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'He lived for people': Tributes paid to Sheffield community figure Brian Grayson

For nearly nine decades, the life of Brian George Grayson ran along the same few Crookes streets where he first kicked a football as a boy.

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How killer trio's plot to lure rival dealer to Sheffield park attack led to "every parent's worst nightmare"

One young life was ended, and three more were ruined, after a plan to lure a rival drug dealer to a Sheffield park with the promise of sexual favours was put into motion.

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CCTV appeal to find three men after burglars armed with knife targeted Sheffield home

Police want to find three men after a burglary in Sheffield where one of the offenders was armed with a knife.

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Cannabis farmer arrested after arriving at Barnsley drug den minutes after police raid

A cannabis farmer was arrested after returning to a Barnsley drug den moments after police had raided it.

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Wensley Court: Seven hospitalised after residents flee Sheffield house fire through window

Seven occupants have been taken to hospital after a blaze broke out at their Sheffield home, forcing some to escape through a window.

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More than 300 South Yorkshire firefighters injured on duty in past three years

More than 300 South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service (SYFR) employees have been injured at work over the past three years

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Gunman opens fire at two properties on residential Rotherham street, prompting armed police response

Police are hunting for a gunman, following a shooting on a residential street in which shots were fired at two properties.

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'He gave everything on the pitch' - Heartbreaking tributes to Sheffield teen named locally after sudden death

Tributes have been paid to locally-named Sheffield teen Toby

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Sheffield shops: New launch date for Fargate super-bins as shoppers wedge rubbish into cracks

Sheffield City Council has announced a new launch date for underground super-bins, as people looking for somewhere to dump their rubbish stuff it into cracks around the new containers.

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Sheffield trains: Changes to TransPennine Express timetable begin on Sunday

A new timetable for TransPennine Express trains passing through Sheffield takes effect this Sunday - this is what has changed.

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"It brought warmth to our hearts" family of Ben Needham who went missing as toddler "moved" by AI videos

The family of Ben Needham, who went missing as a toddler - triggering a 34 year mystery - say they have been moved by “beautiful and touching” AI videos created using pictures of the tot.

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Great British Rail: GPS-tracked rail coming to Sheffield as Northern outlines major changes under public ownership

Train passengers in Sheffield could soon check in and out of journeys with just their phone as Northern prepares to trial new GPS-based ticketing on routes across South Yorkshire.

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Man dies after 'suffering medical episode' behind the wheel in Sheffield

It is believed he suffered a medical episode before crashing his car

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'Deeply disappointing' cuts to IVF treatment in South Yorkshire will cost more in long run, say Sheffield MPs

A decision to cut the number of IVF cycles available on the NHS in South Yorkshire to just one is “deeply disappointing,” Sheffield MPs have said.

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Consumers “incredibly worried” about Digital ID due to hack risk, cyber experts warn

The rollout of a controversial nationwide digital ID scheme has sparked widespread public fear over its potential for cyber attacks, with consumer platform Join the Claim reporting privacy is “the number one concern” among consumers.

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Taylor Meanley: Gloating South Yorkshire killer still taunting victim's family from behind bars

A gloating killer serving 27 years for murdering a man outside a Doncaster supermarket is still boasting about his actions in videos from behind bars.

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Brits are rushing to buy this “storm-proof” umbrella – now 40% off

Fed up with flimsy umbrellas folding in the wind? This compact storm-proof model has thousands of glowing reviews — and thanks to a 40% Amazon deal, it’s now £17.99 instead of £29.99. Available in multiple colours and backed by a lifetime guarantee

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Sheffield cycling: South Yorkshire lands £17m for walking, wheeling and cycling schemes

South Yorkshire has landed almost £17m for walking, wheeling and cycling schemes after active travel leadership went up a gear.

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Uninsured driver has car seized after Rotherham police pull him over for driving 35mph in a 30

An uninsured driver had his car seized when he was pulled over by police for driving at 35mph in a 30 zone.

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Review: A Christmas Carol at the Crucible, Sheffield

It would be bah humbug indeed to criticise A Christmas Carol, Sheffield Theatres’ lovely-to-look-at big Crucible production for the 2025 festive season.