Jonathan Buchan
BBC Radio Sheffield Sport

They often refer to the crowd as being the 12th man on the pitch; that extra oomph that can propel a team to victory. 

Hear how it's hoped to be a factor for Rotherham, external in their upcoming match:

James Vincent
Reporter BBC Look North

Thousands of people have been signing a petition, external to prevent Sheffield Central Library from being moved to make way for a five-star hotel. We brought news of the plan earlier this week.

As part of the scheme the library would be found a new home somewhere in the city centre.

Charlotte Rose
BBC Radio Sheffield Political Reporter

I'm at a council meeting in Doncaster where councillors have been discussing fears that at least 20 community pharmacies in the town may have to close because of government budget cuts.

Lats month the Department of Health said it wanted to reduce the £2.8bn-a-year pharmacy bill by more than £200m over the next two years.  

Councillors in Doncaster have just voted unanimously to approve a motion which opposes cuts to community pharmacy services. 

Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield

Two men have been remanded in custody on drugs charges after houses were searched in Sheffield on Monday.

Sajid Hussain, 34, from Burngreave is charged with possession with intent to supply and will appear at Sheffield Crown Court on 22 December.

Also facing the same charge is 37-year-old Abid Hussain from Burngreave. He is due to appear in court on 23 December.  

Police say around 15kg of suspected Class A drugs were recovered from the warrants, as well as cash, firearms, and a mechanical press, which is believed to have been used in drugs production.

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A festive fundraising effort is being staged by Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity.

People are being encouraged to get in the spirit , externalby doing events with an elf theme to bring in funds.

The charity helps to improve the hospital environment as well as paying for £250,000 of research each year into the prevention and cure of childhood illnesses.

Image source, Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity

Tim Bowler
Business reporter, BBC News

You've seen all the signs and adverts, had your inbox flooded with emails offering "massive discounts" and "unmissable deals". There's no escaping Black Friday.

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Falling on 25 November this year, Black Friday originated in the United States. The day follows the US Thanksgiving holiday (the fourth Thursday in November) and is seen as the start of the holiday season with shoppers hoping to snap up bargains and save on their Christmas shopping.

I've been looking at how the discount day compares with other retail bonanzas?

Sheffield Star

A global fencing firm is planning to cut more than 100 jobs, external at its Sheffield site as part of its UK restructuring plans.

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There are 187 investigations into potential police failures in dealing with child sexual abuse cases in England and Wales, figures show.

BBC Sport

Former Barnsley defender Paul Futcher has died at the age of 60.

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He started his career with Chester before moving to Luton with twin brother Ron in 1974.

The ex-England Under-21 international became the most expensive defender in English football when he moved to Manchester City for £350,000 in 1978.

He spent six seasons with Barnsley before three with Grimsby Town, helping them win promotion to the second tier.

Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield

Auditions for the TV show Britain's Got Talent are coming to Barnsley.

The event is next week and Barnsley College performing arts students have formed a dance troupe to try to impress the judges.

They only found out a few weeks ago that the auditions are being held at the college's Old Mill Lane Campus next Tuesday, and quickly put together the troupe.

Anyone wanting to attend an audition has to book, external.

Image source, Barnsley College

BBC Business News

The outlook for family finances is a "grim picture" with little respite from measures announced in the Autumn Statement, a think tank has said.

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The biggest losers between now and 2020 are lower income families, with the poorest third likely to see incomes drop, the Resolution Foundation said.

That could mean the squeeze on living standards could be worse during this Parliament than between 2010 and 2015.

Treasury documents confirm the poorest and the very richest will be hit.

Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield

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Black Friday, Cyber Monday...two of the shopping days when businesses look forward to a boost in takings. 

However, also looking to benefit are criminals looking to get at people's money through cyber crime. 

South Yorkshire Police are warning people to be aware of the risks, external as they look for bargains.

Rony Robinson
Presenter, BBC Radio Sheffield

There's a grand tradition of drag queens and men dressing up as women for entertainment in this country - especially with panto season just round the corner. 

But what about drag kings? That's women dressing up as men.

There's a new drag king night starting up this weekend, external in a quiet suburb of Sheffield.   

Relive all the action as Nottingham Forest twice come from behind to score five and win at 10-man Barnsley in the Championship.

Sheffield Star

A teenager who suffered serious head injuries from falling down stairs at a Sheffield nightclub, external is appealing for witnesses.

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Big ambitions are shown in a masterplan, external which sets out a string of projects to change the face of Doncaster.

Retail, leisure and residential projects aim to bring the town that wants to be called a city up-to-date.

Here's a summary of some of the main points:

Gina Bolton
BBC Radio Sheffield

This is an image which police hope will help to solve a sex assault report in Doncaster.

The image is being released after months of investigation into the incident which involved a woman who says she was attacked by a man, external she'd met on a night out in May of this year.

Image source, South Yorkshire Police

Sheffield Star

Rosie Skitt went into a pub for a quiet drink – but came out scarred for life, external after another woman smashed a glass in her face.

Image source, Sheffield Star

Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield

The NSPCC, external has opened a dedicated telephone helpline -- in response to a number of former footballers waiving their anonymity to speak out about the sexual abuse they suffered as children. 

Eleven people have contacted police since Andy Woodward -- who played for Sheffield United -- told a newspaper that he'd been abused by a coach at Crewe Alexandra who was jailed in the late 90s.

Andy Giddings
Sports Editor, BBC Sheffield

• Sheffield United will have Kieron Freeman and Mark Duffy back for Saturdays trip to Charlton. The pair sat out Tuesdays win over Bury due to injury.
•  A late equaliser from Guillaume Desbiens clinched a 2-2 draw for the Sheffield Steelers, external in the first leg of their Challenge Cup quarter final against the Edinburgh Capitals.

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• Nick Matthew says he wants to compete at the Commonwealth games in 2018...despite the fact he will be nearly 38 years old. The former Squash World Number one already has two gold medals having won the singles titles in Dehli and Glasgow.

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