Nathan Turvey
BBC Radio York News

A York-based writer has just published a series of short stories which are being likened to the work of world-renowned horror writer Stephen King.

Alex Willmott's three stories called Boxman are being praised by critics.

He has another series coming out in a few months. He's been speaking to me about his books.  

Nathan Turvey
BBC Radio York News

Did you feel last night's earthquake which has been reported 100 miles off the Scarborough coastline? 

June says she did! She's been telling me what happened.

BBC Sport

North Yorkshire's Olympic champion Jack Laugher has blamed British Diving after his coach quit his role to join Australia's team.

Adrian Hinchliffe guided Laugher and Chris Mears to Team GB's first ever Olympic diving gold in Rio.

He is employed by Leeds City Council and worked for British Diving as a consultant but wanted to make a full-time switch to prepare for Tokyo 2020.

However, British Diving failed to make an offer and Hinchliffe has joined Australia Diving as head coach.

Image source, PA

The power of social media when it's put to good use...

Elly Fiorentini
BBC Local Live, York

Probably not what police officers expected when they pulled this car over...

Elly Fiorentini
BBC Local Live, York

An earthquake has struck off the Yorkshire coastline. The British Geological Survey , externalsays it had a magnitude of 3.8 and was approximately 100 miles from Scarborough. 

According to the British Geological Survey up to 30 earthquakes are felt by people in the UK each year, and a few hundred smaller ones are recorded by sensitive instruments.

Image source, British Geological Survey

The largest known British earthquake occurred 60 miles offshore near the Dogger Bank in 1931, with a magnitude of 6.1, causing minor damage to buildings on the east coast of England.

The most damaging UK earthquake was in the Colchester area in 1884 when about 1,200 buildings needed repairs after chimneys collapsed and walls were cracked.

Elly Fiorentini
BBC Local Live, York

The top stories this morning include:

• An earthquake struck just off the Scarborough coast last night. The British Geological Survey say it had a magnitude of 3.8
• Concerns are raised over the impact Brexit could have on North Yorkshire's farming industry and the countryside
• The Advertising Standards Authority rules that a leaflet about the dangers of fracking was misleading

BBC Travel

if you're heading back to work this morning, trains are mainly running to time out of York station, external this morning.  

And the roads look clear at the minute.

BBC Weather

It may seem mild at the moment but it will be a cold day with often sunny skies. Most places remaining dry but there could be a few isolated showers. The brisk winds will ease and temperatures will fall quickly tonight, allowing frost to form.  

Image source, bbc

Elly Fiorentini
BBC Local Live, York

Hello, it feels quite mild this morning with no frost around. I'll be with you until 14:30 with the latest news, sport, travel and weather from around North Yorkshire.

Stories making headlines this morning: an earthquake about 100 miles off the coast of Scarborough and an MP's report says changes from Brexit could put our countryside, farming and wildlife at significant risk. 

Let's start the day with a beautiful picture from last night's sunset.  

Thanks to our  BBC Weather Watcher June Gothika for this gorgeous picture of York, I think it is All Saints Church Tower; if you think differently let me know.

Elly Fiorentini
BBC Local Live, York

That's it from me today. Our local live service continues throughout the afternoon. I'll be back tomorrow morning from 07:00.

So what did we learn today:

1. North Yorkshire Police have appealed for witnesses after the discovery of 42-year-old Craig Darren Batters' body in the River Ouse on New Year's Day
2. Harrogate hospital is so busy they've asked people to only visit A&E in a real emergency
3. Protests against rail fare increases have taken place at York and Scarborough stations
4. Figures from Make it York show that visitors are returning to the city following the Christmas 2015 floods
5. Customers from an independent tapas restaurant chain based in York have helped to raise £45,000 for local charities

This morning's sunrise was stunning so I thought I'd show you another couple of pictures.

On the left is BBC Weather Watcher Old Man George's stunning image of Knaresborough and on the right is Met Girl's shot of Linton on Ouse.

Elly Fiorentini
BBC Local Live, York

Tributes have been paid to a former chairman of North Yorkshire County Council, who's died, after nearly 40 years of service. 

Michael Heseltine,who was 78, was first elected to the council in 1977. 

 He represented Richmondshire North Division, and was due to step down in May.

He died last Friday, after a short illness.  Council leader Carl Les says the former teacher was "hugely respected".

Image source, North Yorkshire County Council

Looking for a new project for the start of 2017? How about getting fit/fitter with a chance to win free tickets to the FA Cup final?

BBC Get Inspired has again teamed up with the Football Association to launch the 2017 FA People's Cup, a free knockout competition that will give the people of England the chance to play in their version of the FA Cup. 

From Sunday League regulars to folk who have only kicked a ball in their back yard, everyone can take part. Find out more and sign up here.

BBC Weather

After this morning's icy start, most places will remain dry today with broken cloud. Some sunny intervals are likely. The western hills might have some drizzle. 

Tonight could will thicken with occasional light rain. It will become clearer and chillier later. Isolated showers are possible near the coast where winds will become occasionally stronger.  

Roads around the county were icy this morning. This driver was very lucky after their car overturned on the road between Burton Leonard and Copgrove. 

Image source, North Yorkshire Police

North Yorkshire Police say thankfully the motorist received only a minor injury. It could have been much worse.   

A marchioness is to stand trial accused of dangerous driving after a crash involving four vehicles.

The top stories from our York newsroom:

• North Yorkshire Police name a man found in York's River Ouse on New Year's Day
• Protests against an increase in train fares are taking place in York and Scarborough
• Lady Zetland is to stand trial accused of dangerous driving after a crash involving four vehicles on the A66 in North Yorkshire

BBC Travel

Watch out for problems on the A661 Wetherby Road.  There are roadworks near the Empress roundabout and this is causing some congestion.  

North Yorkshire Police want to hear from anyone who saw what happened on the A64 at Claxton yesterday afternoon.

They say all five vehicles involved in a crash , including a white Heavy Goods Vehicle, were heading to York when it happened.  They say they want to speak to anyone who saw the lorry as it travelled from Malton to York. There were no reported injuries. 

Image source, North Yorkshire Police

BBC Weather Watchers

it may have been a bit chilly this morning, but it was a perfect chance to see some beautiful sunrises. 

Here's a selection from our BBC Weather Watchers.  

From top left in a clockwise direction, there are images of sunrises in Harrogate from Roger Litton, Reighton's picture is taken by Nick Hedges, Scarborough Lass has captured the East Coast and Limpet Brimham has taken the beautiful shot of Summerbridge.