It was all over in Doncaster a short time ago as the Tour de Yorkshire came to town after setting off from Beverley just before 09:00 this morning:

The RNLI has denied crew levels on the Whitby Lifeboat have dropped dangerously low after about several members either stood down or resigned.

Four lifeboat volunteers have now quit over the suspension of two others following a row over what the RNLI calls "inappropriate material of a sexual nature".

The charity says it has carried out an investigation and the crew members have a right to appeal.

RNLI manager, Darren Lewis, says difficult decisions had to be made:

Ataul Mustafa showed Sobhia Khan's dead body to his family after beating her.

Ataul Mustafa has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 33 years for murdering his partner Sohbia Khan, from Bradford, at their home last year.

Mustafa was found guilty on Tuesday of murdering his 37-year-old partner Sohbia Khan a few weeks after she moved into his home in Normanton, Derby, last year.

Derby Crown Court heard the 36-year-old subjected his victim to "domestic violence on a savage scale" before her death in May 2017.

The jury was told Ms Khan was found to have suffered 36 recent injuries across her body, including burns from an iron.

After the murder, Mustafa showed her dead body to members of his own family - who alerted authorities.

Sentencing Mustafa, the judge described him as a "sadistic, deceitful, dangerous man where woman are concerned".

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Bright sunshine and enthusiastic crowds have been the order of the day - and Doncaster is geared up to do its bit.

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Ataul Mustafa has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 33 years for murdering his partner Sohbia Khan, from Bradford, at their home in Normanton, Derby, last year.

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It's local election polling day and, as is now almost tradition, here's a selection of dogs at polling stations.

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Here are some of the best we could find in Leeds, add yours by sending us a pic by email.

There's only around 20km to go on Stage 1 of the women's Tour de Yorkshire - and big screens in the South Yorkshire town are ready to show the action to race fans.

Over £1m is to be spent by City of York Council in a bid to try and help to reduce bed-blocking at York hospital, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

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Figures show that rates of Delayed Transfers of Care have fallen significantly since December, when they peaked at more than a 1,000 days of hospital care lost in a month.

That had fallen to just over 700 by February.

The council's ruling executive will be asked to release £800,000 which was already agreed through the budget in February, and add £457,000 of government money to support health and care systems which should help to reduce bed-blocking.

Councillor Carol Runciman says the health and social care system is facing challenges because of an ageing population and that additional money will be used to provide things such extra home care for people leaving hospital.

The council is also looking at introducing a "home share" project which would give people reduced rent in return for helping housemates who need low level support.

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In case you needed reminding, look out for rolling road blocks in Doncaster as the Tour de Yorkshire comes to town around lunchtime for the women and teatime for the men:

The crowds of yellow and blue are out in force in Beverley to enjoy day one of the Tour de Yorkshire.

Last year, organisers decided to add an extra day to the tour which has attracted some big names from the cycling world.

Sir Gary Verity, Welcome To Yorkshire chief executive, said it was a very simple decision to make the race bigger and better.

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There are horses on the line between Doncaster and York.

We're told to expect delays on the route, at least it's not a mane line!

(Sorry, Virgin Trains took the better pun)

An online petition calling for two suspended members of an RNLI crew in Whitby to be given their jobs back has been taken down.

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The petition was set up on 38 Degrees, the not-for-profit political activism organisation.

The site says: "The petition has been disabled because of inappropriate content".

The RNLI has launched an investigation into the "production of inappropriate material of a sexual nature".

Three other crew members have also resigned from the Whitby lifeboat station.

Northallerton's annual May Fair begins today - but this year there is a new attraction.

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The Tour de Yorkshire riders are due to whizz through the town on Saturday.

Hambleton District Council has made special arrangements to fit both events in the town.

The council's had to close quite a few roads and you can check here, external for the latest details.

The baristas in South Yorkshire are getting involved with Tour de Yorkshire celebrations!

Maybe the riders will get chance to grab one to go on their way through Doncaster...

Stop what you're doing immediately...We have some very important news:

These very cute baby lemurs are about to meet the public at Yorkshire Wildlife Park:

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The babies actually weigh less than 100g and are carried on their mother’s chest for the first two weeks before being carried on their back.

The park, near Doncaster, says you might be able to catch a glimpse of them over the bank holiday weekend as they venture out for the first time.

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John Minion, from Yorkshire Wildlife park, said: "The lemurs are great fun and I’m sure the new additions will fit in and continue delighting visitors."

The Tour de Yorkshire 2018 is well under way!

The women's race set off from Beverley just after 08:50 this morning and the competitors are due to get to Doncaster just after 12:00

Then the men's race is due to get started back in Beverley at about 13:50.

Why not head over to our live page for all the latest from the race?

A veterinary plastic surgeon has praised the international effort to save a pony targeted by a suspected acid attacker.

Jamie Peyton travelled from California to Malton's Rainbow Equine Centre to help with pioneering surgery involving fish skin.

The pony, Cinders, suffered critical injuries after she was attacked and dumped in Chesterfield eight days ago.

Mr Peyton says a big team has team been involved with Cinders' treatment: