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Sheffield shops: 'Anxiety' as tenants at vital regeneration site Leah's Yard hit by business rates hike
The boss of a historic workshop has revealed the impact of a hike in business rates on tenants - but insisted it was not the trigger for the closure of a key shop.
Action plan drawn up to tackle drugs and overcrowding at HMP Doncaster
An action plan has been drawn up to tackle issues including drugs and overcrowding at a South Yorkshire prison.
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John O'Gaunt Gleadless: Sheffield pub, famous for Sean Bean film link, set for demolition, officials confirm
It was once famous as the location of a Sean Bean movie, shot in Sheffield the 1990s.
Ali Askre: Drunken man subjected paramedics to vile sex assaults as they took him to Sheffield hospital
A drunken man sexual assaulted two paramedics as they attempted to transport him to hospital.
Sheffield Christmas Day shooting suspect still at large as attempted murder victim fights for life
Police have reached out to the public for help
David John Whyatt: Renewed appeal for missing man and avid walker last seen two years ago
Police have released a new photograph of a missing man with Sheffield connections as part of a renewed appeal to trace his whereabouts - two years after he was last seen.
£11m funding for Rotherham Gateway station signed off as part of Northern Powerhouse rail plans
Plans for a new mainline station in Rotherham took a major step forward this week after more than £11 million was agreed to progress work on the proposed Rotherham Gateway.
Council orders spending clampdown as £3.4m overspend forecast
Rotherham Council is clamping down on “non-essential” spending, delaying recruitment where possible and pushing services to maximise grant income as it tries to rein in a forecast £3.4m overspend this year.
SYP takes millions from emergency reserves after accounting blunder causes £65m black hole
South Yorkshire Police has been allowed to take millions from their emergency reserves, after an accounting blunder led to a financial black hole of £65million.
Parking charges approved for Forge Island car park
New parking charges have been approved for the Forge Island car park in Rotherham, alongside changes to how free parking is offered to customers visiting businesses on the site.
Council leader warns of growing division as Rotherham steps up action on hate crime and community safety
Rotherham’s council leader has said he is concerned about national and international trends he believes are driving communities apart, as the borough steps up work to tackle hate crime, anti-social behaviour and improve neighbourhood safety.
Thug carried out Rotherham "revenge" shooting just one week after his release prison for pointing gun at cops
A “dangerous” thug fired a gun into a ground floor flat just a week after being released from prison for pointing a gun at police officers.
Park Hill Flats: Man taken to hospital after attack near famous Sheffield landmark
A man has been taken to hospital after an attack near a famous Sheffield landmark.
South Yorkshire Police launch new portal to help victims of crime receive updates on cases
South Yorkshire Police has introduced a new system to help victims of crime keep up to date with the progress of their cases.
Darnall shooting: Manhunt continues over Christmas Day gun attack as victim fights for life
Detectives investigating a Christmas Day shooting in Sheffield are continuing to search for a 23-year-old man.
Novel Crookes: Popular Sheffield café-bookshop shuts 'indefinitely' amid fears for staff
A Sheffield bookshop and café has shut, amid concerns for staff over anti-social behaviour.
Brothers accused of boy's murder planned to travel to Turkey after fatal crash, jury told
Two brothers alleged to be part of a trio responsible for killing a teenager bought tickets to travel to Turkey shortly after the fatal crash and were arrested at the port of Dover, the jury in a murder trial has been told.
Mayor restates case for bus franchising in Barnsley speech
South Yorkshire’s mayor has restated his case for bringing buses back under public control, saying clearer accountability is needed when public services fail.
Mayor says proposed police precept rise not linked to £65m accounting error
South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard has said a proposed rise in the police precept is not linked to the £65m accounting error uncovered in South Yorkshire Police’s finances, insisting the increase would have happened regardless.