BBC Local Live: York and North Yorkshire

More now on the teenage biker who is possibly Kirkbymoorside's first ever world champion.

Jack Peace, 16, has already been crowned the winner of the 125cc Trail Cup, despite the season not yet having come to an end.

He's told me that a little bit of sibling rivalry is helping to push him on. 

On a day like this I'm just desperate to get out in the fresh air.

What better place to be than at one of York's beautiful National Trust propertieswhich is about to be returned to its original state. 

Goddards, on Tadcaster Road, is the former home of Noel Terry, from the famous Terry's of York chocolate firm. 

If you've ever been for a visit, you'll know the gardens are lovely. But they're about to get even nicer as they're returned to the original George Dillistone planting schemes of 1927.

I've been to find out what's planned...and what's already taken place:

Racist abuse incidents since the Brexit vote have been creating "real fear" among ethnic minorities in Yorkshire, religious and community leaders have told the BBC.

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Data supplied to the BBC shows that over the last year, race hate crimes have gone up 13% in Yorkshire.

However, the data also showed that there was no strong link between the EU referendum vote and a rise in the number of racially motivated hate crimes being recorded.

For example, in June 2016, 472 race hate crimes were dealt with by forces in North, South and West Yorkshire - the same number as in March 2016, three months before the referendum was held.

One lane's currently closed and there's queuing traffic on the A1 northbound in Catterick between Catterick South and Catterick North, because of a broken down vehicle.  

This afternoon will be mostly dry and very warm with spells of sunshine.

However, there will be just a small chance of a shower. 

The top temperature will be about 27C (81F) with a light southwest wind. 

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In the wake of the EU referendum the pound may have taken a nose-dive, but not everyone is disappointed. 

Allerton Steel, of Northallerton, which employs more than 100 people, has told BBC Radio York it's looking to take advantage of the situation. 

The firm makes large-scale products including bridges, and structures for buildings and offshore facilities. 

Sales director Paul Denning says the low value of the pound makes his products more appealing abroad:

The latest headlines from our York newsroom include:

• The headteacher of Huntington Primary Academy in York dies suddenly at the age of 56
• An investigation begins after a helicopter crash near Selby leaves five men seriously injured
• Research by BBC Yorkshire shows the number of reported race hate crimes is on the rise

More now on the very sad news we brought you earlier about the sudden death of the headteacher of Huntington Primary Academy, Ann McKeown, at the age of 56.

Paul Gething, chair of the school's board of trustees, says: " We are all deeply shocked by the sudden death of Ann McKeown. Our academy and community have lost a valued leader, colleague and friend.

"As a highly respected educator, Ann was someone who inspired and enriched the lives of countless young people throughout this city and beyond.

"She will be desperately missed and our thoughts are with her family and friends and all the pupils and staff at Huntington Primary Academy where she made such a massive contribution over many years."  

The school will be remain closed for the rest of today and tomorrow before re-opening on Wednesday.

I don't know about you, but I know I'd much rather be on the beach in Scarborough than stuck in the office.

This is the scene there this morning. This pic sent into us by BBC Weather Watcher Tomslad, who's lucky enough to be by the coast.

I guess with temperatures set to rise to the mid-20s that it may get a little busier as time goes by.

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More now on the accident near Selby we told you about earlier.

We now know the male driver of the car involved has been taken to York hospital with only minor injuries. 

As these pics from North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue show, he's clearly had a lucky escape:

The road has now partly re-opened but traffic in the area is slow.

Some very sad news this morning from Huntington Primary Academy in York.

It's been announced that headteacher Ann McKeown has died suddenly.

The school has been closed for the next two days and will re-open to pupils on Wednesday.

Parts of York have been hit by a power cut.

Northern Powergrid say they're aware of the problem:

Imagine being only 16 and already being a world champion.

Well that's the situation Jack Peace from Kirkbymoorside finds himself in.

He hasn't even finished his motorbiking season, but he's so far ahead he's already been crowned the winner in the 125cc Trial Cup.

He's been showing me a few of the skills that got him there and, put it this way, I'm not letting him anywhere near my car...

The latest from our York newsroom this morning includes:

• Five men are lucky to be alive after a helicopter crashes close to Selby
• Plans to build 8,000 new homes in and around York go out for consultation
• Research by BBC Yorkshire shows the number of reported race hate crimes has increased

Just a reminder that the A1041 in Camblesforth, near Selby remains closed and there's slow traffic northbound between the Common Lane junction and the A63 junction. 

This is due to an accident. A diversion's in operation - via Common Lane and the A19.  

The wreckage of a helicopter which crashed at Breighton airfield near Selby at the weekend has now been removed, it's been confirmed.

Air Accident investigators are now looking into the accident, which happened on Sunday evening, to try and find out what happened.

The crash left five people being treated in hospital for serious injuries.

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It's being described as one of York's biggest decisions for a generation - and today you have the chance to get involved.

City of York Council wants to know where it should build thousands of new homes over the coming decades. 

BBC Radio York reporter Nick Morris has been finding out more and this is his report:

Today will see a dry and bright start with some cloud around first thing. 

Most places will enjoy a largely dry and warm day with some good spells of sunshine, however we could still see one or two heavy showers, particularly throughout the afternoon. 

Feeling humid with highs of 26C (79F). 

Something to be aware of if you're planning on using the A1041 as you make your way to work this morning.

No news yet as to when the road will re-open.