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Live updates on Tuesday 28 June 2016
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
From the expected new route of HS2 in South Yorkshire, the report saying front line police officers are being let down by their force to the victory at Wimbledon of a Wild Card entrant from Doncaster; it's been quite a day.
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Paul Hudson
Weather presenter, BBC Look North
A few showers, and perhaps some longer spells of rain continue into this evening, but it should clear up after that.
Liz Roberts
Political Reporter, BBC Radio Sheffield
Labour MPs have overwhelmingly backed a vote of "no confidence" in their leader Jeremy Corbyn following widespread criticism of his performance during the European Union referendum campaign.
The motion was passed by a margin of almost four to one.
Kate Linderholm
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
The headlines this evening in South Yorkshire include
Andy Kershaw
BBC Radio Sheffield News
Our reporter Andy Kershaw is often in Rotherham town centre, but today he's been surprised by the number of empty retail units. Tell us what you think.
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Jonathan Buchan
BBC Radio Sheffield Sport
Doncaster's wildcard Tara Moore gets her first ever Grand Slam win with a 6-3 6-2 victory over Alison Van Uytvank at Wimbledon.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe 23-year-old, who was born in Hong Kong, is ranked 100 places below today's opponent and she has now claimed her first ever win in a Grand Slam match.
Andy Giddings
Sports Editor, BBC Sheffield
Rotherham United defender Kirk Broadfoot believes they can improve on last season when they finished nine points clear of relegation trouble. Broadfoot signed a new 2 year deal yesterday:
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Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
Problems both ways on the A57 Mosborough Parkway in Woodhouse.
An accident means it's closed both ways between Coisley Hill Roundabout and Eckington Way.
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
After abusing five children and keeping and distributing indecent images of youngsters, 39 year-old Jason Madden is behind bars, external.
Madden, of Leopold Street, Dinnington, pleaded guilty to ten counts of indecent assault.
Image source, South Yorkshire PoliceQuote MessageMadden preyed on young children for his own sexual gratification – a truly heinous crime. “In some cases, his victims revealed that he had given them money and told them not to say anything, exploiting these vulnerable young children even further."
Gareth Gent, Investigating officer Acting Detective Sergeant
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
There's a call for ideas to help councils in South Yorkshire to hit their target to 'reduce, re-use, recycle and recover energy from 95% of South Yorkshire’s waste'.
The plan, external is out to consultation and comes from the Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham Waste partnership. The consultation runs until the end of July.
Jonathan Buchan
BBC Radio Sheffield Sport
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
A fleet of electric cycles has arrived in Rotherham.
Businesses and residents are being encouraged to take part in a scheme, external which allows them to be used for free. The idea is to enourage cycling as an alternative way of commuting.
Image source, Road Safety UKQuote MessageBy 2020, we want four out of five local journeys to be by bike, foot or public transport. It's a big challenge, but this new fleet of electric bikes will really help us lead the way.”
Denise Lelliott, Councillor RMBC
Shamir Masri
BBC Look North
Job cuts are to be put on hold at South Yorkshire Police following a new review of the force.
The review, external is described by interim Chief Constable Dave Jones as an 'uncomfortable read', where job losses and a 'disturbing' move away from neighbourhood policing are highlighted as some of the issues affecting the force:
Kate Linderholm
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
The headlines in South Yorkshire this afternoon include
Tom Ingall
Journalist, BBC Look North
It seems it is all change for the High Speed 2 plans in South Yorkshire.
We understand a new report from the people who will build the line, will recommend a city centre station for Sheffield - rather than the Meadowhall option they had previously preferred. Tom Ingall live on Look North this afternoon:
HS2 changes ahead says Tom Ingall
Rain on and off this afternoon, some of it might be heavy, 16C
More rain later, it should be drier by morning.
Kate Linderholm
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
This Friday is the 100th Anniversary of the start of the Battle of the Somme. At Weston Park in Sheffield there'll be a special service of remembrance for the hundreds of soldiers from the city who were killed in the battle.
Our World War One story today comes from Fitzalan Square in Sheffield. In 1914 it was the place to be when the 1365 Hallamshire Rifles marched through the city on their way to the front and were captured on film. The images show smiling troops and waving onlookers; no-one at that time had any idea what they would soon be facing overseas.
Kate Linderholm reports:
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
People using libraries in Sheffield can now get free wi-fi.
Users can log on from smartphones, tablets and laptops as well as library computers.
The service is provided through a grant from Arts Council England, external.
Image source, Sheffield City CouncilQuote MessageWi-fi has become an essential part of everyday life for many people and I'm delighted we're able to offer this service for free to people in Sheffield. I want Sheffield to be the most digitally switched-on city in Britain."
Councillor Jack Scott, Cabinet member for community services and libraries
Tom Ingall
Journalist, BBC Look North
Following news earlier than HS2 could face a delay, we now have this from Tom Ingall:
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Andy Giddings
Sports Editor, BBC Sheffield
Barnsley midfielder Paul Digby has completed his move to Ipswich Town. The Tractor Boys have taken over the player's contract.
Meanwhile, Sheffield United are close to off-loading unwanted midfielder Dean Hammond. The 33 year old triggered a clause in his loan deal allowing him to sign a one year contract with the Blades, but has been told by new manager Chris Wilder he is surplus to requirements.
