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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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
It was a really heartbreaking day. Naturally she is devastated and wants to know what happened to her much loved pet.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the RSPCA on 0300 123 8018 and ask to leave a message for Insp Dransfield.
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.
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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.
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.
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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!”
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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
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- South Yorkshire's Police Commissioner is asking if we have confidence in the force
- It can take a while to get the power back on in Sheffield
- Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber of Commerce has a new boss
- The Grosvenor Hotel in Sheffield is no more
- And Look North's Amy Garcia has come up with a great way to get a cheap flight!
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- And a power cut is affecting parts of Sheffield
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Latest PostFive 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.
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:
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!
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!
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:
Anyone with information is asked to contact South Yorkshire Police on 101.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the RSPCA on 0300 123 8018 and ask to leave a message for Insp Dransfield.
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.
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.
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.
Headlines for South Yorkshire
Claire Renwick
BBC Radio Sheffield
Here are the stories making the news in South Yorkshire this lunchtime:
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!
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.
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.
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:
Some power back on after Sheffield power cut
Kevin Larkin
BBC Radio Sheffield
We've had an update on the power cut in Sheffield:
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.
BreakingPower cut hits Sheffield city centre
Kevin Larkin
BBC Radio Sheffield
A power cut is affecting parts of Sheffield:
We'll bring you more information when we get it.
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