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Oli Constable

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  1. Five things we've learnt today

    Oli Constable

    Thanks for joining us for our live coverage today.

    We're back on Tuesday from 08:00 with all the latest news, weather, travel and sport.

    In the meantime, let's look back at five things we didn't know when we woke up this morning.

    1. Westway in Barnsley is to remain closed for two weeks
    2. The daughter of woman who was saved by Asda staff praises response
    3. Two people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was attacked in Sheffield
    4. Police force identifies problem recruiting BME officers
    5. Two arrested after Rotherham man found dead at Woodhead Tunnels
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    I hope you have a great bank holiday weekend and if you're planning on doing anything, Monday looks like the best day!

    See you on Tuesday!

  2. Sheffield gets ready for the north's biggest outdoor art show

    Oli Constable

    Thousands of visitors are to flock to the Botanical Gardens next weekend for the biggest outdoor art show in the north.

    Art in the Garden is a chance for more than 300 art creators to show off their work and flog their wares.

    There is also a programme of live entertainment, an art market, clothing, jewellery, gifts and refreshments, craft demonstrations and an art activity village for children.

    Sheffield Botanical Gardens
  3. Weather: A drier night

    Owain Wyn Evans

    Weather presenter, BBC Look North

    A dry start to the night with plenty of clear periods. It will stay dry into the early hours, but a few mist or fog patches may form towards dawn.

    Feeling chillier than of late.  

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    Video caption: Weather with Owain
  4. Watch: Sheffield 'bus surfing' video prompts vehicle refit

    Oliver Wright

    BBC News Online, Yorkshire

    Two men have been filmed clinging to the back of a moving bus in Sheffield.

    Bus company TM Travel has begun fitting its vehicles with "anti surf" devices after the footage emerged.

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    Video caption: Two men were spotted holding onto the rear of a bus service in Sheffield
  5. Yes, those needles really are that big

    Spencer Stokes

    Journalist, BBC Look North

    A woman from Barnsley has just done a deal to sell her giant knitting kits through a major department store.

    Claire Gelder was working for the NHS until around a year ago and was knitting in her spare time to deal with stress and depression.

    She decided to give up her job and turn her hobby into a business.

    Claire Gelder
  6. Westway in Barnsley to remain closed for two weeks

    Oli Constable

    The road near to the former nightclub that burnt down last week is to remain closed for two weeks as contractors demolish the building.

    Contractors working for the owner of the Chicago Rock building are beginning their work to pull the building down.

    Chicago Rock
  7. Brassed Off to be brought back at mining museum this weekend

    Alice Olusoga

    BBC Radio Sheffield News

    It's 20 years since the film came out, but this weekend a stage version of Brassed Off is being performed in what might be the ideal location. 

    The play's being staged at the National Coal Mining Museum at the former Caphouse Colliery in Overton today and tomorrow.

    Brass

    One of the key characters, Danny the band conductor, is played by Reece Andrews, who was a West Yorkshire police officer during the 1984/85 miners' strike.

  8. Watch: Tony's walking John O'Groats to Land's End with MS

    Rony Robinson

    Presenter, BBC Radio Sheffield

    We spoke to Tony from Sheffield last week, as he walks from John O'Groats to Land's End in memory of his late wife.

    His 'Wobbly Walk' aims to raise money for the Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre in South Yorkshire.

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    Video caption: Tony, who suffers from MS is walking alone from John O'Groats to Lands End
  9. New UTC college opens on old Don Valley site

    James Vincent

    Reporter BBC Look North

    If you've been past the former Don Valley stadium site recently, you'll have seen the Olympic Legacy Park starting to take shape.

    A new University Technical College will open on the old stadium site next month and there will be new stadiums for the Sheffield Eagles and Sheffield Sharks.

    I've been along to see how things are progressing.

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    Video caption: New UTC to be built on Don Valley site
  10. Daughter of woman who was saved by Asda staff praises response

    Oli Constable

    The daughter of a woman who had a cardiac arrest in a Barnsley Asda on Saturday has praised the response of the supermarket staff.

    Kate Tindall was shopping with her two-year-old daughter when her mum Gail Tindall collapsed near the checkouts.

    Asda Barnsley

    Speaking to the BBC, Kate said her mum was doing remarkably well considering what happened.

    Quote Message: While I was performing CPR on my mum, Asda staff took my daughter to look at some toys. The defibrillator was literally 10 yards away from where mum collapsed, so it was the perfect place for something so awful to happen." from Kate Tindall
    Kate Tindall

    Mrs Tindall, 72, was rushed to hospital after her heart stopped for two minutes, but the quick thinking of the staff saved her life.

    She's currently recovering well in the Northern General Hospital in Sheffield.

  11. Recovery Games gets colourful in Doncaster

    Oli Constable

    About 400 people have taken part in a fun-packed Recovery Games in Doncaster today to celebrate recovery from drug and alcohol dependence.

    The event run by Aspire Drug and Alcohol Service at the Hatfield Marina sees contestants work together in teams of eight to 10 people and compete in Gladiator-style events and obstacle courses.

    Canoeing

    As well as the games, health professionals were on hand to offer help and advice, along with motivational speakers.

    And it wouldn't be complete without a colour run...

    Colour dash
  12. Yorkshire beat Notts to boost title bid

    BBC Sport

    Tim Bresnan

    Yorkshire close to within five points of Championship leaders Middlesex by wrapping up a 305-run win over Nottinghamshire.

    Yorkshire beat Notts to boost title bid

    Tim Bresnan

    Yorkshire close to within five points of Division One leaders Middlesex by wrapping up a 305-run win over Nottinghamshire.

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  13. Rotherham Council want to close children's homes after concerns

    Mick Lunney

    BBC Local Live, Sheffield

    Rotherham Council says it wants to continue with it's plans to close two of its remaining three children's homes after concerns were raised at both homes through following Ofsted inspections.

    Concerns at one home earlier this year included young people smoking cannabis and visiting "addresses of concern".

    The closure of Cherry Tree House and Silverwood are part of the council's idea to increase the capacity it has for placing children with its in-house foster carers.

    Commissioners will decide on the future of both children's homes and the potential increase in foster care fees at a meeting on the 12 September.

    Rotherham sign
  14. Accident on the A1(M) causing delays

    BBC Travel

    One lane closed and slow traffic due to an accident. Two vehicles involved on the A1(M) northbound between J37 and J38 for the A1 Doncaster By-Pass.

    Lane one of two is closed and it's affecting traffic heading away from Doncaster heading towards Wentbridge.

  15. Supermarket staff save grandmother's life after cardiac arrest

    Oli Constable

    A grandmother who collapsed at an Asda store in Barnsley is recovering after being given life-saving first aid by supermarket staff.

    Gail Tindall, 72, had been shopping with her daughter when she collapsed and stopped breathing at the checkouts.

    Asda

    Quick-thinking Asda staff performed life-saving first aid on Mrs Tindall and used a defibrillator before an ambulance arrived.

    Quote Message: My colleagues Tina and Sue demonstrated their true professionalism and I’m incredibly proud of both of them. We’re all pleased to hear Mrs Tindall is doing well and we wish her the very best for a speedy recovery.” from Ian Joslin Asda Barnsley general store manager
    Ian JoslinAsda Barnsley general store manager
  16. The Listening Project wants your conversations

    Kat Harbourne

    Fancy a natter?

    We're capturing YOUR conversations as part of the BBC's Listening Project.

    The booth, affectionally named Betty, is in Firth Park until Sunday and you can book your place by emailing us by clicking here.

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    Video caption: Listening project
  17. BreakingTwo arrested after Rotherham man found dead at Woodhead Tunnels

    Oli Constable

    Two people have been arrested in connection with the death of Rotherham man Craig Nelson.

    A 41-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of murder and are in custody being questioned by officers.

    Mr Nelson, also known as Craig Preston, 34, from Wath-Upon-Dearne, was found dead on Monday at Woodhead Tunnels on the moors above the A628.

    Craig
  18. Your pictures: National Dog Day

    Oli Constable

    We've been talking about National Dog Day on our mid-morning programme today and a quick look on the BBC Weather Watchers website shows this amazing shot.

    It was taken by Mitch from Askern this morning.

    Got a picture you'd like to share? Get in touch!

    Dog in fog