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Jenny Cork

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  1. Five things we learnt today

    Jenny Cork

    BBC Sheffield news

    Thanks for joining us today. More updates from 08:00 tomorrow. 

    Here are some of the big stories from across South Yorkshire we covered today:

  2. Jessica Ennis-Hill considers her future in the sport

    Dave Edwards

    Journalist, BBC Look North

    One of Yorkshire's greatest ever athletes, Jessica Ennis-Hill, says she may now retire from the sport after winning a silver medal at the Olympics in Rio. 

    The world heptathlon champion was narrowly beaten over the weekend but says she loved every minute and is proud of what she's achieved. 

    She says she can't wait to come back home to see her husband and son - and she needs some "down time" to decide whether to carry on.

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    Video caption: Jess Ennis-Hill is considering retiring from the heptathlon
  3. Weather: A lovely evening with a clear night

    Keeley Donovan

    BBC Look North

    Weather

    TONIGHT: A fine end to the day. Overnight, things should stay dry with long clear periods. A few short-lived mist and fog patches develop around dawn. Lows of 11C (52F). 

    TOMORROW: Another warm and dry day with plenty of sunshine, some patchy cloud. Maximum temperature of 24C (75F).

  4. UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park Prepares To Open

    Jenny Cork

    BBC Sheffield news

    Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park

    Sheffield’s second £10m University Technical College (UTC) is on track to open to new students as planned next month.

    Students joining UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park campus on Attercliffe Common will start their studies on time on 12 September.

    Around 180 new students will initially be based at Oasis Academy Don Valley on Leeds Road for their two-week induction that will involve visits to employers.

  5. Wednesday manager on Forestieri apology

    Rob Staton

    BBC Radio Sheffield

    Fernando Forestieri has apologised for refusing to play for Sheffield Wednesday against Norwich City. 

    He insists he doesn't want to leave the Owls. 

    Carlos Carvalhal confirmed today that Forestieri had been fined by the club

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    Video caption: The Owls boss is asked about the latest on the Forestieri saga
  6. Sports Direct latest; 'We'll work with Mike Ashley' says union

    Calum McKenzie

    BBC Local Live

    Steve Turner has also spoken about how his union is hoping to continue to work with Mike Ashley to improve conditions.   

    Steve Turner. Unite, Assistant General Secretary
    Quote Message: Unite will seek to engage constructively with Sports Direct where possible and urges the retailer to continue dialogue with us so that we can assist it in meeting Mike Ashley's ambition of being an exemplar employer." from Steve Turner Unite, Assistant General Secretary
    Steve TurnerUnite, Assistant General Secretary
  7. IPCC investigates death of footballer who was tasered

    BBC Look North, Yorkshire

    The former Sheffield Wednesday footballer, Dalian Atkinson (pictured below with the ball) has died after police fired a taser gun at him in Telford in Shropshire. He was 48. 

    West Mercia Police said officers were responding to a call expressing concern about the safety of an individual in the early hours of the morning. 

    The Independent Police Complaints Commission is investigating. 

    Dalian Atkinson strikes ball towards goal
  8. Your comments: Jess hints at retirement following Olympic silver

    Jessica Ennis-Hill has hinted that she's thinking of retiring following her silver medal in Rio 2016.

    Here are some of your comments on our Facebook page:

    Jessica Ennis-Hill
    Quote Message: There's no shame in retirement, you lead by example of how hard work and dedication wins thru. After London is was always going to be hard reproducing that magic, stop at the top and train and inspire the next generation, you will always be Sheffield's own." from Lee Hammonds
    Lee Hammonds
    Quote Message: Sheffield is so proud of you,well done Jess.having a baby and then training like mad is incredible. I think you should get recognition too: Dame Jess." from Sarah Askham
    Sarah Askham
    Quote Message: Sad for Jess that she didn't manage to retain her title but getting silver after having had a baby since the last Olympics is a heroic achievement. One for other young women to look up to. from Ann Ellis
    Ann Ellis
    Quote Message: Any medal is a phenomenal achievement at the Olympics. You're always gonna be Sheffield's Golden Girl though from Paul Kippy Kippax
    Paul Kippy Kippax
    Quote Message: Dame Jessica Ennis Hill??? I hope so. from Phillip Brooks
    Phillip Brooks
    Quote Message: Well done superstar xx from Janet Hodkinson
    Janet Hodkinson
    Quote Message: You did extremely well Jessica we all proud of you xxx from Susan Bartlett
    Susan Bartlett
  9. Sports Direct latest; company 'not off the hook' says union

    Jenny Cork

    BBC Sheffield news

    Workers employed by Sports Direct and through employment agency, The Best Connection, are expected to start getting their share of £1m back pay in full towards the end of this month, says Unite.

    Assistant general secretary Steve Turner calls the move a "significant victory" in the union's campaign.

    But he added: “Investors and customers alike should not be fooled into thinking that everything is now rosy at Sports Direct’s Shirebrook warehouse."  

    Sports Direct
    Quote Message: The charge of 'Victorian' work practices will continue to weigh heavily on Sports Direct until it moves long standing agency workers onto direct, permanent contracts and weans itself off its reliance upon zero hours contracts." from Steve Turner Unite, Assistant General Secretary
    Steve TurnerUnite, Assistant General Secretary
  10. Wednesday striker fined for missing match

    Rob Staton

    BBC Radio Sheffield

    Carlos Carvalhal confirms Fernando Forestieri has been fined. 

    The Owls' forward missed Saturday's match against Norwich City amid recent transfer speculation. He's since apologised.

    The Sheffield Wednesday manager wouldn't say whether the Owls' striker will be involved in their match against Burton tomorrow.

  11. Move along, nothing to see here

    Jenny Cork

    BBC Sheffield news

    Police in Barnsley found a man asleep after a night out.

    When they got him up, he left his silhouette behind, thanks to all the rain overnight. He was still clutching his takeaway box.

    They've sent out this picture of the incident as an example of how not to end the evening. 

    Drink safe!

    silhouette
  12. 21 charged with organised crime offences in South Yorkshire

    Kate Linderholm

    BBC Local Live, Sheffield

    Police tape

    In the last six weeks, South Yorkshire police have charged 21 people in a crackdown on organised crime and drug dealing. 

    Of the 21 charged, ten men have been charged with firearms offences, five men with possession of an offensive weapon and assault and five men and one woman with possession with intent to supply class A drugs. 

  13. Forestieri issues appology for missing Wednesday match

    Andy Giddings

    Sports Editor, BBC Sheffield

    Sheffield Wednesday forward, Fernando Forestieri has issued an apology following his no show at Norwich City Football Club on Saturday.   

    Fernando Forestieri

    The 26-year-old striker refused to play amid recent transfer speculation and has been linked with a move to Championship rivals Derby County, having scored 15 times last season.

    Apology

    In the match, Norwich City were held to a goalless draw by the Owls in their first home game of the season.  

    Match statistics
  14. Former funeral home up for architecture award

    Jenny Cork

    BBC Sheffield news

    Sheffield's first pay-as-you-feel café, has just been nominated for an architecture award.    

    Sheffield foodhall

    Foodhall in Eyre Street - which aims to tackle food poverty and waste - was set up by local students and boasts a very colourful front door and an eclectic mix of furniture in a former funeral home. 

    Here's what some of the regulars they think to the place:

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    Video caption: Here's what customers think of the architecture of Sheffield's first pay-as-you-feel café
  15. Sports Direct to offer £1m payout to workers

    BBC Look North, Yorkshire

    Sport Direct shop

    Thousands of workers at Sports Direct's warehouse in Shirebrook are to get a total of £1 million back pay, according to the Unite union.  

    Unite says the payments could be up to £1,000 for some workers, and that the money is for non-payment of the minimum wage  

    Sports Direct's warehouse in Shirebrook
    Image caption: Sports Direct's warehouse in Shirebrook
  16. Sheffield Wednesday tweet condolence for former player

    Jenny Cork

    BBC Sheffield news

    Sheffield Wednesday have tweeted following the death of their former player, Dalian Atkinson.

    The 48-year-old died of a cardiac arrest after being tasered by police.  

    Dalian Atkinson
    Quote Message: The thoughts of everyone at Wednesday are with the friends and family of Dalian Atkinson this morning. RIP" from Sheffield Wednesday Football Club
    Sheffield Wednesday Football Club
  17. Former Wednesday player dies of cardiac arrest after police taser

    BBC Sport

    Dalian Atkinson

    A man who died after being shot with a Taser by police in Shropshire is believed to be former footballer Dalian Atkinson.  

    He was signed by Ron Atkinson at Sheffield Wednesday in 1989 -- costing a considerable for the time £450,000. 

    He started alongside Owls favourite David Hirst. Wednesday were relegated in his only season at Hillsborough and he joined Real Sociedad in Spain for nearly two million pounds.

    Dalian Atkinson played for Sheffield Wednesday and Ipswich Town and is best known for his time at Aston Villa.

    Dalian Atkinson
    Quote Message: As he was being conveyed to Princess Royal Hospital, his condition deteriorated and he went into cardiac arrest. Despite the efforts of the crew and hospital staff, it was not possible to save him and he was confirmed dead at hospital, shortly after arrival." from West Midlands Ambulance Service
    West Midlands Ambulance Service