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Deputy Prime Minister announces £240k emergency support to tackle homelessness in Sheffield

An emergency £240,000 fund for Sheffield has been launched by the Deputy Prime Minister to help rough sleepers this winter.

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Silent Crime - The Untold Story Of Victims documentary looks at shoplifting, theft and nuisance behaviour

A new and exclusive documentary explores the real impact of crime on lives and communities, and why so many incidents are going unreported, unsolved and unpunished.

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Silent Crime: Police Federation boss on why officers are stretched- and the ‘real issue’ impacting forces

The Police Federation has warned that the policing sector needs to “wake up” if it wants to serve the public properly and regain trust in the service. 

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Keilan Whinfrey: Police continue hunt for wanted Sheffield man in connection with fatal crash in Gleadless

Police in Sheffield are asking for your help to find wanted man Keilan Whinfrey.

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New plan to convert a house into a children’s care home in Sheffield sparks objections

A new proposal to convert a house into a children’s home in Sheffield has been met with objections.

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Missing Alison: Worried Sheffield police launch search for missing woman, last seen getting in car a week ago

Worried police have launched a search for a woman, missing since she was seen getting into a car in Sheffield over a week ago.

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Sheffield Stand Up To Racism announces 'emergency protest' tonight after US elects Donald Trump president

A Sheffield campaign group has called for an ‘emergency protest’ tonight following the result of the US presidential election.

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Council’s £1.7m spend on hotels for homeless as numbers rise almost 30 per cent

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council spent more than £1.7m placing homeless residents in hotels and other temporary accommodation last year.

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‘Challenges remain’ following budget as Barnsley Council faces £19m funding gap

The leader of Barnsley Council says the authority faces ‘significant challenges’ in the face of a £19m funding gap.

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Sheffield nurse whose quick thinking saved man’s life named Nurse of the Year

A Sheffield nurse whose “quick thinking and calm demeanour” saved the life of a man who was losing pints of blood has been recognised as the UK ‘Nurse of the Year’.

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Bonfire Night: Firefighters attacked by yobs in night of madness across Sheffield and South Yorkshire

Firefighters were pelted with fireworks while they dealt with an incident in Sheffield last night, in a night of madness across the city and South Yorkshire

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New plans for block with 400 homes next to Sheffield railway station submitted

A proposal to build a new block with more than 400 homes next to the Sheffield railway station has been submitted.

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Donald Trump to become US President after surpassing electoral vote threshold after election

Donald Trump has surpassed the 270 electoral college votes needed to become the 47th President of the United States, according to reports.

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Norfolk Park flasher: Alarm after flasher strikes in popular Sheffield park in early hours

Police are looking for a mystery man with a red brolly after a flasher struck in a popular Sheffield park in the early hours of the morning.

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Girl, 14, left with facial injuries after allegedly being glassed by woman at Sheffield Centertainment

Police investigating an incident in which a 14-year-old girl was allegedly glassed at Centertainment are looking to trace the woman pictured because they believe she may be able to assist with their enquiries.

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Darnall Bonfire Night attacks: Buses attacked by hooligans with fireworks in Sheffield incident

Hooligans attacked buses with fireworks, as operators dealt with Bonfire Night incidents.

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WATCH: New documentary reveals untold stories of victims of crime

A new documentary has been produced unveiling the stories of victims of crime which had previously gone unheard.

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The 11 ugliest buildings in Sheffield according to readers, including spots in Gleadless and Hillsborough

Sheffield has a host of stunning modern and historic landmarks, properties, and even offices - but we still have our fair share of ‘ugly’ buildings.

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Salvation Army Citadel: Owner's 'regret' after selling historic building to Sheffield City Council

The owner of the Salvation Army Citadel has spoken of his regret after agreeing to sell it to Sheffield City Council.

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John Burkhill: Why Sheffield loves the inspirational 'Man With The Pram'

He’s Sheffield’s own Man with the Pram, the green-wigged ‘mad walker,’ and the slow-and-steady force behind the Magic Million fundraising campaign - John Burkhill.