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Developer bids to save threatened £100m brownfield plan for 1,000 Sheffield homes
The developer behind plans for a 1,000-flat tower block has drawn up a new scheme to try to save the project.
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I went to Electric Studios on opening night – and Sheffield finally has a venue to rival Leeds and Manchester
I spent a night in the brand new Electric Sheffield on opening night and this is what I thought.
These Yorkshire schools are closing for Eid this week – full list so far
These are some of the schools that have confirmed their closure to accommodate the religious festival
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Sheffield shortlisted among bids for UK City of Culture - and three reasons why it's a cultural giant
We’re the city that gave the world football, pioneered electropop, and boasts one of the biggest clusters of theatres in the world.
'Gun' found and electric bike rider arrested after chase through Rotherham
Police have seized what they suspect to be a gun after chasing a man riding an electric bike near a South Yorkshire estate.
Driver hospitalised following three-car collision on Pleasley Road
A three-vehicle collision left one driver in hospital and caused disruption on a busy South Yorkshire route on this afternoon (March 17).
Daft "career" burglar caught breaking into pharmacy wearing “hi-vs” clothing, Sheffield court hears
A daft “career” burglar was caught breaking into a pharmacy while wearing “hi-vs” clothing, a Sheffield court heard.
Police called to Sheffield suburb after two-car crash
No injuries have been reported
Tragedy as 13 motorcyclists die on South Yorkshire roads in one year
More than a dozen motorbike riders died on South Yorkshire’s roads last year, prompting police to push new safety workshops.
Decision due on plans to extend hours and add rooftop terrace at Rawmarsh venue
Plans to extend the opening hours and add a rooftop terrace to a Rawmarsh bar are set to be decided by councillors.
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.
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.
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.