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Yorkshire Water urges customers to limit water usage as climate change is 'driving extreme weather patterns'

“Last year we saw a fantastic response from customers, who took the restrictions on board, put the hosepipes down and started to make changes to their water usage habits”

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'Avoid the area' warning and road closed after serious South Yorkshire crash

Incident believed to have happened early this afternoon

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Police officers catch drivers risking lives on our roads - one falling asleep at the wheel

During a four-day operation, held 29 June to 2 July, roads policing officers in an unmarked HGV cab provided by National Highways caught 104 drivers committing offences

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Rotherham shop to have alcohol licence revoked following safeguarding concerns

The licence holder has 21 days to appeal the decision.

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Sheffield city centre flats near recently closed Curzon cinema raided as vandals cause damage and flooding

The burglars also made off with a number of televisions

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Break-in at hospice's donation centre causes 'significant damage' as intruders take donation tin

Intruders forced entry into the site and made off with a donation tin and electrical items

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Woman suffers 'serious injuries' after collision with bus on busy Sheffield city centre road

Incident was one of two which caused road closures on same afternoon

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Two pedestrians hit in Sheffield city centre crashes just over an hour apart

The collisions brought parts of the city centre to a standstill

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88-year-old man injured in collision that closed busy Sheffield city centre street

Police issue statement after collision

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Son of unsolved murder victim in high-speed police chase through Sheffield four weeks after leaving prison

Cain Holmes’ mum was murdered more than 20 years ago - the killer has never been found

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Sheffield green belt row between rival parties opposed to plans

A row has broken out between LibDem and Reform councillors over their opposition to building on Sheffield green belt land.

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Peak District-style tradition pays tribute to 40-year-old Sheffield neighbourhood charity

City neighbourhood follows Peak District tradition

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'One woodland. Two official strategies': An open letter from Save Chapeltown, Ecclesfield, Grenoside Green Belt group

A n open letter from Save Chapeltown, Ecclesfield, Grenoside Green Belt group to the people of Sheffield...

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Over £5.5 million in council tax unpaid last year for Rotherham Council

This follows the 3 per cent council tax increase for 2025/26.

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Hillsborough Law could return to Parliament in 'coming days' as scrutiny of MI5 continues to rise

The matter was raised at Prime Minister’s Questions

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Sheffield United knew Maddy Cusack had ‘difficulties’ with coach, inquest into footballer's death hears

The player’s family sent a written complaint to United within a week of her death

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Details outlined of how Crucible would be transformed under World Snooker Championships deal

Feasibility study created as plans go before councillors

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Sheffield waste contractor Veolia pledges to reinstate new paving after digging 6ft hole for 'essential works'

“Temporary asphalt will be applied before we return to carry out infrastructure improvements, after which flagstones will be permanently reinstated”

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Massive Whitestone solar farm plan 'achieves important milestone'

“It is crucial for the UK that large renewables projects such as Whitestone can be progressed as quickly as possible, whilst also ensuring they are properly scrutinised”

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Formal arrangements set out to extend Sheffield snooker deal for World Championships

Deal agreed in principle until 2045