BBC Local Live: Sheffield and South Yorkshire

Keep the brolly handy as there's a good chance of showers later tonight.

But on the whole we'll see a mostly cloudy evening and it'll be cool too with a low of 9C.

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A Sheffield student has denied carrying a folded knife near Buckingham Palace.

Hang Zhang, 25, of Hawley Street, Sheffield, was found at the main gate of the palace in London on 12 August.

He pleaded not guilty to possessing an offensive weapon in a public place when he appeared at London's Westminster Magistrates' Court via video-link. 

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The Chinese national, who was sectioned under the Mental Health Act, opted for a trial at a magistrates' court and the date is yet to be fixed.

Mr Zhang, who is a student at Sheffield University, is due to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on 26 October.

Rotherham Council has been given the go ahead to buy the former Tesco site at Forge Island.

The authority says several developers have already shown an interest in building on the land.

Demolition work is likely to begin on the site in December,

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The land will play a key role in the redevelopment of Rotherham town centre.

It'll be used as a "vibrant leisure quarter" with some houses and flats also on the land.

Detailed proposals will be unveiled as part of the Rotherham town centre masterplan.

Quote Message: We are confident that this development will act as a catalyst to other development in the area and will help to regenerate surrounding areas.” from Cllr Denise Lelliott Cabinet Member for Jobs and the Local Economy, Rotherham Council

We are confident that this development will act as a catalyst to other development in the area and will help to regenerate surrounding areas.”

We've got it!

Yorkshire is to play host to another major cycling event.

The county will host the 2019 UCI Road World Championships.

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The government will spend £24 million on the event, with £15 million of that used to create 27 cycle sport facilities across the UK.

An additional £3 million will be put in by National Lottery funding for UK Sport. 

Quote Message: Since hosting the Tour de France’s Grand Départ in 2014 and subsequent Tours de Yorkshire, the county has proved it is a fitting host for road cycling’s leading annual event and we are sure there will be world class crowds to match.” from Brian Cookson UCI President

Since hosting the Tour de France’s Grand Départ in 2014 and subsequent Tours de Yorkshire, the county has proved it is a fitting host for road cycling’s leading annual event and we are sure there will be world class crowds to match.”

South Yorkshire Police has been contacted by 61 members of the public relating to the nationwide concerns over "creepy clowns".

The breakdown of reports across the area was:

• Sheffield - 21
• Rotherham - 18
• Doncaster - 11
• Barnsley - 10

The clowns are accused of knocking on doors and windows and frightening children and adults.

Two reports involved knives and officers say they will not tolerate any criminal behaviour.

Quote Message: I need people to understand that consequences of their actions and to take responsibility for them - South Yorkshire Police will not tolerate criminal behaviour". from Superintendent Colin McFarlane South Yorkshire Police

I need people to understand that consequences of their actions and to take responsibility for them - South Yorkshire Police will not tolerate criminal behaviour".

Police in Rotherham are looking for a man accused of stealing car keys from a woman in Rotherham.

The man's said to have approached a woman parked in her car in The Maltings area of Moorgate, told her to get out of the car and then took her car keys.

He's then believed to have run off towards Canklow Woods.

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The woman's green Skoda Octavia was not taken in the theft on the 20th September.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact them on 101.

A man's admitted attacking a female police officer with an axe in Sheffield last April.. 

But he denies trying to murder PC Lisa Bates. 

Her skull was fractured and a finger on her right hand was virtually severed in the attack by 35 year old Nathan Sumner outside his flat in the Gleadless district of Sheffield. 

The families of some of the victims of the Hillsborough disaster have given their reaction to the news the police watchdog will not investigate their complaint against former South Yorkshire Police chief David Crompton.

Solicitors acting on behalf of 20 of the families Broudie Jackson Canter have condemned the decision of the IPCC.

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Quote Message: Yet again SYP protect their own, yet again the IPCC are impotent, and yet again the taxpayer will foot the bill when Crompton sues the force for unfair dismissal” from Elkan Abrahamson Broudie Jackson Canter

Yet again SYP protect their own, yet again the IPCC are impotent, and yet again the taxpayer will foot the bill when Crompton sues the force for unfair dismissal”

There are delays of up to 30 minutes on First Hull Trains between Hull and Doncaster.

It's due to fault with a swing bridge over a river at Selby  

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Police watchdog, the IPCC, will not investigate a complaint made by Hillsborough families about alleged instructions given by suspended South Yorkshire Police chief David Crompton to his legal team at the inquests into the disaster.  

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The complaint specifically alleged that Mr Crompton instructed barristers representing the force at the inquests to “pour blame” on the Liverpool fans.

Deputy chair Rachel Cerfontyne said that, while questions were asked on behalf of SYP about fan behaviour, there is "insufficient evidence to suggest these questions were part of a deliberate and concerted attempt by SYP to blame Liverpool fans for the disaster."

The IPCC report concluded an investigation would be “significantly hampered”, as it would be unable to review any communications between Mr Crompton and his legal team due to Legal Professional Privilege (LPP).

Quote Message: To investigate David Crompton without access to the instructions he gave to his legal team, when he is no longer operational and when the available evidence does not appear to support the bringing of criminal or disciplinary proceedings would, in my opinion be disproportionate." from Rachel Cerfontyne Deputy Chair, IPCC

To investigate David Crompton without access to the instructions he gave to his legal team, when he is no longer operational and when the available evidence does not appear to support the bringing of criminal or disciplinary proceedings would, in my opinion be disproportionate."

I'm out on the Greek island of Kos where the search for Ben Needham is now in its 17th day.

Officers searching the second site on Kos for the missing Sheffield toddler have been making good progress today.

They've moved more than 800 tonnes of soil overall.

Let's take a look at the stories making the news...

• The post mortem on a burned body found dumped in a remote lay-by in the Peak District has revealed the victim was a white male.
• Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling insists the HS2 rail line is "ready to happen" and "going to happen".
• And we'll find out this afternoon if the Road Cycling World Championships will come to Yorkshire in 2019.

Mostly cloudy with scattered showers, some briefly heavy, and a moderate east or northeasterly breeze.

A few breaks in the cloud are possible, especially during the afternoon with fewer showers expected.  

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It's a Wednesday so it's time for another Rough & Random guide to South Yorkshire!

Today, I'm in Rawmarsh and Parkgate in Rotherham and have already met some great people.

You can listen to my travels through this beautiful part of the world with Rony on BBC Radio Sheffield.

If you have a story about Rawmarsh or Parkgate we'd love to have a chat with you! 

Come and find me out and about or ring the studio on 0114 279 6699.

I've been chatting to explorer Jason Lewis.

He spent thirteen years travelling the world for the first human-powered circumnavigation around the planet.

But he got into a bit of hot water crossing between Egypt and Sudan when he was mistaken for a spy!

Jason will be giving a talk called The Expedition tomorrow night at the Pennine Theatre at Sheffield Hallam University.

It's taking place as part of the Off the Shelf festival.

There's been a large rise in the number of people being hospitalised due to allergies.

Five years ago Sheffield Children's Hospital saw 20 cases a year, now they see more than a hundred.

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Dr Nicola Jay from Sheffield Children's Hospital says previous increases have been put down to children being kept too clean and not building resistance to allergens.

Quote Message: It's not simply the hygiene hypothesis." from Dr Nicola Jay Sheffield Children's Hospital

It's not simply the hygiene hypothesis."

A burst water main is causing some problems on the roads this morning.

Urgent roadworks are taking place in the Eastwood area of Rotherham at the junction of Halsbury Road and Fitzwilliam Road.

You can get the latest BBC Travel updates for South Yorkshire online.