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South Yorkshire parents arrested after XL Bully reportedly bit new-born baby in first introduction

Police have released a warning to parents advising them to remain cautious around their dogs after responding to reports of a new-born being bitten.

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Green belt ‘relaxation’ in Sheffield is a 'disgrace' - opinion

14 green belt sites have been earmarked as potential plots for thousands of new homes needed in Sheffield.

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Sheffield divided over plans for Northern Olympics bid

The North of England is bidding to host the Olympics

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Crumbling chimney lands on neighbouring property causing gas leak on residential street in Rotherham

A crumbling chimney on a residential home led to a gas leak in which people were evacuated in Rotherham.

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Fast new Leeds-Sheffield train service launched as cities brought 'closer together'

The new flyer service will allow people to travel between Leeds and Sheffield in just 47 minutes

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"Safety of our school is our highest priority": High Storrs issues statement after Sheffield school lockdown

A school trust has promised that safety is the ‘highest priority’ after a temporary lockdown was undertaken.

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High Storrs School: Police called and children kept in at lunch over reports of man making threats by phone

A top Sheffield secondary kept children in at lunch today over reports of a man making threats over the phone.

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Sheffield trains: New faster rail service announced between Sheffield and Leeds

Rail bosses have announced new bigger and faster trains to run between Leeds and Sheffield.

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Wanted man prowling the streets of South Yorkshire after reports of stalking and fear of violence

Police are on the hunt for a man accused of stalking.

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Big name fashion store to open in Sheffield city centre following another major launch

Work is ongoing ahead of the opening in Sheffield city centre

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Hillsborough disaster: Family demands correction of teenage daughters' death records to reflect suffering

The parents of two teenage sisters killed in the Hillsborough disaster will launch a new campaign to correct their official records to reflect an "agonising hour" they spent before their deaths.

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Dearne Valley Parkway crash: 'Casualties' on run after police search involving chopper after Barnsley incident

A police helicopter was deployed after a serious crash on one of South Yorkshire’s busiest dual carriageways - when the occupants of one of the vehicles involved fled.

YorkshireLive - Sheffield

'Lovely' musician found dead at home after alcohol overdose, inquest hears

Family described Nick Chantler as a creative and talented musician

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Sheffield station: Motorists urged to use 'ignored' multi-storey car park to beat congestion

New parking rules at Sheffield station have sparked a debate about whether it has cut congestion.

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South Yorkshire woman stole £286,000 from husband to gamble

A South Yorkshire woman who stole £286,000 from her husband to gamble has appeared in court.

YorkshireLive - Sheffield

No panic for Sheffield's Luke Digby despite nervy Olympic debut

Digby and partner Anastasia Vaipan-Law are the first British pairs couple to qualify for figure skating at the Games in 12 years.

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Police catch over 150 Christmas drink-drug drivers risking lives by getting behind wheel during festive season

Over 150 drivers were arrested for drink or drug driving during a Christmas crackdown.

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Watch: Driver who refused to give name to cops had 'Daniel' tattooed on his own neck

A driver refused to confirm his details when he was pulled over by the police but officers spotted he had his own name tattooed on his neck.

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Car full of bullet holes outside Town Hall

Sheffielders were surprised to see a car outside the Town Hall on Saturday, whose bodywork was covered in bullet holes. What was going on?

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Sheffield’s Meadowhall ranks in UK’s top Instagrammable shopping destinations

Meadowhall has been named one of the UK’s most Instagrammable shopping centres, ranking fourth in a new national study.