‘Piegate’, frustrated drivers and a town reunited at last
1. Sutton United’s former goalkeeper Wayne Shaw found himself at the centre of a betting probe due to his pie-eating stunt during the FA Cup match against Arsenal. But which former England star was once a teammate?
a) Alan Shearer b) David Seaman c) Paul Ince d) Chris Waddle
2. Which Yorkshire cricketer has said he will retire from the sport at the end of the forthcoming season?
a) Tim Bresnan b) Ryan Sidebottom c) Liam Plunkett d) Adam Lyth
3. The works of which Yorkshireborn artist served as the backdrop to luxury fashion house Burberry’s latest collection?
a) Henry Moore b) David Hockney c) Barbara Hepworth d) Ashley Jackson
4. Which Yorkshire MP accused US President Donald Trump of treating Muslims as “the enemy within”?
a) Imran Hussain b) Nick Clegg c) Jon Trickett d) Naz Shah
5. Sheffield is in the top five most congested cities in Britain. But how many minutes do commuters spend stuck in traffic each day according to a new study?
a) 33 b) 36 c) 37 d) 39
6. The Archbishop of York John Sentamu blessed a bridge which reopened more than a year after its partial collapse in the wake of the 2015 floods. But which town is the bridge in?
a) Elland b) Hebden Bridge c) Tadcaster d) Todmorden
7. Justine Curran resigned as Chief Constable of which Yorkshire police force?
a) North Yorkshire b) Humberside c) West Yorkshire d) South Yorkshire
8. An estimated 10,000 motorists were legally driving on British roads last month, despite having excessive points. They include a man from West Yorkshire who clocked up how many points on his licence?
a) 32 b) 42 c) 52 d) 62
9. Which celebrated Yorkshire author celebrated their 80th birthday this week?
a) Jilly Cooper b) Gervase Phinn c) Barbara Taylor Bradford d) Alan Bennett
10. Which music star was named as Best British Male Solo Artist at the Brit Awards?
a) David Bowie b) Drake c) George Michael d) Ed Sheeran