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'Prisoners are being released but accommodation can be found for illegal asylum seekers' - reader's letter
John Bunting reflects on the plan to release some prisoners from behind bars to free up spaces
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Potential hosepipe ban update issued by Severn Trent after drought declared across Derbyshire
Severn Trent has issued an update on the possibility of a hosepipe ban across Derbyshire – with a drought having been declared earlier this week
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Hour-by-hour forecast for Sheffield as two-day-long 34C heatwave arrives in South Yorkshire
Wednesday has a partial solar eclipse and Thursday is A-Level Results Day - two busy events in 33C+ heat
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19 famous empty buildings in Sheffield and what their futures hold
Progress is being made across the city, as our gallery shows
"He can never be replaced" says heartbroken wife of Sheffield Wednesday fan killed by speeding taxi driver
"This has altered our lives in ways never imagined possible"
Speeding taxi driver who killed Sheffield dad and Wednesday fan avoids jail after fatal crash
“If ever there was a case that revealed to all of us the danger of exceeding the speed limit - this is it”
Three detained by police amid concerns over urban explorers near former exclusive school near Sheffield
School closed a year ago and concerns have been raised over intruders on the site
Why it's vital Sheffield fights the blight of empty buildings
No room for complacency amid stalled projects
"Every second was like torment": Sheffield mum describes "devious" dad's plan to abduct their children
“Your behaviour can only be described as devious”
Senior SYP officer accused of misusing police systems to access records on ex-partner & her son
The officer, who was a serving detective constable with South Yorkshire Police at the time of the alleged conduct, is set to go before a misconduct panel this week
South Yorkshire police officers cycle 175 miles to honour colleagues who died on duty
“Every mile we ride is in memory of those we have lost, in support of the families left behind”
Man bragged about 'ridiculous tolerance' before sudden death
Damian was found unresponsive at his flat in Sheffield
Number of children killed and injured in e-scooter collisions revealed
“There is a need for greater public awareness, clear public health messaging and review of government legislation to prevent further injuries and deaths”
Sheffield fires LIVE as blazes break out across city
Warnings have been issued
Date Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak this week - and the best time frame to look for the Perseids
You could see up to 100 meteors per hour during the Perseid meteor shower.
Fourth ex-South Yorkshire Police officer arrested on suspicion of historic child sexual abuse in Rotherham
A total of 10 complainants have now come forward, alleging they were sexually abused by South Yorkshire Police officers as children
Two Eastwood residents fined over £1,000 each for flytipping
“Eastwood is plagued with rats.”
Chancellor John Healey reaffirms local objections to South Yorkshire solar farm
“I am opposing Whitestone Solar Farm because it is far too large and in the wrong place.”
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East Midlands Railway axes Sheffield trains due to heatwave
There may also be ‘short-notice alterations’ the business has warned
Best 12 places to watch the solar eclipse and Perseid meteor shower in Yorkshire
The best viewpoints in Bradford, Huddersfield, Leeds, Sheffield and York