England winger Jermaine McGillvary had a World Cup to remember in 2017, but one 80-minute chunk he has chosen to forget.

A man who stabbed two strangers in a Sheffield city centre street leaving them with permanent scars has been jailed.

Zak Pywell, 23, stabbed two men in November 2016 after a fight broke out inside a takeaway on the corner of Division Street and Carver Street.

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Pywell, from Birley Spa Lane in Hackenthorpe was jailed for four years three months.

Police have released the name of a missing woman whose body was found in a river near Skipton last week.

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Carol Latham had not been seen since leaving her house on 15 January, but the 63-year-old's body was discovered in the River Aire near Skipton on Thursday.

Officers say there are no suspicious circumstances involved in Mrs Latham’s death.

League One Rotherham United sign Sheffield United striker Caolan Lavery on loan until the end of the season.

Rotherham Council's leader Chris Smith says the Ofsted verdict on children's services proves they are turning things round.

An inspection in 2014 identified "widespread and serious failures" of children in need of help by the council, while another inquiry found at least 1,400 children had been subject to sexual exploitation in the town.

Three years after it was placed in special measures, following the damning Jay Report it is now officially providing a good service, in fact some of it is outstanding according to Ofsted.

Councillor Chris Read says although there is still work to do he is pleased with the progress they are making:

Championship side Barnsley sign Bournemouth winger Connor Mahoney on loan until the end of the season.

Can you help the police track down this man?

They want to speak to him after a burglar was disturbed in a house near Halifax:

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It happened on 15 January in Thornhill Road in Rastrick at about 18:30.

Police say that two men had broken into a house while the owner - a man in his 50s - was asleep upstairs.

They left after they disturbed the man.

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If you are looking for a handyman, builder or someone to do a few jobs around the house, you might decide to go online to look for recommendations.

However, a BBC Inside Out investigation has found that some fraudulent tradespeople are able to advertise their services on two trusted trade websites, without any experience at all.

I decided to test this out by setting up a handyman profile on Rated People and MyBuilder, after creating a fake website and email address.

I was surprised at how easy it was to award myself a reliable-looking five star rating and positive feedback.

Rated People and MyBuilder have both told the BBC they encourage property owners to do their own homework and check reviews before hiring.

A 51-year-old woman from Doncaster has been sent to prison for 14 months, external after admitting forging the will of an elderly vulnerable woman.

Ann Law, previously of Wilberforce Road, Edenthorpe appeared before Sheffield Crown Court to be sentenced after counterfeiting a document stating she was entitled to the woman’s estate if she died.

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The scam took some time to unravel, but it was discovered in 2015 when a social worker grew suspicious and called police to report concerns for an elderly woman, who was in Doncaster Royal Infirmary following a fall.

Law had told care staff that she had lasting power of attorney for the woman’s finances, producing a last will and testament that police discovered was a fake after tracing her son.

The director of Rotherham Council's children's services has praised his staff after the department was given an over all rating of 'Good' by the government watchdog Ofsted.

Three and half years ago the service which looks after young people across the town was deemed inadequate on every level, following the publication of the Jay report detailing shocking evidence of child sexual exploitation in Rotherham and a collective failure by the council and police to stop the abuse.

Although the report rated some features outstanding it found looked after children still need better care but overall Ian Thomas the Director of Children's Services says he's pleased with what's been achieved so far:

Rail accident investigators are looking into an accident on a level crossing in Stainforth, external earlier this month when the barriers remained open to traffic despite a train having its rear waggon partially blocking the road.

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At about 05:45 on Thursday 11 January, a car collided with a freight train partially blocking Stainforth Road. The car driver suffered minor injuries in the collision and their car was severely damaged.

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch will look into:

• the design of this level crossing and relevant risks associated with it
• whether similar designs are in use at other locations
• the actions of the railway staff involved in the operation of the train
• any underlying management factors

Eleven vehicles parked on a North Yorkshire road have been damaged in one night.

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Police say the vehicles were vandalised in Norton, Malton.

They believe the damage was caused sometime between the hours of 00.00 and 06.00 Saturday morning, when the vehicles were parked on Scarborough Road (pictured).

Anyone who was in the area at the time and has information that could assist the investigation is being asked to contact police.

A singer from Barnby Dun in Doncaster is one of six performers competing to represent the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest.

The amateur musicians will battle it out in front of hosts Mel Giedyroc and Eurovision 2015 winner Mans Zelmerlow during the 90-minute UK selection programme on Wednesday 7 February, when the public and a panel of industry professionals will decide who will head to the finals in Lisbon later this year.

Raya is a trained dancer, vocal coach and DJ who grew up in South Yorkshire. The pressure on UK performers can be intense. So is she worried about hearing the words "nil points"

A sleeping passenger on a train to Leeds was shocked to wake up to find "£100 under a napkin" on her lap.

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Ella Johannessen was discussing how "stressed and upset" she was about her financial situation during a phone call to her mum on a Virgin Trains East Coast service from London on Saturday.

After dozing off for about 30 minutes, she noticed the napkin and discovered the generous gift - which she says will stop her from going over her overdraft.

The Leeds Beckett University graduate said "I would like them to know I will be passing the kindness on using my time to help someone or a charity. I think they have touched a lot of people's hearts as well as my own."

A Facebook post she wrote hoping to find the person who left the money has been shared more than 2,000 times.

Four universities in Yorkshire are among 61 institutions across the UK that will be hit with 14 days of escalating strike action by the University and College Union.

The University of Hull, the University of Leeds, the University of Sheffield and the University of York will all be affected by the action that begins on Thursday 22 February. UCU members at the University of Bradford are being balloted to see if they will also take action.

The strike dates are

• Week one – Thursday 22 and Friday 23 February (two days)
• Week two – Monday 26, Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 February (three days)
• Week three – Monday 5, Tuesday 6, Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 March (four days)
• Week four – Monday 12, Tuesday 13, Wednesday 14, Thursday 15 and Friday 16 March (five days)

Locals on the North Yorkshire coast have been praised for their part in the arrests of three men, after they chased suspected thieves through gardens following a spate of thefts in Fylingthorpe and Robin Hoods Bay, near Whitby.

The men, two from Redcar aged 26 and 39, and a 31-year-old man from Nottingham, were arrested between 23:00 on Friday and 00.45 in the early hours of the following morning.

Officers say they received a call from a Whitby resident reporting the attempted theft of motorcycle. Two further calls were received reporting the theft of a quadbike in Fylingthorpe.

It was seen being pushed down the road and a number of local people followed the suspects and chased the them through gardens.

Sergeant Simon Jolly of Whitby police said: “The local community’s response was fantastic.

Jordan Coduri scored the county's first goal in front of 600 spectators in West Yorkshire.

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Leeds diver Alicia Blagg took the top step at the National Championships at the weekend.

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The City of Leeds diver won the individual and the synchronised three metre springboard.

She had travelled from Miami - where she's at college - to compete in the event in Plymouth.

A new testing mechanism that aims to reduce the risk of skin lacerations caused by rugby or football boots has been developed at Sheffield Hallam University.

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Up to 23% of injuries in rugby union matches are skin lacerations and Bodil Oudshoorn, who won a scholarship to conduct her research, has been working with World Rugby to develop a realistic and reliable test method to assess the safety of different stud designs.

A survey of 191 rugby players, from amateur to elite level, found that 71% of players had experienced a substantial laceration injury from studs.

It is hoped the test will become part of mandatory, global regulations for manufacturers designing studded footwear.

An 86-year-old West Yorkshire veteran who walked 86 miles for charity has been recognised by the Prime Minister.

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Jeffrey Long, from Bingley, raised more than £120,000 for The Royal British Legion last year when his sponsored walk went viral.

He is the latest recipient of the Points of Light award, which recognises outstanding volunteers who are making a change in their community and inspiring others.

In a personal letter to Mr Long, Theresa May said: "The story of your fundraising for The Royal British Legion has inspired millions of people online, and you should be incredibly proud".