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Carving words and initials into tree trunks is an age old tradition. I've had a look at some in Grenoside Woods.

A 44-year-old man who was arrested in connection with reports of a rape in Sheffield in the early hours of Sunday's been released on bail.

A 25-year-old woman is being supported by police after the incident in a taxi in the Duke Street area.

A new interactive exhibition using virtual reality to explore the lives of amputees opened at Sheffield Hallam University today.

Visitors can try the new technology and discover how amputees learn how to use their prosthetics in a virtual kitchen, where users can pick up items such as fizzy drinks and apples, open cupboards, and even smash plates.   

Some clear spells this evening, allowing some fog patches to form. Cloud will tend to thicken overnight, with some patchy rain possible across western hills by the morning.  Looking milder for the rest of the week.

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Fox Valley at Stocksbridge will play a starring role in next year's Tour de Yorkshire.

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The six start and finish locations were confirmed today. 

Tadcaster and Harrogate will also host the race for the first time, along with Bradford. The event, over the last weekend of April, returns to Scarborough and Bridlington. 

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The Yorkshire MEP Jane Collins is facing a bill of hundreds of thousands of pounds, after the European Parliament rejected her claim of immunity from paying libel damages.  

Jane Collins has described the vote by the European Parliament as “one lost battle in a war of words I’m determined to win.”

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Ms Collins falsely claimed 3 Rotherham Labour MPs were aware of sexual exploitation of girls in the town, but did nothing. 

The British courts have already ruled that in making the comments she libelled the three MPs.

Speaking after the vote, Ms Collins said

Quote Message: Following discussions I believe there are definite grounds for an appeal. It also seems that there may be grounds to challenge the EU itself for failing to uphold its treaty obligations to member states. These areas must be considered.”

Following discussions I believe there are definite grounds for an appeal. It also seems that there may be grounds to challenge the EU itself for failing to uphold its treaty obligations to member states. These areas must be considered.”

Strictly's Ed Balls shows how it's (not) done. 

The move to accommodate South Yorkshire Police and Maltby firefighters under one roof is a huge step to reducing costs according to the region's Police and Crime Commissioner Dr Alan Billings.

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The move will shift fire service resources around a mile closer to the east side of Rotherham, which traditionally accounts for a greater volume of emergency incidents compared to lower risk areas to the east of Maltby.  

MP Caroline Flint has described the decision to progress with a new runway at Heathrow as "good for Doncaster, good for the North and good for Britain".

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Labour's representative for the Don Valley says now there needs to be more government investment in air infrastructure in the north:

Quote Message: I want the Government to balance this with complementary investment to improve access to regional airports; many of which have a stake in the growth of Heathrow, but need investment to improve access for passengers to benefit from that growth.” from MP Caroline Flint

I want the Government to balance this with complementary investment to improve access to regional airports; many of which have a stake in the growth of Heathrow, but need investment to improve access for passengers to benefit from that growth.”

Organisers of the Tour de Yorkshire have confirmed the six locations where the stages of the race will start and end next April. They include Fox Valley in Stocksbridge.

Tony Gibb recently opened Full Gas Cycles in the shopping complex. He told BBC Radio Sheffield, when it comes to cycling, Yorkshire is the place to be:

Thanks for all the photos you've been sending in of the most majestic of seasons. Like this shot of the mist across Parson Cross Park in Sheffield taken by Malcom Dodge:

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An art project across the Dearne Valley has been using leaves to get creative in Thurnscoe Park:

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Those piles of leaves spotted by Weatherwatcher Gill in Rotherham are just too inviting not to scuff through

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An open expanse of sky across a ploughed field at Ulley by James Foers has glints of gold edging the hedgerows:

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Jennifer Totty shows autumn displaying all its colours at Elsecar Park in Barnsley:

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And Weather Watcher Imari caputured this sheltered grove in Totley just starting to prepare for winter: 

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Street artists are continuing their transformation of walls across Sheffield. This is Agostino Iacurci's mural taking shape:

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The paintings are part of the 'Year of Making' celebrating craft skills and creativity across Sheffield. 

They will be complete by Saturday 29 October with a celebratory tour of the trail and an art market being planned for November. Sheffield street artist Phlegm is working on a new mural on Snuff Mill Road just off Ecclesall Road:

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A UKIP MEP will be sued for libel over remarks she made about the Rotherham abuse scandal after her attempt to get immunity from prosecution failed.

Jane Collins, who represents Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire, claimed three MPs knew about child exploitation in the town but did nothing to intervene.

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The MPs in question - Sir Kevin Barron, John Healey and Sarah Champion - sued for slander and libel.

The European Parliament ruled there were no grounds for granting immunity.

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Two people have been arrested under suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a 36-year-old woman was knocked down by a car in Thurnscoe yesterday evening.

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The woman was walking along Barrowfield Road around 200 yards from the vehicle scrap yard at 19:30 when she was hit by a car which failed to stop. She died later in hospital. 

A 36-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman are currently in police custody.

Olive Grove in Sheffield could become a UNESCO world heritage site. 

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Sheffield FC, the world's oldest football club was founded there in 1857. It's been based in Dronfield for the past 15 years.

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The club want to raise £2m to return to Olive Grove and rebuild the original stadium that was the original home to the beautiful game. 

Ed Miliband is among a group of South Yorkshire MPs opposed to the HS2 route who have signed a letter objecting to the route:

The Mayor of Rotherham Cllr Lynsday Pitchley officially opened the Royal British Legion shop selling poppies today at the Chapel on the Bridge in the Town Centre:

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The rest of the day should remain dry, with sunny spells and light winds.

Some clear spells are expected this evening, allowing some fog patches to form. 

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