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Details of £28m scheme revealed to ease traffic at busy Stairfoot roundabout
Details of a £28m scheme to address one of Barnsley’s most congested roundabouts have been unveiled, with the council saying work is expected to begin in late summer 2026.
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Family Time: Disney’s 75-year-old family classic returns to the big screen
Continuing March’s programme of literary adaptations to celebrate the year of reading, Family Time is travelling down the rabbit hole to revisit Disney’s Alice in Wonderland.
On the Wildside: The early springtime bees are now coming out of hibernation
Occasional sunshine and warmer days trigger activity in nature, from early snowdrops and daffodils to emerging butterflies that have hibernated over winter.
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Sheffield to host unique event demanding action on racism
Ellesmere Children’s Centre, community leaders, residents and national race‑equality advocates will gather in Sheffield this weekend for a landmark event aimed at tackling racial injustice and strengthening democratic participation across the city.
Violent Doncaster youth used bank transfers to send messages to frightened ex
A violent South Yorkshire youth used bank transfers to send his frightened ex-girlfriend messages when she ended their abusive relationship.
Watch video: Radio 1's Greg James in Rotherham on his epic Longest Ride for charity
GREG James delighted school children in Rotherham when he cycled through the town as part of his Comic Relief charity challenge.
Family of Sheffield’s Ben Needham wait for DNA test to see if US man is long-lost toddler
One of the most promising leads in years to solve the disappearance of Sheffield’s Ben Needham has taken a step forward.
Trial date set for man accused of possessing converted pistol and ammunition in Sheffield
A trial date has been fixed for a 35-year-old man accused of committing firearm and ammunition offences in Sheffield, after he entered not guilty pleas this week.
Person taken to hospital after police responded to collision involving Mercedes and Peugeot in Sheffield
Buses are being diverted as police close part of a road in response to reports of a collision.
Person taken to hospital after police called to busy Barnsley town centre road earlier this morning
Motorists are being urged to find alternative routes while police deal with an incident on a busy town centre road in Barnsley today.
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Solar-powered 'Bigbelly' bins installed in Sheffield
35 solar-powered bins that tell contractors when they are full have been installed in Sheffield.
Beloved Rotherham woman, 91, may have bank card stolen day before she was found with injuries, police say
A beloved 91-year-old Rotherham woman who died in suspicious circumstances in 2025 may have been assaulted and had her bank card stolen the day before she was hospitalised.
Cinema at popular Yorkshire shopping centre has major new look
'We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome everyone back to our fully refurbished venue'
"Fake £20 notes" in circulation across South Yorkshire - and are being used in social media scams, warn police
Police are urging people to check for counterfeit cash, following a spate of “fake £20 notes” circulating across South Yorkshire which have been used to pay for high-value items on social media.
Backlog for pothole repairs across England and Wales tops £18bn with local roads branded 'a national disgrace'
The backlog for pothole repairs across Yorkshire and the Humber has topped £1.8bn with residents warned there is “no easy fix.”
Meadowhall sees big name retailer reopen at Sheffield shopping centre
There will be a special celebration at the new Meadowhall store
Sheffield rugby player diagnosed with MND aged just 29 “loves” the sport but hopes it will be made safer
A Sheffield rugby player diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) aged just 29 says he still “loves” the sport but hopes governing bodies will “adapt” and make it as safe as possible.
Five year roadworks warning as pipes to be installed for seven mile Sheffield 'energy network' project
Sheffield is facing five years of roadworks after plans to build a seven mile energy pipeline through part of the city were approved.
A good laugh in the windy city...well, Shelley
I don’t think we’re in Kansas any more! Last night I drove to the picturesque village of Shelley, on the outskirts of Huddersfield, for a 10 minute spot on a comedy show.
Making Easter egg-stra special again at Sheffield Children’s
I am excited to help make Easter memorable for the young patients at Sheffield Children’s this year with the help of our wonderful supporters.