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Two blazes raging simultaneously in green spaces in Sheffield & the Peak District

“Do not have garden bonfires. The conditions are totally unsuitable and they threaten lives and property”

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Shots fired at van on Harding Avenue, Rawmarsh, Rotherham as police issue warning

"We will not tolerate gun crime - it puts innocent lives at risk of serious harm”

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Faces of nine criminals jailed recently at Sheffield Crown Court

Each of these criminals have been sent to begin prison sentences in recent weeks

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"Unprecedented" numbers of abandoned & unplanned kittens are in need of help in Sheffield, charity warns

“Almost every week we are being brought boxes and carrier bags filled with kittens that have been discovered by members of the public”

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Over £110k & large amount of gold seized from Sheffield & Doncaster venues in illegal gambling crackdown

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of immigration offences, possessing a bladed article, and gambling offences

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Prison officer from South Yorkshire jailed over inappropriate relationship with ‘Latvian Pablo Escobar’

“What you did was extremely serious. Allowing illicit phone contact with a prisoner is fundamentally wrong”

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Longley Park blaze was "started deliberately," say South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue

The park blaze is the latest in a series of serious Sheffield blazes in recent days

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Counter-terrorism police investigating Ann Widdecombe's death reopen burglary probe

Rotherham man Joshua Kerry was charged with Ms Widdecombe’s murder last month

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"She will be missed beyond words": Heartbreaking tribute to 88-year-old Sheffield woman killed in crash

“She made people feel valued, cared for and welcome”

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Postcode Lottery Sheffield: a dream start to August for Steel City as one street bags cash prize

The first Sheffield winners of the Postcode Lottery this month have been revealed

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Pervert jailed over lewd act and sex attacks in Sheffield hospital waiting room

He claimed he had “no recollection” of the grubby gropes

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Sheffield University nursing student takes part in military training exercise

“University is a unique period in a person’s life, a time when young people are discovering who they want to be”

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BBC to celebrate the career of music legend Paul Heaton with special nod to his Sheffield roots

Paul Heaton is widely regarded as one of the country’s best songwriters

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‘Avoid at all costs’ - Sheffield residents give verdict on whats its like to drive around city centre

Sheffield residents share their views on what its like to drive around the city centre

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No-one behind bars over 20 years since death of Sheffield family-of-three in arson attack

Anthony Brightmore and his wife Patricia died in the fire at their home on Batemoor Walk, Batemore, in 2005. Their disabled son died later in hospital

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Unique Yorkshire beauty spot everyone loves that will soon be swallowed up in new leisure attraction

Plans to build a mega leisure activity centre were announced last month

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Missing 15-year-old LIVE as police launch searches for Rotherham girl

Makayla has not been seen since Thursday

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British Transplant Games in 22 spectacular pictures as inspirational athletes descend on Sheffield

The British Transplant Games is in Sheffield this weekend

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£100,000 in cash and gold seized by police in raids on suspected illegal gambling venues

“If you’re running an illegal gambling operation we will work with police and other partners to shut you down and ensure you face serious consequences”

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"You're never really with us, even when you're here": Ex-councillor reveals pressure behind the scenes

“There's lots of things people want, but you can't always deliver it”