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Over 200 cannabis plants discovered by police in illegal Sheffield city centre drug den
Police are dismantling a drug set-up within the city centre today after receiving reports of ‘suspicious circumstances’.
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Thousands of Rotherham homes to benefit from flood protection after back-to-back storms
Thousands of homes across Rotherham are set to benefit from new and upgraded flood defences, as the council pushes ahead with major flood alleviation schemes following a series of severe storms.
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Animal neglect hits five-year high as RSPCA recruits new rescue officers in South Yorkshire
Animal neglect has reached its highest level in five years, according to the RSPCA, as the charity launches a recruitment drive for new Animal Rescue Officers across South Yorkshire.
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Parkour champion says 'we're not reckless' after 'flying' through Sheffield streets
Video captured the momment parkour champion Marc Chastanet performed stunts outside Sheffield Town Hall
Council tax set to rise by 3.95 per cent under Rotherham budget plans
Council tax in Rotherham is set to rise by 3.95 per cent from April under budget proposals being considered by the council.
Debenhams Sheffield: 10 suggestions for what empty department store could be turned into
Nearly five years since its closure, the future of the old Debenhams store in Sheffield is still uncertain. We asked Star readers what they would do with the unused building.
Dog stabbed in Sheffield 'after altercation' - police statement in full
Police have released CCTV images of the man
Popular Sheffield community pub shuts for major makeover
The pub is expected to reopen in February
BBC TV licence 2026: BBC plots ‘new method’ to crackdown on licence fee dodgers
A new crackdown on TV licence fee avoiders is being planned, according to reports 🚨
'You know things in Sheffield are getting worse' - Revolution shuts suddenly
Revolution in Sheffield opened for the final time yesterday (Tuesday, January 27)
“What the NHS has done is miraculous - they didn’t just save my life they gave me the chance to become a mum"
A Rotherham woman has thanked the NHS after a major double lung transplant not only saved her life, but gave her the chance to meet her daughter.
West Street: Police explain Sheffield city centre incident as officers seen putting man into police van
This was the scene on West Street last night after police were sent to deal with ‘criminal damage’ on the busy Sheffield street.
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Wood Lane Treeton: Pedestrian left with 'life altering injuries' after collision on country road
An incident on a country lane, near Sheffield, has left a pedestrian with suspected ‘life altering’ injuries.
Lewis Clarke: Rapist jailed for 20 years as victim describes impact on her life
A rapist has been locked up for 20 years after the horror of the abuse he subjected his victim to was laid bare in court.
Gun crime: Everything we know about 22 shootings on streets of South Yorkshire over past year
As investigations continue into shootings carried out on the streets of Sheffield and Rotherham in recent months, here is a list of every firearm incident we have reported on during 2025 - and 2026 so far.
Family Time: Animation for All season
February’s Family Time screenings will delve into four different artistic worlds as part of our wider Animation for All season. Inspired by the abundance of incredible animated films coming to Showroom’s screens in 2026, Animation for All will run from February - March celebrating the bold, beau...
Meadowhall: LEGO announces move to bigger store after 15 years
LEGO is moving to a bigger store in Meadowhall after 15 years.
Sheffield station: Signs criticised as drivers struggle with new one-way system and camera
Drivers have criticised a lack of signs at Sheffield station after a camera was set up to monitor a new one-way system.
These 8 much loved Sheffield landmarks are listed as assets of community value - and one is set for demolition
They are Sheffield landmarks that are loved by their community to the point they got them listed as ‘assets of community value’.
John Burkhill: Man with the Pram is far from done as he confirms seven races he will tackle in 2026
He’s not done yet! Sheffield’s green-wigged superstar says he is raring to go in 2026 with seven races lined up already.