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Tributes after the death of former Sheffield MP and defence minister Sir Patrick Duffy at 105

The Wigan-born former Labour MP and defence minister Sir Patrick Duffy has died aged 105 following a short illness, a family friend has said.

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Giant: Everything you need to know about Sheffield boxing blockbuster

Giant follows the story of Brenden Ingle and Prince Naseem "Naz" Hamed

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Elemie Rose Wainwright remembered in pictures as family help her legacy live on

A much-loved Sheffield youngster who died following a road collision in Mosborough is being remembered through a new gallery celebrating her life, as her family launch a community organisation inspired by her kindness.

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Sheffield vandalism: These are the 13 Sheffield neighbourhoods with the worst rates of criminal damage

When it comes to incidents of criminal damage, these 13 Sheffield neighbourhoods are the worst in the city.

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Joshua Green: New Year's Day murder in Sheffield club unsolved after 13 years

Thirteen years after a Sheffield man was stabbed to death in a Sheffield club on New Year’s Day, his killer has still not been found.

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"I'm one very proud mum': 8-year-old from Sheffield donates over a foot of hair to help children with cancer

An eight-year-old girl from Chapeltown has donated more than a foot of her hair to a children’s cancer charity after spending two years growing it for a good cause.

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Wolf Moon: When supermoon will appear over Sheffield

Clear skies over Sheffield have created perfect conditions for viewing the Wolf Moon supermoon tonight.

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Toy shop Rails of Sheffield gives update on £7,500 Star Wars Lego set that failed to sell at Christmas

A Sheffield toy shop has given an update on a second-hand £7,500 Lego set that failed to sell before Christmas.

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South Yorkshire Crime: Police reveal number of arrests made in 2025

South Yorkshire Police made more than 25,000 arrests last year, newly-released figures show.

YorkshireLive - Sheffield

Call 999 alert amid 'modern slavery cannabis grow' investigation

South Yorlshire Police are desperately hunting for wanted woman Ying Li

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Sheffield drugs: Police hail wonder drug Naloxone after year of saving people who overdosed

Police have hailed a wonder drug for saving the lives of people who overdosed on opioids like heroin and fentanyl.

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Barnsley crime: Four arrested for burglary after helicopter police chase through Goldthorpe

Four people were arrested after a helicopter police chase in Barnsley.

YorkshireLive - Sheffield

Fire crews bravely extinguish blaze near Meadowhall in latest update

The blaze broke out early yesterday evening (January 2) near the Meadowhall area in Sheffield

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Sheffield Slavery: Woman hunted after two 'slaves' discovered at cannabis factory in Wincobank

A woman is wanted in connection with cannabis production and modern slavery in Sheffield.

YorkshireLive - Sheffield

Fire near Meadowhall aftermath in 10 devastating images

The fire was first reported near Meadowhall at around 6pm yesterday (January 2)

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Barnsley: Shocking police report reveals scale of motorcycle crime on one day in borough

Police chased riders and seized several uninsured and reportedly stolen motorcycles in a day of action on and off the roads in Barnsley.

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Meadowhall: Firefighters still at scene of blaze near Sheffield shopping centre

Firefighters remain at the scene of a major blaze near Meadowhall which broke out on Friday night.

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Sheffield weather: Frigid temperatures and wind chill to feel like minus seven ahead of possible snow

Cloudless skies and a northwesterly wind will make it feel like minus seven in Sheffield.

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Fire crews battle huge overnight blaze at Doncaster industrial site

Fire crews in Doncaster have been tackling a huge blaze at an industrial site in the city overnight.

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Police issue urgent appeal as Doncaster man goes missing on New Year's Day

Police say they are becoming increasingly concerned for a Doncaster man reported missing on New Year’s Day.