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Una Kelly (Jennings): Police watchdog continues probe into "historic" allegations against ex-SYP top cop

An investigation launched into allegations made against a former senior South Yorkshire Police police officer, leading to her being suspended is continuing - 14 months on.

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Woman sexually assaults man on train - British Transport Police seek woman who may have information

CCTV images have been released after a woman sexually assaulted a man on South Yorkshire train.

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New Hillsborough mural celebrates sustainability and young Sheffield student talent

A young Sheffield art student has left a lasting mark on the city after being chosen to design and paint a large sustainability-inspired mural on the side of a local independent business.

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Sheffield crime: Police allow trespassers to remain at P&B Metal Components after burglary

South Yorkshire Police have set out the sequence of events after trespassers with caravans were allowed to stay in the yard of a Sheffield silver manufacturer following a burglary.

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Trains out of Sheffield disrupted for rest of the day as travellers to Manchester warned to check their routes

Disruptions to a number of train services out of Sheffield are expected throughout the rest of the day as urgent repair work takes place.

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"Dangerous" driver facing prison sentence after admitting killing woman in early-morning Sheffield crash

A Sheffield man is facing a prison sentence after he pleaded guilty to killing a “vibrant, young” pedestrian by dangerous driving.

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Wakefield Road Barnsley: Child taken to hospital in ambulance after rush hour incident on busy road

A child has been taken to hospital after he was injured in a rush hour incident on a busy South Yorkshire road today.

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Kyle Dearn: Gunman admits firearms charge after shooting on residential Rotherham street

A 37-year-old man is facing years behind bars, after pleading guilty to a firearms charge relating to a shooting on a residential street.

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Cinder Bridge Road Rotherham: Man seriously injured in crash as motorbike ends up in field

A man has been seriously injured in a crash involving a motorbike today on a South Yorkshire country lane.

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Babies amongst 1,000 people injured by dogs in South Yorkshire over the last year

More than 1,000 people, including 11 babies and hundreds of older children, were injured in dog attacks in South Yorkshire last year.

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Letter to Editor: Finding time to give back

Many people want to give back to their communities, but sometimes finding the time to volunteer can be a real challenge.

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Missing Ryan, Sheffield: Worried police launch search as teenage boy goes missing

Worried police have launched a search for a teenage boy, reported missing in the early hours.

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Sheffield cycling: Semi-permanent asphalt laid on Pinstone Street in pandemic torn up for bike lane

Asphalt laid on a city centre street in the pandemic is being torn up to make a cycle lane.

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M1 fire Barnsley J37: Traffic jams as emergency services called to incident on South Yorkshire motorway

Drivers have faced traffic jams this morning, after a fire broke out on a South Yorkshire motorway.

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Dore and Totley train station: Sheffield disruption warning ahead of major Sheaf Bridge engineering work

Sheffield is facing major train disruption under plans to fix an ageing railway bridge.

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Cold hands this winter? These £9.99 rechargeable handwarmers are flying on Amazon

A pair of clever rechargeable handwarmers with long battery life is down to just £9.99 on Amazon – and winter hasn’t finished with us yet

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Tour de France Sheffield: Concerns over cycling route amid crumbling state of Snake Pass

Concerns have been raised over the safety of the 2027 Tour de France route to Sheffield, amid concerns over the state of the crumbling Snake Pass.

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Shaun Says: We’ll all miss you Paul, fly free Pogle, love you xx

Normally, when I write this column, I sit and spontan-eously let my immediate thoughts tumble out like spilled water from an overfull bucket, and the result is often just as messy.

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“I haven’t heard from my mum for nearly two weeks”: Sheffield woman speaks out at Iran protest

A Sheffield woman has spoken out about fears for family in Iran as protesters in the city call for UK Government support.

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Watch: Man arrested after police drone tracks suspect fleeing drug farm

Footage shows the moment a police drone helped officers track down a man who tried to evade arrest by hiding on a rooftop during a major drugs raid in South Yorkshire.