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Christmas dog attacks: Child loses part of thumb in horrifying Sheffield Boxing Day dog attack

A dog has been seized after a horrifying incident saw a child lose part of their thumb in attack by a dog on Boxing Day.

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Sheffield Christmas Day shooting: Police issue update as locals speak of 'shock' over Darnall shooting

Police have this afternoon issued an update, after a man was left fighting for life after a Christmas Day shooting in Sheffield.

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Air ambulance Sheffield: Paramedics called to emergency incident in popular Sheffield park on Christmas Day

Emergency services including the air ambulance were called to a Sheffield park after an incident on Christmas Day.

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Christmas Day shooting Darnall: Police continue investigations after Sheffield gun incident

Investigations are continuing after a man was reported as being shot in the chest in Darnall, Sheffield, on Christmas Day.

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Meadowhall: Shoppers still love Meadowhall – but these five complaints keep coming up

Meadowhall remains one of the region’s most popular shopping centres – but a number of shoppers are leaving frustrated by a handful of recurring issues.

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'Nobody deserves this' shock and horror at Christmas Day shooting

A 20-year-old man remains in critical condition after being shot in the chest

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'I tried SpudBros and it's worth all the hype - except for one aspect'

One woman waited overnight to be the first customer at the Sheffield store, so we went to check it out for ourselves

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'Comical' Mr Grinch and Max spotted causing mischief in Sheffield

Mr Grinch was running around Sheffield this Christmas

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Man, 20, fights for life after Christmas Day shooting in Yorkshire as four arrested in 'abhorrent' crime

Four have been arrested for attempted murder after the man was shot in the chest on Christmas Day

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Woman faces mandatory life sentence after victim lured from flat and shot dead

A woman described by prosecutors as a key figure in a gangland killing is facing a mandatory life sentence after being convicted of murder.

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Sheffield shooting: 20-year-old in critical condition after being shot in the chest on Christmas day

Four men have been arrested following a shooting in Sheffield on Christmas Day that has left a 20-year-old man fighting for his life.

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Drink-driving dad caught with child in vehicle

A Barnsley man has been banned from driving after being caught drink driving with a child in the car.

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After battling long term illness giraffe Palle has been put to sleep at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

After battling long term illness giraffe Palle has been put to sleep at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

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Sheffield traffic: M1 crash causes severe delays and traffic chaos after lane closure

Motorists faced severe delays on the M1 southbound following a crash today (December 26).

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Three men charged in connection with Sheffield drug supply

The three men are due to appear in Sheffield Crown Court on January 19

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"I had tinnitus, but when I was referred to a neurosurgeon my world fell apart": Man’s tinnitus leads to brain tumour diagnosis

A man has been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour after initially seeking help for tinnitus.

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Three men charged with drugs supply and weapons offences in Sheffield crackdown

Three men have been charged with a series of drugs and weapons offences following a police operation targeting drug supply in the Sharrow area of Sheffield.

YorkshireLive - Sheffield

11 Yorkshire walks perfect for a Boxing Day family stroll

From dramatic coastline to magical woodland walks, Yorkshire offers plenty of options for families looking to shake off the festive cobwebs on a crisp winter day.

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UK snow maps as Yorkshire to be battered by 600-mile Arctic blast - full list of affected areas

New weather maps suggest that large swaths of the UK could be blanketed in snow

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The Christmas card that took decades to arrive - and what Sheffield thinks about posting cards as prices soar

With the cost of posting Christmas cards continuing to rise - now £1.70 for a first class letter up to 100g and 87p second class - we asked Sheffield readers a simple question: do you still send Christmas cards in the post?