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Sheffield man helped brother flee to Turkey after fatal takeaway stabbing in Darnall

“You have caused justice to be defeated,” Sheffield’s most senior judge told a 27-year-old who helped his brother flee to Turkey in the hours after a fatal attack in a city takeaway.

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Juror arrested after serious sex offence trial thrown out over 'irregularity'

The trial at Sheffield Crown Court involving "serious sexual allegations" had to be abandoned

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Rachel Reeves visits Rotherham as government points to rising wages and extra police funding

The Chancellor of the Exchequer visited Rotherham today, highlighting what she described as falling crime and increasing funding for local councils, as the government set out its economic priorities for the North.

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Sheffield weather: Amey announces where gritters will run tonight

Gritters will be on the streets of Sheffield tonight as temperatures fall below zero, according to the council’s roads contractor.

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Sheffield crime: Man jailed after being found with knife on London Road claimed it was for preparing food

A man found carrying a knife on a busy Sheffield street has been jailed for 38 weeks.

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Sheffield West Street blocked after van hits pedestrian - what we know

The accident was captured by witnesses, who saw the crash from their terraces

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Sheffield area's 'only pub' to close in bid to keep 'loyal' punters coming back

"It’s a vital hub of the community where residents meet up and enjoy a natter."

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Rotherham’s Family Hubs to remain open until at least 2029 after £5m government funding boost

Rotherham’s Family Hubs will remain open and fully operational until at least 2029 after the borough was awarded a provisional £5m funding allocation from central government.

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Cortonwood Business Park Barnsley: Police plane called out to mistaken identity car incident

The police aeroplane was sent to South Yorkshire today to help search for a ‘suspect vehicle’.

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Sheffield West Street closed LIVE as police spotted at the scene

Accident involving van and pedestrian reported

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Punters delighted as Sheffield fave named 'pub of the year'

'Good vibes, friendly people and great beers'

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'It all went wrong' driver who killed teenager in Sheffield tells court

A driver accused of murdering a 16-year-old boy when he mounted the pavement and hit him with his car has told a jury: "It was not my intention for anything like this to happen to him or to anyone."

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Pensioner arrested over juror research allegation which arose during Sheffield Crown Court trial

A 75-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of two offences relating to research allegedly carried by a juror, in connection with allegations which arose during the course of a Sheffeld Crown Court trial.

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West Street Sheffield: Emergency services on the scene and cordon in place as police deal with incident

Emergency services have been deployed to West Street, Sheffield, this afternoon after a serious incident, which has closed the street.

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£6m Catcliffe flood bridge project moves closer to construction

Rotherham Council says work to replace a bridge to alleviate flooding in Catcliffe is moving closer to the construction phase, as engineers prepare to appoint contractors and begin detailed design work, though residents have been warned the project could still take several years to complete.

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Sheffield Legends: The eight Sheffield icons who are now to be honoured with stars outside Town Hall

It is one of the biggest honours Sheffield bestows on the people who have made the city proud.

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Appeal launched after car and e-scooter caught speeding away from arson attack on Rotherham cafe

A CCTV appeal has been launched after a South Yorkshire cafe was targeted by arsonists.

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Doncaster Road Barnsley: Casualty taken to hospital after serious crash on major road this morning

A casualty has been taken to hospital after a serious crash on a major South Yorkshire Road, say emergency services.

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Brett Bark: Brazen thief jailed for targeting Sheffield city centre store

A brazen thief who stole hundreds of pounds worth of beauty products from a Sheffield city centre store has been jailed.

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Helping Yorkshire Poundies: Five adorable pups ready for adoption after rescue dog gives birth

Five adorable pups are ready for adoption after a rescue dog gave birth.