Lucy Martin
BBC Weather

It's a cloudy day across South Yorkshire but don't expect much change.

It will also stay mild this afternoon.

I have a full forecast for you below:

Kevin Larkin
BBC Local Live, Sheffield

A new network has been launched to honour poet Ted Hughes who spent his childhood in Mexborough near Doncaster.

The Ted Hughes Network, external has been launched at the University of Huddersfield.

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The new network involves The Ted Hughes Society, The Elmet Trust and the Ted Hughes Project (South Yorkshire).

One goal of the group is to secure funding for a Yorkshire-wide Ted Hughes Literary and Heritage Trail.

Andy Kershaw
BBC Radio Sheffield

Did you know it's Christmas Jumper Day today?

I donned my light-up festive top and set myself a target to take "elfies" with 100 people.

Here are some of the best Christmas jumpers I've seen this morning:

Charlotte Rose
BBC Radio Sheffield Political Reporter

Plans to turn Sheffield Central Library into a five star hotel have been discussed. At a meeting last night the council said it can't guarantee there'll be no disruption to the service if the library moves.

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A petition against the proposals has gathered more than 10,000 signatures. 

A further public meeting about the council's plans will take place at the town hall tonight.

Kevin Larkin
BBC Local Live, Sheffield

Frances Bishop is on her way home to Doncaster.

It's after the boutique owner failed to make it through to the final two in The Apprentice.

She's been on Twitter this morning and is calling for more support for independent traders:

Nick Wilson
BBC Radio Sheffield

Let's take a look at the top stories in South Yorkshire:

• The NSPCC has said the football abuse scandal could be "bigger than Yewtree"
• A new drop in service for drug and alcohol addicts has opened in Sheffield
• And Doncaster's Frances Bishop has been fired from The Apprentice

BBC Look North

A charity single recorded in memory of the murdered Yorkshire MP Jo Cox is released today.

A group of music stars and MPs have covered "You Can't Always Get What You Want" by the Rolling Stones.

Sales of the single will raise money for the Jo Cox Fund, external.

The appeal has raised almost £2m in memory of the politician, who was murdered in June.

Kevin Larkin
BBC Local Live, Sheffield

Doncaster's Frances Bishop is out of The Apprentice.

The clothing boutique owner was fired by Lord Sugar last night.

Frances failed to get through a gruelling set of interviews and is heading back to Yorkshire.

You can watch The Apprentice on the BBC iPlayer.

Tom Ingall
BBC Look North

A tent city for the homeless which has been set up in Doncaster is set to close today.

Doncaster Council is going to court to get an order to take back the land by the Old Civic Theatre in Waterdale.

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The authority says that although the camp has done good work since it was set up last month, it is now becoming a "magnet" for homeless people from outside the borough.

Campaigners say they are working on getting the last few people on the site housed but have also said they are considering setting up a second site at another location in Doncaster.

Joshua Cook
BBC Radio Sheffield

A new drop-in service in Sheffield officially opened yesterday helping drink and drug addicts get clean. 

The Sheffield Recovery Community is running weekly sessions at De Hood in City Road on Thursdays between 16:00 and 20:00. 

I went along to meet some of the organisers:

BBC Radio Sheffield

We've been talking about the football abuse scandal this morning.

It comes after it was confirmed that three historical abuse cases are being investigated by South Yorkshire Police.

The clubs involved in the cases have not been identified.

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A national helpline , externalset up by the NSPCC has had more than 1,700 calls in the past three weeks - an unprecedented number.

Speaking to BBC Radio Sheffield Mike Hanning from the charity said the football abuse scandal could be bigger than Operation Yewtree, the investigation started after the Jimmy Savile abuse claims.

If you have been affected by this story you can contact the NSPCC's dedicated football abuse line on 0800 023 2642.

Lucy Martin
BBC Weather

We've got a mix of conditions expected today.

It'll be mostly cloudy but there's a chance of showers and if you're lucky - some sunny spells!

I have a full forecast for you below:

Kevin Larkin
BBC Local Live, Sheffield

Good morning, it's Kevin here.

I'll be with you until 18:00 with all the latest news, weather, travel and sport for South Yorkshire.

It's beginning to feel a bit more festive out there, so why not take a look at this shot of Enchanted Christmas Garden at Brodsworth Hall which opened last night:

If you've got a story or a photo to share, we'd love to hear from you.

Why not tweet us on @BBCSheffield, external or drop us an e-mail?

Kevin Larkin
BBC Local Live, Sheffield

That's it from me for today.

We'll continue to keep you updated overnight with the latest news and travel updates.

I'll be back at 08:00 tomorrow with the latest for South Yorkshire.

Here are five things we learnt today:

• You shouldn't give money to street beggars - according to Sheffield Council
• It's now easier than ever to follow the progress of the Sheffield Sharks
• The Sheffield Eagles are going to have to play in Wakefield next year
• It'll cost you to find out what's under Bare Legs Brian's sporran
• And a team in Sheffield have been behind a pie-neering space flight

But before I go take a look at this sneak peek of the Christmas lights at Brodsworth Hall which has put me in the mood for a mince pie and a glass of mulled wine:

Paul Hudson
Weather presenter, BBC Look North

It's been a murky old day across South Yorkshire.

The good news is any rain is set to die out during the evening leaving a mostly cloudy night.

It'll also stay relatively mild for the time of year:

A man who killed a sleeping man in a "cowardly and brutal attack" is jailed for 12 years.

Kevin Larkin
BBC Local Live, Sheffield

A team from Sheffield have sent a pie into space for what's believed to be the first time.

Sent Into Space put the pie into flight at the World Pie Eating Championships in Wigan.

They've sent us a video of the pie-neering trip:

Claire Renwick
BBC Radio Sheffield

Let's take a look at the stories making the news in South Yorkshire this afternoon:

• A Rotherham man who killed a sleeping man in a "cowardly and brutal attack" has been jailed for 12 years.  
• South Yorkshire Police is the latest force looking into reports of historical child sexual abuse in football.
• And a team from Sheffield have launched a pie into space

Kat Cowan
Reporter, BBC Radio Sheffield

Three... two... one... lift off!

A team from Sheffield have launched a pie into space.

The first known pastry space flight happened in Wigan this morning.

The team from Sent Into Space launched the pie out of the atmosphere at the World Pie Eating Championships in Wigan.

But just like fellow space traveller E.T. the pie is expected to head "home" over the Pennines back to Yorkshire.

Watch your head!

Kevin Larkin
BBC Local Live, Sheffield

A financial firm which employs more than 300 people in Doncaster has said it will stay in the town.

Close Brothers Motor Finance which has been based in the borough since 1991 has signed a new lease on its headquarters,

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