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Witness appeal after man is seriously injured in car collision
Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following a serious collision involving a pedestrian in Barnsley.
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Thug targeted Sheffield emergency workers & left man fearing for life during four-month crime rampage
A man made the lives of Sheffield emergency workers a misery during a four-month, booze-fuelled crime rampage, in which he also left a member of the public in fear for his life.
Police hunt Doncaster man wanted on rape and strangling charges
Police have launched an urgent appeal to find a wanted Doncaster man charged with a string of offences, including rape, strangulation, false imprisonment and assault.
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Police launch urgent search for missing Doncaster woman, with helicopter at scene
Police have launched an urgent appeal to find a missing Doncaster woman, with a helicopter involved in the search for her.
Face of man snared by paedophile hunter group in Sheffield who fled UK after sending videos to "girl"
A man snared by a paedophile hunter group after sending sexually explicit videos to an account he believed belonged to a 13-year-old girl fled the UK in a bid to evade justice.
Sheffield man slashed bouncer from "mouth to ear" after being kicked out of city centre bar
A Sheffield man slashed a doorman from his mouth to his ear after being kicked out of a city centre bar, a court heard.
'It's scary, it's an invasion of your privacy' - The new recording tactic that people need to know about
Recording people in public using glasses could be an increasing issue
Yorkshire brewery serving up luxury ales and the best burgers that often sell out
Triple Point Brewery is an absolute delight
Visitors share split opinions as barbecue ban introduced at Rother Valley
The Star visited Rother Valley Country Park to ask people how they feel about the new barbecue ban, with visitors expressing a mix of feelings over the changes.
Andrew Barlow: ‘Coronation Street rapist’ who attacked Sheffield mum dies behind bars aged 69
A serial rapist whose crimes included a terrifying attack on a Sheffield woman has died in prison in HMP Moorland.
British man charged with murder after woman from South Yorkshire shot dead at French home
A former male stripper has been charged with the murder of his girlfriend after she was found shot dead at their home in rural France.
Prosecutors say justice doesn't have a timescale as 40 year old rape case finally results in prison sentence
Prosecutors have said they will pursue any offence ‘no matter the passage of time’ after successfully securing the conviction of a rapist who struck in Sheffield in 1985.
Sheffield council tenant complains over long-term cockroach infestation
A Sheffield council tenant has complained about a recurring problem with cockroach infestations in her tower block.
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Plans for hundreds of 'car free' flats could lead to permanent closure of streets near Sheffield city centre
Developers look set to permanently shut two Sheffield streets to motorists, under private plans for hundreds of new flats near the city centre.
Sheffield Bishop of Hallam Ralph Heskett resigns after 12 years - citing “declining health”
Sheffield Bishop Ralph Heskett has resigned after 12 years in office - siting “declining health” in an open letter.
Power company E.ON welcomes green light for huge steam pipeline expansion in Sheffield
E.ON has welcomed approval to double the size of its district heating network in Sheffield.
Look inside this stunning former water tower turned luxury getaway
A couple bought a derelict 1930s water tower and spent £60,000 converting it into a luxury countryside holiday getaway - after spotting it on Channel 4's Grand Designs.
Sheffield stalker sent video to ex showing him brandishing knife & telling man "stab yourself in the leg"
A Sheffield stalker in the midst of a psychotic episode sent his horrified ex a video showing him threatening a man with a knife, telling him: “Stab yourself in the leg, or I’ll stab you in the neck.”
"How I felt watching murderer Gary Allen leave Sheffield Crown Court a free man fearing he'd strike again"
“My blood ran cold with the feeling of ‘oh God, he’s done it again’.”
Sheffield city centre wins international nightlife award for 'safe and vibrant' destination
Sheffield city centre has been officially recognised as one of the safest and most vibrant places for a night out in the UK - after securing its Purple Flag status for the 14th year in a row.