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  • End of era for Radio Sheffield newsreader

  • Live Sheffield and South Yorkshire news on Friday 24 November 2016

  1. Ex-Blades footballer's abuse claims prompt others to come forwardpublished at 10:30 Greenwich Mean Time 22 November 2016

    Mick Lunney
    BBC Local Live, Sheffield

    Six people have come forward to police after a former footballer spoke of the abuse he suffered at the hands of his coach. 

    Former Sheffield United player Andy Woodward told how he was abused by coach Barry Bennell while at Crewe Alexandra between the ages of 11 and 15. 

    Bennell was jailed for nine years in 1998 after pleading guilty to sexual offences. 

    Andy Woodward

    Anyone who may have experienced or is experiencing abuse can contact the NSPCC's confidential 24-hour helpline on 0808 800 5000 or Childline for children and young people on 0800 1111.  

  2. Listen: Hathersage flood floating carspublished at 10:15 Greenwich Mean Time 22 November 2016

    Paul Walker
    Match of the Day commentator

    People sprang to help those trapped by floodwater in Hathersage last night.

    Dramatic scenes of cars floating have been reported. 

    Dr Chris Press went to help as part of his role with the East Midlands Immediate Care Scheme.

    He's been speaking to BBC Radio Sheffield's Paul Walker: 

    Media caption,

    Hathersage flood help

  3. Pat on back for Sheffield museumpublished at 09:56 Greenwich Mean Time 22 November 2016

    Mick Lunney
    BBC Local Live, Sheffield

    Police car and fire engine in museumImage source, National Emergency Services Museum

    Sheffield's National Emergency Services Museum was highly commended at the White Rose Awards, external last night. 

    The museum tells the history of the emergency services and its oldest exhibit dates back to 1710, it's a manual fire pump.

    The White Rose Awards celebrate businesses involved in tourism in Yorkshire.

    Museum exteriorImage source, Google
  4. Decision on big retail projectpublished at 09:42 Greenwich Mean Time 22 November 2016

    Mick Lunney
    BBC Local Live, Sheffield

    New development by night imageImage source, Sheffield City Council

    Sheffield City councillors will today make their final decision on phase one of the city's long-awaited new retail quarter. 

    The first phase - a six-storey office block to be HSBC's new home - is part of a major city centre development.

    Historic England has objected to the proposals... 

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    Without amendments they will do substantial damage to the city centre conservation area - losing most of the listed building, the old Bethel Sunday School and robbing Leah's Yard of all its historic context."

    Historic England, Spokesperson

  5. New Wimbledon roof to be made in Sheffieldpublished at 09:26 Greenwich Mean Time 22 November 2016

    Everard Davy
    BBC Radio Sheffield News

    An engineering company in Sheffield has won the contract to build a second retractable roof for the tennis at Wimbledon. 

    SCX , externalmade the famous roof to allow all-weather play on Centre Court.

    Crowd under roof at WimbledonImage source, Getty Images

    Now the All England Lawn Tennis Club , externalwants another one on Number One court. 

    As well as guaranteeing play in all weather conditions it will increase the seating capacity. 

    Much of the construction work will be carried out at SCX’s new Tyler Street factory in Sheffield.  

  6. Flood warnings easepublished at 09:09 Greenwich Mean Time 22 November 2016

    Everard Davy
    BBC Radio Sheffield News

    The Environment Agency has lifted all of the local flood warnings.

    They say river levels are falling. 

    Some flood alerts remain in place. 

    You can find those here, external.

  7. 'Chest deep' water in Hathersage say Mountain Rescuerspublished at 08:40 Greenwich Mean Time 22 November 2016

    Mick Lunney
    BBC Local Live, Sheffield

    Parts of Hathersage were badly affected by flooding yesterday.

    This was the scene on School Lane...

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    Members of Edale Mountain Rescue said parts of the area were "chest deep" in water and some vehicles had just their roofs visible.

  8. Rain rain go away...and it willpublished at 08:20 Greenwich Mean Time 22 November 2016

    Abbie Dewhurst
    Weather Presenter, BBC Look North

    Here's my latest forecast on this wetter than wet morning:

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    BBC Look North's Abbie Dewhurst has Yorkshire's forecast on Tuesday 22 November 2016.

  9. Flood warnings latestpublished at 08:11 Greenwich Mean Time 22 November 2016

    Mick Lunney
    BBC Local Live, Sheffield

    The flood warnings below remain in place and the Environment Agency says the situation is expected to ease later this morning.

    These are all classified as 'standard flood warnings', which require immediate action.

    You can click on the link to be taken to the Environment Agency page:

    River Rother at Renishaw, external

    River Sheaf and Porter Brook at Leadmill in Sheffield, external

    River Sheaf and Porter Brook from Granville Square to Commercial Street, external

    River Sheaf at Priestley Street, Duchess Street and Sheaf Gardens, external

    River Sheaf at Coniston Road, Norton Hammer, external

    River Doe Lea at Bolsover Coking Works and Netherthorpe, external

    River Hipper at Central Chesterfield, external

  10. It'll get better, they tell uspublished at 08:00 Greenwich Mean Time 22 November 2016

    Mick Lunney
    BBC Local Live, Sheffield

    This was the scene on Sheffield Road in Rotherham last night.

    It's been echoed around the region and we'll continue to bring updates across the day.

    Flooded roadImage source, Gez Robinson
  11. South Yorkshire road problempublished at 22:16 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2016

    If you happen to be on the road in South Yorkshire this evening you need to watch out for a problem near the Flouch roundabout.

    The A616 is closed west between the A6102 and the roundabout due to flooding.

  12. Localised flooding in Sheffieldpublished at 22:07 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2016

    Mat Galvin tweeted this picture earlier of problems in South Yorkshire.

    Flooding in South YorkshireImage source, Mat Galvin
  13. Weather update: Latest overnight picturepublished at 22:02 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2016

    Our meteorologist Paul Hudson has just given me an update:

    He says that despite raining all day, the period between 16:00 and 19:00 saw a rapid increase in the rate of rainfall.

    That extra rain saw rivers rising rapidly. Autumn leaves also blocked drains meaning surface water was unable to escape.

    He adds that rivers have not been breached and levels appear now to be starting to fall.

    Paul says he expects further showers, some heavy, overnight and into the morning but is not expecting further prolonged heavy rain which would cause further problems.

  14. Flood sirens in area inundated last yearpublished at 21:54 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2016

    People living in parts of Yorkshire devastated by flooding last Christmas are put on alert again as river levels rise after heavy rain.

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  15. Northern Rail: Latest informationpublished at 21:49 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2016

    BBC Yorkshire reporter Ali Fortescue has just spoken to Northern about the delays on the rails this evening.

    Here's what she was told:

    • No service on Northern at Sheffield till tomorrow, bus replacement service in operation.
    • No services on Northern along the Calder Valley – from Hebden Bridge to Manchester and from Huddersfield to Manchester.
    • No service from Todmorden to Leeds.
    • Northern advising customers not to travel. 
  16. Sheffield disruptionpublished at 21:43 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2016

    There has been widespread disruption for people using the trains in and around Sheffield this evening.

    National Rail say there is serious disruption to journeys between Manchester Piccadilly/Stockport and Sheffield. 

    The issues include:

    • A tree is blocking the railway near Edale
    • Flooding near New Mills Central
    • Flooding near Dore & Totley

    There will be no Northern service from the city station for the rest of the evening.

    You can find the latest on the train disruption here, external.

    This was the scene in Abbeydale Road in the city earlier this evening:

  17. Flood warnings: South Yorkshirepublished at 21:30 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2016

    Here are the latest flood warnings from the Environment Agency for South Yorkshire this evening.

    These are all classified as standard flood warnings, which require immediate action.

    You can click on the link to be taken to the Environment Agency page:

    River Rother at Renishaw, external

    River Sheaf and Porter Brook at Leadmill in Sheffield, external

    River Sheaf and Porter Brook from Granville Square to Commercial Street, external

    River Sheaf at Priestley Street, Duchess Street and Sheaf Gardens, external

    River Sheaf at Coniston Road, Norton Hammer, external

    River Doe Lea at Bolsover Coking Works and Netherthorpe, external

    River Hipper at Central Chesterfield, external

    There are a number of flood alerts also in place which say flooding is possible and for residents to be aware.

  18. Flooding latestpublished at 21:19 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2016

    Good evening.

    There are a number of flood warnings in place across Yorkshire this evening following heavy rain earlier.

    We will bring you the latest news and information including what it's like where you are, what the Environment Agency say about the warning and more.

  19. Cells damaged and inmates hurt in riotpublished at 18:58 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2016

    Cells were damaged and two inmates were injured during a riot at a Doncaster prison, officials say.

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  20. Goodbye: Five things we learned todaypublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2016

    Claire Renwick
    BBC Radio Sheffield

    That’s it for me today, but updates on breaking news and travel from across South Yorkshire will continue through the evening and night.

    Don't forget to get in touch!

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