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Live updates on Thursday 20 October
Claire Renwick
BBC Radio Sheffield
Eight men and one woman have been arrested after officers carried out pre-planned warrants at two properties in Doncaster.
The arrests - which were made in Dockin Hill Road and Allerton Street at around 05:00 today - included possession of a firearm and possession of controlled drugs.
Image source, GoogleThe suspects are being questioned by detectives.
Image source, Getty ImagesMore than 5,000 council homes could be lost in Rotherham over the next 30 years, councillors say.
A report, external by the authority claims its housing stock could drop from about 21,000 properties to 15,500.
Council leader Chris Read blamed national welfare and housing policy changes, including a 1% rent reduction expected to cost the authority £638m.
A government spokesman said the changes in the Housing Act 2016, external would help people buy their own homes.
Jamie Campbell
BBC Radio Sheffield
Sheffield Wednesday are up to sixth in the Championship following a draw at Cardiff City
Daniel Pudil equalised for the Owls after Peter Whittingham put the home side ahead with a free kick
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BBC Radio Sheffield
BBC Travel
Two lanes remain closed on M180 Eastbound between Junction 5 of the M18 at Stainforth and Junction 1 of the A18 at Thorne.
It's due to an earlier vehicle fire, recovery work and repairs.
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Claire Renwick
BBC Radio Sheffield
Some sad news this morning - Green Estate in Sheffield has said goodbye to their beloved shire horse, Big Lad.
The gentle giant, who had been a visitors' favourite for 10 years, had to be put down after developing a crippling hoof condition called laminitis.
Image source, Green Estate
Image source, Green EstateHave you got any memories of Big Lad that you'd like to share?
If so, get in touch.
Claire Renwick
BBC Radio Sheffield
Rotherham Council's warning that it's going to lose a quarter of its council homes in the next 30 years.
At the moment one in five houses in the borough is local authority-owned.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe council's blaming changes in government policy for the fact that it'll have a massive black hole in the budget, which pays for buying or building new homes and maintaining existing ones.
Claire Renwick
BBC Radio Sheffield
Good news if you're driving near Doncaster town centre this morning - the A630 Church Way has now re-opened following a police incident.
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Image source, GoogleThanks to our Weather Watcher, Tomslad, for this lovely photo from this morning.
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The A630 Church Way in Doncaster is closed due to a police incident.
Traffic's also very slow westbound between the Chappell Drive junction and Markets Roundabout.
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BBC Radio Sheffield
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BBC Travel
Drivers on the M180 near Thorne are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys this morning following a lorry fire.
The Eastbound carriageway is currently closed between the between the M18 and junction 1 at Thorne.
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Claire Renwick
BBC Radio Sheffield
A Sheffield mum who lost her daughter to an undiagnosed heart condition is encouraging other young people to get screened.
Watch her moving story below:
One lane's closed and traffic's very slow on the M1 southbound between Junction 33 for Catcliffe and Junction 32 for Thurcroft.
It's due to a broken-down lorry and roadworks in the area.
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Image source, Google
Owain Wyn Evans
Weather presenter, BBC Look North
Any low cloud and mist will lift in the morning to leave a sunny, but rather cool day.
The risk of isolated, sharp showers will continue.
Look at this gorgeous pic of the moon above Sheffield last night!
It was sent to us by Weather Watcher, The Wild Garden.
Keep your photos coming!
Image source, The Weather WatcherClaire Renwick
BBC Radio Sheffield
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