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Response squad sent to Sheffield house after police come under attack in Stocksbridge

Police sent a special response squad to a house in Sheffield, after officers came under attack.

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Judge questions why "sexual deviant" rapist who struck in Sheffield was allowed day release from prison

Sheffield’s leading judge has questioned why a convicted rapist serving two life sentences was allowed unsupervised leave from prison - after he absconded and attempted to attack a university student.

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Sheffield student's "courage & quick thinking" foiled attack plot from "deeply violent" rapist on day release

"Trennan is a deeply violent man who derives pleasure from inflicting pain and fear on others,” a senior prosecutor said, as a “deeply violent” rapist was handed a third life sentence for a foiled attack on a Sheffield student.

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New bike lane on Leopold Street in Sheffield city centre will be 'missing link' in growing network

A bike lane will be installed on a major city centre road as part of improvements to make it “even easier for people to move around.”

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Pictures show bulldozers moving in as regeneration scheme starts in former Rotherham pit town, Dinnington

Bulldozers have moved in and started demolition work, as a long awaited regeneration project starts in a former South Yorkshire pit town.

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£640,000 funding approved for former Fosters Garden Centre housing scheme

Plans to redevelop the former Fosters Garden Centre site in Thrybergh have taken a step forward after the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority approved £640,000 in funding for the scheme.

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Third life sentence for convicted rapist who absconded from prison and attempted to attack Sheffield student

A convicted rapist with a history of committing sexual crimes dating back to the 1980s will spend the rest of his life behind bars, Sheffield’s leading judge said today.

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Leadmill bosses appeal for funds for new home after losing eviction battle

Leadmill bosses are appealing for donations to secure a new home in Sheffield.

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Gut Wealth 25% off ends soon – last chance to save (aff)

Gut Wealth’s 25% introductory discount runs until March 8. The orange-flavoured digestive supplement with 900+ reviews is currently reduced for new customers – but the limited-time offer expires soon.

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Legendary Sheffield venue The Leadmill plans to return with support needed to find a new home

After decades of supporting aspiring music acts we saw The Leadmill, in Sheffield city centre, shut last year

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Take a look at the four metre chip butty paraded at Bramall Lane before the Sheffield derby

A four-metre chip butty was paraded around Bramall Lane ahead of the latest Steel City derby as Sheffield United sponsor Midnite staged a tongue-in-cheek tribute to one of English football’s most distinctive terrace anthems.

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£300m plan for 1,180 homes in Sheffield city centre launched - and set to be finished by 2034

A £300m housing development in Sheffield city centre is set to provide over 1,100 homes by 2034.

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Four-star hotel plans for Barnsley Seam site backed by £660,000 council funding

Plans for a four-star hotel in Barnsley town centre are set to take a significant step forward, when councillors will be asked to agree to fund early work on the scheme next week.

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Single White Female at Sheffield Lyceum Theatre review: Kym Marsh captivates in modern retelling of 1990s cult classic

Single White Female will be staged at Sheffield Lyceum Theatre until Saturday, February 28

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New fast food joint backed by superstar names opens in Sheffield city centre

It has come to the UK from California

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Expert shares key tips to stay safe at work

A new study has revealed that healthcare and transportation sectors are the most dangerous to work in, while office-based roles are the safest.

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Sheffield's 22 most peaceful neighbourhoods where anti-social behaviour is low

When it comes to anti-social behaviour, new figures have revealed the peaceful Sheffield neighbourhoods with the lowest rates of complaints in the city.

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Sheffield OnlyFans model 'embarrassed' after £7k implants from size B to G become lopsided

Samantha Grant had breast surgery in 2014 to 'boost' her 'confidence'

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'Wonderkid' photographer, 14, from Sheffield captures shots of beauty across the city

A 14-year-old from Sheffield is quickly making a name for himself behind the lens after discovering a passion for photography just two years ago.

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"Dangerous" Sheffield sex offender Andrew Hodgson fought off and chased with broom after attack

A “dangerous” Sheffield sex offender attacked two young women after an 18-year break in his sickening offending.