That's all from me for today. I'll be back tomorrow with all the latest updates on your news, weather, sport and travel across East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire.
But before I go, here are five things we didn't know when we woke up this morning:
'...and now here they are!' Real life Wacky Races in Market Weighton
Chris Arundel
BBC Radio Humberside
If the names Penelope Pitstop and Dick Dastardly provoke fond memories you were probably a fan of the children's TV cartoon Wacky Races.
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Characters driving exotic vehicles competed to win a series of races, with the title "World's Wackiest Racer" going to the winner.
Well a real race, based on the TV programme, is going to take place in Market Weighton in July.
People from the area are being invited to design and build small vehicles which will race against each other down the steep Arras Hill, which runs down Beverley Road and into the town centre.
It will take place on the morning of 2017's Community Day.
The weather forecast...
Lisa Gallagher
Weather presenter, BBC Look North
More sunshine expected for tomorrow!
Here's my full forecast:
Incident on Myton Bridge (A63) causing tailbacks
BBC News Travel
There's been an accident on the approach to the Myton Bridge (A63) eastbound, causing long tailbacks to St. Andrew's Quay.
A guide to the best in visual art, music and theatre - plus an unmissable opportunity for creative young people:
Men in Sheds loneliness scheme is 'big success'
A scheme which helps men beat loneliness is proving so popular it's expanding.
Louth Men's Shed opened nearly two years ago with just eight members - but reckons it could have 50 this year.
It comes as a report out today by the Jo Cox Commission says eight million men of all ages admit they feel lonely at least once a week.
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'Billions are being pumped into the North Sea industry'
BBC Look North
East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
The relationship between our area and the US will be made official this evening as the Mayor of New Bedford, Massachusetts, will sign a twin city agreement with Grimsby.
Delegates from the USA have been visiting sites in Hull, Grimsby and Scunthorpe over several months to learn how offshore wind power is being developed - and to further strengthen the region's links with America.
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Billions are being pumped into the North Sea industry. The Humber is its epicentre and the opportunities for businesses in the supply chain are vast."
Cup final looms for Wyke college football team
BBC Humberside Sport
Tomorrow is a big day for sport at Wyke as the
men’s football team play in the National Cup final.
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It’s the first time that the college male team has reached a national final, following in the footsteps of the successful women’s team who have reached the final of their competition twice.
The team travel to the Walsall Bank’s Stadium to take on South Devon College.
Kick-off is at 11am with the full match streamed live back to Wyke for display on the college’s big screen.
Artists reunite to create 'mystery moth' for auction
Anne-Marie Tasker
BBC Look North
Two artists who met in Hull and ended up working on
opposite sides of the world have been reunited in the city this week to put the
finishing touch to the eagerly-awaited Amy Johnson Festival moth auction.
Mystery Moth will be the 26th and final lot to go under the hammer when Hull-based Gilbert Baitson Auctioneers and Valuers set up a sale room at The Royal Hull Hotel this Saturday.
The proceeds from the sale will be split between the HEY Smile Foundation and the Amy Johnson Arts and Engineering Awards.
Classics In The Park returns for 2017
Andy Comfort
BBC Radio Humberside
Classics in the Park is returning to Hymers college this July
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Three works have already been purchased by the Ferens Art Gallery in Hull and will be added to the permanent collection, its hoped the fourth will be secured through a crowdfunding campaign.
Members of the public and art lovers are being asked to vote for their favourite photo from the collection.
Get your foot in the door with Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
Do you or do you know someone who wants a career in the creative industries?
The BBC Radio 1 Academy is heading to Hull this month - here's what's happening:
Lewis's Return Home: Exhibition
David Burns
BBC Radio Humberside
The man behind the book behind the film 'Get Carter' is one of Barton Upon Humber's most famous sons.
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And now the art, music and writing of Ted Lewis have inspired an exhibition.
He died aged 42 after living a very colourful life, and when he was dying, poet Monty Martin was introduced to him with a view to making some sense of his life.
Now, many years later, Monty tells me this exhibition is the end product and the finale to what became a labour of love.
The exhibition is open to the public from 8 - 26 May at the Broderick Gallery, Hull School of Art and Design.
Hull band LIFE to play 'special slot' at Radio 1 Big Weekend
BBC Radio 1
LIFE are announced for BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend.
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The Hull band will play the BBC Introducing Stage on Saturday 27 May in one of the special 'returning' act slots.
Mez, Loz, Mick and Stew have been heavily supported by BBC Introducing Humberside and made their Introducing debut at Leeds/Reading Festivals in 2015. Since then they've had lots of Radio 1 and 6 Music airplay and recently recorded a session at the BBC's Maida Vale studios.
LIFE are the second band to be announced on the BBC Introducing stage. Yesterday, it was revealed Hull band Lumer, would also perform on the stage.
Your weather forecast..
Lisa Gallagher
Weather presenter, BBC Look North
Some cloud building from the southeast this afternoon.
Gusty northeasterly winds will make it feel chilly, especially along the coast.
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Your headlines this lunchtime
Richard Madden
BBC Radio Humberside
The top stories from our Hull newsroom so far today include:
Tributes are being paid to hundreds of Hull men who died during a World War One battle in France 100 years ago today
People in North Lincolnshire are being offered £5,000 if they can come up with ways to stop loan sharks from operating.
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It comes after officers raided two homes in the area.
The scheme is being headed up by the England Illegal Money Lending Team, who told me this morning that borrowing from loan sharks can easily get out of control.
They want people with ideas of how to raise awareness of the danger of loan sharks or how to stop them from operating to get in touch.
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Hayley Ritchie
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There are calls for the owners of the derelict Lord Line building in Hull to improve security at the site
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The shortlist for this year's Turner Prize, which is being held in Hull, has been revealed
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A union wants the private ambulance firm in charge of non-urgent NHS transport in Hull to lose its contract
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Hull band LIFE will play a 'special slot' at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend
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Police in North Lincolnshire are appealing for information after a collection of medals were stolen from a home on Wrawby Road in Brigg. The elderly owner has made this sketch - can you help?
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Tributes are being paid to hundreds of Hull men who died during a World War One battle in France 100 years ago today
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We now know who will be looking to win the Turner Prize when it comes to Hull later in the year
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Market Weighton is to stage its own version of the famous children's TV programme Wacky Races
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Five things we learned today
Hayley Ritchie
BBC Local Live
That's all from me for today. I'll be back tomorrow with all the latest updates on your news, weather, sport and travel across East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire.
But before I go, here are five things we didn't know when we woke up this morning:
Have a lovely evening.
'...and now here they are!' Real life Wacky Races in Market Weighton
Chris Arundel
BBC Radio Humberside
If the names Penelope Pitstop and Dick Dastardly provoke fond memories you were probably a fan of the children's TV cartoon Wacky Races.
Characters driving exotic vehicles competed to win a series of races, with the title "World's Wackiest Racer" going to the winner.
Well a real race, based on the TV programme, is going to take place in Market Weighton in July.
People from the area are being invited to design and build small vehicles which will race against each other down the steep Arras Hill, which runs down Beverley Road and into the town centre.
It will take place on the morning of 2017's Community Day.
The weather forecast...
Lisa Gallagher
Weather presenter, BBC Look North
More sunshine expected for tomorrow!
Here's my full forecast:
Incident on Myton Bridge (A63) causing tailbacks
BBC News Travel
There's been an accident on the approach to the Myton Bridge (A63) eastbound, causing long tailbacks to St. Andrew's Quay.
Hull 2017: What's on this week
Kofi Smiles
BBC Face of Hull 2017
A guide to the best in visual art, music and theatre - plus an unmissable opportunity for creative young people:
Men in Sheds loneliness scheme is 'big success'
A scheme which helps men beat loneliness is proving so popular it's expanding.
Louth Men's Shed opened nearly two years ago with just eight members - but reckons it could have 50 this year.
It comes as a report out today by the Jo Cox Commission says eight million men of all ages admit they feel lonely at least once a week.
'Billions are being pumped into the North Sea industry'
BBC Look North
East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
The relationship between our area and the US will be made official this evening as the Mayor of New Bedford, Massachusetts, will sign a twin city agreement with Grimsby.
Delegates from the USA have been visiting sites in Hull, Grimsby and Scunthorpe over several months to learn how offshore wind power is being developed - and to further strengthen the region's links with America.
Cup final looms for Wyke college football team
BBC Humberside Sport
Tomorrow is a big day for sport at Wyke as the men’s football team play in the National Cup final.
It’s the first time that the college male team has reached a national final, following in the footsteps of the successful women’s team who have reached the final of their competition twice.
The team travel to the Walsall Bank’s Stadium to take on South Devon College.
Kick-off is at 11am with the full match streamed live back to Wyke for display on the college’s big screen.
Artists reunite to create 'mystery moth' for auction
Anne-Marie Tasker
BBC Look North
Two artists who met in Hull and ended up working on opposite sides of the world have been reunited in the city this week to put the finishing touch to the eagerly-awaited Amy Johnson Festival moth auction.
The new piece will be the only one created by the pair to be put up for auction. Their other designs were both purchased by their sponsors as the moth trail closed in March.
Mystery Moth will be the 26th and final lot to go under the hammer when Hull-based Gilbert Baitson Auctioneers and Valuers set up a sale room at The Royal Hull Hotel this Saturday.
The proceeds from the sale will be split between the HEY Smile Foundation and the Amy Johnson Arts and Engineering Awards.
Classics In The Park returns for 2017
Andy Comfort
BBC Radio Humberside
Classics in the Park is returning to Hymers college this July
Tickets go on sale today for the evening of music which includes picnics and an orchestra.
The event is hosted by BBC Radio Humberside's very own Blair Jacobs.
More information and tickets here.
Ex-Yorkshire and Notts bowler Bore dies
Former left-arm medium-pacer Mike Bore, who had a long career at Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire, dies aged 69.
Read moreCrowdfunding attempt to secure Sea of Hull artwork
BBC Look North
East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
A campaign is underway to raise £16,000 to buy a piece of artwork from Spencer Tunick's 'Sea of Hull' installation.
Three works have already been purchased by the Ferens Art Gallery in Hull and will be added to the permanent collection, its hoped the fourth will be secured through a crowdfunding campaign.
Members of the public and art lovers are being asked to vote for their favourite photo from the collection.
Get your foot in the door with Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
Do you or do you know someone who wants a career in the creative industries?
The BBC Radio 1 Academy is heading to Hull this month - here's what's happening:
Lewis's Return Home: Exhibition
David Burns
BBC Radio Humberside
The man behind the book behind the film 'Get Carter' is one of Barton Upon Humber's most famous sons.
And now the art, music and writing of Ted Lewis have inspired an exhibition.
He died aged 42 after living a very colourful life, and when he was dying, poet Monty Martin was introduced to him with a view to making some sense of his life.
Now, many years later, Monty tells me this exhibition is the end product and the finale to what became a labour of love.
The exhibition is open to the public from 8 - 26 May at the Broderick Gallery, Hull School of Art and Design.
Hull band LIFE to play 'special slot' at Radio 1 Big Weekend
BBC Radio 1
LIFE are announced for BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend.
The Hull band will play the BBC Introducing Stage on Saturday 27 May in one of the special 'returning' act slots.
Mez, Loz, Mick and Stew have been heavily supported by BBC Introducing Humberside and made their Introducing debut at Leeds/Reading Festivals in 2015. Since then they've had lots of Radio 1 and 6 Music airplay and recently recorded a session at the BBC's Maida Vale studios.
LIFE are the second band to be announced on the BBC Introducing stage. Yesterday, it was revealed Hull band Lumer, would also perform on the stage.
Your weather forecast..
Lisa Gallagher
Weather presenter, BBC Look North
Some cloud building from the southeast this afternoon.
Gusty northeasterly winds will make it feel chilly, especially along the coast.
Your headlines this lunchtime
Richard Madden
BBC Radio Humberside
The top stories from our Hull newsroom so far today include:
What a night-mare! Fire crews attempt to free 'stuck' horse
Hayley Ritchie
BBC Local Live
Humberside Fire and Rescue have sent crews from Immingham and Epworth to what seems to be an unusual incident involving a horse:
Can you help stop loan sharks in your area?
David Burns
BBC Radio Humberside
People in North Lincolnshire are being offered £5,000 if they can come up with ways to stop loan sharks from operating.
It comes after officers raided two homes in the area.
The scheme is being headed up by the England Illegal Money Lending Team, who told me this morning that borrowing from loan sharks can easily get out of control.
They want people with ideas of how to raise awareness of the danger of loan sharks or how to stop them from operating to get in touch.