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Tragedy as young Sheffield couple with “whole future" ahead of them killed after car spins off M1 into tree

Family members described the pair as “one in a billion” and a “fantastic lad”

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Government to nationalise Speciality Steel to protect jobs after failing to find 'credible' buyer

“We do not intervene in private companies lightly. But nor can we simply stand aside and allow the future of this company and over 1,300 jobs to be decided by default”

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Emergency services at Sheffield property & woman charged over potentially hazardous materials

The 35-year-old woman has been charged with an offence under the Explosive Substances Act

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Police release photo after girl, 15, is sexually assaulted at Derbyshire music festival

Police say they would like to speak with the man pictured in connection with the incident

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Appeal for help to find missing Barnsley boy Tyrese not seen in over a week

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Woman accused of arson over blaze at residential address appears at Sheffield Magistrates' Court

The defendant is accused of arson with intent to endanger life

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What does the future hold for the infamous Snake Pass? "Piecemeal repairs" and "Temporary closures" discussed

These problems are why there are growing calls for a long-term fix for the Snake Pass

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"I really love it here": Students share first thoughts on life in Sheffield as Freshers' Week begins

Sheffield will return to being a student city this week as Hallam’s “freshers” begins.

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"No wider threat to community": Update over body found in Ecclesall Woods as murder probe continues

“There is not believed to be any wider threat to the community as a result of or in relation to this incident”

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"Safety inspection" causing disruptions on trains from South Yorkshire to Hull - with some stops being missed

Disruptions are expected throughout the day

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Boats return for historic Matlock Bath Illuminations as annual event set to prove popular again

The Illuminations bring in around 100,000 visitors during the Autumn spectacular

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Government say Brits are risking their freedom by smuggling, as Sheffield man jailed for Thailand drug scheme

“Far too many British nationals are being lured into drug smuggling schemes by criminal gangs that promise free travel or a quick way to make cash”

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Ex-cop from South Yorkshire denies porn videos on phone and inappropriate relationship with victim

A disciplinary hearing was told the former cop saved inappropriate images from a stag do Whats App group

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Construction starts on giant clean fuel hub for trucks and vans in Sheffield

It will be the equivalent of taking 760 diesel lorries off the roads each year, the firm says

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Public urged to comment on regulations required for Leopold Street bike lane in Sheffield city centre

Work is expected to begin in spring 2027

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Developer's delight as most expensive home ever at Park Hill flats in Sheffield sells for £350,000

"This is a building that has played a huge part in Sheffield, and we are delighted to have met its future residents today"

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Dad of missing Andrew Gosden says "we still miss him" on 19th anniversary of teen's disappearance

The 14-year-old was last seen in 2007.

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South Yorkshire fire chief calls on Government plan for wildfires after summer of blazes

“Climate change, prolonged periods of extreme heat and changing land use and land management practices are creating more frequent, larger and more complex wildfires”

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Sheffield dealer's trove of drugs and zombie knives found by officers on beat who smelled cannabis in car

The dealer was caught three times with drugs, including straight after fleeing the scene of a car crash

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Man charged with manslaughter after fatal 'altercation' in Barnsley pub

He is due to appear in court today