4 areas in our region have the highest numbers of school exclusion & absences, according to new figures. Doncaster comes 3rd in term of suspensions with 24 per cent, with 20% in Barnsley, 18% in Bradford & 14% in Sheffield, which came joint 2nd for unauthorised absences.

An online service is being offered to expectant parents in Barnsley to support their mental health. The Pregnancy in Mind scheme is a joint venture by the NSPCC & Barnsley Council & is aimed at women & men at risk of anxiety & depression. Here's Debra Radford & Laura Hammerton

#emmerdale is set to air a special hour long, stylised episode tonight, focusing on Belle King & the domestic abuse she’s been suffering at the hands of her husband, Tom. Actor Eden Taylor-Draper has been working with charities to highlight the issue.

World cycling returns to South Yorkshire today when Sheffield hosts the 3rd stage of the Tour of Britain. 18 of the world's top cycling teams, including double gold medallist Tom Pidcock from Leeds, will set off from Arundel Gate this morning. Expect delays on the roads.

A weekend of eventing action begins as Burghley Horse Trials get underway. The three day competition will be the first opportunity to see Team GB's gold medal winning team. The meet held at Burghley House near Stamford is considered one of the most difficult in the the world

Man arrested after woman falls from second floor window. itv.com/news/calendar/…

Government scraps plan to house asylum seekers at RAF Scampton. itv.com/news/calendar/…

Asylum seeker feared he would be 'burned alive' in Rotherham hotel attack. itv.com/news/calendar/…

Good morning & Happy Friday! #Weather: Some cloud at first, especially on the hills. Elsewhere, dry with sunny spells developing for many. Feeling very warm and humid. Breezy at first, easing later. Low cloud returning overnight. Highs 24°C. itv.com/news/calendar/…

Campaigners in Lincolnshire hope a multi million pound redevelopment for RAF Scampton WILL now go ahead after the government announced it would not be used as an asylum centre. The decision has been welcomed by the local council. Here's Sally Grindrod.

A man who threw a wood panel onto a fire outside a hotel housing hundreds of asylum seekers in Rotherham is due to be sentenced today. The judge warned 27 year old Thomas Birley that he could face a life sentence for his actions.

A man who was given the wrong ashes by Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull after his wife died says the wait for justice is making it harder for families to come to terms with their loss. Richard Shaw was at a vigil in Pickering Park last night

Her Majesty the Queen will visit the region today to meet service personnel and their families from RAF Leeming. As Honorary Air Commodore, Queen Camilla will be introduced to instructors who train RAF & Qatari pilots, before learning about welfare support & un-crewed air systems

History will be made up at Headlingley later. The first ever disability cricket match will be played at Headingley later as a Yorkshire team will play a 30 over a side game against an England select 11. Gordon Laidlaw has come out of retirement to captain the White Rose.

A section of the M62 will fully close this weekend itv.com/news/granada/2…

As the Tour of Britain rolls on after finishing in Barnsley yesterday it leaves a legacy behind to get more kids riding bikes. The government released £15m worth of funding to improve facilities. Sheffield, Doncaster & Barnsley will benefit from the funding. Stephanie Peacock, MP

We have Royalty in the region today, and the Yorkshire and Lincolnshire weather is on its best behaviour! Here are your regional early Good Morning Britain headlines, from ITV News Calendar.

WARNING! If you're heading to or from Manchester or the Airport this weekend the M62 will be CLOSED for a rail bridge replacement between J18 - 20 eastbound & Westbound between J19 & 20. Bus replacement services between Leeds & Manchester Victoria.

Breaking: Thomas Birley, 27 from Rotherham jailed for 9 yrs for arson with intent to endanger life and violent disorder in Rotherham riots. Birley smashed windows & fuelled fire burning in bin used by mob to block fire door of hotel housing asylum seekers.

Rotherham hotel arsonist given longest sentence yet over UK riots. itv.com/news/calendar/…