The Duke of York has resigned as Patron of the York Minster Fund, it's been revealed.

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The Duke had been the Royal Patron of the fund, which raises money to pay for cathedral restoration work, for 15 years.

His resignation follows the controversy over Prince Andrew's friendship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

In a statement, York Minster Fund said: “Following his decision to step back from public life, and recognising the Fund needs an active patron to champion its work, HRH Prince Andrew has decided to resign from this role.

"The trustees of the fund would like to thank the Duke of York for all his work as Patron over the years.”

A number of other organisations, including Yorkshire Air Ambulance and Huddersfield University, have severed ties with the Queen's son following a BBC interview.

Do you recognise this man? Police want to speak to him after a woman was sexually assaulted on a train between Lincoln and Sheffield last month.

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British Transport Police say a man boarded a train at Lincoln on 30 November with a group of friends.

It's thought he assaulted the woman sitting next to him as the train travelled between Lincoln and Gainsborough.

It's believed the man then left the train at Sheffield.

Police believe the man in the CCTV image may have information which could help their investigation.

The first phase of Wakefield-based Bonmarche's store closure programme will be finished by the end of the week, according to administrators trying to save the women's fashion chain.

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Administrators FRP, who were appointed earlier this year, are trying to agree a takeover deal with rival clothing chain Peacocks.

A total of 30 of Bonmarche's 318 stores were earmarked for closure.

Thirteen have shut over the past few days, including the Bransholme store in Hull - the only branch in Yorkshire to have closed so far.

The second phase of store closures, which could see up to 16 more shops close, is expected to happen early next year.

Prior to the cutbacks, Bonmarche employed 2,887 people.

A CCTV image has been released of a number of men police want to talk to in connection with an assault in North Yorkshire.

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The incident happened inside Number 29 bar on Frenchgate, in Richmond, at about 21:45 on 29 November.

Officers say the attack involved four white men, but have released no further details.

Anyone who recognises the people in the image is being urged to contact North Yorkshire Police.

Firefighters in West Yorkshire have recorded their own version of The Pogues' famous Christmas classic Fairytale of New York.

It's called A Tale of Safe and Well and features the talents of Firefighters Jon Arey, Abi Austin and The Fixby Songbirds.

They've used the song to remind people to stay safe at Christmas.

The song, recorded in the University of Huddersfield's recording studio, has so far been viewed on social media more than 88,000 times:

Transport police are appealing for witnesses after four boys were seen fighting on a railway platform in Rotherham before stones were then thrown at a train.

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It happened at about 18:15 on 27 November, with three boys seen fighting with another boy on platform one at Kiveton Park.

Other young people were present, including a number of girls who watched the fight, according to British Transport Police.

As they left, trains were pelted with stones.

The boys are all described as white. One is described as 15 years old, 5ft 6ins tall, of medium build, with a round face and wearing a dark hoodie and jeans.

Another is described as 12 years old, of medium build with short dark hair.

The two other boys are described as around the ages of 13 or 14 years old.

BBC Weather

A dry start to the day, with rain moving in later and some sleet or snow on the hills.

The heaviest and most persistent rain will clear away this evening.

Overnight, skies will likely remain rather cloudy with further showers expected at times:

A man has been rescued from the River Foss in York in the early hours of this morning.

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It happened in the city centre behind Clifford's Tower at about 03:20.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service says at least a dozen firefighters were involved in his rescue, which involved ladders, a throw line and a rescue hook.

The man was taken to hospital.

BBC News Travel

If you're making a journey on the rails in Yorkshire this Thursday morning, most services appear to be generally running on time.

However, a broken down train between Skipton and Cononley is currently blocking the line between these stations.

Trains between Skipton and Keighley may be cancelled, delayed or revised, according to National Rail Enquiries, external, with disruption expected until about 09:30.

Otherwise:

• The 08:31 Bradford Interchange to Leeds service has been cancelled
• The 09:00 Bradford Interchange to Leeds service has been cancelled

For all the latest live updates from the county's main railway stations, click on the links below:

• York Station, external
• Leeds Station, external
• Sheffield Station, external
• Hull Station, external
• Doncaster Station, external
• Wakefield Westgate, external
• Bradford Interchange, external
• Bradford Forster Square, external

The polls have opened across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire for the 2019 general election.

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Voting is under way in 61 constituencies across the region.

At the last election, the people of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire voted for 38 Labour MPs and 23 Conservative MPs in these seats.

However, of these MPs, two have since become independents and one has joined the Liberal Democrats.

Polling stations opened at 07:00 and will close at 22:00, with results expected to be declared on Friday.

The BBC, like other broadcasters, is not allowed to report details of campaigning while the polls are open. More details around electoral law and our BBC code of practice is explained here.

Chris Martin's late penalty rescues a point for Derby and stops Sheffield Wednesday moving into the Championship play-off places.

Lucas Joao's second-half goal rescues a point for Reading at the Championship's bottom side Barnsley.

Colin Nesbitt set up Little Heroes Cancer Trust after his grandson was diagnosed with a rare cancer.

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The future of a landmark building in Sheffield will be decided next week as councillors discuss plans to convert it into a hotel and apartments.

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The Grade II-listed Old Town Hall, also known as The Court House, in Castle Street, has been derelict since 1996.

Developers want to convert the former law courts, judges’ offices and 20th Century block into 12 apartments, with the old cells transformed into 12 hotel rooms and an open-air market with 11 stalls.

Planners say the building has been abandoned and neglected by subsequent owners and is a "cause for concern" as it suffers from wet and dry rot.

"Without intervention and a viable future use, it is likely the building will fail further, possibly resulting in the overall loss of some features and structural stability problems," according to a planning document.

But some heritage groups are concerned internal fixtures and fittings will be removed, erasing the history of the building being a courthouse.

The Victorian Society, Friends of the Old Town Hall and Castlegate Preservation Trust say the surviving features are very significant and are concerned there is no plan to re-use or store them.

Councillors are due to discuss the plans on 18 December.

A woman suffered a fractured nose and eye socket in an attack in a pub in North Yorkshire, police say.

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It happened in The Finkle in Selby at about 00:15 on 1 December, according to North Yorkshire Police.

Officers have issued a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to following the assault.

Anyone who recognises the man is being urged to contact the North Yorkshire force.

Christopher Subham set upon his victim in Leeds city centre using a plank with exposed nails.

Train operator Transpennine Express has apologised to customers for weeks of delays and cancellations on its services in North Yorkshire due to staff training and "infrastructure issues".

The company says it's convinced a new timetable being introduced at the weekend will improve the situation.

Signs have appeared at stations between Scarborough and Malton which say the rail operator is "truly sorry to customers for the inconvenience caused".

Kathryn O'Brien, from the rail operator, says: "I want to say a huge sorry to any customers affected by disruption in recent weeks.

"We're currently running a temporary accelerated training programme for our drivers and conductors as we roll out our new trains which has led to a high number of cancellations."

Have you seen Richard Dyson? The 55-year-old has been missing from Barnsley for nearly a month.

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Mr Dyson was last seen at about 23:00 on 17 November walking towards the A6135 Sheffield Road, Hoyland, near Parkside Farm.

He was reported missing by his daughter on 25 November after failing to visit her the previous day.

Police say it's "very unusual" for him not to stay in regular contact with her.

Mr Dyson is described as being between 5ft 10ins and 6ft tall, of slim build, with short grey hair.

He's believed to be wearing a dark, navy blue waterproof Kappa jacket with white stitching detail.

Temporary Supt Mark James said: "Richard works between a number of farms in Hoyland and Elsecar and he does tend to move about, but one thing he does without fail is contact his daughter.

"He sees her without fail regularly, so the fact he has not done so for the last three-and-half weeks is very unusual."

Anyone with information about Mr Dyson's whereabouts is being asked to contact police.

A woman has died following a two-vehicle crash in Doncaster.

The crash, between a green Honda Civic and a red Toyota Rav4, happened at about 17:20 yesterday on Doncaster Road in the Barnby Dun and Stainforth area.

The driver of the Honda, a 63-year-old woman from Doncaster, died at the scene.

The driver of the Toyota, a 69-year-old man, also from Doncaster, is in hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

A patient who's being helped by Sheffield hospice St Luke's is using her skills to make blinged-up butterflies - raising money to help others.

Tracy Birtles, known as "Mrs Bling", had treatment for stomach cancer a few years ago but it's since returned.

Whilst at St Lukes, she went to the craft workshops and started making little butterflies with diamante edges.

She said: "I'd done one for both my daughters, I'd done a heart for my son. It's just a little bit of me for them to keep and remember after I'm gone.

"It's something I've enjoyed doing and it keeps my mind occupied," she adds.

The butterflies will be auctioned off, with money being used by St Luke's to help people like Tracy.