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  1. Man dragged down Sheffield road during car theft

    Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was dragged along the road when his car was stolen in Sheffield, leaving him with serious injuries.

    South Yorkshire Police car

    The victim, in his 50s, had gone into a shop on Handsworth Road in Handsworth at about 14:00 on Tuesday when his black Volkswagen Golf was taken by an unknown man.

    South Yorkshire Police said the Golf's owner attempted to stop the thief and was dragged for some distance down the road as the car was driven off.

    The vehicle was then driven left into Fitzalan Road and has since been discovered by officers while they were searching Glenholme Way and Ravenscroft Avenue in Richmond.

    The injured man remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition and his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, according to South Yorkshire Police.

    Acting Det Supt Lee Freeman says: "I am keen to speak to any witnesses who saw the incident, saw the vehicle’s movements after it was stolen, witnessed the vehicle being abandoned or those who have any information that would assist this investigation."

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    Severe disruption: A61 South Yorkshire both ways

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    A61 South Yorkshire both ways severe disruption, from A625 Moore Street to A621 Bramall Lane.

    A61 South Yorkshire - A61 St Mary's Gate in Sheffield closed and queues in both directions from Moore Street roundabout to the A621 Bramall Lane junction, because of an investigation by the police.

    To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

  3. Snow and ice warnings issued for Yorkshire

    Yellow "be prepared" warnings for snow and ice have been issued for parts of Yorkshire.

    Weather graphic

    The warning for snow comes into effect at 10:00 and is in place until 16:00 on Thursday.

    Some roads and railways are likely to be affected, with longer journey times by road, bus and train, the Met Office said.

    A separate warning for snow and ice comes into place at 20:00 and is in place until 11:00 on Friday.

    The Met Office says: "Frequent sleet, hail and snow showers may lead to some disruption to travel during Thursday night and Friday morning."

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    Severe accident: A461 West Midlands northbound

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    A461 West Midlands northbound severe accident, from The Blue Brick pub to Aldi.

    A461 West Midlands - A461 Dudley Road in Brierley Hill blocked and it's slow northbound from The Blue Brick pub junction to the Aldi junction, because of an accident. Diversion in operation - National Express Bus services X10 and 6.

    To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

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    Severe accident: M180 South Yorkshire westbound

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    M180 South Yorkshire westbound severe accident, at M18 J5.

    M180 South Yorkshire - M180 exit slip road to M18 South closed and queues westbound at M18 J5, Doncaster North Services, because of an accident involving a vehicle which has left the carriageway.

    To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

  6. Man charged in connection with fatal Boxing Day stabbing

    A man has been charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man in a pub in Sheffield on Boxing Day, police have said.

    Macaulay Byrne

    Macaulay Byrne (pictured), 26, also known as Coley, was attacked in the Gypsy Queen pub in Beighton, Sheffield, at about 22:00.

    A post-mortem examination showed he died from multiple stab wounds and the case is being treated as murder.

    Layton Morris, 24, of Sidney Street in Rotherham, has been charged with assisting an offender. He is due to appear at Sheffield Magistrates' Court today.

    Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact police.

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    Severe disruption: M1 South Yorkshire southbound

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    M1 South Yorkshire southbound severe disruption, at Woodall Services.

    M1 South Yorkshire - The road is temporarily closed and stationary queues on M1 southbound at Woodall Services, because of emergency repairs.

    To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

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    Severe disruption: M1 Derbyshire northbound

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    M1 Derbyshire northbound severe disruption, from J30 for A616 Worksop to J31 for A57 Worksop Road Sheffield.

    M1 Derbyshire - One lane closed on M1 northbound from J30, A616 (Worksop) to J31, A57 (Sheffield), because of a broken down car. Traffic is coping well.

    To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time