Kevin Larkin
BBC Radio Sheffield

Thanks for joining me today. 

Mick will be here tomorrow with all the latest news, weather, travel and sport for South Yorkshire from 08:00.

But before I go here are five things we learnt today...

• We have to wait to find out if a test well for fracking will be drilled at Misson near Doncaster
• There's "not enough money" to improve a crossing on a busy Sheffield road

• Kes, the bird from "A Kestrel for a Knave" was based on a real pet
• A tribute to an Olympic boxer has been unveiled at Sheffield's English Institute of Sport
• And it'll be a cloudy but chilly night with temperatures falling to 10C

A boy has died after he came into contact with a rail line at South Elmsall near Barnsley.

British Transport Police say that the 12-year-old suffered serious electrical burns and passed away this afternoon.

Officers say that it's not clear how the boy was on the tracks, but his death is not being treated as suspicious.

Locals tried to help the boy before paramedics attended the scene on Monday teatime.

BBC Weather Watchers

...but here are some roses growing around a satellite dish in Sheffield.

This wonderful image of nature and technology in harmony was sent in by our Weather Watcher David Hudson.

Image source, David Hudson

We'd love you to join our growing band of Weather Watchers, why not take a look on the Weather Watchers website?

Kevin Larkin
BBC Radio Sheffield

South Yorkshire Police have released a CCTV image of a car they believe was involved in a collision in the Intake area of Doncaster over the weekend.

A 35 year old man is still in a critical condition in hospital after being thrown from his quad bike which was involved in a collision with a light coloured Peugeot 206 on Sandringham Road on Sunday night.

Image source, South Yorkshire Police

A 17 year old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and is currently on bail.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact South Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Tom Ingall
Journalist, BBC Look North

The grandfather of missing Sheffield toddler Ben Needham has visited the site of the search on Kos.

Eddie Needham visited the farmhouse where his family was staying when Ben vanished in 1991.

This morning Eddie was shown around the farmland in Kos by Detective Inspector Jon Cousins from South Yorkshire Police who's leading the team here.

It comes after permission was given for an extension to the farmhouse to be knocked down.

The extension was not there when Ben disappeared 25 years ago.

Peter Saull
BBC Radio Nottingham Political Reporter

Within the last few minutes councillors in Nottingham have delayed a decision on an exploratory well application to be drilled at Misson near Doncaster.

A late legal submission from Friends of the Earth has delayed a decision on the plans which could be the first step towards fracking.

Nottinghamshire County Council will now make a decision at their Planning Committee meeting in November.

Sir Norman Bettison, who has written a book about the Hillsbororough disaster, remains under investigation by the Independent Police Complaints Commission regarding his alleged involvement in a police cover-up.  

Charlotte Rose
BBC Radio Sheffield Political Reporter

I've been watching the discussion about the petition to improve a crossing in Sheffield.

More than 6,000 people have signed the petition, external calling for a safe crossing at the junction of Hangingwater Road and Whiteley Wood Road.

Councillor Mazer Iqbal who's responsible for transport and infrastructure on Sheffield City Council has been explaining where the junction fared on the council's risk scoring system.

Earlier, parent Martin Jacobs showed a picture of his daughter Grace.

She suffered three breaks to her leg after she was hit by a car at the crossing last year.

Paulette Edwards
Presenter, BBC Radio Sheffield

The brother of author Barry Hines, who wrote the iconic South Yorkshire book 'A Kestrel for a Knave' popped in for a chat with me.

He told me how the bird Kes, which the story was based on, was his pet.

Richard also told me how he felt knowing thousands of school children have read about it.

Charlotte Rose
BBC Radio Sheffield Political Reporter

Concerned parents are submitting a petition, external signed by over 6,000 people to Sheffield City Council.

They want a safe crossing installed at the junction of Hangingwater Road and Whiteley Wood Road.

Martin and Lindsay Jacobs organised the petition after their daughter was injured last year.

The city council will consider the petition at their Full Council meeting this afternoon.

Jenny Coleman
Reporter, BBC Local Live

The publishers of a forthcoming book about Hillsborough written by a former South Yorkshire Police chief inspector said they believe it will "add to the narrative" of what happened during the 1989 disaster.  

Image source, Hillsborough Inquests

Sir Norman Bettison's book Hillsborough Untold is to be released in November.

A spokesman for Biteback Publishing said: "Hillsborough was a tragedy of horrendous proportions. So many voices have come from Hillsborough.

"We think [the book] can add to the narrative and shine a light on what happened and why things went so badly wrong."

He said the publishers were aware of the need to "tread carefully" and said they would not make a profit, as the proceeds would be donated to charity.  

"In fairness to [Sir Norman], it's an opportunity for him to give his version of events," he added.

Ronan Sully
BBC Radio Sheffield

A tribute to Olympic boxer Anthony Joshua has been unveiled at Sheffield's English Institute of Sport.

The plaque was unveiled by the former head of the International Olympic Committee Lord Coe as part of the Olympic Legacy project.

Anthony Joshua has held the IBF Heavyweight title since April this year.

He also won a gold medal in the super-heavyweight division at the London 2012 Olympics.

Peter Saull
BBC Radio Nottingham Political Reporter

Those in favour of plans to drill an exploratory well at Misson near Doncaster have been putting their case to councillors.

Nottinghamshire County Councillors are due to decide today if the proposals, which could eventually lead to fracking, can go ahead.

John Blaymires from iGas, the company behind the plans has been explaining more about their application.

Toby Foster
Presenter, BBC Radio Sheffield

Oh yes, it's the latest social media craze doing the rounds so we had to get involved!

The water flip challenge has reached Radio Sheffield, so how did I and the rest of the breakfast team get on?

Were we standing tall or just a bit wet?

Peter Saull
BBC Radio Nottingham Political Reporter

More views are being heard at the meeting to decide if an exploratory well can be drilled at Misson near Doncaster.

Earlier people living in the village and anti-fracking campaigners put forward their case.

Now the energy industry is having its say, Ken Cronin from the UK Onshore Oil and Gas Group has been addressing councillors.

Jenny Coleman
Reporter, BBC Local Live

Former South Yorkshire Police chief inspector Sir Norman Bettison has written a book about the Hillsborough disaster, claiming he has been "unfairly scapegoated".  

Sir Norman witnessed the 1989 disaster as a spectator when 96 Liverpool fans died in a fatal crush. 

At the Hillsborough inquests he denied being part of a "black propaganda unit" set up to blame Liverpool fans and "concoct" a false version of events.

His book, Hillsborough Untold, released in November, sees the former chief constable claim he has been portrayed unfairly in Parliament and the media.

Biteback Publishing said proceeds of the book would be donated to charity.

Peter Saull
BBC Radio Nottingham Political Reporter

The meeting to decide if an exploratory well can be drilled at Misson near Doncaster is continuing.

Nottinghamshire County Council will decide if the well, which could eventually lead to fracking will go ahead.

Now after hearing from the council's Planning Officer and villagers, anti-fracking protestors are speaking.

They held a protest outside before the meeting began.

Now representative Brian Davey from Frack Free Nottinghamshire has addressed councillors.

Tributes have been paid to the Year 5 pupil at Hunters Bar Junior School in Sheffield who passed away after catching meningitis.

The headteacher of the school, Jill Hallsworth said:

Image source, Google

 Meanwhile, Sheffield City Council has also passed on its sympathies to the girl's family.

The authority added that meningococcal disease is not easily passed from person to person, although those who were in close contact with the girl have been given antibiotics as a precaution.

Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield

The police search continues on Kos for signs of what happened to Ben Needham 25 years ago.

This from BBC Look North's Tom Ingall:

Peter Saull
BBC Radio Nottingham Political Reporter

People living in the village of Misson near Doncaster are outlining their objections to plans for an exploratory well to be drilled near their homes.

Nottinghamshire County Council is meeting to decide if the well can go ahead, if it does it could be the first step towards fracking in our area.

The council's Planning Officer Jonathan Smith has recommended the proposals are approved.

Now those living in the village who are opposed to the plans are addressing the meeting.

Jayne Watson from Misson Parish Council is concerned about damage to the community: