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Late-night Sheffield assault sparks police search for three men

A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries

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Sheffield politicians speak out against Green Belt plans

Sheffield politicians from two parties have criticised Green Belt development and other controversial proposals that have been retained in a key policy document despite protests.

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Council tax rise of 3.4 per cent proposed as Barnsley faces growing service costs

Barnsley Council has proposed increasing council tax by 3.4 per cent from April as part of plans to set a balanced budget for 2026/27, while continuing to fund a range of schemes and services.

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Hospital pressure rises as Rotherham health bosses report winter strain

Emergency hospital admissions among older people in Rotherham rose slightly above plan in the autumn, according to a new report on how local health and care services are working together.

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Storm Chandra: Pumps sent to Catcliffe, Rotherham, in Amber flood alert

Specialist pumps have been deployed to a Rotherham village after hours of heavy rain.

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Sheffield weather: Flood alerts issued across large areas along River Sheaf and Don after heavy rain

Large stretches of Sheffield and Rotherham have been issued with flood alerts after hours of heavy rain.

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Inquest date set after eight day old NICU baby tragically dies

Ted Stewart passed away at Jessosps NICU

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Sheffield council boss 'not surprised' after damning Adult Social Care rating

The adult social care service 'requires improvement' say inspectors

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Dog stabbed in the neck as violence flares in Sheffield street

A dog was stabbed in the neck when violence flared on the streets of Sheffield city centre, police have revealed.

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Hundreds of homes and new multi-storey car park set out in Rotherham Mainline regeneration plans

Plans to create new employment buildings, a multi-storey car park and hundreds of homes around Rotherham’s proposed mainline rail station have moved a step closer.

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Social housing funding is a ‘broken model’ says Barnsley council leader as rent rises approved

Council house rents in Barnsley are set to rise by 4.8 per cent from April after councillors backed an increase at last week’s cabinet meeting.

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Sheffield shop faces losing licence over illegal tobacco and vape sales

A Sheffield convenience store is facing a review of its alcohol licence over evidence that it sold illegal cheap cigarettes and vapes.

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Family fight for stricter bullying laws after tragic death of Barnsley teen

Relatives battling for the creation of new anti-bullying laws attended court today ahead of an inquest opening into the tragic death of a South Yorkshire teenager.

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Weather: Yellow warning for ice issued in Sheffield as temperatures set to plummet to -3°C

Blustery and wet weather from Storm Chandra is set to be replaced by icy conditions, as the Met Office issues Sheffield with a yellow weather warning.

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This heated blanket is better than half price on Amazon right now

A half-price deal on a Slumberdown heated blanket means you can stay warm for less than £30 while winter drags on

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Walk to remember life of Sheffield schoolboy Harvey Willgoose announced ahead of anniversary of tragic death

The loved ones of Sheffield schoolboy Harvey Willgoose are set to remember him and honour his life with a walk this weekend, ahead of the first anniversary of his tragic death.

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Sheffield's 21 most violent neighbourhoods, according to latest official crime figures

When it comes to violence, these 21 Sheffield neighbourhoods have the worst records.

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Dunford siblings: Sheffield brother and sister both locked up for life over city shootings

A brother and sister from Sheffield are both serving life sentences over shootings in the city - and must serve a minimum of 50 years behind bars between them.

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Video: Suspected drug dealer answers door in his pants to find armed police in 3am crackdown raid

Dramatic bodycam footage captured armed police swoop on a suspected drug dealer in his pants in a 3am house raid.

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Chesterfield HR expert’s advice on managing the cultural shift with caution

Employers and employees are redefining large parts of the professional world from working environments to the clothes worn to a workplace. Strict dress codes are dwindling, and forms of self-expression such as tattoos and piercings are more accepted.