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'Sheffield has been crying out for change' - the landmark election victories which mean they might just get it
The local elections in Sheffield showed the growing disparity between left and right
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Labour loses control of Barnsley council for the first time amid historic Reform UK wins
It was a historic moment for the town
Reaction from across the political spectrum on historic Sheffield election day
One of the biggest upsets for LibDems was the loss of Kurtis Crossthorn to Laurence Haythorn of Reform UK
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Ousted Sheffield City Council leader 'incredibly disappointed' as he makes one admission
Sheffield Council leader Tom Hunt gives his view after he was ousted
Full list of local election results in Sheffield on day of huge changes
The fallout from the election will rumble on for some time yet
Sheffield Council leader Tom Hunt describes seat loss as 'extremely disappointing' - reaction
Reform took a large chunk of the seats up for grabs and now have 12 councillors elected
Reform UK to become majority party in Barnsley after historic election wins
It will be the first time in 50 years Labour aren’t in power
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Sheffield MPs warn Keir Starmer must consider future after tough local election results
Sheffield MP's weigh in on Keir Starmer’s suitability as Labour leader
Barnsley teen who endured years of bullying died following “missed opportunities” for mental health support
Mum Courtney Lee, who wept as the coroner delivered her findings, described Ollie as “bringing light, humour, chaos and beauty” into her life
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'Changing PM without changing policy isn’t going to do anything', Barnsley leader says as Labour face losses
“It’s the toughest I’ve ever seen it”
RECAP: Results for Sheffield Local Elections as council leader Tom Hunt ousted and Reform makes major gains
The results of Sheffield’s Local Elections are in - take a look at the recap below
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First victory goes to Labour as count continues in Barnsley local election
It comes after Reform UK were top of the predictions
Sheffield City Council leader Tom Hunt ousted in dramatic local election upset
The Green party have gained a seat in Walkley
Drivers warned of huge. slow moving lorry in South Yorkshire this weekend
Drivers are being warned of a huge, abormal and slow moving lorry ,oad taking to the roads of South Yorkshire this weekend.
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Barnsley Council leader says local election has become a 'referendum on Keir Starmer' as he expresses concerns
Reform are expected to take the historically Labour council
Sheffield count underway as city holds breath over May local election results
The first declarations are expected around 12.30pm
Number One Fan review: Never mind the quality, feel the width as Channel 5's repertory company keeps pushing out the drama
I guess it's saying something about the state of British TV at the moment that Channel 5 seems to be the biggest producer of home-grown drama these days.
Popular Sheffield pub to shut for major makeover
The pub is expected to reopen next month
LIVE May Local Election Results 2026 in Barnsley as Reform set to take control from Labour
It could be one of the borough’s most significant elections
Sheffield local elections LIVE 2026 count updates with results, times and turnout
The latest updates from the Sheffield local election count on Friday May 8