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Government’s £20m grant to transform some of Rotherham’s most deprived neighbourhoods

Up to £20m could be spent transforming some of Rotherham’s most deprived neighbourhoods over the next decade under a new government-backed “Pride in Place” programme.

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M1 crash Barnsley: Tragedy as two killed in late night motorway crash which closed M1

A man and a woman have tragically died after a crash which closed the M1 through South Yorkshire last night and into today.

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Rotherham neighbourhood named among 10 most deprived in England in new national index

The Rotherham East ward has been ranked among the 10 most deprived areas in England, according to new government figures.

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Police seize more than 200 illegal vehicles in Sheffield

Since June 2024, the police have seized 205 illegal vehicles in Sheffield city centre

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M1 Barnsley: Motorway re-opens after serious crash which closed it for over 12 hours

The M1 has re-opened this afternoon after a serious crash closed it for more than 12 hours.

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Sheffield Road Woodhouse: Three taken to hospital after mass brawl breaks out near popular Sheffield pub

Three people have been taken to hospital after a mass brawl broke out near a popular Sheffield pub.

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Barnsley Road, Barugh Green: Two people in their 80s hospitalised after collision in South Yorkshire village

Police are appealing for information after a collision in Barnsley left two in hospital.

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Meadowhall: Trendy Miniso Chinese toy and household store launches with freebies

A trendy Chinese household and consumer goods shop is opening a shop at Meadowhall with giveaways for the first 100 customers.

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Sheffield cycling: Readers raise two major concerns over two-way cycling 'super-route'

Readers have raised two issues as contractors prepare to install another bike lane in Sheffield.

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Photos of obliterated cars after 'selfish' 70mph driver, 24, ran red light before blaming woman he hit

This is all that was left when a “selfish, reckless” driver ran a red light in Sheffield at 70mph and sent a woman’s car spinning.

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Centenary Way Rotherham: Passenger taken to hospital after rush hour crash which closed major road

A passenger in an MG was injured in a rush crash which closed a major South Yorkshire road this morning.

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M1 Barnsley: One carriageway of motorway re-opens after serious crash, but one remains closed.

One carriageway of the M1 has re-opened after a crash closed the motorway near Barnsley in the early hours of today.

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Sheffield cycling: Police 'out in force' seizing illegal e-bikes in city centre

Motorcycle cops were “out in force” seizing 12 illegal e-bikes and e-scooters that “pose a risk to public safety” in Sheffield city centre.

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Move to allow larger ‘flagship’ food retailer in revamped Alhambra

A long-standing planning restriction that prevents a large food store opening in Barnsley’s Alhambra Centre could be scrapped under new proposals from the council.

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Sheffield pupils plant new memorial tree in honour of World War One heroes

Children from a Sheffield school paid a special tribute to heroic former pupils who gave their lives in World War One.

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£6m scheme to replace bridge to prevent Catcliffe flooding moves forward

A £6m scheme to reduce the risk of flooding in Catcliffe and Treeton is set to move forward, two years after Storm Babet caused severe flooding across the area.

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M1 Barnsley Sheffield: Highways bosses issue important update after crash closes South Yorkshire motorway

Highway bosses have issued an update, as a South Yorkshire stretch of the M1 remains closed after a serious crash.

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'Police papers should not be going missing' says Home Office minister as Orgreave inquiry continues

Police records relating to one of the most violent confrontations of the 1984 miners' strike "should not be going missing or being destroyed", a Home Office minister has said.

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This super-warm neck gaiter is just £5 in a Black Friday sale

A winter essential for less – Regatta’s cosy neck gaiter is now just £5 for members in an early Black Friday deal.

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Sheffield: Supertram bosses say driver shortage causing disruptions as dozens of journeys cancelled this month

A shortage of tram drivers is causing issues for commuters - with services cancelled on eight separate days so far this month.