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Joshua Road Nether Edge: Dramatic scenes as armed police deployed to Sheffield street

There were dramatic scenes in a Sheffield suburb when armed police were deployed.

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Mexborough fire: Family loses everything in New Year's Eve arson attack

A fundraising appeal has been launched to help a South Yorkshire family facing homelessness after a devastating blaze on New Year’s Eve.

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Youths spend New Year's Day cleaning up streets of Sheffield

A group of young people started off 2026 by cleaning up the streets of Sheffield.

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Harrison Buckley and Tyler Richardson: Men wanted by South Yorkshire Police over shooting in Rotherham

Police have named two men wanted over a shooting in Rotherham.

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The Traitors: Sheffield sweet shop worker and boxing coach Reece named as contestant in popular BBC show

A Sheffield sweet shop worker has been named as a contestant in the new series of The Traitors, which launches tonight.

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Jonathan Cockram: Man with links to Sheffield hunted by South Yorkshire Police over threats with blade

A man is wanted by South Yorkshire Police over threats made with a with blade.

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11 stories that rocked Sheffield in 2025 from murder of Harvey Willgoose to Sheffield Wednesday concerns

These were the 11 stories that rocked Sheffield in 2025 - told in pictures.

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‘A light that can never be replaced’: Charity launched in memory of Elemie Wainwright, 11, killed in crash

The family of 11-year-old Elemie Rose Wainwright, who died after a collision with a van, are continuing her legacy of kindness and supporting children’s mental health in her memory.

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Kavan Brissett: Another year passes without justice for family of murdered Sheffield man

Another year has passed without justice for the family of a Sheffield man stabbed to death in the city seven years ago.

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Yorkshire Wildlife Park's year in pictures: 12 photos of wonderful highlights of 2025

It has been a year to remember at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

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Jake Cooley: Cocaine fuelled driver jailed for crash which robbed family of beloved wife, mum and sister

A cocaine fuelled driver responsible for a horror crash which robbed a family of a beloved wife, mum and sister will start the new year in jail - at the start of a six year custodial sentence.

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Yorkshire winter walks for an idyllic New Year's Day

From sheltered woodland strolls to dramatic moorland views, Yorkshire offers spectacular winter walking routes across all four counties for all abilities

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Big name Yorkshire shops and beloved independents we've sadly sad goodbye to in 2025

It has been another challenging 12 months for shops in Yorkshire

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Yorkshire winter walks for an idyllic New Year's Day

From sheltered woodland strolls to dramatic moorland views, Yorkshire offers spectacular winter walking routes across all four counties for all abilities

YorkshireLive - Sheffield

20 pictures inside Yorkshire's most luxurious homes with endless gardens and private gyms

One home, going for £2.95m, has a pool with a waterfall

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Harmony works: Major Sheffield music project seeks partners for building regeneration plans

A major Sheffield music project that is part of the regneration of part of the city centre is looking for partners to help deliver the £9.5m scheme.

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Eight fire engines rushed to scene of town centre building blaze

Eight fire engines were rushed to the scene of a town centre building blaze this afternoon (Wednesday December 31)

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Live as air ambulance called to 'serious medical incident' in Sheffield park

Emergency teams have asked the public to stay clear

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Sheffield station blocked LIVE as drivers urged 'turn back'

A large police presence is in the area

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Faster handover times between 999 ambulances and Sheffield hospitals

Ambulance handover times have improved at Sheffield and South Yorkshire hospitals, meaning 999 teams can head more quickly to the next emergency.