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York City Knights have announced the signing of six more players for 2017. 

They club's signed second row forwards Joe Batchelor and Liam Thompson from Coventry, along with loose forward Chris Siddons from Castleford Lock Lane, and former Wakefield Academy forward Ronan Dixon.

Also returning to the club are prop Micky Learmonth and forward Adam Robinson, who had a short spell on loan from Halifax last season. 

Knights coach James Ford says he's delighted to get Robinson back:

YorkMix

Next year is the 250th anniversary of one of York’s most famous employers, the confectionery maker Terry's.

The company's factory on Bishopthorpe Road closed in 2005 with production moving abroad and the building converted into housing. 

But for those of a nostalgic bent, here's more than 30 photographs of the factory in its heyday, external.

North Yorkshire firefighters have launched 19 days of industrial action in a dispute over new fire engines.

The work-to-rule is in protest against the introduction of smaller Tactical Response Vehicles (TRVs) which carry three crew instead of the usual four.

The Fire Brigades Union's action is due to last until 10 January.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has said the TRVs would "have no significant adverse impact" on its service or on the safety of staff.

Abbie Dewhurst
Weather Presenter, BBC Look North

A chilly start with some frost in places.

A bright and chilly day to follow with a brisk southwesterly wind. 

Watch my full forecast here:

A group of travellers who lost their caravans during the Boxing Day floods in York say if they're flooded again they'd like more help from the council. 

Nine families had to move out of the James Street site for several months after losing most of their possessions.

The council says it's working with the York Travellers Trust, external to look at "long term resilience" for the site and will help with designs and delivery.

Kally, who lives on the site, says travellers don't feel the council has given them enough help:  

Elly Fiorentini
BBC Radio York News

Just under 100 refugees from Syria are now living in North Yorkshire, figures from Migration Yorkshire show.

That number's out of a total of almost 700 across the region who've been housed under the vulnerable person's relocation scheme

Another 160 Syrian refugees are due to arrive in North Yorkshire between now and 2018, as the government resettles up to 20,000 refugees across the UK. 

Duncan Wells, from the Refugee Council for Yorkshire and the Humber, says the transition to life in North Yorkshire is often not straightforward for those involved:

A yellow "be aware" warning's been issued by the Met Office, external, with very strong winds forecast for Yorkshire and the north of England on Friday and Saturday.

Image source, AP

Gusts of 60 to 70mph are expected as Storm Barbara hits the UK.

The Met Office has warned of the potential for some structural damage, though that's more likely in the north west, as well as disruption to power supplies and travel.

Barbara is only the second name designated this season, which began on 1 October, and follows Storm Angus, which brought high winds and rain to parts of Britain in November.

Elly Fiorentini
BBC Radio York News

The top stories from our York newsroom this morning include:    

• A group of travellers who lost their caravans during the Boxing Day floods in York say if they flooded again they'd like more help from the council
•  A new attempt is being made by the government to speed up the availability of fast broadband in remote and rural areas like North Yorkshire
• Almost 700 Syrian refugees have been housed in our region so far under the vulnerable person's relocation scheme, figures from Migration Yorkshire show

BBC Weather

This morning will see a chilly start with some frost in places, with a bright and chilly day to follow.

There'll be plenty of sunshine and also a scattering of showers, with largely dry conditions in the east.  

BBC Travel

There are no significant delays on trains out of York Railway Station at the moment, according to the live departure board, external.

On the roads, Bridge Street in Tadcaster (A659) is still closed both ways due to long-standing repairs taking place.

And a new roundabout is being built on the A19 at Barlby at the junction with the A163 Market Weighton road, possibly causing delays.

Jim Addyman
BBC Local Live, York

I'll be with you until 14:30 with all the latest news, travel and weather from across North Yorkshire. 

In the news nationally, doctors and charities say the results of tests on a new drug for multiple sclerosis offers new hope for patients.  

And locally, families from Syria who have recently settled in North Yorkshire have been speaking about the warm welcome they've received. More on that later.

We'd love to see your pics like the one below showing a beautiful sunrise over Reighton on the North Yorkshire coast this week sent in by Nick Hedges. 

And remember, you can get in touch and send your photos via Twitter, external, Facebook, external or email.

An ex-serviceman who tried to break in to Wayne Rooney's home while he was playing in his testimonial match at Old Trafford is jailed.

David Ward
BBC Local Live, York

That's it for me today, but updates will continue throughout the afternoon and evening.  

Meanwhile, here are five things we've learned about our county so far today:  

1. Campaigners against plans to frack for shale gas in Ryedale have set up camp at the proposed site in Kirby Misperton and say they're prepared to remain there for "months".
2. A York couple who had to move out of their home after it was flooded a year ago say they now will not be able to move back in before Christmas
3. Councillors in York are considering whether to re-issue a licence to taxi operator Uber after a flood of complaints since it began operating in the city
4. An unwrapped present has been found on Station Road in Filey and police would like to reunite it with its owner before Christmas
5. York City fans are being advised to arrive early for Boxing Day's match away to North Ferriby if they want to avoid queues at the turnstiles

With it being the winter solstice today, I'm going to leave you with this frosty pic looking out over the Dales from near Harrogate. Many thanks to BBC Weather Watcher Amy for this:

Tools and plant equipment have been stolen from a garage in Skipton after burglars forced their way in, external.

The theft took place at the garage on Hayton Way, just off Granville Street, between about 16:00 last Friday and 08:00 on Monday morning.

Police are asking anyone with information or who witnessed the burglary to come forward.

In particular, detectives are wanting information about a white Ford Transit van which was seen acting suspiciously in the area at about midday on Sunday 18 December. 

David Ward
BBC Local Live, York

Christmas is a time to be with your the family, so how lovely that we can tell you that four seals who've spent time at Scarborough's Sealife Centre are finally heading home today.

Bearnaise and Dill were found in Redcar in August with really swollen muzzle mouths. It's also thought they had the herpes virus infection. 

Only six or seven-weeks-old when rescued, both took time to recover - but are now fighting fit. 

Meanwhile, eight-week-old Wasabi was rescued from Hartlepool with the same problems, while Piccalilli was found in Ravenscar in September and had lots of wounds all over his body as well as seal pox, an illness similar to human chicken pox but much nastier.

The pictures above show them all just minutes before they were released a little earlier.

David Ward
BBC Local Live, York

Police in Filey are asking for help in locating the owner of an unwrapped present.

It was found on Station Road with the tag "To Dad, from Thomas".

I've been speaking to Andrew Hobson from North Yorkshire Police:

More than 100 teddies have been delivered to a hospital to keep sick children company over Christmas.

Twins Ella and Juliet Taylor, from York, encouraged their school friends to donate a bear to cheer up patients at Leeds General Infirmary.

Juliet came up with the idea after she was given a bear on Christmas Day while receiving treatment for a brain tumour:

David Ward
MatchDay Live presenter

Tadcaster Albion players and fans are celebrating after they beat Yorkshire Amateur last night. 

Jonathan Greening scored a hat-trick in the match. 

That's what happens when you have a European Cup winner in your team!

Abbie Dewhurst
Weather Presenter, BBC Look North

This afternoon will see showery rain spreading east across the county.

It'll be dry again by evening, though, with some clear spells. 

The top temperature will be about 8C (46F).

BBC Radio York

The top stories from our York newsroom this afternoon include:

• Anti-fracking protestors set up what they're calling a "protection camp" on land near a planned fracking site at Kirby Misperton, near Pickering
• A couple from York whose house was flooded at the end of last year tell BBC Radio York they still won't be back home in time for Christmas
• Two nine-year-old girls from York donate over 100 teddy bears to sick children at Leeds General Infirmary