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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.

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Sheffield man charged with attempted murder after Christmas Day shooting

A Sheffield man has been charged with attempted murder following a shooting on Christmas Day.

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Three fire engines rush to Ponds Forge as emergency crews enter building

Three fire engines were called to an incident outside Ponds Forge International Sports Centre this morning (January 18).

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Sheffield creator turns off the camera to learn what people sleeping rough really need

Rather than recording interviews or sharing personal stories online, 20-year-old Louis has spent hours having private conversations with people sleeping outside across Sheffield, asking one simple question: what do you need most right now?

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Sheffield grandmother 'trapped' in three-bed council house after daughter moves into care

A Sheffield grandmother says she is trapped in a council home that no longer meets her needs after her daughter, who has Huntington’s disease, was moved into residential care - leaving her unable to downsize without risking being classed as homeless.

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CF Booth administration: Fears for 200 jobs as historic Rotherham firm CF Booth enters administration

Around 200 jobs are under threat after a historic Rotherham metal recycling firm entered administration following the death of director and owner Ken Booth.

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Inside 'sensational' Yorkshire cafe customers can't get enough of - but it only sells one thing

Run by Mattia Paradiso, it's become a sensation in the city.

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Sheffield pubs: Worried pub and venue operators warn MP over new business rates bills

Worried operators and publicans have warned that rocketing business rates could force ‘valued community spaces’ in Sheffield to close.

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Holiday from hell: Sheffield family say Jet2 left them ‘on our own’ after booking mix-up

A Sheffield family say a Jet2 “package holiday you can trust” became a holiday from hell after they were left without confirmed accommodation in Paris - despite travelling on a package holiday with two young children.

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Sheffield houses: 41 new homes in Shirecliffe approved and some could be council houses

Plans to build dozens of new homes have been approved - with hopes that some will be turned into council housing.

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Sheffield taxi attacks: Police draw up action plan as taxi drivers warn of 'no go' areas

Police have outlined plans to deal with a spate of attacks on vehicles which have seen parts of Sheffield becoming ‘no go’ areas for taxi drivers.

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New Chris Wilder mural appears near Bramall Lane

A new mural celebrating Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has appeared on Bramall Lane.

YorkshireLive - Sheffield

Huge restaurant chain closes two Yorkshire branches

16 branches across the UK have shut

YorkshireLive - Sheffield

Meadowhall sees restaurant close at Sheffield shopping centre's food hall

'We apologise for any inconvenience'

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More than £1.3m confiscated from criminals across South Yorkshire in 2025

More than £1.3 million has been taken back from people who made money through crime across South Yorkshire last year.

YorkshireLive - Sheffield

The Sheffield activity I loved as a child that I can no longer do

'The village I learned in has been crumbled into a little more than a landfill site.'

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'Elizabeth Emblem' award given to family of 28-year-old cop who died at work

The family of a South Yorkshire police officer who died while responding to an emergency call has been awarded a national honour recognising her sacrifice in the line of duty.

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Hundreds left without heating and hot water overnight as 4 city tower blocks hit by outage in Barkers Pool

Hundreds of city centre residents were left without heating and hot water after disruption to Sheffield’s district heating network.

YorkshireLive - Sheffield

Idyllic Yorkshire village with babbling brook, ancient bridges is frozen in time

Perfectly placed on the edge of the Peak District National Park, this is the perfect countryside escape - especially if you're drawn to places with deep-rooted history