A clear evening will see temperatures fall leaving some morning frost. Low 4C.
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Jailed for racial abuse
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
Police say any kind of hate crime will not be tolerated as a woman is sent to prison for hurling racial abuse in Rotherham.
35-year-old Kelly Marie Walton, of no fixed address, has been jailed for four months for using racially aggravated words causing harassment, alarm and distress.
One of her victims was abused in a deli in Wellgate and later Walton was seen shouting racial abuse at a man and woman in a car in Wellgate.
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Rotherham stabbing update
Andy Kershaw
BBC Radio Sheffield News
A 16-year-old boy was stabbed outside Rotherham College today.
It happened just before 13:00 in Eastwood Lane.
The teenager wasn't seriously injured.
Police set up up a cordon after the incident but no arrests have been made so far.
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Travel delays in Rotherham owing to accident
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
The B6093 Moor Lane North in Ravenfield is partially blocked in both directions at the Braithwell Road junction,.
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Kashmir protest rally in Sheffield
Mushtaq Tufail
BBC Radio Sheffield
The leader of Sheffield City Council has helped raise a flag outside the town hall today in support of campaigners pressing for an end to violence in Kashmir.
There were speeches from relatives of those affected as well as people from the disputed territory which has seen much bloodshed.
Sheffield women being forced into prostitution by benefit cuts
Two men have been arrested as campaigners tried to prevent an old tree being felled in Sheffield.
Police were called by the council's contractor, AMEY, as its workers became involved in a stand-off with the campaigners on Marden Road in Nether Edge.
The council has faced months of criticism over the way it's been handling diseased and damaged trees in the city, with campaigners saying some healthy trees are being removed needlessly.
Here's what tree campaigner Dave Dillner had to say:
Quote Message: The tree was removed today because it’s damaging the highway and the damage was only going to get worse. We sent a survey to every household on the street about our plans but no one completed it to object. from Brian Lodge Cabinet Member for Environment at Sheffield City Council
The tree was removed today because it’s damaging the highway and the damage was only going to get worse. We sent a survey to every household on the street about our plans but no one completed it to object.
House fire link with alcohol/drug abuse
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
The dangers of fires being started because of a someone's subtance abuse is being highlighted.
With senses being impaired, the risk of someone causing a fire in their home is much greater, says South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue.
The fall in the value of the pound following the EU referendum may have made it more expensive for us to go on holiday; but in terms of business in Yorkshire it's a mixed picture.
Companies that sell abroad are benefiting because their products have become cheaper to buy, but anyone importing materials has seen costs rise.
Our business correspondent Danni Hewson has been looking at the winners and losers...starting in Rotherham:
Sheffield's 'Tent City' thinking explained
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
The man behind the creation of an unofficial gathering point for rough sleepers in Sheffield has been explaining why it's there.
The so-called 'Tent City' is at Parkhill next to the flats and organiser Anthony Cunningham says it highlights the city's homeless and allows them to get better support:
New brick factory planned in Doncaster
Kevin Larkin
Doncaster Reporter, BBC Radio Sheffield
Housebuilder Persimmon is planning to open a brick factory in South Yorkshire next year.
The company says its fortunes are on the up, and has today reported a buoyant third quarter, brushing aside Brexit fears in the process.
The group said its private sales rate in the period was 19% ahead of last year and that the firm is "fully sold up" for the current year.
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Quote Message: The market has continued to benefit from resilient consumer confidence and strong lender support. "The reduction in the bank base rate in August has resulted in more attractive mortgage products further supporting affordability". from Persimmon Spokesperson
The market has continued to benefit from resilient consumer confidence and strong lender support. "The reduction in the bank base rate in August has resulted in more attractive mortgage products further supporting affordability".
Doncaster GP shortage fears aired in Commons
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
Some Doncaster residents could be left without a GP, one of the town's MPs is warning.
In Prime Minister's Questions in the Commons, the Labour MP for Doncaster Central Rosie Winterton explained her concerns:
In response, Theresa May said it's important that new GPs come through to replace those who retire:
Ched Evans - international games some way off
Jonathan Buchan
BBC Radio Sheffield Sport
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Wales manager Chris Coleman feels "a lot needs to happen" for Ched Evans to resurrect his international career.
Evans won 13 caps for Wales before he was originally convicted of raping a 19-year-old woman in a Premier Inn near Rhyl, North Wales, in May 2011.
The former Manchester City and Sheffield United striker served two-and-a-half years of a five-year prison sentence before his conviction was quashed, and he was found not guilty following a retrial.
Evans has resumed his career at Sky Bet League One club Chesterfield, and the 27-year-old has scored four times in 12 appearances for the Spireites.
Loxley chapel hope after devastating fire
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
An update following a big fire that caused further damage to an already dilapidated grade II listed building in Sheffield.
Loxley Chapel was built in 1787 and is thought to be the oldest building in Loxley.
Many of the people who died in the Great Sheffield Flood in 1864 are buried there.
The interior has been lost, the structure's been compromised.
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Quote Message: The walls are still in good condition and we think the building is capable of being repaired and brought back into use, perhaps as a home or two homes." from Craig McHugh Principal Adviser for Heritage at Risk at Historic England
The walls are still in good condition and we think the building is capable of being repaired and brought back into use, perhaps as a home or two homes."
Award nomination over bone marrow donation campaign
Rony Robinson
Presenter, BBC Radio Sheffield
1,500 people have signed-up in the last year to be bone marrow donors thanks to just one Sheffield voluntary organisation.
Students from the University of Sheffield group called Sheffield Marrow have been nominated in the Recruiter of the Year category at this year's Anthony Nolan Supporter Awards in recognition of their efforts.
Rape case e-fit image released
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
An image of a man wanted in connection with the rape of a child in Sheffield has been released.
Police say the incident, which happened in September 2015, was reported to police more than a year later.
The alleged victim, a 13-year-old girl, came forward to report what happened. The girl was 12 at the time the offence is believed to have occurred.
Police say the man in the e-fit image could hold vital information about what happened.
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BreakingArrests made over Sheffield tree protest
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
Two men have been arrested over an effort to prevent a tree being felled in Sheffield.
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Latest PostFive things we've learned today
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
That's our live updates finished for today but we'll be back at 08:00 on Thursday with more news, sport, travel and weather updates.
In the meantime, here are five things to keep you up-to-date on Wednesday:
HS2 campaigners submit new report
A dossier is submitted by campaigners who are protesting against the HS2 high-speed rail line through South and West Yorkshire.
Read moreWhat to expect from the weather tonight
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
A clear evening will see temperatures fall leaving some morning frost. Low 4C.
Jailed for racial abuse
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
Police say any kind of hate crime will not be tolerated as a woman is sent to prison for hurling racial abuse in Rotherham.
35-year-old Kelly Marie Walton, of no fixed address, has been jailed for four months for using racially aggravated words causing harassment, alarm and distress.
One of her victims was abused in a deli in Wellgate and later Walton was seen shouting racial abuse at a man and woman in a car in Wellgate.
Rotherham stabbing update
Andy Kershaw
BBC Radio Sheffield News
A 16-year-old boy was stabbed outside Rotherham College today.
It happened just before 13:00 in Eastwood Lane.
The teenager wasn't seriously injured.
Police set up up a cordon after the incident but no arrests have been made so far.
Travel delays in Rotherham owing to accident
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
The B6093 Moor Lane North in Ravenfield is partially blocked in both directions at the Braithwell Road junction,.
Kashmir protest rally in Sheffield
Mushtaq Tufail
BBC Radio Sheffield
The leader of Sheffield City Council has helped raise a flag outside the town hall today in support of campaigners pressing for an end to violence in Kashmir.
There were speeches from relatives of those affected as well as people from the disputed territory which has seen much bloodshed.
Sheffield women being forced into prostitution by benefit cuts
Sheffield Star
Austerity measures like benefit sanctions are pushing women in Sheffield to sell their bodies on the city’s streets, claims experts.
Reports of stabbing in Rotherham
Andy Kershaw
BBC Radio Sheffield News
Police are yet to confirm reports that someone's been stabbed in Rotherham.
Our reporter has sent these images from the scene of an incident which has been cordoned off.
Tree campaign arrests fall-out in Sheffield
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
Two men have been arrested as campaigners tried to prevent an old tree being felled in Sheffield.
Police were called by the council's contractor, AMEY, as its workers became involved in a stand-off with the campaigners on Marden Road in Nether Edge.
The council has faced months of criticism over the way it's been handling diseased and damaged trees in the city, with campaigners saying some healthy trees are being removed needlessly.
Here's what tree campaigner Dave Dillner had to say:
House fire link with alcohol/drug abuse
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
The dangers of fires being started because of a someone's subtance abuse is being highlighted.
With senses being impaired, the risk of someone causing a fire in their home is much greater, says South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue.
Effects on business of the fall in the pound
Danni Hewson
Business Correspondent, BBC Look North
The fall in the value of the pound following the EU referendum may have made it more expensive for us to go on holiday; but in terms of business in Yorkshire it's a mixed picture.
Companies that sell abroad are benefiting because their products have become cheaper to buy, but anyone importing materials has seen costs rise.
Our business correspondent Danni Hewson has been looking at the winners and losers...starting in Rotherham:
Sheffield's 'Tent City' thinking explained
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
The man behind the creation of an unofficial gathering point for rough sleepers in Sheffield has been explaining why it's there.
The so-called 'Tent City' is at Parkhill next to the flats and organiser Anthony Cunningham says it highlights the city's homeless and allows them to get better support:
New brick factory planned in Doncaster
Kevin Larkin
Doncaster Reporter, BBC Radio Sheffield
Housebuilder Persimmon is planning to open a brick factory in South Yorkshire next year.
The company says its fortunes are on the up, and has today reported a buoyant third quarter, brushing aside Brexit fears in the process.
The group said its private sales rate in the period was 19% ahead of last year and that the firm is "fully sold up" for the current year.
Doncaster GP shortage fears aired in Commons
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
Some Doncaster residents could be left without a GP, one of the town's MPs is warning.
In Prime Minister's Questions in the Commons, the Labour MP for Doncaster Central Rosie Winterton explained her concerns:
In response, Theresa May said it's important that new GPs come through to replace those who retire:
Ched Evans - international games some way off
Jonathan Buchan
BBC Radio Sheffield Sport
Wales manager Chris Coleman feels "a lot needs to happen" for Ched Evans to resurrect his international career.
Evans won 13 caps for Wales before he was originally convicted of raping a 19-year-old woman in a Premier Inn near Rhyl, North Wales, in May 2011.
The former Manchester City and Sheffield United striker served two-and-a-half years of a five-year prison sentence before his conviction was quashed, and he was found not guilty following a retrial.
Evans has resumed his career at Sky Bet League One club Chesterfield, and the 27-year-old has scored four times in 12 appearances for the Spireites.
Loxley chapel hope after devastating fire
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
An update following a big fire that caused further damage to an already dilapidated grade II listed building in Sheffield.
Loxley Chapel was built in 1787 and is thought to be the oldest building in Loxley.
Many of the people who died in the Great Sheffield Flood in 1864 are buried there.
Heritage at Risk at Historic England have produced a report into the state of the building since the fire.
The interior has been lost, the structure's been compromised.
Award nomination over bone marrow donation campaign
Rony Robinson
Presenter, BBC Radio Sheffield
1,500 people have signed-up in the last year to be bone marrow donors thanks to just one Sheffield voluntary organisation.
Students from the University of Sheffield group called Sheffield Marrow have been nominated in the Recruiter of the Year category at this year's Anthony Nolan Supporter Awards in recognition of their efforts.
Rape case e-fit image released
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
An image of a man wanted in connection with the rape of a child in Sheffield has been released.
Police say the incident, which happened in September 2015, was reported to police more than a year later.
The alleged victim, a 13-year-old girl, came forward to report what happened. The girl was 12 at the time the offence is believed to have occurred.
Police say the man in the e-fit image could hold vital information about what happened.
BreakingArrests made over Sheffield tree protest
Mick Lunney
BBC Local Live, Sheffield
Two men have been arrested over an effort to prevent a tree being felled in Sheffield.
Our earlier story here.