Adam Pinder-Smith
BBC Local Live, Yorkshire

It looks like quite a party on the streets of Sheffield right now as the Sheffield United open-top bus makes its way through to the Town Hall. 

We've got the BBC's Tanya Arnold and Jonathan Buchan onboard - and they seem to be having fun too!

Jenny Eells
BBC Radio Sheffield reporter

Meet young Sheffield United fans Maisie, Olivia and Megan who love one particular player at Bramall Lane.

Here's a clue to his identity: he scored 30 goals for the promotion-winning Blades this season.

But what's his name again? 

BBC Look North

Watch the latest in Sheffield as United players and fans celebrate promotion with an open-top bus tour through the city's streets:

Adam Pinder-Smith
BBC Local Live, Yorkshire

The Sheffield United open top bus parade is under way. 

Here's the moment it departed Bramall Lane:

Jonathan Buchan
BBC Radio Sheffield Sport

The crowds might be building in Sheffield city centre, but they're just as big at Bramall Lane as fans gather at the home of Sheffield United to wave to their heroes.

And here's the moment the players left the club to board the bus:

Meanwhile, we mustn't forget Chris Wilder, who looks more than a bit happy!:

Andy Giddings
Sports Editor, BBC Sheffield

I'm inside the Town Hall getting ready to present a Sheffield United civic reception special on BBC Radio Sheffield's Football Heaven. 

As you can see above, the crowds are building outside as fans gather ready to meet the players later.

Stay up-to-date with what's happening right here - and join me live on BBC Radio Sheffield until 20:00.

This evening's open-top bus procession is going to get under way very soon in Sheffield to mark Sheffield United's promotion from League One.

Want to know the route the bus will take? Look no further:

Adam Pinder-Smith
BBC Local Live, Yorkshire

Here's the latest on the problems on the M1 in South Yorkshire:

The M1 has re-opened southbound at junction 32, but two lanes remain closed there following an earlier accident, with delays back to junction 33.

No change northbound as lane four remains shut towards the M18 interchange, with delays back to junction 31.

The M18 is open both ways but is heavy as a knock-on affect of the M1 incident.

Sheffield United fans have been gathering for hours ahead of the open-top bus parade marking the club's promotion to the Championship.

Here are just some of the recent scenes in Sheffield city centre:

Image source, PA

Image source, PA

Image source, PA

Paul Hudson
Weather presenter, BBC Look North

Tonight will be dry with increasingly clear skies and a minimum temperature of about 4C (39F).

Tomorrow will be dry with plenty of sunshine at first, tending to cloud over slowly from the south later, particularly in South Yorkshire.

It'll stay dry, with further sunshine in North and West Yorkshire. 

The top temperature will be about 14C (57F), but much cooler along the coast.

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Twelve bronze animal head sculptures by Chinese artist Ai Weiwei have gone on display at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

Image source, EPA

The 10ft-high objects arrived at the site in Wakefield following a tour of Europe, Asia and the US.

The heads are inspired by traditional Chinese zodiac statues which once decorated a fountain clock at an imperial palace retreat in Beijing.

His interpretation is part of the park's 40th anniversary celebrations.

Adam Pinder-Smith
BBC Local Live, Yorkshire

More on those problems we've been reporting on South Yorkshire's motorways:

We're just hearing what the diversion route is if you're stuck on the M1 near junction 32, where it meets the M18.

The southbound M1 remains closed and traffic is being diverted via the M18.

The northbound M1 is also affected as lane four is shut and there are big delays in both directions towards the scene.

Tens of thousands of people are preparing to take part in an open-top bus parade to mark Sheffield United's promotion from League 1.

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The team are due to travel from Bramall Lane to Sheffield Town hall before a civic reception is held in the players' honour. 

Council leader Julie Dore says: "We all know how important our football teams are for the city. 

"We want this to be an event to recognise the success of the team but also for the fans to enjoy and to share in the success and celebrate."

An elderly man who had wandered away from hospital has been found near Wakefield city centre.

Image source, West Yorkshire Police

A PCSO was sent along to talk to the man after CCTV operators spotted the man, who was wearing a hospital gown, sitting shaking on some steps and unable to return to his ward. 

The officer sat with the man and checked in with local hospitals to find out where he had come from.

Police eventually managed to work out where he'd come from and officers say he was very thankful to be taken back to the hospital.  

Nick Wilmshurst
BBC Local Live, Yorkshire

No matter where you live, the chances are that if you commute to work, you'd like your journey to be quicker. 

Good news in York, then, where the powers-that-be think they've come up with a plan for a part of the city:  

Image source, City of York Council

City of York Council is asking for comments on the above new proposals which could help reduce congestion on one of York's busiest roads.

The council claims the scheme will reduce the average time taken to travel on the A19 south - and queues could be reduced by up to 50%. 

You can read the full proposals here, external - they're quite extensive so I won't go into mega-detail here.

If you want to have your say, you have until the end of the month.

Adam Pinder-Smith
BBC Local Live, Yorkshire

More on those problems we've mentioned which are currently affecting the M1 near Sheffield:  

The M1 remains closed southbound at junction 32 due to an accident, while the northbound carriageway in that stretch has the outside lane also shut off currently:

As result, the motorway has big delays in both directions, and traffic on the M18 is also heavy towards the interchange with the M1.

We'll keep you updated throughout the evening rush hour, and BBC Radio Sheffield has travel updates every 15 minutes.

Adam Pinder-Smith
BBC Local Live, Yorkshire

It looks like the atmosphere is building in Sheffield city centre ahead of a celebration for Sheffield United players and fans following the side's promotion back to the Championship.

Flags, hats and, of course, club shirts are all being waved and worn with pride by Blades fans outside the Town Hall.

It's ahead of a civic reception and open-top bus tour which is due to set off from Bramall Lane at 18:00.

We've got reporters on the bus, in the crowd and on the steps of the Town Hall so you won't miss a thing - so keep watching right here.

Also, BBC Radio Sheffield's Football Heaven is on air until 20:00, broadcasting the whole event live.

Have you seen Steven Thorpe from Holmfirth? He's been missing since Sunday and police are asking for help in finding him.

Image source, West Yorkshire Police

Mr Thorpe, 64, was last seen at his home on New Mill Road in Holmfirth on 30 April.　

He's described as white, 5ft 4ins tall, of average build, with a bald head and a moustache.　

He was last seen wearing jeans, a blue jumper, brown shoes and a dark or black coat.　

It's believed he was driving a red Chrysler Crossfire.　

Adam Pinder-Smith
BBC Local Live, Yorkshire

It's 100 days to go until the Special Olympics, external get under way in Sheffield.

To mark the occasion, a flag's now flying over Bramall Lane where the opening ceremony will take place on Tuesday 8 August:

YorkMix

Sad news for this little boy from his mum after his cat was shot dead with an air gun: