Pudsey Bear to dragon boats: Yorkshire stories to make you smile
BBCAcross Yorkshire there are people doing amazing things every day of the week, and we want to highlight them.
This week Christmas came early to York where stars were spotted filming a festive movie, BBC Radio presenters walked three-legged for Children in Need and historic heritage sites from across the county were saved.
Take a look below and enjoy some positive news stories from across BBC Yorkshire.
Hollywood comes to York
Christmas came early to York this week as shooting began on a new festive movie called Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint.
The film features a star-studded cast including Richard E Grant, Celia Imrie, John Bradley and Adjoa Andoh, some of whom were spotted in the city.
Three legs is better than one
Radio presenters from across Yorkshire walked three-legged this week to raise money for Children in Need.
It was part of a national challenge that will see BBC radio stations walk a total of 1,000 miles for charity, often stopping off at some well-known landmarks and beauty spots.
A boatload of fun
Women affected by breast cancer in East Yorkshire could be helped in their recovery by dragon boat racing.
Dr Jennie Ormerod from Castle Hill Hospital said upper body exercise could reduce the incidence of lymphedema; a painful swelling which can occur after surgery.
"Because you remove some of the lymph nodes that means that the lymphatic system doesn't drain as effectively as it normally would," she said.
Historic heritage sites saved
Historic EnglandTwelve heritage sites in Yorkshire have been rescued from potential loss this year following extensive repairs.
This year, sites in Sheffield, Leeds, Bradford and Dalton in North Yorkshire were among those "saved" and removed from the Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register 2025.
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