Four things you should know in Yorkshire today

Today we learned that footballer Adam Johnson is to appeal against his jail sentence; heard shocking news of another slaughter of spring lambs in Doncaster; saw a council step in to save threatened bus services in North Yorkshire; and were saddened by the death of a soldier on his 25th birthday at Catterick Garrison.

By The Newsroom

Published 30th Mar 2016, 16:46 BST

Updated 30th Mar 2016, 16:51 BST

Adam Johnson was jailed for six years last week.

Adam Johnson was jailed for six years last week.

Here are four things you need to know so far today:

Sex offender Johnson launches appeal

Disgraced footballer Adam Johnson has begun an appeal against his conviction for sexual activity with a child.

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Farming shock as more lambs shot

Six lambs have been found dead and another six have been left with gunshot wounds after a second shooting at a Doncaster farm.

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Council steps in to save bus routes

North Yorkshire County Council is providing a fleet of minibuses to save two routes in Northallerton and Richmond.

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Tributes to ‘brilliant’ soldier

Tributes have been paid to a ‘brilliant’ young soldier who died suddenly at Catterick Garrison on his 25th birthday.

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