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Sorry sight of BrewDog in Sheffield as Yorkshire and UK sites close
Three BrewDog sites across Yorkshire have shut

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Bailey Chadwick: Second arrest made after Sheffield Wednesday fan, 19, dies in 'hit-and-run' in Pateley Bridge
A second person has been arrested in connection with the death of a teenage Sheffield Wednesday fan.


Sheffield Supertram repairs contract aims to keep the system on track
A contract to help keep the Sheffield Supertrams running smoothly is currently being offered out for bidding by contractors.

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I came as a student, settled here for work, and this is how my perspective on Sheffield has now changed
Since graduating last year, I have have a newfound appreciation and understanding of the city that I now call home.
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Plans submitted for 349 new homes on edge of Bramley
A new housing development could see almost 350 homes built on the eastern edge of Bramley under proposals submitted to Rotherham Council.


Burger King drive-thru plans for Tesco car park refused over health and design concerns
Plans to build a new Burger King drive-thru on a supermarket car park have been refused by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, over concerns about its impact on public health, design, and neighbouring residents.


Doncaster ranked as one of most dangerous places to live in Britain
A new study has ranked Doncaster as one of the most dangerous places to live in Britain.


One rushed to Rotherham Hospital after crash near Aston resulted in all lanes on M1 northbound being closed
Traffic came to a standstill this afternoon after all lanes on the northbound M1 were closed following a crash.


Meersbrook Park: Why the air ambulance landed in a Sheffield park this morning
Emergency services have explained why an air ambulance landed at a large Sheffield park this morning.


Barnsley Council to open dedicated post-16 housing for young people leaving care
Plans have been agreed to transform a former educational facility into a dedicated residential home for young people to transition out of care and live independently.


More buses on the way as free travel scheme for under-18s launches
More than £345,000 has been approved to fund extra buses in Barnsley, to help meet expected demand from the new free bus travel scheme for young people launching this summer.


Aron Roberts: Sheffield teenager, 17, plans to be city ward’s youngest councillor in 2026 elections
A 17-year-old Sheffield student who says he is “beyond concerned” with his area plans on becoming the ward’s youngest ever councillor in 2026.


Sheffield flats: £225m 54-storey tower set to be 'tallest outside Manchester and London'
A developer has unveiled plans for a £225m 54-storey tower in Sheffield city centre - set to be the “tallest in the country outside London and Manchester.”


Yvonne Ford: Daughter launches dog vaccination drive in memory of her mum after shock rabies death
The daughter of a Barnsley woman who tragically died from rabies has launched a fundraiser to travel to Cambodia, where she hopes to volunteer with a charity dedicated to fighting the disease.


Cole Brothers: Huge mural planned for John Lewis building to stop city centre being a 'dump'
A huge mural is set to be painted on the former Cole Brothers department store to combat graffiti which is seen as dragging the city centre down.


Pupil groomed by disgraced Sheffield teacher is still scared after 'four years of hell'
A Sheffield teacher has been banned from the classroom for life


Yorkshire toxic air map: You could unknowingly be 'smoking 123 cigs' in this major city
Data has shown Yorkshire cities with some of the worst air quality


Rotherham grooming victims say they were also sexually abused by five South Yorkshire Police officers
Rotherham child sexual exploitation survivors have claimed they were abused by five South Yorkshire Police officers during the height of their ordeals as children.


New plans reveal what the new Leadmill could look like as 'Electric Sheffield'
New owners will open Electric Sheffield to replace The Leadmill next year


Doncaster policewoman appears in court accused of blackmail
A South Yorkshire Police officer has appeared in court accused of blackmail.
