Tim Dale
BBC Local Live

Good afternoon!

I'll be bringing you all the latest as Stage 3 of the Tour de Yorkshire, external gets under way in Richmond this afternoon.

The race is due to set off at about 13:10 and to celebrate, the market town is full of blue and yellow decorations and the sun is out to welcome the riders...

Here's hoping that the sun continues to shine!

Labour has failed to take target councils in London, while the Conservatives have lost control of two councils.

Harvey Livett's hat-trick helps Warrington extend their winning run to nine with a battling victory at Leeds.

Jake Wardle's debut double helps patched-up Huddersfield end their winless run at the expense of fellow strugglers Widnes.

Joe Root is out first ball and Yorkshire are bowled out for 50 by Essex as 22 wickets fall on a crazy day at Chelmsford.

About 5,500 trees have been cut down since 2012 as part of the council's tree-felling programme.

• A court hears of 'Natural Born Killers fantasy' of school shooting plot accused
• Dan Jarvis is elected as South Yorkshire's first mayor
• Thousands turn out for stage two of the Tour de Yorkshire.

Labour has held on to Barnsley, where new Sheffield City Region Mayor Dan Jarvis is MP, picking up one new seat on the way.

The Lib Dems also gained a seat but the Conservatives remain the second-largest party on four seats.

Liz Roberts
Political Reporter, BBC Radio Sheffield

The first job for South Yorkshire's new mayor will be helping the leaders of Sheffield, Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham councils reach an agreement on devolution.

So far they've failed to agree as some of the authorities still prefer the idea of a devolution deal for the whole of Yorkshire.

Dan Jarvis said it was not time to cut a deal:

Huddersfield Examiner

Police have revealed more details about a Lamborghini driver who was spotted driving in a poor manner twice last week, external who has been recalled to prison.

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The former girlfriend of one of the accused says he "loved scaring people".

An elderly lady has had her bag, containing £140 in cash, snatched in Bradford.

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The 83-year-old was walking on North Park Road when a man approached her from behind last Monday.

He grabbed her bag and ran off into Lister Park.

Police are looking for man believed to be in his late teens or early 20s.

Liz Roberts
Political Reporter, BBC Radio Sheffield

He's just been elected as South Yorkshire's first mayor and he'll remain as an MP for Barnsley Central - sounds like Dan Jarvis will be quite busy.

He says he enjoys being busy and won't let people down:

Dan Jarvis secured 144,154 votes after a count of second preference ballots

Let's not forget that the finish line for today's stage is right near the Cow and Calf, the pub that is.

There are a fair few out enjoying some bikes and beer well in advance of the riders turning up:

Labour MP Dan Jarvis has been elected as the first mayor of the Sheffield City Region.

The ex-solider will lead the Combined Authority but currently has no extra powers or funds at his disposal due to a devolution deadlock in the region.

Jarvis received 144,154 votes after second preference votes were counted, Conservative Ian Walker came second with 50,619 votes.

He was chosen by voters in Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield.

A total of 25.82% of the electorate - 260,260 - turned out to vote in the election.

Dan Jarvis, Labour MP for Barnsley central, has been elected as South Yorkshire's first mayor.

During his winning speech the newly elected mayor said: "I'm grateful for the opportunity to serve and I stand ready to get on with the job of drawing our region together"

Jarvis beat Conservative candidate Ian Walker by 93,535 votes.

Harrogate and Craven are held by the Conservatives in the local elections.

Gavin Bevis
BBC News

A woman has died after being hit by a van in Eckington.

Police said the pedestrian died at the scene following the crash on the A615 Sheffield Road at about 08:00.

The 49-year-old van driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in custody.

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Dan Jarvis elected as South Yorkshire's first mayor after winning the election with 144,154 votes.

We'll have more soon.