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Riverside footpath next to Sheffield care home rejected for being too narrow

Planning permission for a proposed walkway and cycleway which campaigners and councillors found too narrow next to a Sheffield care home has been rejected.

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Duke of Edinburgh unveils plaque at bridge dedicated to football legend Tommy Taylor

The Duke of Edinburgh has visited Barnsley to unveil a plaque dedicated to football legend Tommy Taylor, at a bridge named after him.

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Rawmarsh collision: Man, 80, "fighting for his life" after he was hit by a Jeep while crossing road

An elderly man has been left “fighting for his life” after he was hit by a car on Wednesday (October 16).

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Watch: Inside independent fashion retailer The Cream Store launching in Sheffield city centre

Have a look inside a trendy clothes retailer opening a flagship shop in Sheffield city centre.

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Barnsley Rd: Ambulances & hazardous area response team sent out to major lorry crash which left person injured

A South Yorkshire road was closed for several hours in the wake of a lorry crash, following which a person was left injured and numerous resources were dispatched to the scene including two ambulances and a ‘hazardous area response team’.

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Liam Payne death: How pop star's 'compassion' shone through in Sheffield, as food bank charity pays tribute

Liam Payne’s ‘compassion and kindness’ will never be forgotten in Sheffield, where he helped feed tens of thousands of people, a charity has said.

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Sheffield’s ‘ambitious’ 10-year housing strategy approved

A new and ambitious 10-year housing strategy has been approved by Sheffield City Council.

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Woodhouse arrests Vicar Lane: Two detained by police in Sheffield after 'routine' car stop

Two men were detained after a police ‘routine’ traffic stop in Woodhouse, Sheffield.

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Watch: Shocking video shows car burst into flames outside Aldi in Ecclesfield, Sheffield

This was the scene in a Sheffield supermarket car park last night, as a family car went up in flames.

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Aftab Hussain: Serial Rotherham sex offender admits raping another girl during 'horrific' historic attack

A Rotherham sex offender serving time for the abuse of two girls has now admitted raping a third, years on from the terrifying incident.

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Sheffield shops: Fashion fans mourn loss of Melody Couture after 30 years

Shoppers are mourning the loss of an independent Sheffield store after more than 30 years

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Working Win provided by Shaw Trust: Offers free job support to help people in Sheffield find work.

Discover a bright future, whatever obstacles life has put in your way – people in Sheffield can find their way back into employment with Working Win provided by Shaw Trust

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Mike Jackson: Armed forces mourn death of Sheffield-born soldier who rose to lead British Army

A Sheffield born man who rose to be the general in charge of the British army has died.

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Shabir Hussain: Founder of popular Indian restaurant chain in Sheffield and Rotherham dies aged 56

The owner of a popular chain of Indian restaurants often dubbed ‘the King of Curry’ has died aged 56.

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36 criminals jailed in Sheffield including rapists, rioters, dealers & violent thugs

All of the criminals pictured in this list have been jailed during Sheffield Crown Court hearings held in September and October 2024, with some receiving sentences of a significant length.

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Sheffield heritage: Stunning new statue design celebrates little known piece of city's football history

Sheffield is steeped in sporting heritage, boasting both the world’s first football club and the oldest ground.

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Will Netflix prices rise in 2024? Analysts deliver verdict - and it’s bad news for fans

How disappointing 😰

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Sheffield shops: Plan to turn beloved Sheffield tailors Ted Williams into restaurant and flats

A developer is set to transform a Sheffield tailoring shop which ran for 74 years into a restaurant and studio apartments.

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Remaking Sheffield: 18 huge developments that are set to change the face of city

These projects will see investment in the billions completely remodel Sheffield - here are all the major developments explained.

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FGM survivor who nearly died after being cut by dirty razor says she is “free” after life-changing surgery

A female genital mutilation (FGM) survivor who nearly died after she was cut with a dirty razor says she has taken her "power back" after life-changing surgery.