate.

13.25pm: A fight has now broken out between counter protestors and police, with pushing and shoving from both sides.

https://youtu.be/S-cO99hELrM

13.22pm: A handful of right wing protestors have just been spotted, but they ran away before anybody could approach them.

13.15pm: Police are now having to physically hold back protestors as they continue to march defiantly.

13.11pm: Protestors have had arguments with police, for reasons currently unknown. Cries of "shame on you" can be heard from dozens of people.

13.08pm: Watch as counter protestors march.

https://youtu.be/sIfBwUv4lCc

13.06pm: There are now over 100 counter protesters here in Sheffield city centre.

13.03pm: Police are allowing the counter protestors to march to Castlegate, as UKIP have still not showed up to their planned rally.

https://youtu.be/f1OuwZWQcmI

12.58pm: The counter protestors are trying to march to Castlegate, but police are not letting them. Loud chants of "let us through" are echoing around.

12.39pm: There is no sign of the UKIP rally here at Tudor Square.

12.34pm: Counter-protestors have gathered outside Sheffield Cathedral, chanting and shouting.

https://youtu.be/GK_z_XTzRvM

12.02pm: Here's the distance between the two rallies today. Police have moved Stand Up to Racism's rally from the Cathedral to Castlegate to help manage today's situation.

11.45am: Police have started closing roads in Sheffield city centre, in preparation for today's rallies. Blonk St is currently shut.

https://youtube.com/shorts/80pY7Z3RzpY?feature=share

11.39am: We have recieved an official statement from South Yorkshire Police about today's protests. It reads:

"We are in contact with people representing the protest groups, partners and local communities and a policing operation is in place around the protests to maintain public safety and provide reassurance to the public.

"As with all protests, our role at any planned event will be to balance the rights of those who wish to protest, together with those who may be impacted by it. While a protest may be peaceful and non-violent, on occasion we are aware the actions of protestors may not always be legal.

"Our officers will aim to prevent, where possible, crime and disorder. Where it does occur, we will provide an effective, lawful and proportionate response. We would encourage anyone with concerns on the day of the protest to please speak to our uniformed officers while they are in the area as they are there to help and support you.

"If you experience any threatening behaviour or become concerned for your safety, please contact us on 101 or call 999 in an emergency."

11.36am: In counter protest, Stand Up to Racism are gathering in Castlegate at 12.30pm.

11.37am: UKIP are hosting an anti-immigration rally today in Sheffield city centre, starting at 1pm in Tudor Square.

11.34 am: Good morning, we are live from Sheffield city centre.

LIVE: ‘It’s like a big weight has been lifted off my shoulders’- Caroline Willgoose

'It's like a big weight has been lifted off my shoulders'- statement from Harvey's mother

Harvey Willgoose's mother, Caroline Willgoose, spoke to press outside Sheffield Crown Court after the sentencing of her child's killer.

She said: ''We're just going to be campaigning now against knife crime and for safer schools.

''I feel like he's been made an example of to be honest, I'm really pleased.''

https://youtube.com/shorts/WGTPelTDrUM

Harvey’s family have now left court.

BREAKING: Mrs Justice Ellenbogen sentences Khan to a minimum term of 16 years.

The judge said to Khan: "The minimum term which I impose in your case is 15 years and 106 days."

Khan will now leave the dock, following his sentencing.

With the hearing now come to an end, family members of Harvey have now left the court room.


Psychiatrists say that Khan experienced neglect and violence at his home, the Judge told the court.

The Youth Justice team reports that Khan is "well mannered and polite" and he has a "mature attitude to conflict".


Mrs Justice Ellenbogen said: "The prosecution does not suggest you came into school that morning with intention to kill.... but the severe force you used and the fact that you stabbed Harvey twice indicated the high degree of bodily harm you intended to cause him.

"You acted in hurt and in anger."


The judge said: "The sentence for murder is fixed by law.

"You are under the age of 18 at the time of your offending... I must sentence you to a life sentence in as secure place.

"It is important that you and the public understands that a minimum term means just that."

Judge sentencing

Mrs Justice Ellenbogen is now back in court and summarising the facts of the case.

She says "Initially, you and Harvey were friends." She refers back to when Khan first moved to All Saints Catholic High School.

The judge explains how CCTV captured a number of interactions of Khan and Harvey on the day of the murder.

On the morning of Harvey's death, the pair of them had spoken over messages about whether there was "beef" between them.

49 seconds after Khan stabbed him, Harvey collapsed on the ground, the judge told the court.

Mrs Justice Ellenbogen tells the court that Khan had online search history involving "zombie killer knives".

Judge leaves court to consider sentence

Mr Hussain's defence submissions have now concluded.

Mrs Justice Ellenbogen has just left court to consider the sentence.

Defence says Khan didn't intend to inflict harm

Reports from the BBC state that Mr Hussain, defending, told the court that khan "armed himself, but that wasn't with the intention of inflicting harm that day".

He said the friendship between Harvey and another young person who the trial heard was accused of bullying Khan "cannot be ignored".

Mr Hussain added: "We make it clear, (the alleged bullying towards Khan) was not at the hands of Harvey."

The defence added Khan had a fear of violence and sought to defend himself.


Gul Nawaz Hussain KC, defending, told the court: "The fact that can never be forgotten, should never be forgotten, is the tragic, heartless, senseless loss of a young innocent life.

"The family of Harvey will live with his loss forever more.

"That is not lost on Umar, on his family, on anyone who's had dealings in this case."

Prosecuting remarks

Richard Thyne KC, prosecuting, tells the court that Khan's main defence was that he suffered a legal loss of control at the moment he killed Harvey.

A pupil told the court how moments before the stabbing, 'Umar just suddenly talked about a knife'.

The court heard that Khan, 15, had a history of carrying knives to school.

Prosecutor Richard Thyne says Khan's actions were "ultimately in anger or retaliation, rather than self-defence".


Reports from the BBC state that just last week, Harvey's grandad sadly passed away.

Sophie Willgoose told the court that their grandad attended court daily to fight for "justice".

She said: "This was not just a crime against Harvey, this was a crime against all who loved him.

"The fear, pain and grief will stay with us for the rest of our lives."

"Our lives were shattered" - Statement from Harvey's sister

According to The Star, Sophie Willgoose has given her statement. She described the moment her family found out that their beloved son and brother, had died.

She said: "My mum screamed out in pain, my dad collapsed.

"In that moment, our lives were shattered"


We are expecting to hear victim statements from members of Harvey's family.

Umar Khan is in the dock, we are just awaiting the judge, Mrs Justice Ellenbogen.


Court will now resume proceedings following the lunchtime break. Umar Khan's sentencing will begin shortly.

2:00pm

Members of Harvey's family have now re-entered the court room ahead of the judge's sentencing.

Journalists and others have been allowed back into Court 1 at Sheffield Crown Court.


BREAKING: Mrs Justice Ellenbogen has lifted the S45 reporting restriction, allowing us to name the killer of Harvey Willgoose.

The defendant, who is also 15, is Mohammed Umar Khan.


According to SkyNews, Mrs Justice Ellenbogen is now considering the impact of naming the defendant before he turns 18.


Judge back in court to give anonymity decision

Mrs Justice Ellenbogen is now back in the court room.

Court is paused again for defendant to speak with his legal team

The defendant's legal team are currently speaking with him to discuss the arguments around his anonymity.

This is happening outside the courtroom.


The judge is back in the court room now.

The judge is due to return to court at 11:45am

Awaiting the Judge

11:35am

The judge is yet to arrive back into court to make a decision on whether or not Harvey Willgoose's killer can be named.

People inside the courtroom have been waiting for around 45 minutes, whilst she considers the submissions.

Why has Harvey's killer not been named?

The law is that a judge can impose reporting restrictions in order to protect victims or young people.

Under Section 45 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999, it states that a criminal court can grant anonymity to a juvenile defendant.

This means members of the media cannot publish anything that would identify him, including his name, address, school, any place of work or any pictures of him.

However, at the beginning of this trial, multiple news organisations including the BBC and The Star, put an application in to the judge to vary that order.

It is of the view that it is in the public interest to know the identity of the person who committed such a serious attack in a local school.

Mrs Justice Ellenbogen is set to decide whether to life the restriction, which would allow the press and the public to name the boy.

The Case

On 3 February 2025 at 12:15pm, the defendant stabbed his fellow pupil Harvey Willgoose at All Saints High School during their lunch break.

CCTV footage of the stabbing showed the defendant stabbing Harvey twice, once in the chest and once in the abdomen.

This resulted in the unfortunate death of 15 year old Harvey.

A jury at Sheffield Crown Court found the defendant guilty of murdering Harvey on 8 August 2025.

So after months of waiting, the family of Harvey will today learn what sentence the murderer will receive.

Following this, Harvey's parents have set up a youth club in his memory and have called for knife arches to be set up in schools across the country.

10:55am

According to The Star, the Lead Prosecution counsel, Richard Thyne KC, has addressed the court and told them the prosecution are 'neutral' on lifting any reporting restrictions on naming the defendant.

10:45am

Mrs Justice Ellenbogen has left court to consider whether to lift the reporting restriction involved in banning the name of the defendant.


Harvey's family have made their way up to the public gallery ready to see the sentencing unfold.


The Judge, Mrs Justice Ellenbogen DBE, will sentence the murderer, who currently cannot be named, today at 10am, after a long five week trial.


Wed, 9:50am

Harvey Willgoose’s parents arrive at Sheffield Crown Court ahead of sentencing.

https://youtu.be/te2nPLPHbFg


Today we will be bringing you live updates as the murderer of Harvey Willgoose is sentenced at Sheffield Crown Court.

Live: Yorkshire Marathon 2025

Sun, 5:00pm

With the final runners crossing the line, and all the spectators going home, the coverage for the Yorkshire Marathon has ended. A huge congratulations to everyone who took on the challenge, and thank you for following along with our updates today.

https://twitter.com/BBCYork/status/1979944416132444409


Sun, 4:30pm

The final few runners are coming in now, at the seven hour mark with darkness approaching.


Sun, 4:00pm

Six and a half hours into the marathon and spectators are still cheering on the runners, even in the miserable weather.


Sun, 3:30pm

Runners are still crossing the finish line as the clock nears six hours.

https://twitter.com/BBCYork/status/1979857355643752703

Sun, 2:40pm

The full list of results as they come in can be found here.


Sun, 2:20pm

Runners are continuing to cross the finish line, with the clock reaching 4 hours 50 mins.


Sun, 12:50pm

The three fastest men and women have been announced!

https://twitter.com/BBCYork/status/1979875213840970192


Sun, 12:10pm

The next few Marathon finishers are crossing the finish line as crowds cheer in support.


Sun, 12:03pm

The Yorkshire Marathon 2025 winner has crossed the finish line! Full results will be released when finish times are announced.


Sun, 11:55am

The 10-Mile 2025 winners have been announced via Instagram, while hundreds more runners continue to cross the finish line.

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Sun, 11:18am

The finish line is busy as the next few waves of 10-Mile runners cross the line.


Sun, 11:07am

The first 10-Mile finisher has crossed the line!


Sun, 10:30am

All of the 2025 Marathon and 10-Mile races are now underway. Results will be posted as soon as they are available.


Sun, 10:15am

The York Town Crier, Ben Fry, wishes good luck to all of the runners lined up at the start line. The Altra Yorkshire 10-Mile begins.

© York Town Crier

Sun, 10:10am

Runners are now lining up, shortly before the Altra Yorkshire 10-Mile begins.


Sun, 10:00am

The Altra Wheelchair 10-Mile is now underway.


Sun, 9:50am

Yorkshire Air Ambulance wishes good luck to everybody running in the Yorkshire Marathon today, especially those taking part to raise funds for their lifesaving ambulance service.


Sun, 9:30am

The Altra Yorkshire Marathon 2025 has now begun.

 
 
 
 
 
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Sun, 9:27am

The Marathon runners are now beginning to line up, with the race due to begin shortly.


Sun, 9:25am

The Wheelchair Altra Marathon 2025 has officially started, leading the events today in York. The race began with the 'Elite Wheelchair' participants.


Sun, 9:05am

A number of roads across York remain closed for the Yorkshire Marathon, full details on closures are available here.


As the event has now finished, the live blog will also come to a close for today.

Thanks to everyone who tuned in, and remember to head to our homepage for even more stories, because we cover news to every degree!

‘We are South Yorkshire’

The leaders gather together for photos as the event comes to a close.

More photos coming in of the community gathering together in solidarity.

The Rt Revd Leah Vasey-Saunders, Bishop of Doncaster speaking on her experiences in South Yorkshire.

Imam Sheikh Mohammad Ismail DL, South Yorkshire Police Chaplain, giving a speech:

One of our reporters, Jimmy Tse, says the crowds are reaching almost a hundred people.

He said: "People are standing shoulder to shoulder in a quiet show of solidarity against hate and violence."

Lord Mayor Safiya Saeed gives an incredible speech that embodied unity and love.

She said: "We are richer of our diversity and we are wiser when we embrace it. So today let us show the world what Yorkshire truly is.

"A place of welcome and warmth and unity."

Lord Mayor Safiya Saeed is now speaking to the crowds that have gathered.

Live: Mayor unites community together in celebration of faith and compassion

South Yorkshire Mayor, Oliver Coppard invites people to the Sheffield Peace Gardens today to promote unity and faith across the region.