Updates on Friday 9 December
What a view over the River Don today! This photograph was taken by Trish Cooper this morning.
And don't you just love the urban skies up at Manor Top in Sheffield this morning, as captured below by Keith Bown.
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Oli Constable
A Barnsley woman is recovering after this shocking forecourt hit-and-run:
Charlotte Rose
BBC Radio Sheffield Political Reporter
There's a public meeting tonight to look at the future of Sheffield's Central Library.
Last week it was announced the council is looking at plans to turn it into the city's first five star hotel. The news has been met with concern from some local residents and users of the library services.
The meeting is the first of several events to discuss what could be done with the building.
BBC Sport
Sheffield Wednesday have been drawn against Middlesbrough in the third round of the FA Cup.
Meanwhile, Rotherham United will play at home against the winner of the replay between Oxford and Macclesfield United.
Image source, BBC Sport
BBC News England
The extra lane opens today on the hard shoulder of the M1 between junction 34 to 35a as part of the new smart motorway scheme.
The lane opening comes a day after we heard about a new trial to increase the speed limit from 50mph to 60mph on a four-mile stretch of the northbound M1 near Rotherham.
Image source, PA
Jenny Cork
BBC Sheffield news
Image source, GoogleFirefighters are currently at the scene of a blaze at a derelict building on Coulman Road in Thorne.
Three fire engines were called to the former education centre at 04:00.
Abbie Dewhurst
Weather Presenter, BBC Look North
It's a cold and murky start out there, with extensive low cloud, mist and some freezing fog.
Given light winds, these conditions may persist in many areas throughout the day.
Watch my full forecast here:
Jenny Cork
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of news, sport, weather and travel for South Yorkshire on Tuesday 6 December 2016.
I'll be with you until 18:00 bringing you the latest updates from across the county.
Oli Constable
Thanks for being with me today - that's me done for the night, however updates will continue through the evening.
If you missed anything today, here's five things that we didn't know when we woke up this morning:
You can watch the video below. A warning though, despite the victim suffering only bruising, some viewers may find distressing:
Have a good evening.
A man is jailed for 15 years for raping a young girl in Barnsley over a period of nine months.
Read MoreFaster speed limits near roadworks on motorways in England could be introduced to ease congestion.
Read MoreOli Constable
A woman from Elsecar, Barnsley is recovering at home after being hit by a driver who had stolen £120 worth of fuel from a filling station.
Michelle Carr, 46, was working as a cashier at the Jet petrol station on Park Road, Barnsley, on Sunday when she went to confront a man using the pumps to fill an oil drum in the car.
The man then got in his car and drove at Ms Carr, hitting her and pushing her across the forecourt.
She says she has bruises on her body and suffers flashbacks to the incident.
Image source, Debi Beardshall
Gina Bolton
BBC Radio Sheffield
The Home Secretary has questioned the arrest of a 70-year-old Sheffield woman who was trying to stop the trees in her street being chopped down.
Amber Rudd says South Yorkshire police may not have got the "balance" right, after hearing about what happened to Jenny Hockey from Sheffield Hallam MP Nick Clegg.
The Home Secretary said it's a local matter but that it could have been handled better.
Sheffield City Council apologised for the early morning raid.
Image source, PAOli Constable
The second Parklife grassroots football hub opened on Saturday, months after the first hub also opened in Sheffield.
New facilities at St George’s Park Thorncliffe, in High Green, are part of the FA’s scheme to address poor facilities in grassroots football through investment in pitches, facilities and participation programmes.
Earlier this year, England boss Gareth Southgate opened the country’s first Parklife site opened at Graves Tennis and Leisure Centre in the south of the city.
Image source, The FAConstruction has also begun on the third national football hub at Westfield, in the south east of Sheffield.
Quote MessageWith hubs opening across the city we now have top class facilities at grassroots level and this will make a huge difference in our local communities, allowing all those who want to play with the opportunities to do so."
Mary Lea, Sheffield City Council
Paul Hudson
Weather presenter, BBC Look North
Areas of fog, including some locally dense freezing fog patches with visibility less than 100m, will readily form on Monday evening and persist through the night into Tuesday.
Please be aware of likely tricky road travel conditions.
You can find more weather online, or watch my weather bulletin below.
Oli Constable
Faster speed limits beside motorway roadworks are being trialled to beat delays while routes are improved and repaired.
The rules preventing drivers going faster than 50mph near works could be scrapped if safety is not compromised during the test.
Highways England is currently trialling a 60mph limit near upgrades on the M1 near Rotherham.
Depending on the weather, tomorrow could also see the hard shoulder opened between junction 34 and junction 35a.
Image source, PAGina Bolton
BBC Radio Sheffield
Isolated older men in Sheffield are set to benefit from a new health and wellbeing programme.
A total of £150,000 from the People's Postcode Lottery will be used to roll out the Sporting Chance initiative, which helps men prevent and manage conditions such as diabetes and strokes.
Image source, ThinkstockClaire Renwick
BBC Radio Sheffield
A man's been jailed for 15 years for sexually abusing a young girl in Barnsley.
Dale Anthony Smith, from Wombwell, was found guilty of nine offences at a hearing earlier this year, including three counts of rape of a child under 13.
The 35-year-old was also handed a year a one-year extended license, a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and was placed on the Sex Offenders Register.
Image source, South Yorkshire Police
Peter Spencer
Sheffield Sharks Reporter, BBC Radio Sheffield
Sheffield Sharks head coach Atiba Lyons has announced the signing of forward Kellen Thornton.
The 6’ 8" American had a strong career during college, particularly in his final year at Tennessee State - averaging 16 points per game and eight rebounds.
He has also played in Japan and had a stint with Greek side Koroivos.
Meanwhile, with point guard Jordan Davis expected to return from an ankle ligament injury, the Sharks have decided to release guard Cardell McFarland with immediate effect.
Quote MessageWe have been knocked around this season with unfortunate injuries. Tony Wroblicky suffering a broken hand was a big hole to fill, but Kellen will add skill and toughness to our frontline.”
Atiba Lyons, Coach
Image source, Sheffield Sharks
Nick Wilson
BBC Radio Sheffield
Shoes, clothes and medical supplies are on their way to Syria having been donated by people from Sheffield.
The container left on Friday and goes to Turkey before eventually arriving in Aleppo.
Quote MessageThese people have nothing. Many of them will enjoy to see rice, sugar, tea, flour, and that will give them hope. Most importantly, the message of love and compassion. You are not forgotten.
Adool Kadir Gooljar
