Updates on Friday 9 December
Image source, Sheffield Star / Claire WoodWhen Paulette Edwards’ parents travelled from Jamaica to set up home in Sheffield more than 50 years ago, they did so "to come to a better life", she says.
“They wanted their children to have things they didn’t have. I think I am who I am because I was born here.”
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Pritti Mistry
BBC Local Live
A woman hit by a car after attempting to stop the driver from stealing £120 worth of fuel said she will continue to tackle shoplifters.
Michelle Carr, a cashier at a Barnsley petrol station, was thrown on to the bonnet in the hit-and-run and suffered bruising to her back, shoulder and leg.
Image source, Debi BeardshallMs Carr says she did not expect the car to hit her when she tried to stop the driver from fleeing without paying for fuel.
Image source, Debi BeardshallShe said she had always been "the type of person" who confronted shoplifters and would continue to do so.
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Abbie Dewhurst
Weather Presenter, BBC Look North
Low cloud may persist in many areas throughout the day, but any dense patches of fog should lift a little with a few limited brighter intervals developing.
Image source, Chris Morgan/GeographThree men are arrested over an online video apparently showing trespassers in an airport hangar.
Three men are arrested over an online video apparently showing trespassers in an airport hangar.
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Oli Constable
The video of this incident is already doing the rounds online.
Image source, Jet Garage CCTVNow police want to hear from anyone who was there at about 13.10 on Sunday 4 December, when a silver Mazda pulled into the Jet petrol station on Park Road, Worsbrough Common.
The driver of the Mazda is reported to have filled canisters with petrol, then began to leave without paying.
A female member of staff is believed to have gone onto the forecourt and was involved in a hit-and-run with the Mazda.
Do you know anything? Get in touch with police via email, external or calling 101: Incident number 560.
Jenny Cork
BBC Sheffield news
It was once a Christmas institution, transporting families across the country to see Santa in magical rides.
There was one in Sheffield, Coventry, London, York, Belfast, Dalston and Ashton-under-Lyne.
Image source, Jamie GrayBosses at Coventry Transport Museum, external now want to find out more about the fleet.
Here's some of what people have been saying about this on the BBC Radio Sheffield Facebook, external page.
Quote MessageI have a very vague memory of sitting in a submarine and all the undersea scenery moved and Santa was waiting at the end of the journey for us, I'm sure it was in there."
Craig Walton
Quote MessageMy grandad was the painter and decorator at the Co-op. His pride and joy was the Christmas ride."
Diane Kirk
Quote MessageI actually worked at Co-op taking children on their journey, seeing the wonder in there eyes was magical."
Mary Edley
Quote MessageThis is one of my earliest memories. Loved that ride. Really believed we had travelled all that way. I'm sure on another post someone said Heeley city farm had some of the animals from the ride."
Heather Michelle Parkin Smith
Nick Wilson
BBC Radio Sheffield
Image source, Jet Garage CCTV
Jenny Cork
BBC Sheffield news
Police have arrested three men, all aged 19, from Ilford, Rugby and Sheerness, on suspicion of endangering the safety of an aircraft.
The men have been arrested in relation to a report of trespassing at the airport, made to police on Sunday 20 November.
They're being questioned by specialist officers.
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BBC Politics
Sheffield Heeley MP, Louise Haigh is to join this march on Saturday:
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Jenny Cork
BBC Sheffield news
You've been having your say on social media, external about the M1's new 60mph speed trial near Rotherham.
It comes as the extra lane opens on the hard shoulder of the M1 between junctions 34 to 35a.
It's all part of the new smart motorway scheme which is aimed at easing scenes like this:
Quote MessageLove it ......but car drivers still drive at 50 in Lane 2 holding up traffic including HGVs which can legally do 56 on that."
@tnttrucker
Quote Message"It'd be nice to get to 60mph one day!"
@OneGaryReaney
BBC Radio Sheffield
Watch out when you're having a Christmas tipple and cooking. You don't want to be the naughty elf...
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Jenny Cork
BBC Sheffield news
All December, Sheffield teaching hospitals are supporting the @NHSOrganDonor, external campaign "What are you waiting for?".
Find out more here, external.
Image source, NHS #TimeToSignJenny Cork
BBC Sheffield news
Image source, South Yorkshire PolicePolice are appealing for witnesses after a reported assault in October.
At about 01:50 on Sunday 30 October, two women aged 18 and 21 were dragged by their hair and assaulted in Aslan’s takeaway, West Street, Sheffield, by an unknown woman (pictured).
The woman's been described as white, with short brown hair and is believed to have been wearing a purple dress.
Do you know who she is? Contact police on 101 quoting incident number 227.
Image source, Barnsley ChronicleA mysterious Grimethorpe man who generously donated a car boot full of presents for homeless people to open at Christmas is being sought. , external
The Guardian
Actor Michael Palin joins a 9,000-strong petition calling for an art deco Grade II-listed building to be kept as a public resource.
Campaigners in Sheffield are urging the council to reject a deal with a Chinese company that would lead to the city’s central library building being turned into a five-star hotel. , external
Toby Foster
Presenter, BBC Radio Sheffield
What do you reckon will be the Christmas Number One this year?
Last year it was the NHS choir but this December, could it be something much closer to home?
'Merry Christmas from Hatfield Main' was released at the end of November.
Some of the singers involved are former miners from the Hatfield pit.
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BBC Radio Sheffield
Highways England is trialling an increase in the speed limit from 50mph to 60mph on the M1 near Rotherham.
You can leave your comments on the trial on the BBC Radio Sheffield Facebook page, external:
Image source, PAQuote MessageI do this journey everyday, 60 mph is better. Change southbound too 👌
Gareth Low
Quote MessageIt makes a huge difference to flow of traffic, especially at peak times.
Craig Shapcott
Two women on a night out in Sheffield were attacked in a city takeaway.
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BBC Sport
Three-time squash world champion Nick Matthew has claimed his first title in 18 months with success in the British Grand Prix.
The 36-year-old world number four from Sheffield beat James Willstrop 11-7 12-10 11-4.
Image source, PSAIt was a 19th consecutive win for Matthew over his Yorkshire rival.
