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Sheffield steel: Minister 'optimistic' as crisis-hit Speciality Steel goes up for sale
The fate of the UK’s third-largest steelworks appears to have entered its final phase - sale or closure.
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Sheffield green belt: Housebuilder targets field in Stannington village for 120 homes
A housebuilder has put forward plans for 120 homes in green belt as inspectors assess which areas of Sheffield should be built on.
RSPB: Four elusive and visiting birds you can spot in the UK in October - and where birdwatchers can find them
Birds seeking refuge from the frozen north will grace UK woodlands and gardens this month 🧊
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Sheffield cycling: Three bike lanes taking shape in city centre in £21m project
New bike lanes are taking shape in three parts of Sheffield city centre at once, new photos show.
Sheffield shopping: Amplified preachers flock to The Moor to spread the word
Four preachers were making an unholy racket on Sheffield’s main retail street on Saturday afternoon.
Date clocks go back in October - why clocks change on a weekend and if your clocks will update automatically
Clock changes explained including why the clocks change on a weekend and when the clocks will go back in October.
'Failed by humans and left to starve' - loving home needed for 'beautiful and sweet' abandoned dog
This ‘beautiful and sweet’ dog is looking for her forever home after being abandoned.
Sheffield University: Teenager charged with carrying a blade and stealing three bikes as term starts
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with eight offences including stealing three bicycles, carrying a blade and trying to steal a car in Sheffield.
Damaged Society: Alternative fashion store set to open in Sheffield city centre
Sheffield’s city centre is about to get a bold new addition, as alternative fashion brand Damaged Society prepares to open its doors on Pinstone Street.
Rotherham crime: 'Most wanted' shoplifter charged with 12 thefts and jailed
One of Rotherham's most wanted shoplifters has been charged and jailed following a day of action in Rotherham town centre.
Sheffield traffic: Police set out law on e-bikes amid soaring use and fatal crashes
Police have set out the law on e-bikes and e-scooters amid soaring popularity and fatal crashes.
Harvey Willgoose's mum welcomes first knife arch in Sheffield schools in campaign to keep pupils safe
The mum of murdered Harvey Willgoose has welcomed the installation of a knife arch at a South Yorkshire secondary school.
Sheffield houses: The impact of England flags on house prices and what sellers can do
A property expert has urged people trying to sell their home to “focus on strengthening its appeal” if neighbours are flying England flags.
11 investigations into deaths mounted by South Yorkshire detectives in 2025
Detectives in Sheffield launched a murder investigation in Sheffield this week after a fatal shooting - it is the 11th mounted in South Yorkshire so far this year.
'I'm running out of time but I'm not giving up' - fundraiser launched to help Sheffield man battling disease
The family of a 29-year-old who’s spent the last 16 years fighting a disease that has torn his life apart are looking for help in finding the care he needs.
'It shows how much people cared' say loved ones of Ben Saxby as fundraiser for funeral raises more than £3,000
Loved ones of a dad-to-be whose life was cut tragically short are asking for help to cover the costs of his funeral.
‘The vision we were sold for our new homes was amazing but it has failed so far’
People say the estate with 4000 homes has struggled and had severe delays
Bonfire Night 2025: Yorkshire's biggest and best bonfires and firework displays
Our guide to a great Bonfire Night 2025
Storm Amy: Traders take big hit as wind and rain cancel market on The Moor in Sheffield
Outdoor traders took a big hit after Sheffield’s city centre market was cancelled due to Storm Amy.
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Sheffield shops: Administrators reveal fate of Claire's accessories on The Moor
Administrators have announced the fate of scores of Claire’s accessory shops including the last one in Sheffield city centre.