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Rotherham Council agrees land swap with Royal Mail to unlock riverside plans
Rotherham Council has struck a deal with Royal Mail to swap land as part of a major town centre regeneration scheme.
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£1.2m plan announced to tackle knife crime in schools
A Government scheme to ‘tackle the root of knife crime’ in schools is “a step in the right direction,” says the mum of a murdered Sheffield schoolboy.
Sheffield M1 charging hub for HGVs wins permission despite objections
A Sheffield ‘clean energy’ charging hub for HGVs and commercial vehicles can go ahead despite concerns over ancient woodland and endangered birds.
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Police say crimes at Sheffield MP's office rose in last year - despite previously confirming only 3 incidents
Police have said that crimes targeting an MP’s office have ‘increased in frequency in the last 12 months’ - only a week after claiming there were only three incidents related to the address since September.
Plans for new home in Whiston set for decision after objections
Plans to build a new home on land in Whiston are set to be decided by councillors this week after attracting 10 objections from residents.
Teen dies and man in hospital with life-threatening injuries after Doncaster horror smash
An 18-year-old has died and a 25-year-old man is in hospital with life threatening injuries following a horror road smash in Doncaster in the early hours of this morning which saw a car plough into a tree.
Council moves to buy up town centre buildings for major revamp
Rotherham Council has taken a step forward in its plans to transform the town centre by buying up properties along Corporation Street.
Boy taken to hospital after shocking robbery by e-bike gang near well known Sheffield school
A boy has been taken to hospital after a shocking robbery by an e-bike gang near a Sheffield school.
Extended hours and rooftop terrace approved for Rawmarsh venue
Plans to extend opening hours and add a rooftop terrace at a Rawmarsh venue have been approved by councillors following a licensing hearing.
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Watch police arrest 'sleepy' Barnsley driver caught slumped over behind the wheel with suspected Class A drugs
Police have shared footage after they arrested a man said to be ‘slumped behind the wheel of the car’ while allegedly intoxicated.
'We can't allow this to continue' say campaigners as 100 crimes recorded in South Yorkshire churches last year
Around 100 churches in South Yorkshire were targeted by criminals last year, as campaigners say places of worship are becoming ‘more vulnerable’ due to the actions of vandals.
Leadmill raffles exclusive Guitar signed by Arctic Monkeys, Def Leppard and Bring Me the Horizon
A one-of-a-kind guitar made from The Leadmill’s original dancefloor is up for grabs, signed by members of Arctic Monkeys, Def Leppard, Bring Me the Horizon, Pulp, Milburn and Reverend and The Makers, alongside Richard Hawley and The Human League.
Dead puppies dumped in carrier bags discovered in layby on major Barnsley road, prompting police probe
A police investigation is underway after three dead puppies were found abandoned in carrier bags discovered on a layby embankment on a major road.
Row over giant memorial to bare-knuckle boxer and 'King of Sheffield' continues four years on
The row over a giant memorial to a bare-knuckle boxer dubbed the ‘King of Sheffield’ continues to rumble on four years after the structure was installed.
Sheffield venue left broke by £10K four-year backdated business rates bill saved by crowdfunding donations
A Sheffield venue left broke after being handed a £10K four-year backdated business rates bill has been saved by crowdfunding donations.
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Take a look at these stunning film-inspired illustrations by Sheffield students
As part of the 20th edition of Sheffield Adventure Film Festival, illustration students from Sheffield Hallam University were invited to design posters inspired by the festival’s Made in Sheffield film programme.
Cost of replacing Shalesmoor roundabout in Sheffield climbs to £30m and could take two years
Replacing one of Sheffield’s busiest roundabouts will cost up to £30m and could take two years - amid uncertainty as to whether it is needed.
‘Absolute joke’ - Sheffield residents react to £30m plan to remove ‘dreadful’ Shalesmoor roundabout
Sheffield Star readers have expressed concern over the government's plans to remove one of the city’s busiest roundabouts.
Gun-toting Sheffield drug dealer found with firearm and ammunition when cops knocked over his moped
A former Sheffield cannabis dealer was caught with a converted firearm and ammunition when police investigating a live incident stopped him as he was riding a moped.
No more 'stand and wait' worries - Google Maps now shows how far away your bus is from your stop in Sheffield
Of all the things to get excited about, an update for Google Maps to make catching buses more reliable is pretty dry.