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Sheffield Council action plan to improve social care services following criticism by CQC inspectors
Sheffield councillors have been hearing about the action being taken in response to an inspectors’ report saying social care services require improvement.
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Sheffield crime: 220 e-bikes and scooters seized by police from city's streets
Police have now seized 220 e-bikes and scooters being used illegally on Sheffield’s streets.
Rotherham council looks to extend free universal baby pack scheme after high take-up
Rotherham Council is set to decide whether to extend its Baby Pack scheme after a survey found a high satisfaction rate among parents who received one.
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Sheffield councillor calls for 20mph zone to be extended to shopping areas
A Sheffield councillor has successfully argued for three larger roads in Crookes to be included in a proposed 20mph zone.
Sheffield to Manchester Airport trains: How services from Sheffield and Dore could return in the future
They have been lost for nearly five years - but trains from Sheffield to Manchester Airport could return, according to transport bosses.
Undercover police deployed to Sheffield streets following increase in burglaries
Undercover police officers have been carrying out covert overnight patrols across parts of Sheffield following an increase in burglaries.
Elm Road Eckington: Man taken to hospital after being found injured following suspected attack
Police were called out after a man was injured in a suspected attack in a village near Sheffield.
Over 200 cannabis plants discovered by police in illegal Sheffield city centre drug den
Police are dismantling a drug set-up within the city centre today after receiving reports of ‘suspicious circumstances’.
Thousands of Rotherham homes to benefit from flood protection after back-to-back storms
Thousands of homes across Rotherham are set to benefit from new and upgraded flood defences, as the council pushes ahead with major flood alleviation schemes following a series of severe storms.
Parkour champion says 'we're not reckless' after 'flying' through Sheffield streets
Video captured the momment parkour champion Marc Chastanet performed stunts outside Sheffield Town Hall
Council tax set to rise by 3.95 per cent under Rotherham budget plans
Council tax in Rotherham is set to rise by 3.95 per cent from April under budget proposals being considered by the council.
Debenhams Sheffield: 10 suggestions for what empty department store could be turned into
Nearly five years since its closure, the future of the old Debenhams store in Sheffield is still uncertain. We asked Star readers what they would do with the unused building.
Dog stabbed in Sheffield 'after altercation' - police statement in full
Police have released CCTV images of the man
Popular Sheffield community pub shuts for major makeover
The pub is expected to reopen in February
BBC TV licence 2026: BBC plots ‘new method’ to crackdown on licence fee dodgers
A new crackdown on TV licence fee avoiders is being planned, according to reports 🚨
'You know things in Sheffield are getting worse' - Revolution shuts suddenly
Revolution in Sheffield opened for the final time yesterday (Tuesday, January 27)
“What the NHS has done is miraculous - they didn’t just save my life they gave me the chance to become a mum"
A Rotherham woman has thanked the NHS after a major double lung transplant not only saved her life, but gave her the chance to meet her daughter.
West Street: Police explain Sheffield city centre incident as officers seen putting man into police van
This was the scene on West Street last night after police were sent to deal with ‘criminal damage’ on the busy Sheffield street.
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Wood Lane Treeton: Pedestrian left with 'life altering injuries' after collision on country road
An incident on a country lane, near Sheffield, has left a pedestrian with suspected ‘life altering’ injuries.
Lewis Clarke: Rapist jailed for 20 years as victim describes impact on her life
A rapist has been locked up for 20 years after the horror of the abuse he subjected his victim to was laid bare in court.