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Kevin Larkin

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  1. Five things we learned today

    Kevin Larkin

    BBC Radio Sheffield

    That's it from me for now.

    We'll be back at 08:00 on Monday with all the latest news, weather, travel and sport for South Yorkshire.

    But before I go here are five things we learnt today:

    And as it's Remembrance Sunday this weekend I thought I'd share this breathtaking image of the Somme artwork outside Barnsley Town Hall.

    Somme artwork Barnsley
  2. Weekend weather: Cloudy and cold

    Keeley Donovan

    Weather presenter, BBC Look North

    So what does the weekend weather have in store?

    On the whole, not too bad for the time of year.

    Once the rain clears on Saturday morning, it'll stay dry but cloudy and cold.

    I've got details of tonight's forecast below:

    Evening Weather
  3. What a scream - for Children in Need

    Amy Garcia

    Presenter, BBC Look North

    What have I let myself in for?

    Harry and I have agreed to five challenges in five days for Children in Need.

    Day one was wingwalking - and it was terrifying!

    View more on twitter

    We'll also be abseiling down the Owen Building at Sheffield Hallam University at 11:30 on Wednesday morning.

    Please, please, please donate so we can make a difference to children's lives!

  4. Laptop stolen from disabled boy in Sheffield

    Kevin Larkin

    BBC Radio Sheffield

    The search is on for three young men who may have information about the theft of a laptop from a disabled boy in Sheffield.

    It happened at Ponds Forge in Sheffield at around 14:00 yesterday.

    Now police have released CCTV in an attempt to find the three possible witnesses:

    Laptop theft witnesses CCTV

    Anyone with information is asked to contact South Yorkshire Police on 101.

  5. Electricity back on after Sheffield power cut

    Kevin Larkin

    BBC Radio Sheffield

    Sheffield's power cut has now been fixed and the lights are back on!

    View more on twitter
  6. Police Commissioner launches 'confidence' survey

    Kevin Larkin

    BBC Radio Sheffield

    South Yorkshire's Police and Crime Commissioner is asking if we have confidence in the force.

    It comes after scandals including child grooming in Rotherham, the Hillsborough inquiry and concerns over policing at Orgreave during the Miners' Strike.

    Dr Alan Billings has now launched a survey as part of his attempts to restore trust in South Yorkshire Police.

    Dr Alan Billings
  7. Masked men rob Rotherham betting shop

    Claire Renwick

    BBC Radio Sheffield

    Two masked men have robbed a bookmakers in Rotherham.

    It happened at 19:45 on Monday when a masked man entered the Betfred on Browning Road in Rotherham.

    He threatened staff and appeared to have something in his hands, although police say it's not clear if it was a weapon.

    Betfred

    After being given cash the man then left, walking past a second masked man who was holding open the front door.

    Anyone with information is asked to contact South Yorkshire Police on 101.

  8. Dog found dead in a suitcase in Sheffield

    Kevin Larkin

    BBC Radio Sheffield

    A Jack Russell called Prince has been found dead in a suitcase in Sheffield.

    The 12-year-old disappeared from the house of a friend of his owner on Bonfire Night. 

    A search was launched for Prince, including on Facebook.

    Prince

    On Tuesday morning, a woman called the RSPCA after finding a suitcase which had been dumped out of a dark Astra on St Lawrence Road.

    Suitcase

    The RSPCA say there are no signs Prince suffered but say the way he was found is suspicious.

    The charity contacted Prince's owner after seeing the post searching for him on Facebook.

    Quote Message: It was a really heartbreaking day. Naturally she is devastated and wants to know what happened to her much loved pet.” from Sandra Dransfield RSPCA inspector
    Sandra DransfieldRSPCA inspector

    Anyone with information is asked to contact the RSPCA on 0300 123 8018 and ask to leave a message for Insp Dransfield. 

  9. Weather: Clouding over with rain tonight

    Alina Jenkins

    BBC Weather

    It's been a nice sunny morning but get ready for that to change.

    We're expecting it to get cloudier as the afternoon goes on and we'll see some rain overnight.

    The rain will continue into Saturday morning but then we'll see a cloudy and dry weekend.

    Lunchtime weather
  10. No fix to Sheffield power cut until late afternoon

    Kevin Larkin

    BBC Radio Sheffield

    We've had an update from Northern Powergrid on the powercut in Sheffield.

    Electricity has been off since about 11:30 this morning.

    View more on twitter
  11. New boss for Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber of Commerce

    Mick Lunney

    Barnsley reporter, BBC Radio Sheffield

    There's a new boss at Barnsley and Rotherham's Chamber of Commerce.

    Lisa Pogson left school at 16 years old with, in her words, "a handful of average GCSEs" and is now the Managing Director of Airmaster Air Conditioning.

    She will now be the first female President of the joint Barnsley and Rotherham business organisation.

    Quote Message: I never thought I’d become the first woman President of the Joint BR Chamber OR that along the way I would achieve a Masters Degree in Management and become Joint Managing Director of a £12m business this year - but here I am!” from Lisa Pogson President, Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce
    Lisa PogsonPresident, Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce
    Lisa Pogson
  12. Headlines for South Yorkshire

    Claire Renwick

    BBC Radio Sheffield

    Here are the stories making the news in South Yorkshire this lunchtime:

    • South Yorkshire has paid tribute to the fallen on Remembrance Day
    • Barnsley and Sheffield will benefit from government cash to encourage house building 
    • And a power cut is affecting parts of Sheffield
  13. On a wing and a prayer for Pudsey!

    BBC Look North

    From three to five!

    After last year's Three Legs Challenge by Harry and Paul - this year it's five terrifying challenges for Amy and Harry.

    Here's the first one - wingwalking!

    View more on twitter

    You can find out how Harry and Amy got on in Look North at 18:30.

    But most importantly don't forget to donate to Children in Need and help children across the UK.

  14. Goodbye to the Grosvenor!

    Tom Ingall

    Journalist, BBC Look North

    It's gone from five star luxury to rubble.

    Sheffield's iconic Grosvenor Hotel is being knocked down to make way for the city's new retail quarter.

    The land will play host to HSBC from 2019.

    View more on twitter
  15. South Yorkshire remembers

    Kevin Larkin

    BBC Radio Sheffield

    People across South Yorkshire have paid their respects on Remembrance Day.

    Services have been held across the county to observe the two-minute silence.

    Here are some tweets from the various events:

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  16. Goodbye to Grosvenor! Iconic Sheffield hotel closes its doors

    Mick Lunney

    BBC Radio Sheffield

    I've been for a look around the iconic Grosvenor Hotel in Sheffield city centre.

    In it's day it played host to all the stars with it's amazing views across the city.

    It's being demolished to make way for Sheffield's new retail quarter which opens in 2019.

    View more on twitter
  17. BreakingPower cut hits Sheffield city centre

    Kevin Larkin

    BBC Radio Sheffield

    A power cut is affecting parts of Sheffield:

    View more on twitter

    We'll bring you more information when we get it.