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Sheffield Crown Court's heard how a former police officer who admitted using the police helicopter to film people sunbathing naked and having sex kept his "swinging and voyeurism" secret.

PC Tim Smales who worked with Adrian Pogmore told the court he didn't know of Pogmore's habits, and would have reported them if he did.

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Pogmore, of Guilthwaite Crescent in Whiston, has admitted misconduct in public office. Four others deny the charge and claim Pogmore was responsible for the recordings.

Two men involved in a suspected drugs incident at a Sheffield nightclub are expected to make a full recovery.

Police said the pair were in a "critical and life-threatening condition" after falling ill outside Tank nightclub on Saturday.

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One man has been discharged from hospital while the other is still under observation but expected to make a full recovery.

Tank nightclub said in an earlier statement it has "zero tolerance to illegal drugs".

Police are continuing to investigate the incident.

A knife surrender has begun in South Yorkshire after a 46% rise in knife crime.

Knives can be dropped into four police stations in the county:

• Barnsley - Churchfield
• Doncaster - College Road
• Rotherham - Main Street
• Sheffield - Snig Hill

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However, it is not a knife amnesty as police will still prosecute over knives found to be used in crimes.

Those found guilty of knife crime could face up to 4 years in prison.

Sheffield Crown Court has heard a police officer accused of misusing his force's helicopter to film people sunbathing naked and having sex was honoured for helping save the lives of two boys who were attacked in Edlington.

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The jury was told that Matthew Lucas received a commendation from the Chief Constable for being one of the team that saved the lives of the two children in 2009.

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Mr Lucas is on trial with another officer, Lee Walls, and two police helicopter pilots, Matthew Loosemore and Malcolm Reeves.

All four deny misconduct in public office.

The trial continues.

Two women and a man remain in hospital after a fatal crash on the Sheffield Parkway last week.

An 88-year-old woman died after the car she was travelling in was hit by another car on 10 July.

They were all travelling in the same car.

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A 40-year-old man, who was driving a grey Skoda Fabia, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Police say it's thought his car crossed onto the wrong side of the carriageway.

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The two women, aged 71 and 74, and the man aged 73, are in a serious but stable condition.

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Sheffield Crown Court has begun hearing evidence in a case against five current and former employees of South Yorkshire Police.

The crew of one of the force's helicopter is on trial accused of misusing the on-board camera to spy on people who were naked or having sex.

The officers and pilots are charged in connection with four alleged incidents between 2007 and 2012 including one where the camera zoomed in on a woman sunbathing naked, a group of naturists on a caravan site and a couple having sex on the decking in their back garden.

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Four people deny misconduct in a public office but a fifth man has admitted the charges.

The trial is expected to last for between three to four weeks.

Concern is growing for missing Bethany Stoakes from Doncaster who has now not been seen for five days.

The 16-year-old was reported missing just before midnight on Thursday, in the Intake area of the town and hasn't been seen since the early hours of Wednesday.

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Her family have said that although it's not unusual for her to spend some time away from home, it is out of the ordinary for her not to have made any contact during a period as long as this.

Anyone with information is urged to call the force on 101.

It’s incredibly important that we see and speak to her, to ensure she is safe and well. If you’ve seen her, or know where she might be or where she is staying, please call us."