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A £1.2m plan to curb knife crime in schools - is this Harvey Willgoose's legacy in action?
Harvey Willgoose’s mother can’t prove the plans to tackle knife crime in schools were set in motion by her son’s death. “But I hope they were,” she says.
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Sports plan drawn up for former Mothercare and Argos sites near Crystal Peaks, Sheffield
Plans have been drawn up to transform two former Sheffield shops into a new sports venue.
Sheffield man Robert Parkinson sent sick sexual messages to vulnerable girl and referred to himself as "daddy"
A vulnerable 14-year-old girl was “hurt, manipulated and abused” by a Sheffield man who encouraged her to send him explicit pictures and referred to himself as “daddy.”
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‘No winners in knife crime’: Caroline Willgoose's plea afterYorkshire teenager Chloe Watson Dransfield dies
Caroline's son Harvey was just 15 when he was stabbed by a fellow pupil.
Fire in Sheffield LIVE as 'large flames and thick smoke' engulf road
It is understood emergency services are in attendance.
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Mum’s plea to mourners ahead of celebration of life for beloved 13-year-old son after cancer battle
A heartbroken mum has issued an emotional plea to the public ahead of her son’s funeral tomorrow (April 9), as the community comes together to prepare for his final journey.
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.
£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.