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LIVE UPDATES as disturbance breaks out at Fir Vale school in Sheffield, amid reports two teachers injured

The emergency services are present at a Sheffield school this afternoon, after a disturbance broke out between students.

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Large police presence at Fir Vale Academy - what we know so far

Police at the school with parents gathered outside

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More than 155,000 bin collections missed in Rotherham in a year as agency spend passes £800,000

More than 87,000 household waste and recycling collections were missed in a single month in Rotherham, while the council spent over £814,000 on agency staff over the year, according to figures released under the Freedom of Information Act.

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CCTV shows 'dangerous' Sheffield man laughing in Barnsley pub minutes before cutting victim's throat in brawl

No one in this CCTV footage from a Barnsley pub knew the man pictured was carrying a Stanley knife in his pocket - or that he would soon use it to cut a man’s throat.

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Woodhead Pass closed and queues building after crash this afternoon

One of Sheffield’s major routes to Manchester is reported to be closed this afternoon, after an emergency incident.

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Fir Vale Academy LIVE as 'two teachers in hospital' after police incident

South Yorkshire Police are in attendance at the secondary school

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'Regular' complaints over hooliganism at popular park near Sheffield, say police

Police are now receiving regular complaints over hooliganism at a popular park near Sheffield, say officers.

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New photos show how Cannon Brewery in Sheffield will look - and how it looks today

This is how Sheffield’s Cannon Brewery is set to look - and how it looks today.

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Suspects flee after arson attack on Ecclesall Road in Sheffield

Two suspects fled the scene of a reported arson attack on one of Sheffield’s trendiest streets in the early hours of this morning.

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Sheffield councillor calls for crackdown on contractor Amey after pothole repair fails in 13 days

A pothole repair that lasted two weeks has been branded ‘clearly inadequate’ amid calls for a crackdown on contractors.

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Concern for welfare of Doncaster woman missing for more than a week

Police in Doncaster have issued an appeal to find a woman missing for more than a week.

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Video: Amazon probe as driver lets himself into South Yorkshire house to deliver parcel

An investigation has been launched by Amazon after a doorbell camera captured one of its drivers walking into a customer's house to deliver a parcel.

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Councillors approve 107-home development in Aston

Plans for more than 100 new homes on land off Mansfield Road in Aston have been approved by councillors, despite more than 60 objections from residents about traffic, loss of green space and pressure on local services.

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Masked men chased victim around Barnsley pub before beating him with baseball bats

Three men have been jailed over a baseball attack outside a South Yorkshire pub.

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Kindhearted girl walks 50 miles for Sheffield hospital to help make children better

A kindhearted Sheffield girl is walking 50 miles for Sheffield Children’s Hospital to help make youngsters feel better.

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Fundraising: Cubs in the classroom: how pupils are becoming part of the Pride

One of the best parts of working on Pride of Yorkshire has been walking into school halls and seeing the reaction when I tell pupils their class is adopting a lion cub. I’ve travelled across South Yorkshire over the last few months, delivering assemblies and sharing what the trail is all about. It...

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Pedestrian fighting for life after crash on busy street in Darnall, Sheffield

A pedestrian is fighting for his life after a collision with a car on a busy Sheffield road.

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The Sheffield street, hated by motorists, which is now among England's most notorious fines hotspots

A Sheffield street has emerged as one of the most notorious in the UK when it comes to fining drivers.

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Abuse survivor details ordeal as Rotherham attacker Kings Dimba awaits sentence for rapes and violence

A woman who was raped and had intimate footage of her shared on social media attempted to kill herself, to end her suffering.

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Road changes at Sheffield station 'not working' angry Blue Badge holder claims

A new parking system as Sheffield station is “not working” a Blue Badge holder claims.