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Search for missing South Yorkshire man Blake extended outside region

Police say missing South Yorkshire man could have travelled far by now

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"May they not find anything" - Murder accused's prayer captured on covert recording, jury told

“All the items that’s in there, I hope they miss the items, not search properly and miss everything so I can go back home…can’t stand it oh Lord”

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Paedophile whose “only friend” was social media asked decoy posing as 14-year-old boy for sex, court hears

During a number of conversations on Facebook, Boden told the fictitious teen he was a “cutey” who “had a nice body”

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Sheffield defence firms offered 'early access' to huge MoD contracts in mayoral initiative

The defence cluster “shows Yorkshire’s ambition to create more jobs and win more contracts from a rising defence budget”

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Car stuck in hedge at busy Rotherham roundabout

Delays are building on Centenary Way

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Mum-of-two barred from UK work used stolen passport to get shifts at Yorkshire pudding factory

The defendant was “very sorry” and “very embarrassed”, the court heard

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Faces of 12 on-the-run South Yorkshire suspects wanted over offences such as murder & child trafficking

Every day the search goes on is another day when the suffering of crime victims and their families is prolonged - unnecessarily

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Sheffield Reform calls on all parties' support as they push against controversial green belt housing plans

Their plea comes after the latest planning inspectorate report

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Couple who met in Sheffield explain how they slashed wedding bill to £4,709 with £5 dress and Vinted confetti

“If you want to plan your wedding on a budget, write down your priorities and what’s non-negotiable, and don’t worry about what people think.”

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Abusive South Yorkshire dope smoker pulled out “meat cleaver” and “baseball bat” on his partner’s son

Pre-sentence and psychological reports showed Gallagher blamed his ex-partner and her family

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Determined driver beats Sheffield's Excel Parking in row over 'faulty' machine at popular beach

“I might have won and not paid them, but how many people have?”

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Driver arrested after man, 83, killed in Rotherham crash

The pedestrian was taken to hospital, but later died

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Man on trial for bomb hoax tells jury why he thought MI5 were 'trying to kill him' during Sheffield siege

“I still believe my life is in danger to this day. There is no doubt in my mind.”

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Sheffield Council "sleepwalking into another street tree scandal" say protesters

Sheffield Council has been warned that it faces “sleepwalking” into another street tree-type scandal over any sale of grass verges or small green spaces.

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Vehicle smashes into property in Stocksbridge causing major emergency response

A building has collapsed on a busy Sheffield road as one person is rushed to hospital

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Rotherham women spend 30% of life in poor health on average, figures show

The report is expected to go to the council cabinet at their meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

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"Weapons fanatic" murdered lodger and hid his remains in concrete-filled barrel for six years, jury told

“You might ultimately conclude that Mr Dyson bit the hand that fed or helped him, and thereafter was made to pay the ultimate price with his life”

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Charity set to close after 30 years helping Sheffield domestic abuse survivors

The charity will continue to provide support to existing clients during a managed closure period

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'Her legacy will be felt for generations' – tributes pour in for Dame Julie Kenny

“A WONDERFUL lady in every sense of the word.”

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Shanice Brookes: Inquest opens into Sheffield bar shooting victim as coroner says 'I can't imagine'

Inquest into the death of 'innocent bystander' Shanice Brookes has opened