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'We are re-living it every day' says family of Yusuf Nazir, five, who died after being turned away by A&E
The family of a five-year-old South Yorkshire boy who died eight days after he was sent home from A&E said today: “We are re-living it every day.”
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Man charged with murder following fatal Doncaster city centre hit and run
A man has been charged with murder following a hit and run in Doncaster city centre which saw a 26-year-old suffer fatal injuries.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park named one of UK’s best attractions by Which?
Award-winning Yorkshire Wildlife Park has been named one of the UK’s best attractions by Which?
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‘Scandalous’ - reaction to new London-style 'red route' with no stopping rule coming to Sheffield
Sheffield City Council’s plans to transform the Attercliffe area have been met with mixed reactions.
Five moments when South Yorkshire MP showed steely edge on world stage
He may come across as a calm, measured Yorkshireman, but MP John Healey is showing his steel on the world stage.
Man injured in 'group attack' as police called out to Sheffield pub incident
This was the scene on the street outside a well known Sheffield pub on Saturday night, after police were called out of reports of an attack by a gang of men.
Photo gallery: Doncaster rock icon Yungblud's sensational homecoming show
Doncaster’s global rock icon Yungblud delivered a sensational South Yorkshire homecoming show in front of 14,000 ecstatic fans – and we were there to capture the action on camera in this fantastic gallery of images.
"We brought it home," says emotional Yungblud as Doncaster star's huge show thrills 14,000
Doncaster rock sensation Yungblud kicked off the UK leg of his world tour with an emotional South Yorkshire homecoming show, telling 14,000 ecstatic fans: “We brought it home tonight!”
Family seeks answers as inquest begins into death of boy, 5, in Sheffield hospital after tonsilitis diagnosis
An inquest opening in Sheffield today is expected to hear how a boy, aged five, died after a tonsilitis diagnosis.
Motorists face fines for stopping on Sheffield's first 'red route' near new £23m bike lane in Attercliffe
Motorists face fines for stopping on Sheffield’s first ‘red route’ in one of the city’s busiest neighbourhoods.
Green light for more padel courts as Sheffield stadium site plan approved
Sheffield is set for more padel courts, after officials gave the go-ahead to plans for the sport at the Olympic Legacy Park.
£500k boost to reshape South Yorkshire buses – with potential for free travel schemes
South Yorkshire to receive £500k boost to support bus franchising plans.
Sheffield police LIVE updates as 999 crews swarm scene
Multiple emergency vehicles have been spotted in Wincobank
Star readers call for Meadowhall steel worker statues to be moved back inside
Readers of The Star have urged Meadowhall to return the iconic steelworker statues to their original indoor location.
Fife Street: Sheffield road cordoned off as multiple emergency services rush to scene
A Sheffield Road has been closed as emergency crews respond to an incident, with multiple emergency services present at the scene.
Quayside Market kicks off 2026 summer season
Quayside Market returned to Victoria Quays this weekend, kicking off its 2026 season with a mix of street food, independent traders and live entertainment.
Three more men arrested as Doncaster murder investigation continues
Three more arrests have been made in connection with a murder investigation following a fatal hit and run in Doncaster city centre.
Police drag occupants from crashed car moments before inferno
POLICE officers on a routine night patrol in Rotherham turned lifesavers to rescue two occupants - one trapped inside - from a burning car moments before it was engulfed in flames.
Family jewellers targeted in overnight smash-and-grab in Sheffield
A jewellers in South Yorkshire has been targeted in a smash-and-grab robbery, leaving staff shaken.
Police act as overtime bill hits almost £1m a month in South Yorkshire
POLICE overtime payments reached almost £1m a month over a 12 months period, statistics reveal, with the force taking steps to reduce the bill.