As the race heads through the North Yorkshire countryside - here's a reminder of the rolling road closures that will be in place through the day.

As the women's race is a bit behind schedule the county council is warning the closures will also last a little longer than expected.

Remember those parking restrictions as well - otherwise it might be the 'tow de Yorkshire':

The weather might have not been the highlight of the morning so far, but you have to admit the North York Moors look stunning no matter the weather.

Steve, Karen, Rachel and Bob from Malton decided to watch the women's race on the Cote de Lythe Bank today.

The brave four had luckily checked the weather forecast and wrapped up warm.

Image source, North Yorkshire County Council

It might also be worth popping a coat on your dogs if you're planning to take them with you today - as the owner of this fine pair did.

Image source, North Yorkshire County Council

These fire fighters at Robin Hood's Bay are ready for the women's race to pass through.

Let's hope they don't get an urgent call out this morning.

Image source, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue

BBC Yorkshire have come up with this handy guide to where you can catch both the women and the men's races today.

Should help you decide which vantage point you'd like to claim for yourself. Don't forget your umbrella and a warm coat though!

Humberside Police officers have come up with a novel way of getting around today - and keeping themselves dry at the same time.

Am I allowed to ask what speed the train reaches?

Image source, Humberside Police

The Conservatives see significant losses in North Yorkshire, with the Liberal Democrats boosted in York.

Toby King scores twice as Warrington beat Castleford at Wheldon Road to move back within two points of leaders St Helens.

Catalans Dragons run in six tries and Sam Tomkins kicks six goals as injury-hit Hull are hammered at the KCOM Stadium.

Adam Walker scores two of Salford's five tries as they earn victory over 2017 Super League champions Leeds.

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The Yorkshire Post is reporting, external that Burberry has abandoned plans for a trenchcoat factory in Leeds and will sell the land it was considering developing.

“We remain committed to Yorkshire and the UK, and as part of this we will continue to invest in our existing manufacturing operations in Castleford and Keighley, home to our iconic Burberry Heritage trench coat," the firms is quoted as saying.

Dean Hoyle to step down as Huddersfield chairman after 10 years in the post and is set to sell the club to lifelong Terriers fan Phil Hodgkinson.

The authority may still be in no overall control, but the Liberal Democrats have something to smile about.

But their gains to take them to 21 seats of the 47 available has come at the expense of their Conservative coalition partners.

The Tories have are 12 down on their previous benchmark four years ago, now holding just two seats.

Labour gained two seats against their 2015 number, now holding 17.

Radio York's Gemma Dillon said she expected negotiations between parties in the city to go on over the weekend in order to try and find a way forward.

James Alexander planned to travel to the Philippines to have sex with young girls, court hears.

A music teacher from Leeds has been jailed for five years for plotting to sexually abuse Filipino girls as young as four.

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James Alexander, 42, of Beeston Road, Beeston, taught in Leeds before moving to Thailand in 2017.

Leeds Crown Court heard how Alexander sent money to criminals in a bid to arrange travel to the Philippines to abuse young girls.

He told another Filipino mother that he wanted to have sex with her daughters, aged seven and 11n, as well as directing them to pose for photographs.

Alexander’s phone contained child abuse images.

He was arrested on 30 June 2018 as he flew into the UK.

He admitted one count of arranging and facilitating a child sex offence; three counts of attempting to cause a girl to engage in sexual activity, and one count of making an indecent image of a child.

Rick Zabel has clinched victory on the second day of the men's Tour de Yorkshire.

The Team Katusha Alpecin cyclist crossed the line in Bedale first after a 82-mile route took the riders through Barnsley, Pontefract, Garforth and Harrogate.

The men's and women's races continue tomorrow with competitors facing a 83-mile route from Bridlington to Scarborough.

You can see more from today in BBC Sport live coverage here.

Head coach Marcelo Bielsa says he personally paid Leeds United's £200,000 fine for spying on Championship opponents.

Scarborough Borough Council remains under no overall control:

Independent candidates were the biggest winner in the borough, taking 14 of the 46 seats being contested, up from three at the previous election.

The Conservatives secured 16 seats and Labour 13, while the Green Party took two and UKIP one.

Have you seen Molly Littlejohn?

The 14-year-old has been reported missing in Ilkley.

Image source, WEST YORKSHIRE POLICE

Molly was last seen today at about 07:25 on Moor Lane.

Police believe she got on a train from Ilkley to Leeds.

She is described as being 5ft tall, of medium build, and was last seen wearing her school uniform, green puffer jacket and carrying a pink school bag.

Police and her family are very concerned for her welfare, and are keen to hear from anyone with information on her whereabouts.

An experienced hillwalker from West Yorkshire has gone missing while on a trip in the Highlands.

Image source, Police Scotland

Martin Rhodes, 46, was last seen in the Kinlochewe area at about 08:30 on Wednesday.

Police, Torridon and Dundonnell mountain rescue teams, the Search and Rescue Dogs Association and a helicopter have been making searches.

Concerns for Mr Rhodes' wellbeing have been heightened by a change to colder weather in recent days.