Here are some of the top stories from around our county so far today:
Tributes continue to be paid to an East Yorkshire biker who died in a crash on the Isle of Man.
Image source, Gavin MoffitJames Cowton, from Driffield, (pictured above) was racing in the Southern 100 when the accident happened.
Lincolnshire biker Ivan Lintin (pictured below) was also critically injured in the four-rider collision.
Image source, Gavin MoffitPaul Woodford who's the circuit manager at Cadwell Park near Louth says the racing community is in shock following yesterday's incident.
Tributes have also been paid on social media:
Quote MessageDunno what to say really, James was a top lad that I’ve both spannered for and rubbed elbows with on track. Always a friendly face whenever we were racing together. Another massive talent, friend, rival and all around great lad taken too soon 😓"
Richard Molnar
Quote MessageRIP James Cowton another tragic accident, road racing has had some big blows this year , so many talented riders and big names gone far too early . Makes the sport hard to love 💔"
Michael Gahan
Quote MessageTruly awful, another one gone. Terrible year for road racing... RIP Hope the other riders involved pull through, especially Ivan Lintin who is in a critical condition."
Steve Williamson
Quote MessageTerrible day for racing today at the Southern 100, condolences to family, freinds and team, Rip James far too young and talented, hope all the others involved recover soon."
Ian D Ingram
Quote MessageRest easy James Cowton road racing won't be the same without you. We have lost 2 fantastic racers in just 1 week, can't believe it just taken too soon."
Samuel Mc Farland
As Donald Trump prepares to meet up with the Queen on his second day visiting the UK, the MP for Lincoln has made her rather more unwelcoming feelings known, external, calling the President a “bully.”
Image source, The LincolniteLincolnshire Police say they got an anonymous call saying there was a man with a gun in the Coningsby area.
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However after going down to Tattershall Primary school they've not had anymore reports:
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Around 500 properties in villages around Lincoln should be getting their water back after repairs to a burst water main this morning.
The pipe burst in Scothern, cutting off supplies to the properties in Dunholme, Scampton, Wickenby and other areas.
Image source, Anglian WaterAnglian Water say that they have now fixed the problem and supplies should be returning to normal.
You might see these vans rolling around the coast during the summer period.
Image source, Lincolnshire PoliceAs you can see from the logo, it's part of a partnership between Lincolnshire Police and G4S.
The police put arrested individuals on them and the G4S driver takes them to the police station - freeing up time for the officers.
The vans are currently in operation in the Spalding and Boston area.
Quote MessageIt means officers can spend more time in our communities, policing our streets and keeping our residents safe instead of spending times shuttling detainees to custody suites."
Marc Jones, Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner
As we told you earlier the Lincolnshire motorbike racer Ivan Lintin has been critically injured in a crash which killed another rider on the Isle of Man.
Image source, Press EyeIt happened yesterday during the Southern 100 road race.
His fellow competitor James Cowton, who was 26 and from Driffield, died in the incident.
Paul Woodford is circuit manager at Cadwell Park, near Louth, which hosts major motorcycle events.
He says the motor racing community in the county is shocked by yesterday's incident:
Quote MessageIvan and James are both very big characters and very popular riders across the country and at Cadwell Park. So of course there's real sadness and our thoughts are with the family of the two riders and everyone who's out with them at the moment."
Paul Woodford, Circuit manager, Cadwell Park
Hull North MP Diana Johnson has suggested in Parliament that the US President Donald Trump should visit Scunthorpe Steelworks and a women's refuge during his UK visit.
Image source, AFP/GETTYIt follows Mr Trump's decision to impose tariffs on British-made steel and concerns over his approach to women and their rights.
Quote MessageI notice at the moment he seems to be going to castles, country houses and golf courses and I wondered in light of the leaders comments about having frank and open discussion whether we could include in his itinerary a visit to Scunthorpe steelworks, a women's refuge and also to Winston Churchill's home at Chartwell."
Diana Johnson, MP Hull North
Commons Leader Andrea Leadsom recommended that the Hull North MP should put in a bid for Mr Trump's next visit to the UK.
Protests are due to take place today by anti-Trump campaigners in London.
Image source, ReutersSteelworkers from Scunthorpe are among those travelling to London today to take part in those protests.
Unions and local MP's met last month with US Embassy staff to express their concerns about tariffs.
They argue they will have a negative impact on UK steel producers.
Police have appealed for help to find two attackers who violently assaulted a man in Gainsborough last night.
Image source, GoogleOfficers say the victim was punched and kicked in the head by two men who jumped out of a white van in the Heapham Road area of the town, close to the Cox's Hill water tower (above).
It happened at about 20.20 and left the man, who is in his 40s, with serious injuries to his back.
The new International Bomber Command Centre in Lincoln has received a prestigious national award.
Image source, IBCCThe Sandford Award, external recognises excellence in education at heritage sites.
Judges said the activities offered by the centre were engaging, thoughtful, informative and inspiring.
Lincolnshire motorcyclist Ivan Lintin has sustained critical injuries in a four-rider bike accident at Stadium Bends on the Isle of Man.
James Cowton, 26, from Driffield in East Yorkshire, (pictured below) was killed in the crash.
Image source, PACEMAKERThe crash happened during the Southern 100 road races.
Lintin, a Supertwin specialist, is also a regular on the international road racing scene, and has two Lightweight victories at the Isle of Man TT, as well as two North West 200 and three Ulster Grand Prix wins in the class.
Owain Wyn Evans
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We could see some thunderstorms today, find out where with me:
Seven steelworkers from Scunthorpe will travel to London today to protest against Donald Trump's tariffs on British made steel.
Image source, Getty ImagesUnions and local MP's met with US embassy staff to express their concerns and call on the tariffs to be dropped last month.
They argue the tariffs will have a negative impact on UK steel producers.
PC Darren Perry met up with his secret lover and looked at pornographic websites while on duty.
Read MoreThree men are arrested after a man is found dead in a disused building in Scunthorpe.
Read MoreHere's today's top stories for East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire:
Here's today's top stories for Lincolnshire:
Mainly dry throughout this evening and tonight with long clear spells, although there could be some patches of mist or fog forming.
On Friday it will be a mainly dry and fine day with spells of sunshine, but also the risk of a few showers breaking out.
Here's a nice tranquil scene in Bracebridge Heath captured by WhitleyCol today.
If you're having a stressful day then just set the image as your screensaver and take a few deep breaths.
Image source, Weather Watchers
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East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
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