Rony was asking you about your memories of 1976 and Jane got in touch to share her brilliant story. Fingers crossed the weather holds out for your anniversary!
Quote Message: I got married on 25th September 1976 - I seem to remember it was the first day it rained ALL DAY, but it didn't dampen our day and won't spoil our 40th anniversary if it rains again on 25th." from Jane
I got married on 25th September 1976 - I seem to remember it was the first day it rained ALL DAY, but it didn't dampen our day and won't spoil our 40th anniversary if it rains again on 25th."
See you tomorrow! Have a great evening.
Couple wanted in connection with hate crime on train
Oli Constable
British Transport Police say a young black man was the victim of an extremely offensive racist gestures made by a man and a woman on a train at 23:00 on Saturday 23 of July.
The train travelling between Chapeltown and Wombwell was packed with people travelling back from the Tramlines festival.
The man police want to trace is described as 6ft tall, of stocky build with receding short, greying, ginger hair. He was sun-burnt and wearing a short sleeved shirt.
The woman involved was white, aged around 50, approximately 5ft 7ins in height with a tanned complexion and shoulder length white blonde hair.
Anyone who can help is asked to call the BTP.
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Local football clubs 'failing disabled supporters'
Andy Giddings
Sports Editor, BBC Sheffield
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A charity says local Championship football clubs Sheffield Wednesday and Barnsley are failing to provide enough spaces for disabled fans.
Revitalise, the charity that conducted the research, found that the clubs fail supporters who require wheelchair spaces by not even providing half of the spaces that they should.
Quote Message: Disabled supporters have an absolute right to expect the same enjoyable, socially inclusive experience as every other fan and football clubs have a moral and legal obligation to provide this – so come on, Championship, get on the ball!” from Chris Simmonds Revitalise Chief Executive
Disabled supporters have an absolute right to expect the same enjoyable, socially inclusive experience as every other fan and football clubs have a moral and legal obligation to provide this – so come on, Championship, get on the ball!”
Dates confirmed for BBC Radio Sheffield’s Open Weekend
Oli Constable
On Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 September you can come and take a behind-the-scenes tour and see our studios, outside broadcast vehicles and newsroom.
Tours take place at 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00 each day with tickets on a first come, first served basis.
To book your place email us with the words Open Day in the subject bar. Please note that this tour isn’t suitable for children under the age of 12.
It’s all part of the Heritage Open Days where places which aren’t usually open to the public, open their doors once a year.
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South Yorkshire fish hit by herpes virus
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
There's an outbreak of a fish disease at the Aston Park Fisheries in South Yorkshire.
Health inspectors Cefas have now implemented controls to halt the spread of the Koi Herpes Virus known as KHV.
They say there are no concerns for human health but it is a serious viral disease for fish which affects all varieties of common and ornamental carp.
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Travel update: Lines now clear between Wakefield Westgate and Leeds
Good news if you were worried about betting caught up in those previous two hour delays on the trains...
Your views: What you remember about the summer of 1976?
Rony Robinson
Presenter, BBC Radio Sheffield
We've been asking you about your memories of the long, hot summer of '76, after the University of Sheffield started some research into the countrywide drought.
You've been getting in touch with us and telling us what you remember about that summer.
Quote Message: I remember being up at the Dam Flask, just below Bradfield, which instead of being a classic Pennine drinking water and Nature Reserve, was down to the size of 4 swimming pools, with a river either end, the usually submerged old valley farms were in plain view." from Aisle Firshill
I remember being up at the Dam Flask, just below Bradfield, which instead of being a classic Pennine drinking water and Nature Reserve, was down to the size of 4 swimming pools, with a river either end, the usually submerged old valley farms were in plain view."
Quote Message: Eyup. I was waiting for the arrival of my first daughter in September. My first of four and one son!!" from Market Malc
Eyup. I was waiting for the arrival of my first daughter in September. My first of four and one son!!"
Quote Message: In 1976 I was digging the roads with a lolly pop stick - the tar had melted and it was great fun. I was ten years old." from Mark Brinsworth
In 1976 I was digging the roads with a lolly pop stick - the tar had melted and it was great fun. I was ten years old."
Quote Message: In Summer 1976 I was trying to print literature for an engineering company called Acrow in London, famous for its Acrow prop. We had to keep the presses turning over to stop the ink drying on the rollers it was so hot in the print room. We had to keep stirring the inks to stop them skinning and ruining the prints." from David W Grenoside
In Summer 1976 I was trying to print literature for an engineering company called Acrow in London, famous for its Acrow prop. We had to keep the presses turning over to stop the ink drying on the rollers it was so hot in the print room. We had to keep stirring the inks to stop them skinning and ruining the prints."
Drones are now being used to inspect the outside of churches, meaning they don't have to pay for expensive scaffolding.
The drones have cameras on so the contractors can see if any work needs to be done before actually getting up there.
Weather: Possible thundery showers
Paul Hudson
Weather presenter, BBC Look North
Cloud will soon build again, with scattered showers likely to develop. These possibly heavy, thundery and prolonged during the late afternoon.
Breezy but winds not as strong as yesterday.
Virgin train tickets accepted on Northern services
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
Following a man being hit by a train near Wakefield, alternative travel options have been put in place to minimize disruption on the network.
CrossCountry passengers are able to use Northern services between Sheffield and Leeds via Wakefield Kirkgate.
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Fire near Doncaster prison
Oli Constable
Earlier this afternoon, at about 12:15, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue were called to a fire at Hatfield Woodhouse, Doncaster.
Early reports suggested it was a coal shed that was alight at HMP Linderholme.
It later turned out to be a furniture store outside the prison's boundary wall.
At its height, seven fire crews tackled the fire and dramatic pictures show smoke billowing into the sky.
About two hours after it had started, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said the blaze was under control and crews remained on site to dampen down the remains of a shed.
There were no reported injuries and an investigation into the cause of the fire is getting underway.
Rail death causes long delays
A man has died after being hit by a train near Wakefield.
It happened close to Fitzwilliam Station at about 14:00 today.
Police say they are working to identify the man and inform his family and that his death is not being treated as suspicious.
The incident is causing delays of up to two hours on train journeys between Doncaster, Sheffield and Leeds.
Long delays on A1 after crash
BBC Travel
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There's queuing traffic, long delays and two lanes closed due to accident on A1 Doncaster By-Pass Northbound between A1(M) J38 and A639.
There's also congestion on the M18 to J2 A1(M)
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Delays on trains between Doncaster and Leeds
BBC Travel
Emergency services are dealing with an incident near South Kirby, causing delays of up to two hours to journeys between Doncaster/Sheffield and Leeds.
There is replacement transport between Doncaster/Swinton and Wakefield Westgate
Delays are expected to continue until 16:30.
Doncaster prison fire 'under control'
Oli Constable
Six fire engines are at the scene of a building fire next to HMP Prison Lindholme.
A large furniture storage building, outside the boundary wall of the prison, has been destroyed by fire.
The fire is now under control and crews are damping down.
There are no reports of any casualties.
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BreakingWatch: Doncaster prison fire
Oli Constable
Simon has sent us this video of the fire at HMP Lindholm near Doncaster.
There are currently seven fire engines trying to put out a blaze thought to be in one of the outbuildings.
BreakingUpdate: Seven fire engines at Doncaster prison tackling blaze
We've been told that there is currently a fire at HMP Lindholme near Doncaster.
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue are on the scene using seven fire engines to tackle the fire, thought to be in an outbuilding on the site.
This is an ongoing incident and we'll bring you more information as we get it.
Update: Doncaster prison fire
Fire crews are dealing with a blaze at HMP Lindholme.
Seven fire engines are at the scene.
It is thought to have started in outbuildings.
More details as we get them.
BreakingFire at Doncaster prison
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue are currently attending a fire at Doncaster prison.
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Oli Constable
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Latest PostFive things we learnt today
Oli Constable
Thanks for being with us today, I'll be back at 08:00 tomorrow.
In the meantime, let's have a look at five things we didn't know when we woke up this morning...
Rony was asking you about your memories of 1976 and Jane got in touch to share her brilliant story. Fingers crossed the weather holds out for your anniversary!
See you tomorrow! Have a great evening.
Couple wanted in connection with hate crime on train
Oli Constable
British Transport Police say a young black man was the victim of an extremely offensive racist gestures made by a man and a woman on a train at 23:00 on Saturday 23 of July.
The train travelling between Chapeltown and Wombwell was packed with people travelling back from the Tramlines festival.
The man police want to trace is described as 6ft tall, of stocky build with receding short, greying, ginger hair. He was sun-burnt and wearing a short sleeved shirt.
The woman involved was white, aged around 50, approximately 5ft 7ins in height with a tanned complexion and shoulder length white blonde hair.
Anyone who can help is asked to call the BTP.
Local football clubs 'failing disabled supporters'
Andy Giddings
Sports Editor, BBC Sheffield
A charity says local Championship football clubs Sheffield Wednesday and Barnsley are failing to provide enough spaces for disabled fans.
Revitalise, the charity that conducted the research, found that the clubs fail supporters who require wheelchair spaces by not even providing half of the spaces that they should.
Dates confirmed for BBC Radio Sheffield’s Open Weekend
Oli Constable
On Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 September you can come and take a behind-the-scenes tour and see our studios, outside broadcast vehicles and newsroom.
Tours take place at 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00 each day with tickets on a first come, first served basis.
To book your place email us with the words Open Day in the subject bar. Please note that this tour isn’t suitable for children under the age of 12.
It’s all part of the Heritage Open Days where places which aren’t usually open to the public, open their doors once a year.
South Yorkshire fish hit by herpes virus
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
There's an outbreak of a fish disease at the Aston Park Fisheries in South Yorkshire.
Health inspectors Cefas have now implemented controls to halt the spread of the Koi Herpes Virus known as KHV.
They say there are no concerns for human health but it is a serious viral disease for fish which affects all varieties of common and ornamental carp.
Travel update: Lines now clear between Wakefield Westgate and Leeds
Good news if you were worried about betting caught up in those previous two hour delays on the trains...
Your views: What you remember about the summer of 1976?
Rony Robinson
Presenter, BBC Radio Sheffield
We've been asking you about your memories of the long, hot summer of '76, after the University of Sheffield started some research into the countrywide drought.
You've been getting in touch with us and telling us what you remember about that summer.
Want to get in touch? Drop me an email!
Watch: Drones being used to inspect churches
Rony Robinson
Presenter, BBC Radio Sheffield
Drones are now being used to inspect the outside of churches, meaning they don't have to pay for expensive scaffolding.
The drones have cameras on so the contractors can see if any work needs to be done before actually getting up there.
Weather: Possible thundery showers
Paul Hudson
Weather presenter, BBC Look North
Cloud will soon build again, with scattered showers likely to develop. These possibly heavy, thundery and prolonged during the late afternoon.
Breezy but winds not as strong as yesterday.
Virgin train tickets accepted on Northern services
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
Following a man being hit by a train near Wakefield, alternative travel options have been put in place to minimize disruption on the network.
CrossCountry passengers are able to use Northern services between Sheffield and Leeds via Wakefield Kirkgate.
Fire near Doncaster prison
Oli Constable
Earlier this afternoon, at about 12:15, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue were called to a fire at Hatfield Woodhouse, Doncaster.
Early reports suggested it was a coal shed that was alight at HMP Linderholme.
It later turned out to be a furniture store outside the prison's boundary wall.
At its height, seven fire crews tackled the fire and dramatic pictures show smoke billowing into the sky.
About two hours after it had started, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said the blaze was under control and crews remained on site to dampen down the remains of a shed.
There were no reported injuries and an investigation into the cause of the fire is getting underway.
Rail death causes long delays
A man has died after being hit by a train near Wakefield.
It happened close to Fitzwilliam Station at about 14:00 today.
Police say they are working to identify the man and inform his family and that his death is not being treated as suspicious.
The incident is causing delays of up to two hours on train journeys between Doncaster, Sheffield and Leeds.
Long delays on A1 after crash
BBC Travel
There's queuing traffic, long delays and two lanes closed due to accident on A1 Doncaster By-Pass Northbound between A1(M) J38 and A639.
There's also congestion on the M18 to J2 A1(M)
Delays on trains between Doncaster and Leeds
BBC Travel
Emergency services are dealing with an incident near South Kirby, causing delays of up to two hours to journeys between Doncaster/Sheffield and Leeds.
There is replacement transport between Doncaster/Swinton and Wakefield Westgate
Delays are expected to continue until 16:30.
Doncaster prison fire 'under control'
Oli Constable
Six fire engines are at the scene of a building fire next to HMP Prison Lindholme.
A large furniture storage building, outside the boundary wall of the prison, has been destroyed by fire.
The fire is now under control and crews are damping down.
There are no reports of any casualties.
BreakingWatch: Doncaster prison fire
Oli Constable
Simon has sent us this video of the fire at HMP Lindholm near Doncaster.
There are currently seven fire engines trying to put out a blaze thought to be in one of the outbuildings.
BreakingUpdate: Seven fire engines at Doncaster prison tackling blaze
We've been told that there is currently a fire at HMP Lindholme near Doncaster.
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue are on the scene using seven fire engines to tackle the fire, thought to be in an outbuilding on the site.
This is an ongoing incident and we'll bring you more information as we get it.
Update: Doncaster prison fire
Fire crews are dealing with a blaze at HMP Lindholme.
Seven fire engines are at the scene.
It is thought to have started in outbuildings.
More details as we get them.
BreakingFire at Doncaster prison
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue are currently attending a fire at Doncaster prison.
More details as we get them.
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