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  1. Hundreds of jobs at risk at Rotherham car parts plant

    Hundreds of jobs at a car parts firm in South Yorkshire are set to be axed after a firm announced it was pulling out of the UK.

    Toyoda Gosei headquarters in Rotherham.

    Toyoda Gosei UK employs 251 people at its UK headquarters in Rotherham.

    The company, which produces components for Toyota, Nissan, Renault and Honda, said it was responding to changes in the global sector and "significant reduction" in UK customer demand.

    A formal period of consultation with employees is under way.

    Sarah Champion, MP for Rotherham, said the news had come "out of the blue" and was deeply disappointing, adding she would support the workers through "this hugely stressful time" and try to secure the plant's future.

    "The timing couldn't be worse, people are struggling to cope with the consequences of the pandemic and trying to get back on their feet," she said.

  2. Murder charge after man shot dead in Sheffield street

    A teenager has been charged with the murder of a solicitor shot dead in Sheffield, police say.

    Khurm Javed

    Khurm Javed, 30, also known as Khuram, died after he was found injured on Clough Road, Sheffield on 10 April.

    Samsul Mohamed, 18, of Wolseley Road was charged with murder yesterday after being arrested by officers on Monday, according to South Yorkshire Police.

    He appeared before the city's magistrates court earlier where he was remanded in custody to appear at Sheffield Crown Court on 30 April.

    Two other men, who were arrested on suspicion of the same offence on 12 April, have been released under investigation, the force added.

    Mr Javed died when he was shot following a confrontation between two parties, detectives previously said.

  3. Major water leak at Women’s and Children’s Hospital

    A major water leak means all routine inpatient and day case procedures have been cancelled today at Doncaster Royal Infirmary's Women’s and Children’s Hospital, officials say.

    Doncaster Royal Infirmary Women’s and Children’s Hospital.

    Firefighters were called out to the incident yesterday afternoon after water affected electrical systems in the hospital.

    There were no injuries, but 67 patients had to be moved to different wards on site or other hospitals in the region, the hospital confirmed.

    The Hospital Trust says all routine inpatient and day case procedures are cancelled today, however endoscopy, urgent and cancer work will continue.

    All gynaecology outpatient appointments are also cancelled today, except the colposcopy clinic. More details can be found here.

  4. Wednesday's Yorkshire and Lincolnshire weather forecast

    BBC Weather

    This morning it will be mostly overcast with the occasional light shower. Into the afternoon, it will be dry with sunny spells developing and fresh north-easterly winds.

    Tonight, it will be mostly dry and clear for all areas. In the early hours, there will be a few patches of cloud drifting in from the north, but it will remain dry:

    Weather graphic
  5. Envelope update

    Severe disruption: M1 South Yorkshire southbound

    BBC News Travel

    M1 South Yorkshire southbound severe disruption, between J31 for A57 Worksop Road Sheffield and J30 for A616 Worksop.

    M1 South Yorkshire - One lane closed on M1 southbound between J31, A57 (Sheffield) and J30, A616 (Worksop), because of a breakdown. Traffic is coping well.

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

  6. Envelope update

    Severe disruption: A628 South Yorkshire both ways

    BBC News Travel

    A628 South Yorkshire both ways severe disruption, between Saville Lane and Mill Lane.

    A628 South Yorkshire - A628 Manchester Road in Thurlstone, Sheffield closed and it's slow in both directions between the Saville Lane junction and the Mill Lane junction, because of a police investigation.

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

  7. CCTV image released of 'distinctive' speeding van

    Do you recognise the vehicle in this CCTV image? It's been released after a speeding incident involving a van with a distinctive number plate in Barnsley.

    CCTV image of van

    A red Mercedes van which has a distinctive black bonnet was recorded travelling through Midhopestones at 53mph in a 40mph zone on 10 March, according to South Yorkshire Police.

    It was displaying the number plate R800GUE, which is unregistered, police said.

    Officers who have released this image say they are "keen to trace the owner."

    Anyone who recognises the van or who it belongs to is asked to contact police.

  8. Sheffield music festival planning to run in July

    The line up for Sheffield's Tramlines music festival has been announced.

    Festival crowd

    Tramlines, which was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, will go ahead this year, organisers said.

    The event at Hillsborough Park in Sheffield from 23-25 July will include headliners The Streets, Royal Blood and Richard Ashcroft.

    The line-up will also feature The Kooks, Dizzee Rascal and The Fratellis.

    The festival which started in 2009 as a free event, was postponed last year due to Covid-19 regulations.

    However those who bought tickets will be able to use them for 2021's event, organisers said.

    Tim Cleasby, operations director for the festival, said: "We're keeping a close eye on developments and will act accordingly should things change."