The Special Olympics are under way in Abu Dhabi, after Sheffield passed the baton on after hosting the World Games in 2017.
The week-long event is for competitors with intellectual and physical disabilities, including 11 from our region.
A 15-year-old from Hull is one of just seven swimmers representing Team GB at the Special Olympics.
Sophie Carter, who has cerebral palsy, had to raise the £2,500 cost of her trip to Abu Dhabi – but thanks to a generous donation from two local fireman, she got the money needed.
Before she flew out, Arif Ahmed went to meet her.
At around 11pm on Friday night police were called to Darley Avenue in Athersley to reports that a man had been stabbed.
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For the second day running there were no deaths of people who tested positive for coronavirus in Scotland.