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£500k plan to cut autism waits as 1,700 Barnsley children face up to three-year delays
Barnsley Council is set to approve a £500,000 funding boost to tackle a growing backlog of children waiting for autism assessments, with 1,689 children currently on the waiting list and some families facing waits of more than three years.
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Yellow snow warning for Sheffield, Rotherham and Chesterfield as UK prepares for "multi-hazard" Storm Goretti
Parts of Sheffield have been issued with a yellow warning of snow, as the UK braces itself for a “multi-hazard” storm.
Ryan Bradley: Man jailed for Doncaster stabbing after arrest six minutes after 999 call
This was the moment Ryan Bradley was arrested over a stabbing just six minutes after attacking a member of the public with a knife.
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Family Time: Catch China’s record-breaking 2025 animation
Can you name the high-grossing animation of all time? How about the highest grossing non-English language film? The fifth highest grossing film well, generally, ever? If you haven’t been paying attention, it might come as a surprise to hear the answer to all of the above is Ne Zha 2, the sequel to...
On the Wildside: A cold snap stirs and mixes the local birdlife
A recent spell of cold, frosty weather quickly impacted upon local birdlife. Icy ground makes life hard for birds accessing food and drinking water. This harsh weather affects bird behaviour driven by the twin needs of keeping warm and eating enough food to survive. Conditions also influence the spe...
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Sheffield shops: Independent retailer opens on Fargate in Sheffield city centre
A retail shop has opened on a key city centre street, bucking a recent trend for cafes and restaurants.
Snake Pass: Traffic chaos as snow leaves main route between Sheffield and Manchester 'just passable'
Heavy snow has left a major road for commuters barely passable this afternoon.
Wetherspoon seeks later entry and occasional 3am opening at Maltby pub
A Wetherspoon pub in Maltby is asking to loosen late-night entry rules and secure permission for up to 12 extended trading sessions a year — a move the town council says could bring more noise, litter and anti-social behaviour.
Furnace Hill Police incident: Police on scene after incident near West Bar, Sheffield
Emergency services are on the scene dealing with a police incident near West Bar, Sheffield.
'We need him back' say family after Sheffield man dies in Gambia on first holiday since traumatic stabbing
A fundraiser has been launched for a Sheffield man described as ‘such a character’ by family, as they work to get his body returned to the UK following a tragedy while on holiday.
Yorkshire Airbnb water tower is Lucy Spraggan's perfect New Year escape
Inside Sheffield star Lucy Spraggan's incredible New Year celebrations
Half-price train tickets to and from Sheffield up for grabs
Half a million tickets for train journeys across the North of England are up for grabs with 50 per cent off the cost.
Helping Yorkshire Poundies: Applications open for six adorable pups ready for adoption
Applications are now being accepted for six adorable rescue pups ready for adoption.
Stunning photos show mountaineers on frozen Kinder Downfall near Sheffield
Stunning photos have captured hardy mountaineers climbing an impressive waterfall in the Peak District.
The caged South Yorkshire drug dealers starting 2026 with lengthy prison terms
There were some significant sentences handed out to drug dealers last year
Barrister representing Manchester Arena bombing victims hopes Hillsborough Law will 'make people safer'
A landmark new law that comes decades after one of Sheffield’s greatest tragedies will help expose wrongdoings, a top barrister claims.
UK snow: how your phone signal and WhatsApp is affected by freezing weather - how to protect device
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Giant: Film charting rags to riches lifestyle of legendary boxer 'Prince Naseem Hamed hits cinemas this week
There are just three days to go before cinemas screen a new biopic charting the career of world-famous Sheffield boxer ‘Prince’ Naseem Hamed.
Meadowhall welcomes exciting new restaurant at Sheffield shopping centre
Many shoppers will be excited to visit the new Meadowhall restaurant
Maddy Cusack: Coroner apologises for delays as Sheffield United player's inquest set for June
An inquest into the death of former Sheffield United player Maddy Cusack has been rescheduled to begin on June 29 , with the coroner apologising to her family for the delays that have affected the case.