Welcome to Yorkshire's James Mason says "never say never" about the return of the cycle race.

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A 17-year-old rugby player from Pocklington is struggling to find some boots to play in that will fit his size 16 feet.

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Oliver is already 6' 7" and, along with mum Jo, has searched everywhere for new footwear after he outgrew the boots he currently uses.

The teenager, who plays for Pocklington and lives and breathes rugby, is worried he may have to give up the sport he loves because they can't find any boots big enough.

His mum Jo told BBC Radio York they have contacted manufacturers, but they only make them to order on very rare occasions for big clubs and this is generally paid for by sponsors.

She says she hopes someone like a professional rugby player, with size 16 feet, might have some boots going spare.

Former HSBC boss John Flint has been appointed as the inaugural permanent head of the government's new infrastructure bank, which is based in Leeds.

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Chancellor Rishi Sunak said Mr Flint's appointment marks an "important milestone" for the bank, which opened in June with the aim of supporting investment in renewable energy, transport, digital infrastructure, water and waste utilities.

It will also boost local and regional economic growth as part of the government's so-called "levelling-up" agenda.

Yorkshire-born Mr Flint is set to start as chief executive of the bank on 27 September and will be based at its headquarters in Leeds.

He said: "The UK infrastructure bank's purpose is clear, and the opportunity to play a role in accelerating the UK's transition to a low carbon economy, and catalysing regional economic growth is exciting."

Mr Flint left HSBC in 2019 after less than 18 months as chief executive amid a reported rift with new chairman Mark Tucker.

He previously spent 30 years at the bank, having joined as a graduate trainee in 1989.

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Proposals to create a town council for Scarborough will be considered by borough councillors next week.

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The proposal, from the council's Conservative group, comes after confirmation that all of North Yorkshire's district and borough councils will be abolished in 2023.

A new unitary North Yorkshire Council will take over their responsibilities.

Scarborough and Harrogate are the only large towns in the county not covered by a town or parish council.

The motion supporting the creation of the new body states: “This will enable Scarborough residents to enjoy the proposed benefits of devolution and funding that will be available to town councils."

It urges a local referendum on the issue and is supported by the leader of the county council.

In order to create a new authority, a community governance review must be triggered by the borough council which would then start the procedure around setting out the boundaries and the powers of the new authority.

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Firefighters near Keighley have created a community garden after locals told them they felt lonely due to the pandemic.

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It features flowers and plants as well as benches and took staff a month to build in their own time.

Crews at Silsden fire station were helped by a grant from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and donations from local residents.

Watch commander Dom Creed said: “Our message to anyone feeling isolated and lonely is to come enjoy the garden. We are a friendly bunch and love connecting with our local community.”

The fire brigade's also running coffee mornings to encourage people to get out of their houses.

A man in his 30s has died following a three-vehicle collision on the A158 at Hagworthingham in Lincolnshire.

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Lincolnshire Police said a Vauxhall Meriva, Citroen C1 and a motorbike were involved in the collision at about 17:45 BST on Wednesday 25 August.

The driver of the Vauxhall, who is not believed to have lived locally, died at the scene.

A female passenger in the Citroen was taken to hospital, but her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash or who have dashcam footage to contact them.

A convicted killer who absconded from an open prison has been found, police have said.

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Richard Hanson, 35, went on the run from HMP Thorn Cross in Appleton near Warrington, Cheshire, on Friday and was tracked down on Monday, police said.

Hanson, from Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, was jailed for life in 2007 after admitting the manslaughter of 18-year-old Gemma Roberts.

Ms Roberts died after Hanson attacked her with a broken bottle in the car park of the Swan Hotel in Liversedge, West Yorkshire, in September 2006.

York Minster has unveiled plans to renew an area of green space in the Minster Yard area of Goodramgate.

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College Green is one of a number of open spaces within the Minster area of the city and during the pandemic has been used for additional outdoor seating by adjacent hospitality businesses.

In its planning application, the Minster proposes to provide new permanent seating, extensive new planting and an avenue of cherry trees. The transformation planned can be seen in the image below.

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The space will be maintained by the cathedral's own gardeners and the stone benches for the area will be created by its masons.

It says the "space will be another valuable natural space in the city centre for people to sit, reflect and enjoy the incredible surroundings of College Green".

The scheme is supported by York BID, Bloom, Friends of York Minster and the York Minster Fund.

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Today will see another largely cloudy day in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.

There'll be overcast skies and the odd spell of drizzle drifting in.

There is the small chance of a few brief brighter spells later on:

The Tour de Yorkshire cycle race has been cancelled for a third year in a row, its organisers have announced.

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The 2020 and 2021 legs of the four-day event, which draws thousands of visitors to the county, were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Tourism board Welcome to Yorkshire said staging the race in 2022 "would be unviable" due to "escalating financial challenges and uncertainties".

British Cycling's chief said the latest cancellation was "very disappointing".

Welcome to Yorkshire said the decision was made after "lengthy discussions" over many months with the race co-organiser Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO).

Chief executive James Mason said: "The race is a much-loved international sports event which showcases Yorkshire across the globe.

"So many people involved in the decision-making process understand just how popular the race is.

"We had every intention for the race to go ahead but unfortunately some of the circumstances were out of our control and sometimes you have to make big calls for the right reasons."

League Two Scunthorpe United sign midfielder Hayden Hackney on loan from Championship side Middlesbrough until January.

Stockport are held to a goalless draw by Grimsby in the National League in front of 6,452 fans at Edgeley Park.

Yorkshire bowl themselves into a strong position as Hampshire's batting collapses at the Ageas Bowl.

Lincoln City sign left-back Jamie Robson from Dundee United for an undisclosed fee on a "long-term" deal.

Stuart Penney and James Fairburn stole £300,000 by using gas to blow up cash machines, police say.

League Two side Stevenage sign left-back Max Melbourne on loan from Lincoln City until January.

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A new park created in inner city Bradford has been officially named during a ceremony attended by the city's Lord Mayor.

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Kashmir Park was built on an unused plot of land near the Scotchman Road allotment site and its name was suggested by residents living nearby.

The emphasis of the new park is on "natural play".

Instead of swings and slides, wildflowers and tree planting work alongside landscaping to form natural elements with rocks and boulders for children to climb on.

There are new footpaths and a wooded area to explore.

More than 2,000 children and local people were involved in helping to design the play area which opened in June as lockdown restrictions were eased.

Sarah Ferriby,from Bradford Council, said: "This is a fantastic initiative that has taken many years of painstaking planning... and the unveiling of the new name marks the culmination of all that hard work.

"The children and families who have already been using the park will enjoy the physical and mental health benefits of it for many years to come."

Scunthorpe United sign midfielder Harry Wood on a season-long loan from Championship side Hull City.

School uniforms previously destined for landfill are being offered free to parents in Leeds at a series of pop-up second-hand exchanges.

Uniforms which are no longer needed are donated to the scheme and can then be passed on to other parents.

It's good for the environment and helps save parents buying new uniforms for their children, the people behind the scheme say.

The Leeds School Uniform Exchange adds that demand has shot up this year and it has already passed on well over 2,000 items.

You can find out more at their website, external.

A man from Grimsby has been charged with criminal damage after a statue on the Lincoln Imp trail was vandalised.

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Police were informed in the early hours of Sunday morning after the sculpture was found broken in half on the High Street in the city.

A 45-year-old man from Grimsby has been bailed to appear before magistrates in Lincoln next month.

A 40-year-old man, who was also arrested, was released without charge.