South Yorkshire Police say the officer's "split-second" decision had "saved lives" on the M18.

A man has died after a fire in Sheffield last month, it's been confirmed.

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Firefighters were called to a blaze above a row of shops on Chesterfield Road on 7 February.

A man was rescued from a property but has since died, according to South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.

The injured man had suffered serious burn injuries and died six days after the blaze, the fire service added.

Flowers and messages have been placed around trees in Sheffield in memory of Sarah Everard.

The body of Ms Everard, 33, who was originally from York, was found a week after her disappearance.

Serving Met Police officer Wayne Couzens, 48, has been charged with her murder.

Messages to Ms Everard have been placed around trees in Devonshire Green after a vigil planned for the city was cancelled on Saturday.

Victoria Baskett (pictured below), 24, went to the site on Monday with her friend Bryony Vince, 25, to pay their respects.

Ms Baskett said: "It's amazing that people are listening, but by no means is this going to go away overnight and I feel that now is the time for change.

"Doing something as simple as coming down is a part of making that change happen.

"It's so frustrating. If you believe that women should be able to walk home without the fear of their life, then now is the time to speak up."

Parents of school pupils in North Yorkshire are being urged to play their part in the fight against the spread of Covid-19 as children return to classrooms across the county.

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Health bosses say a raft of measures have been put in place, including enhanced daily cleaning, new rules around face coverings and regular Covid testing for pupils.

But NHS North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CGC) says: "While there are additional procedures inside schools, scientists believe the risk of coronavirus transmission is greater at school gates, when parents congregate dropping off and collecting their children."

The group adds: "It's imperative parents play their part by sticking to social distancing rules and wearing suitable face coverings if they are waiting for their children outside."

Dr Nigel Wells, clinical chair of NHS Vale of York CCG, added: “We cannot let down our guard for an instant. Covid is still circulating in York and North Yorkshire and we all need to continue to play our part to keep cases low.

“If we start to relax now, we risk undoing the excellent progress we've made."

Further information about the steps being taken to keep schools safe can be seen on the North Yorkshire County Council, external and City of York Council, external websites.

Chocolate maker Thorntons, which was founded in Sheffield in 1911, has said none of its stores will reopen after coronavirus lockdowns are lifted.

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The decision to shutter 61 shops - including stores in Sheffield, Keighley, Leeds and Huddersfield - will put more than 600 jobs at risk.

The company said it had been badly hit by the pandemic, which hit trade during the crucial Christmas and Easter holidays.

"The obstacles we have faced and will continue to face on the High Street are too severe," said Thorntons retail director Adam Goddard.

"Despite our best efforts we have taken the difficult decision to permanently close our retail store estate."

Hundreds of people took part in a vigil in Leeds last night aimed at highlighting the abuse and harassment of women.

It followed the death of Sarah Everard, the marketing executive from York whose body was found after she disappeared while walking home in south London.

Organisers said they were also protesting against the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, which is currently being debated in Parliament. If passed, police would have more powers to restrict demonstrations.

In a statement, West Yorkshire Police said they fully understood the "genuine safety concerns" of women following the death of Ms Everard.

"It is entirely normal that the public wish to express their solidarity and concern in these circumstances," a spokesperson said.

"However, the threat from coronavirus remains, and any large gathering is a real risk to health," they added.

Meanwhile "immediate steps" aimed at improving safety for women and girls in England have been announced by Downing Street after Sarah Everard's death.

Among them is an additional £25m for better lighting and CCTV as well as a pilot scheme which would see plain-clothes officers in pubs and clubs.

A streamed play marries monologues about "strength" with songs by Sheffield's musical heroes.

About 500 people take part in the event highlighting the abuse and harassment suffered by women.

Shied Riasat walked out of the open prison in 2012 before leaving the UK to make a new life in Malaysia.