weather update: brollies away all being wellpublished at 13:25 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November 2016
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
Getting brighter and it should be dry overnight. High of 7C.
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Domestic abuse in focus on White Ribbon Day
Hole in house wall after car smash
End of era for Radio Sheffield newsreader
Live Sheffield and South Yorkshire news on Friday 24 November 2016
weather update: brollies away all being wellpublished at 13:25 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November 2016
Football sex abuse update: more people come forwardpublished at 13:08 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November 2016
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, SheffieldCheshire Police have now said that 11 people have come forward to give information in relation to child sex abuse in football.
It comes after a former Sheffield United player claimed he'd suffered abuse as a child.
Thomas Mair found guilty of murdering Jo Coxpublished at 12:51 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November 2016
More on the news that the man accused of murdering Batley and Spen Labour MP Jo Cox has been found guilty by a jury at the Old Bailey.
Image source, West Yorkshire PoliceThomas Mair, 53, was accused of shooting and stabbing the mother-of-two in Birstall on 16 June, a week before the EU referendum vote.
At his trial, Mr Mair denied murdering the mother-of-two and chose not to give any evidence in his defence.
Jo Cox trial: Thomas Mair found guilty of MP's murderpublished at 12:44 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November 2016
BreakingThomas Mair, accused of murdering Batley and Spen Labour MP Jo Cox, has been found guilty by a jury at the Old Bailey.
More to follow...
Pony rail deaths: the family behind the storypublished at 12:33 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November 2016
Andy Kershaw
BBC Radio Sheffield NewsThese are the people whose two ponies had to be put down after they strayed onto a railway line in Barnsley.
They blame Network Rail for the incident, which in turn has denied responsibility over a damaged fence alongside the track.
You can see more here.
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End of twitter postKel Brook does the honours at gym openingpublished at 12:11 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November 2016
Tom Ingall
Journalist, BBC Look NorthSheffield's Kell Brook doesn't often wear a suit to the gym; but he's made an exception today.
The fighter did the curtain-pulling at the opening of a new gym in Wisewood, external.
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End of twitter postPublic reaction to Chinese hotel planpublished at 11:53 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November 2016
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, SheffieldThe prospect of Sheffield's central library moving to make way for a 5-star hotel is seeing strong views on social media. You find out more about the plan here.
Image source, Facebook'Fake news' inquiry by local MPpublished at 11:33 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November 2016
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, SheffieldBarnsley East MP Michael Dugher is leading a study on behalf of the Labour leadership into news that's not really news, it's been made up.
He's sharing more about it on social media:
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End of twitter postSex attack councillor pressured to resignpublished at 11:11 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November 2016
Charlotte Rose
BBC Radio Sheffield Political ReporterWe've been hearing about councillor from Rotherham who has been found guilty of sexual assault.
Andrew Roddison will be sentenced on December 1st.
Our political reporter is following the story.
Image source, TwitterMan arrested after high speed police chase on three wheelspublished at 10:52 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November 2016
A motorist was arrested after a high-speed police chase , externalin which he continued driving despite losing a tyre.
Image source, South Yorkshire PoiliceFlood defence money hopespublished at 10:36 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November 2016
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, SheffieldWe're awaiting confirmation of where new money for flood defences will go in the Chancellor's Autumn statement today
Campaigners hope that Doncaster will be among the areas chosen.
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End of twitter postSex attack councillor awaits sentencepublished at 10:17 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November 2016
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
Image source, Rotherham CouncilA Labour councillor in Rotherham been found guilty of sexual assault after a woman was attacked in Rotherham.
41-year-old Andrew Roddison, external of Flatts Lane in Treeton, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
He has been bailed and will be sentenced at Leeds Magistrates Court on 1 December.
The sexual assault happened at a council event after a parade in Rotherham in May.
Quote MessageThe Council’s Code of Conduct clearly describes the high standards of behaviour which are expected of all elected members. We now await the sentencing on 1 December.”
Spokesperson, Rotherham Council
Drone firm wins £8.5m water monitor dealpublished at 10:02 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November 2016
A drone company in Rotherham lands a 10 million euro (£8.5m) contract to monitor water pollution in Europe's rivers and seas.
Read MoreDrone firm wins £8.5m contract for European water pollution checkspublished at 09:50 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November 2016
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, SheffieldA drone company in Rotherham has won a 10 million euro (£8.5m) contract to monitor the pollution in Europe's rivers and seas.
Image source, Martek MarineMartek Marine is to send two of its two-metre long drones to measure the sulphur and CO2 levels emitted from the exhausts of commercial ships.
The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) will use the data to check if the ships meet current EU standards. Airborne sulphur is a major cause of acid rain harming crops and buildings.
Owner of ponies killed by trains blames Network Railpublished at 09:14 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November 2016
Oli ConstableNetwork Rail have denied they were responsible for the deaths of two ponies hit by trains near Darton in Barnsley earlier this week.
Darryl Ashby, the animals' owner, says it was Network Rail's fault because they had not mended a broken trackside fence.
Network Rail say they had not received any reports of problems with the fence since it was last inspected in the summer.
Police issue CCTV images after violent car theftpublished at 08:57 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November 2016
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, SheffieldA man was dragged from his car and beaten, leaving him with two fractured eye sockets during a car robbery in Rotherham.
He was attacked at a business park in Manvers, external on 2 October and police hope the images below will help catch his attacker.
Image source, South Yorkshire PoliceThe vehicle pictured above, a black Vauxhall Astra, is thought to be connected to the robbery. However it’s believed the registration plates are false and may have been switched to another vehicle.
Chinese hotel plan in Sheffield prompts anger and praisepublished at 08:31 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November 2016
Oli ConstablePeople in Sheffield have been pouring out opinions on a plan to create a five-star hotel by moving Sheffield central library to a new home.
The council says the building needs tens of millions of pounds to be spent on maintenance and repairs; something it can't afford.
A Chinese investor is interested in developing a top-rated hotel in the city alongside other schemes for apartments in Sheffield and a school in China built with help from Sheffield.
Watch: What's the weather got in store?published at 08:07 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November 2016
Abbie Dewhurst
Weather Presenter, BBC Look NorthCloudy and chilly. Here's my full forecast...
Good morningpublished at 08:00 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November 2016
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, SheffieldI'll be bringing you the news, sport, weather and travel for South Yorkshire until 18:00.
The weather ahead coming up - it seems you can leave your flippers at home today - and more on the plan to create a five-star hotel in the central library building in Sheffield.
Your photos and stories always welcome, click here to send
Lovely one from Badger in Rotherham here.
Image source, BadgerFive things we've learned todaypublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 22 November 2016
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, SheffieldThat's it from me today, we'll continue with updates on breaking news and travel this evening and overnight. Today we've learned that:
- Sheffield central library could become a five-star hotel
- Chesterfield FC think they're safe for another month
- a Sheffield company is to put a roof on a second court at Wimbledon
- a young rescuer tells of how he helped save a woman from a flood in Hathersage
- churches and mosques are working together to help conflict victims in Syria
