BBC Local Live: Sheffield and South Yorkshire on Tuesday 21 June 2016

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News, sport, travel and weather updates resume at 08:00 on Wednesday
Updates on Tuesday 21 June 2016

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Jenny Cork

Delays on the M1 southbound after earlier collision at J31published at 12:36 British Summer Time 21 June 2016
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Proof giggles are contagious from South Yorkshire babypublished at 12:15 British Summer Time 21 June 2016
Rony Robinson
Presenter, BBC Radio Sheffield
When was the last time you had a fit of the giggles?
Giggles are contagious and in the news today, two schools have teamed up with academics from Reading University to research what causes so-called "emotional contagion".
The lovely Will Roberts has tweeted , externalme proof of just how contagious it is!
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Headlines: Sir Cliff 'emotionally exhausted' by police investigationpublished at 11:57 British Summer Time 21 June 2016
Jenny Cork
BBC Sheffield news
Headlines from our Sheffield and South Yorkshire newsroom:
- Sir Cliff Richard says he's emotionally exhausted by a two-year ordeal after South Yorkshire Police raided his home
- Former Sheffield United striker Ched Evans signs new deal with Chesterfield despite retrial over rape allegation
- Colourful elephants on display around Sheffield
Watch: Two wheels better than four?published at 11:41 British Summer Time 21 June 2016
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
The South Yorkshire Safer Roads Partnership says motorists spend an average of 2.5 months or 1,708 hours stuck in traffic!
They'll give you tips and information as part of Ride to Work Week,, external all this week.
But would you be prepared to swap four wheels for two? You've been sharing some of your thoughts on our Facebook page, external:
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It makes sense less congestion etc but still think four wheels better than two
Mavis Townend
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Congestion would definitely ease, and I like the prospect of car drivers learning to ride. I did it, and it's one of the best things I did.
Terry Hibberd
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Two would be better, were Britain less wetter!
Paul Neale
Sir Cliff Richard says stress of investigation almost killed himpublished at 11:21 British Summer Time 21 June 2016
BBC Entertainment and Arts
Sir Cliff Richard has said he was left fearing he would die as a result of the stress of being publicly named as a suspect in a sexual abuse investigation.
Image source, Getty Images
He was told last week he wouldn't face any charges but he has told the Daily Mail he was left physically and emotionally exhausted by a two-year ordeal.
South Yorkshire Police has since apologised for their handling of the investigation. Sir Cliff says he hopes the BBC will also apologise for the way they reported a raid on his home.
Have you seen them yet? Sheffield taken over by elephant stampedepublished at 11:11 British Summer Time 21 June 2016
Andy Kershaw
BBC Radio Sheffield News
Herd of Sheffield, external's #littleherd, external is now in 11 locations across Sheffield. The designs are courtesy of 73 local schools.
Nice work!
Over 50 big elephants will joining the baby elephants next month as part of a big art trail to raise money for Sheffield Children's Hospital.
Watch: Drowning prevention as hot weather sets inpublished at 10:48 British Summer Time 21 June 2016
Jenny Cork
BBC Sheffield news
It's Drowning Prevention Week, external and there are warnings from South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, external to stay safe around water, especially as hot weather sets in.
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Ched Evans new deal at Chesterfield football clubpublished at 10:19 British Summer Time 21 June 2016
Jenny Cork
BBC Sheffield news
Former Sheffield United footballer Ched Evans has signed a 12-month deal with League One Chesterfield. The Court of Appeal quashed his conviction for rape in April.
There will be a retrial later this year.
Evans came close to joining League One side Oldham Athletic in January 2015, before the club pulled out of the deal.
In a BBC survey of League One and League Two clubs following the Latics' reversal, prior to the conviction being quashed, Chesterfield said in a statement: "Please note that we wouldn't sign him".
Sex attack in Mosborough – do you know this man?published at 09:56 British Summer Time 21 June 2016
Jenny Cork
BBC Sheffield news
Police investigating a sex assault of a 63-year-old woman in Mosborough, Sheffield, last week have issued an electronic image of a man they want to speak to.
Image source, South Yorkshire Police
At around 19:30 on Tuesday 14 June the 63-year-old woman was walking through allotments on Moss Way.
She was assaulted before the attacker left the scene.
He was wearing a light grey tracksuit and had a stud in one ear.
Watch: Elephant sculptures by pupils from 73 schools across Sheffieldpublished at 09:30 British Summer Time 21 June 2016
Andy Kershaw
BBC Radio Sheffield News
Come and see this colourful spectacle today in Sheffield City Centre!
They're in 11 different locations across the city. Can you find them all?
Durham v Yorkshire - Day Twopublished at 09:12 British Summer Time 21 June 2016
BBC Sport
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Ched Evans: Chesterfield sign striker despite October rape retrialpublished at 08:58 British Summer Time 21 June 2016
BBC Sport
Former Sheffield United player, Ched Evans, who faces a retrial over rape allegations in October, has joined League One side Chesterfield on a one-year deal.
Former Wales striker Evans was jailed in 2012 for raping a 19-year-old woman, but had his conviction quashed by the Court of Appeal in April.
Image source, Wales News Service
The 27-year-old, who has always denied the charges against him, was released from jail in October 2014 after serving half of a five-year sentence.
His last professional game was in 2012.
Headlines: Ched Evans signed by Chesterfield and 200 new flats for Sheffieldpublished at 08:37 British Summer Time 21 June 2016
Everard Davy
BBC Radio Sheffield News
Headlines across Sheffield and South Yorkshire this morning:
- Ex-Sheffield United footballer Ched Evans signs for Chesterfield despite October retrial for rape
- More than 200 new flats are to be built at Kelham Island in Sheffield
- Colourful elephants go on display around Sheffield
Delays on the M1 after earlier incidentpublished at 08:32 British Summer Time 21 June 2016
Jenny Cork
BBC Sheffield news
There are delays on the M1 as you head south into Derbyshire.
It's particularly heavy between J29, A617 (Chesterfield) and J28, A38 (Alfreton) after an earlier incident.
All lanes have been re-opened but there's congestion to back to Woodall Services.
A big stampede of little elephants in Sheffieldpublished at 08:25 British Summer Time 21 June 2016
Toby Foster
Presenter, BBC Radio Sheffield
You've probably heard about the elephants coming to Sheffield.
The Herd of Sheffield, external will be the biggest public art trail the city has seen.
We ran our competition to design the BBC Radio Sheffield elephant and the finished thing will be unveiled in the next few weeks.
But from today you can see the little elephants in 11 locations across Sheffield.
These calf elephant sculptures have been designed by pupils from 73 local schools, don't they look great!
Image source, BBC / Herd of Sheffield
Over 10,000 children have taken part in designing and decorating the Little Herd and you can see them at sites including John Lewis and the Winter Gardens until 30 September.
Image source, BBC / Herd of Sheffield
Weather: It's beginning to look a bit like summerpublished at 08:09 British Summer Time 21 June 2016
Abbie Dewhurst
Weather Presenter, BBC Look North
A fine and bright start to the day with good spells of sunshine and variable amounts of cloud.
Feeling pleasant with highs of 20C (68F).
Good morning: Your Live coverage across the daypublished at 08:00 British Summer Time 21 June 2016
Jenny Cork
BBC Sheffield news
We're out and about in Sheffield looking for the Little Herd, external of elephants. More on that soon.
But it's a lovely start to the day in Sheffield and across South Yorkshire, is summer finally here?
Full weather report coming shortly.
Plus we'll have full coverage of all the big stories across South Yorkshire.

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