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Air ambulance deployed to Barnsley as firefighters rescue casualty from flat blaze
A casualty was rescued from a burning flat by firefighters in a terrifying ordeal that saw an air ambulance deployed.
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Public urged to call 999 as police hunt wanted man
Police have launched an appeal to find a wanted Doncaster man – urging members of the public to call 999 if they spot him.
'School Wars' boy from Sheffield bailed as police support schools caught up in social media trend
A Sheffield boy arrested in connection with ‘School Wars’ social media posts has been released on bail.
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Grassroots football pitches ‘overused’ across Rotherham as disused grounds could reopen
Football pitches across Rotherham are being used beyond their recommended limits, according to a new report to Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council.
'Avoid the area' warning issued by police after collision on A628 Woodhead Pass
Drivers are being advised to find alternative routes following the closure of the Woodhead Pass.
Family’s heartbreaking tribute to Cherish Bean as funeral details revealed for beloved Sheffield teen
The heartbroken family of 15-year-old Cherish Bean has announced details of her funeral, inviting friends, family and members of the community to join them in celebrating her life.
'Stop wasting money seeding grass verges and build laybys,' says Sheffield man sick of churned-up streets
A Sheffield resident says the council is “wasting money” on seeding grass verges if nothing is done to stop cars parking on them afterwards.
Man arrested after two people stabbed in Sheffield city centre attack
A 33-year-old man remains in custody
Man nicknamed 'Killer' still on the run as brothers convicted of Sheffield child sex offences
Amar Ilyas, 41, travelled abroad to Pakistan after being released on unconditional bail before the trial
Barnsley Council withholds £10k bill after Town Hall clock repair fails
Barnsley Council has withheld payment of a £10,851 repair bill after the town hall clock stopped working again just weeks after undergoing major work.
Castlegate cordon: Man and woman hospitalised after knife attack in Sheffield city centre
A man and woman suffered knife wounds in an attack in Sheffield city centre.
Rotherham council leader clarifies gym membership claim involving asylum seeker child
The leader of Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council has clarified the authority’s position after claims circulated locally that asylum seekers were being given free gym memberships.
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Police remain on the scene after reports of shooting in Clifton, Rotherham
This was the scene this morning, as police remained on the scene after reports of a shooting in a South Yorkshire home.
Go-ahead for Sheffield Cole Brothers building to become multi-use cultural hub
The landmark former Cole Brothers department store building has permission to become a “civic and cultural hub in the centre of Sheffield”.
Sheffield park improvements plan approved – but funding needed
Plans to upgrade a historic Sheffield park have been approved – now the council needs to find the money.
Shocking video captures Sheffield grandmother screaming in terrifying armed robbery at Parson Cross home
A family has told how they were put through a terrifying ordeal at their Sheffield home, as robbers broke in and demanded their safe.
MP hails Barnsley boy running nine marathons in four months
An MP spoke in Parliamant to applaude a Barnsley boy aged nine who is running nine marathons in four months.
Sheffield MP Louise Haigh welcomes 'progress' in reopening former Hilton hotel in Sheffield
A Sheffield MP has welcomed “real progress” in reopening an upmarket hotel in Sheffield.
'Jealous' girlfriend strangled and threatened to kill ex-partner after weeks of harassment
A ‘jealous’ woman harassed her partner after their break-up and ended up threatening to kill her in a violent outburst.
Sheffield drug dealer caught with crack cocaine worth £2,500
A Sheffield drug dealer was caught with crack worth nearly £2,500 when police searched his car and home.