York and North Yorkshire News
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Prince William praises 'inspiring' Kevin Sinfield
Sinfield is close to finishing his latest challenge to support the motor neurone disease community.

'The tattoo on my arm is now on my tongue after cancer treatment'
Harriet Trewhitt, 21, was diagnosed with stage 2 squamous cell carcinoma earlier this year.

Crash survivor's Christmas trees of hope
Rob Shelton hopes to raise £100,000 by selling Christmas trees, 23 years after a car accident.

'Treatment abroad could mean more precious years with family'
Emma Ward from York is raising funds to travel to Germany for brain tumour treatment.

Girl, 11, stars in film with Kiefer Sutherland
Matilda, 11, says actor, who plays her character's dad, was "professional and kind" during shoot.

Yorkshire news quiz of the week - test your knowledge
How much Yorkshire news can you remember from the last seven days?

Arrest after man bitten during dog attack
A man in his 50s is being held following the attack in Bellhouse Way in York on Friday.

Fake ads undermine democracy, says council leader
City of York Council leader condemns bogus ads which have appeared online.

Skipton named UK's 'happiest place' to live
People praise the town's friendly residents, sense of community and access to green spaces.

Christmas inflatables stolen from front garden
Jason Fletcher, from Woodthorpe, says he is "devastated" after his decorations were taken overnight.

Attempted murder arrest after knife attack
The injured man sustainted a knife wound to his neck and remains in hospital, police say.

Man jailed after launching 'savage attack'
Jack David Anthony Merry stamped on a man's head during an attack in Scarborough, a court hears.

Yorkshire salon features in a new Christmas film
Georgey Spanswick speaks to Kelly Young.

Could this park bench in Harrogate save a life?
Georgey Spanswick hears the personal story behind two new benches in Harrogate and York.

Kiefer Sutherland: 'Knaresborough's beautiful'
Georgey Spanswick talks to Kiefer Sutherland about filming in Knaresborough.

Secret North Yorkshire
Jack Hadaway-Weller investigates the tragic origins of a church near Ripon.

Harrogate drawn at Stockport in EFL Trophy
Former winners Bolton and Port Vale will meet in the last 16 in the EFL Trophy, while League Two's Swindon Town travel to Luton Town.

EFL Trophy round-up: Holders Posh out among shocks
Holders Peterborough go out as lowest-placed team Harrogate are among the clubs to reach the last 16 of the Vertu Trophy.

Injury-hit Harrogate must 'fight the odds' - Weaver
Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver says his team must "fight the odds" and stay in League Two, amid a "perfect storm" of injuries.

York sign Sunderland's Johnson on short-term loan
York City sign defender Zak Johnson on loan from Premier League side Sunderland until January.

Hull KR start title defence at newcomers York
Treble winners Hull KR will start the defence of their Super League title with a visit to newly promoted York Knights.

York v Gillingham
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between York and Gillingham in League Two.

Duncalf reaches World Open last eight
Jenny Duncalf, from Harrogate, reaches the quarter-finals of the women's World Squash Open.

York 4-1 Bristol Rovers
York hammer Bristol Rovers, a result that signals the end of Mark McGhee's 11-month reign at the Memorial Stadium.
Yorkshire to host start of Tour
Leeds in Yorkshire will host the opening of the 2014 Tour de France, before the race heads to London for a stage finish.
Two missing after entering river to evade police
Police say they are "extremely concerned" for their welfare of the men, as the search continues.
Hillsborough victim's relative followed by police for a week, report finds
The police watchdog received 25 complaints about surveillance from people connected to the disaster.
Four arrested after crumble and custard thrown at Crown Jewels display
The Tower of London was partially closed to the public while the police investigated.
Prince William praises 'inspiring' Kevin Sinfield
Sinfield is close to finishing his latest challenge to support the motor neurone disease community.
'The tattoo on my arm is now on my tongue after cancer treatment'
Harriet Trewhitt, 21, was diagnosed with stage 2 squamous cell carcinoma earlier this year.
Homes damaged in 'mini tornado', say residents
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports a garage door and roof had blown away.
'Teeny-tiny' Christmas tree sparks confusion
A councillor defends a newly planted council Christmas tree after locals said was too small.
Council leader expelled from Reform UK lambasts MP
Ian Cooper breaks his silence after being exposed for allegedly making racist comments online.
Fire engulfs historic ballroom and nightclub
A fire has broken out at Brighouse's old Venue 73 nightclub, previously known as the Ritz Ballroom.
'Awful' Christmas drone show postponed again
Free tickets to the Kent show were offered to people who complained about a previous show.
Girl, 11, stars in film with Kiefer Sutherland
Matilda, 11, says actor, who plays her character's dad, was "professional and kind" during shoot.
Elf movie costume sells for £239,000 at auction
The costume from the festive favourite exceeds expectations, while a hat from Indiana Jones tops £300,000.