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This Leeds man has gone missing, have you seen him?
Image source, West Yorkshire PolicePaul Benson, 47, from Rothwell, was last seen just at about 16:30 on Wednesday near the Corn Exchange in Leeds city centre.
He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a thin blue jacket.
Police say they are concerned for his welfare.
The women's race is under way, and there's a full day of action ahead as this year's Tour de Yorkshire kicks off.
But will you need a brolly or a sun hat... or both?
As always, BBC Look North's Paul Hudson has the answers:
The boss of a South Yorkshire firm says new data protection rules coming in later this month are costing the company thousands of pounds.
The Neurology Academy, based in Stocksbridge, says the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has meant employing an extra member of staff - as well as meaning thousands having to be spent on new contracts.
Sarah Gillet, managing director of the Neurology Academy, says there could have been a cheaper way to regulate data:
In the last few minutes, the women's race on the first day of this year's Tour de Yorkshire got under way.
Don't forget you can keep up-to-date with all of the action by clicking here:
Abbie Dewhurst
Weather Presenter, BBC Look North
A fine start with sunshine for the first day of the Tour de Yorkshire, but through the morning cloud will tend to increase.
Watch my full forecast here:
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A crash on the A641 Bradford Road in Huddersfield is causing problems this morning.
The southbound side is closed near the Mumbai Spice restaurant.
Traffic is backed up past the A6107.
One to avoid if you can:
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A man who murdered a woman from Bradford in a "savage" attack is due to be sentenced later.
Image source, Family handoutAtaul Mustafa, 36, from Derby, subjected Sohbia Khan to "domestic violence on a savage scale" at his home before her death in May 2017.
Mustafa killed Ms Khan less than two years after serving a hospital order for attacking a former partner.
The Tour de Yorkshire cycling race gets under way later today with four days of exciting road racing across the region.
Today's start line is at Beverley in East Yorkshire.
Last night, the riders who are taking part gathered at Leeds Civic Hall for the eve of tour press conference and launch party.
Top men's rider Mark Cavendish, who missed last year's race, says he wasn't sure he'd make this year's race either:
A woman who made a hoax bomb threat against a South Yorkshire primary school she owed money to has been given a six-month suspended jail sentence.
Christine Pitter, 52, made two phone calls claiming there was a bomb in the reception area of Woodseats Primary School, in Sheffield, in July 2016.
Sheffield Magistrates' Court heard the school and two neighbouring shops were evacuated as a result of the threat.
Pitter, of Brunswick Road, Sheffield, pleaded guilty to the offence.
Local residents in Sheffield are being urged not to fall for a scam where men posing as police officers knock on people's doors and demand they hand over "counterfeit" cash.
Earlier this week, the men went to the house of an elderly man Eskdale Road, said they were investigating him for using counterfeit money and showed him a fake ID.
They told him if he didn't hand over all of his cash he could face arrest.
Quote MessageAlthough the man wasn’t physical harmed in the incident, he has been left incredibly distressed and large quantity of cash was stolen."
Det Insp Anna Sedgwick, South Yorkshire Police
Final preparations are under way this morning ahead of the start of the prestigious Tour de Yorkshire 2018 cycle race.
The men's race - which starts this afternoon - is the first ever four-day Tour de Yorkshire, while the women's race - which starts at about 08:40 this morning - grows from one day to two.
The riders are set to skirt around the edge of North Yorkshire today as they cover the 113 miles from Beverley in East Yorkshire to Doncaster in South Yorkshire.
Tour de France boss, Christian Prudhomme, says support for the race in Yorkshire is always remarkable:
Tomorrow's Stage 2 is from Barnsley to Ilkley, while Saturday's Stage 3 goes from Richmond to Scarborough - and Sunday sees the cyclists race from Halifax to Leeds.
It seems that most rail services are currently running on time across Yorkshire today.
However, a reminder that some train services will be replaced by buses between Preston and Blackpool North.
Click on the links below to see how trains are running across the region this morning.
Voters head to the polls today for council and mayoral elections across Yorkshire and throughout the country.
Elections are being held in 150 local authorities, spanning metropolitan and district councils, unitary authorities and London boroughs.
Elections take place across North, South and West Yorkshire and the first ever mayor for the Sheffield City Region will also be chosen.
Polling stations around England open at 07:00 and close at 22:00.
Here's your summary of today's weather for Yorkshire...
...and it's looking a lot better than yesterday:
Two lifeboat volunteers in Whitby have been suspended after the RNLI launched an investigation into the "production of inappropriate material of a sexual nature".
Image source, David Dixon/GeographThe charity said there was also "associated social media activity directed at an RNLI staff member".
Three other people have also resigned from the North Yorkshire lifeboat station.
A petition has been launched online to get the volunteers reinstated.
In a statement, the RNLI said: "We are aware of speculation about the issue on social media but we want to stress that this was not a trivial matter.
"The lifeboat station should be an environment where people can expect to be treated with dignity and respect."
Two lifeboat volunteers are suspended after an RNLI investigation at Whitby lifeboat station.
Read MoreYorkshire's top stories today include:
Updates on breaking news will continue throughout the night.
Castleford Tigers may be without England half-back Luke Gale for up to three months with a fractured kneecap.
Read MoreChristine Pitter made two phone calls claiming there was a bomb in the school reception area.
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There's been an accident on the M62 eastbound, causing almost four-and-a-half miles of queues.
Image source, Highways EnglandHighways England say the cars are now off the carriageway but that queues will be set to stay for a while at one of the busiest points of the day.
