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Have you seen Emmie? Rotherham teenager, 15, not seen since Wednesday morning

She has not been seen since 9.30am on Wednesday morning?

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16 summery photos of crowds on Sheffield Amphitheatre for the partial solar eclipse 2026

Hundreds climbed the stairs behind the railway station for one of the best views of the eclipse in Sheffield

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16 blinding photos of Sheffield donning glasses, colanders and cereal boxes for the 2026 solar eclipse

It turns out 10 per cent of the sun is still pretty bright!

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Date revealed for Walkley by-election

A by-election will take place next month after a Walkley councillor stepped down due to mental health

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"Accusatory and inflammatory statements" over Sheffield apartments plan

Proposals agreed to convert part of a Sheffield commercial building into 15 apartments have been beset by “accusatory and inflammatory statements”.

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One-fridge limit imposed at Rotherham recycling centres following fires

R otherham residents will be temporarily limited to disposing of one fridge, freezer or other cooling appliance per household as disruption to the UK’s specialist recycling network forces the council to manage rising stockpiles and potential storage pressures.

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Rotherham pollution hotspots removed from watchlist as air quality improves

Traffic pollution has fallen substantially along two of Rotherham’s busiest routes, with nitrogen dioxide remaining within the national limit for three years.

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"It tears me apart day and night": Friend's heartbreak after three killed in Rotherham crash

"Everybody knew them - and if you didn't know them, you knew of them”

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At least five fire engines at scene of blaze at Sheffield city centre student flat

“I looked out of my window and saw thick smoke from the flat below.”

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'Prisoners are being released but accommodation can be found for illegal asylum seekers' - reader's letter

John Bunting reflects on the plan to release some prisoners from behind bars to free up spaces

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Rivelin Valley water park in Sheffield remains closed as temperatures soar

The attraction is closed until further notice

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City centre fountains run dry as temperatures soar in parched Sheffield

Met Office heat warning currently in place

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Green light for improvements at historic Sheffield swimming pool after bosses amend plans

Plans amended over concerns from heritage expert

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Three young men killed in horror Rotherham crash named and pictured as best friend speaks out after tragedy

Tragedy struck on Saturday night

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Children’s home plan for house in Sheffield suburb

A house in Sheffield could soon become a home for three looked-after children.

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Fresh delays hit £13.3m Dinnington regeneration as contract re-tendered

Dinnington’s long-awaited transformation faces another setback after demolition uncovered unexpected problems.

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Suspected fly tipped rubbish 'set alight' at tinder-dry Derbyshire beauty spot

Details of incident have been passed to the police

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Funeral details announced for Glenn Ashley, respected and much-loved Sheffield photographer

Tributes poured in following his death

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Casualty taken to hospital after crash involving Porsche, Corsa and Juke leaves car on its side in Sheffield

Police closed off a road, with paramedics and firefighters deployed

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Rotherham councillor voices pride in volunteer litter pickers

“It terrifies me how much the council operates on unpaid overtime and goodwill.”