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Football Heaven returns to the airwaves tomorrow as we cover Sheffield United on FM and Barnsley on AM and DAB.

But it doesn't stop there - Sheffield Wednesday play Aston Villa on Sunday, and the regions' number one for football will be bringing you commentary from Hillsborough from 16:00.

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It should stay mostly dry, with some cloud building during the day, and this could bring one or two showers.

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All eyes will be on Sheffield's golden girl Jessica Ennis-Hill at Rio; she is, of course, one of the favourites for a medal.

The London gold medalist says she's more relaxed this time but the pressure is still on...

Over a 100 underprivileged adults and children from Sheffield are being taken to Cleethorpes this weekend.

Around 25 cabbies will be driving the families and volunteers for a day out at the seaside.

This is the second year it's happened - I've spoken to Sohail Mumtaz, who is one of the organisers...

Three year old Ashton from Maltby will be Sheffield Wednesday FC's mascot for their game on Sunday after his reaction to seeing Hillsborough for the first time went viral.

Have a listen to this video for Ashton's reaction (WARNING: it's VERY sweet!)

• Wounded ex-soldier Ben Parkinson to cross the Arctic
• Barnsley Town Hall looks amazing by drone
• Final countdown on as new Yorkshire Air Ambulance prepares for take off

The winger has signed for Sheffield Wednesday on a season long loan from Sunderland today.

Buckley has played 37 league games in two seasons.

A mum from Barnsley is in the spotlight for her determination and inspiration in campaigning for child safety following the murders of her two children.

Claire Throssell, from Penistone, has dedicated her life to calling on the Government and courts to protect children after their parents have separated.

Her two sons, 12-year-old Jack and nine-year-old Paul, died when their father Darren Sykes deliberately set fire to their family home.

Claire has set up her own organisation, Heads Together, in memory of her sons. It helps families who are dealing with the terminal illness or death of a child.

She's been named as a finalist in Red magazine's Women of the Year Difference Maker Awards.

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Police are investigating a complaint following the policing of Sheffield Pride last week.

Sheffield Hallam Students' Union have written a letter of complaint about how they policed the event at Endcliffe Park.

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South Yorkshire Police say they've received complaints about a protest group on the day.

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While everyone has a democratic right to freedom of expression, it does not give individuals the right to commit any criminal offence."

A spokeswoman for South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner Dr Alan Billings said the policing of the event was a matter for South Yorkshire Police but that he would listen to concerns from the community.    

We did something yesterday on drones surveying the roof of a church, and to be honest, I think the footage looks amazing! In fact, anything by drone looks pretty decent.

Below is an angle of Barnsley Town Hall you don't see very often.

It's a shot Barnsley based Deadline Digital have wanted to do since they started using drones.

I've been to local art gallery Cupola Gallery in Hillsborough as they celebrate their 25th anniversary.

They have some of the best local, national and international work, and I've included a few of my favourites below.

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It begins tonight in Rio, with competitors from South Yorkshire taking part.

We'll of course be cheering on Sheffield's very own Jessica Ennis-Hill, as well as young swimmers Max Litchfield and Eleanor Faulkner.

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The Olympics Games on BBC Radio 5 Live.

Doncaster soldier Ben Parkinson is off on another adventure - to raise money for other wounded soldiers.

Lance Bombardier Parkinson was seriously injured in a Taliban bomb blast in 2006 in Afghanistan.

He had both legs amputated.

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He's joining other injured servicemen and women to kayak around the frozen waters of Greenland.

For two weeks, teams from Pilgrim Bandits Charity will travel across a section of the Arctic, alongside icebergs and glacier fronts.

Ben's mum Diane is amazed at his progress.

A supporters' group says fans of EFL clubs are "angry" away ticket costs, with some paying 40% above Premier League prices.

Aston Villa fans at Sheffield Wednesday face the highest cost on the first game of the season, with the cheapest adult ticket selling for £42.

Fans 'angry' at away prices in EFL

A supporters' group says fans of EFL clubs are "angry" away ticket costs, with some paying 40% above Premier League prices.

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The JORVIK Viking Centre in York has loaned their exhibition 'Heroes' to Experience Barnsley.

It tells the stories of 'celebrities' of the Viking world, including Eric Bloodaxe, the last Viking King of York, King Cnut the Great, and Harold Hardrada - the Thunderbolt of the North.

Activities include storytelling, making Viking helmets and body armour and building a longboat.

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Sheffield University is opposing a bid to list a pub on its campus as an asset of community value.

The city’s branch of the Campaign for Real Ale has applied to the council to list the University Arms, next to the Information Commons building. 

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Brian rang Football Heaven earlier this week to give his view on our match-day summariser Keith Edwards.

Football Heaven returns tonight from 18:00, with live commentary tomorrow from 14:00.

So as the Olympics kick off today, a local attraction is getting in on the sporting theme.

The annual maize maze, in Cawthorne, opened last month and will stay open until early September.

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