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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.
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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.
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Council backs £3m Whiston flood defence scheme
A £3 million flood alleviation scheme for Whiston is set to be approved after emerging as the top-scoring bid for developer funding used to support new housing growth across the borough.
Campaigners call for 'no exceptions' for intelligence agencies when Hillsborough Law comes into force
Campaigners have warned there must be "no exceptions" for security services from the duty of candour under the proposed Hillsborough Law.
Northern Powerhouse Rail Sheffield: Council now optimistic about tram expansion after trains announcement
Hopes for the expansion of Sheffield’s tram-train network have been boosted, after the latest Government pledge to boost the city’s rail links.
“I will never forgive him”: Caroline Willgoose on her son’s killer as anniversary of murder nears
As the first anniversary of Harvey Willgoose’s death approaches, his mother has said she will never forgive the teenager who killed her son.
Sheffield shops: Popular jeweller Pandora announces launch time and giveaways on The Moor
A popular jewellery chain has announced when it will open in Sheffield city centre - and there will be giveaways.
Sheffield shops: Boost for Stocksbridge high street as 15 shops set to be revamped
A Sheffield high street is set for a major facelift with the renovation of 15 shop fronts.
Sheffield manufacturing: Burglars steal 'raw materials' in raid on silver specialist P&B Metal Components
Burglars who targeted a Sheffield silver manufacturer stole “raw materials,” bosses have revealed.
I was dragged along because my sisters liked Dancing On Ice - but I fell in love with it
'A lifelong dream' - Hometown Olympic hero bringing figure skating to Sheffield
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Northern Powerhouse Rail Sheffield: Government announces electrification plan for city rail route
Sheffield is set to see one of its major rail routes electrified for the first time, the Government has announced.
Elemie Wainwright: Driver pleads guilty to failing to stop immediately after collision with Sheffield girl, 11
A man who drove away from the scene of a collision with an 11-year-old Sheffield girl before turning back a minute later has appeared in court.
Attempt to run down three males on bikes was robbery revenge attack, murder jury told
Jurors in a murder trial have been shown the “distressing” moment a teenage boy was hit by a car and killed, as those inside the vehicle targeted three males on bikes in revenge for an alleged knifepoint robbery.
Sheffield flasher: Police hunt for man who exposed himself to women on New Year's Day
Police have launched a hunt for a suspect after flasher struck on a narrow Sheffield estate path in the early hours of the morning.
Council moves to buy mystery Westgate site in major town centre regeneration push
Rotherham Council is set to purchase land and property at Westgate, as part of its long-term plans to reshape the town centre.
Boy, 16, was in "tragically wrong place at wrong time," jury told in trial of men accused of his murder
A 16-year-old boy was “tragically in the wrong place at the wrong time” when a car “used as a weapon” mounted the pavement and fatally hit him, jurors in a murder trial heard today.
Family Time: A fun mix of animation and live action with Diplo The Mighty Dinosaur
Continuing our month highlighting the best family films of 2025, Diplo: The Mighty Dinosaur follows Diplo, a small but brave young Diplodocus, on a journey through time and space to stop a mysterious force stealing his world. Along the way, he uncovers forgotten dimensions and discovers his own pote...
Watch: Shock as van slides sideways down ice on Sheffield hill - taking out pedestrians and cars
This is the moment an out-of-control council van slid SIDEWAYS down an icy road on one of Sheffield’s hills - taking out pedestrians and cars as it went.
Men wanted over arson attack and threats with knife in Rotherham
Police are hunting two men wanted as part of an investigation into threats made with a knife and an arson attack whichj left another man with serious burns.