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Sheffield weather LIVE: South Yorkshire school confirms early closure ahead of weather warning

We’ll be bringing you all of the latest updates on disruption caused by rising temperatures in South Yorkshire

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Tram tracks exposed again - over 60 years after old-style service ended in Sheffield

Latest section of track uncovered

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Tributes pile high at 'Kenzie's Bridge' in wake of 11-year-old boy's tragic drowning

He had been playing with friends at the embankment called "Pebble Beach"

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Missing Barnsley man's body had been “dismembered” with the use of “saw” and “possibly a knife", court hears

A jury in Wright’s trial heard Mr Dyson had been beheaded and his arms and legs head been “dismembered” with the use of a “saw” and “possibly a knife as well”

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Drivers split over another 20mph zone in Sheffield as council aims to cover city

“Excellent. It's past time that SCC just got on and made the whole city a default 20mph limit”

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Mum-of-two, 39, tragically dies moments after dropping kids off at Sheffield school

A Sheffield family is raising money to bring a beloved mum-of-two home to the Philippines after she died suddenly just 16 months after moving to the city to start a new life.

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"Use of force was proportionate," say police after review into school leaving do disturbance

“Considering what happened before and during the clip, the use of force was proportionate, necessary, and justified”

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Murder investigation launched after man's body found at Peak District beauty spot Nine Ladies Stone Circle

“We know that there have been a lot of people in the area celebrating the summer solstice”

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Beloved Sheffield cinema to close after 11 years with emotional message to loyal fans

The art-house cinema has seen a lack of admissions

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Empty South Yorkshire Police station on Sheffield Parkway 'not a good look', councillor complains

Political figures believe using as many buildings in the police force’s estate as possible will increase visibility and confidence.

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It’s time to revisit the Grateful Dead | Brief letters

Songs for our times | Italian emperors | Running through nettles | Tree loss | Tram destinationNever mind John Crace smuggling Bruce Springsteen song titles into his sketches (Letters, 21 June), I would hope that given Monday’s political developments we’ll be seeing the Grateful Dead’s He...

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Gun found in Sheffield house after police detain person 'acting suspiciously' on residential street

Two people have been arrested

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Sheffield hosts Great North Games talks about Olympics and Paralympics bid “to build on the legacy of 2012”

Politicians and key sporting figures came together in Sheffield today to push for a north of England Olympics and Paralympics bid.

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Train operator warns against non-essential rail journeys ahead of amber heat warning

“If you do have to travel, please carry a water bottle with you and allow extra time to complete your journey”

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"This is a really important facility": Stocksbridge football pitch money row settled

Objections have been overcome to a £710,000 grant being handed to the Sheffield football club where England footballer Jamie Vardy started his career for an all-weather training pitch.

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Near £1k bill for man who used unlicensed private waste firm that dumped rubbish by roadside

“If your rubbish ends up fly-tipped, you could still be held responsible”

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Police warn 'avoid the area' after emergency services called to crash which has closed road

Emergency services on the scene

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These are the Sheffield shops 'prolific shop lifter' is now banned from

Ban includes shops in Sheffield and Derbyshire

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Police called over death of swans near popular Sheffield beauty spot

Police involved over death of swans

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Women arrested on suspicion of murder over body at Sheffield TGI Fridays released with “no further action"

The news comes following the discovery of the body at the former outlet on Sheffield Road, near Meadowhall