Carol Vorderman will be in Doncaster this weekend marching with more than 1,000 air cadets to mark the 100th anniversary of the Royal Air Force.

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Cadets and staff from across the North of England will march through the town to attend a special anniversary service at Doncaster Minster.

The event will start on Sunday at Doncaster Council Civic Office from 13:30.

Vorderman, who's a celebrity ambassador and Honorary Group Captain, said: "It's an honour to be part of such a wonderful parade."

The dismal Easter weather and the prolonged cold periods of the winter appears to be sending the natural world into a tail spin.

Thorp Perrow Arboretum in North Yorkshire would normally be welcoming thousands of visitors to see its famous daffodil trail at this time of year, but the blooms are later than anyone there can remember.

Faith Douglas is curator at the site.

Here'a reminder from North Yorkshire Police that Dalton Bridge near Thirsk is closed because it is unsafe.

However they say that someone keeps removing the signs:

Almost two dozen hand prints, thought to be centuries-old with the engraved names and dates of craftsmen have been found in the roof space at Wentworth Woodhouse.

Image source, Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust

It's believed they were left by craftsmen who have worked at the house just outside Rotherham over the past two centuries.

The Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust discovered the "tradition" of leaving hand prints as they prepare for a multi-million pound roof repair project.

North Yorkshire will go for gold in the Velodrome later this morning after a stunning ride from Great Ayton's Charlie Tanfield at the Commonwealth Games.

He won silver in the team event yesterday,

Charlie Tanfield will race against Scotland's John Archibald in the final of the individual pursuit, which takes place just after 11:30 BST this morning.

Listen to how he broke that record this morning.

Some good news this morning.

River levels on the River Ouse in York are starting to fall slowly.

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There are five flood warnings still in place in North Yorkshire.

Armed and masked robbers attacked a woman and stole cash in a raid at Rotherham Rugby Club.

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Three men wearing balaclavas went into the club on Badsley Moor Lane armed with a hammer and stole about £240 in cash on Monday evening.

The female member of staff was attacked by one of the men and hit her head against a wall - she was treated for her injuries at the scene.

It happened about 20:45 on Monday and police want to hear from any witnesses.

Dozens of stores at Meadowhall will open earlier on Saturday to allow children with autism to familiarise themselves with the centre in a "less stressful environment".

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Families with children who have autism are invited to the shopping complex from 08:00.

Organisers say the centre will be virtually empty, allowing the children to feel more comfortable and experience different environments.

It's a joint venture between Sparkle Sheffield, a charity supporting families with autistic children, and Meadowhall's customer service team.

The Bishops of Leeds, Ripon, Whitby, Selby and Beverley are among those calling for the two-child limit on parents claiming tax credits to be scrapped.

Now 60 Church of England Bishops as well as other religious leaders and charities say the policy is misguided.

The cap was imposed a year ago in an attempt to encourage parents to consider the affordability of larger families.

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Church and charity leaders argue the change brought in last year will "push vulnerable children into poverty".

Ministers say people on benefits should have to make the same choices as those who work.

A report from the South Yorkshire Migrant and Asylum Action Group says women and children claiming asylum are being unlawfully housed in bed and breakfasts around Sheffield.

It says mums and young children are being placed in shared accommodation that's cramped, unsafe and also houses people with addiction problems.

Councils are required to provide rooms in bed and breakfasts as a last resort for a maximum of six weeks.

This report says some families are being left a lot longer.

One woman was in one of these places for six months.

An inquest into the death of the convicted child rapist, the so-called "Beast of Wombwell" is due to open later this morning.

Peter Pickering died in Hospital in Berkshire last month after being behind bars for more than 45 years.

He died just days after being found guilty of raping an 18-year-old girl in West Yorkshire in 1972.

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James Wilby has made it to the semi-finals of the 100m breaststroke after qualifying fastest in his heat earlier this morning.

Yesterday he won a surprise gold in the 200m breaststroke.

He started his swimming career at York City Bath Clubs before moving to Loughborough University where he is studying.

Here's a reminder that this road still remains closed following a landslip.

A616 Woodhead Road in both directions closed due to landslip between Lockwood Scara and Station Lane.

Road has been closed since around 15:00 Wednesday afternoon.

Problems for traffic between Huddersfield and Honley.

Owain Wyn Evans
Weather presenter, BBC Look North

Here's my forecast:

If you're heading out to catch a train this morning, most services are running to time.

A reminder the landslip at Springs Tunnel near Guiseley railway station means there are no trains between Ilkley and Leeds.

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There are five flood warnings in North Yorkshire, three of those are for the River Ouse through York and Naburn.

The other two are on the River Derwent at Kexby Caravan Park and Buttercrambe Mill.

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Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to after a bus driver was sprayed in the face with a CS gas-type substance.

The 54-year-old driver was sprayed by a man who had tried to get off the bus before it had stopped, then forced the doors open.

Emergency services rushed to the bus stop outside Pet & Aquatic World in Armley Road at 14:25 on Tuesday

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The driver experienced stinging to his eyes, nose and throat and was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.

He is not believed to have suffered any lasting effects.

A 20-year-old female passenger was also taken to hospital after having an asthma attack. She was treated and released a short time later.

The suspect, who is described as white, about 5ft 11in tall and of average build, had got on the city-bound number 72 First service at Armley Ridge Road. He walked off in the direction of Branch Road.

Anyone with any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact officers via 101.

The average gender pay gap across England is 18.4%, figures reveal.

Police appeal for help identifying four suspects following a fight in a bar in Headingley, Leeds.

The top stories from across Yorkshire so far today include:

• Jarvin Blake stab death: Police in Sheffield appeal for help
• Rotherham firm fined after employee seriously injured
• North Yorkshire heritage railway withdraws 'German soldier' invite
• Is this you? Appeal for Batley fatal crash witnesses
• Sheffield to Tranquility Base: The Arctic Monkeys are back