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Big name retailer set to return to Sheffield city centre following closure
Many will be pleased to see the return
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Community 'blight' tried to flood Yorkshire town with £43 in drugs
Thomas England, Damian Tynan, and James Roberts have all been caught.
Tribute to Sheffield cyclist Nicola Verdon killed as 'sun blinded driver'
“If drivers cannot see clearly in front of them, they have a clear obligationto slow down or stop until it is safe to proceed”
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Barnsley man Blake missing for five days as police release pictures seeking information
New images released in search for missing Barnsley man Blake
South Yorkshire teacher with motor neurone disease "pulled a sickie" for pal's Portuguese stag do
In March this year Joe spoke with The Star about his MND diagnosis
Grieving Sheffield community gather at funeral for tragic Muhammad Secka, 16, who died in lake
The “always smiling” youngster was remembered in a ceremony attended by friends and family
Sheffield industrial plant allowed to expand operations after it deals with "strong, pungent, bitte" smell affecting residents
A Sheffield firm has been allowed to almost double the output of an industrial process after councillors were satisfied that odour problems affecting residents are being addressed.
Three Barnsley men jailed after £43,000 of Class A drugs found in dealer’s home
Thomas England, Damian Tynan, and James Roberts were all arrested in October 2025, following a number of warrants which were executed across Sheffield
Faces of six people wanted over shooting of 'innocent bystander' Sheffield mum on night out
Shanice Brookes was on a night out when she was killed in the city centre.
Brave survivors face sex offender Thomas Evans in court as women reveal impact on their lives
“You’ve shown me dangerous men can be quiet”
CCTV appeal for potentially crucial witnesses to murder of Shanice Brookes to come forward
“We need your help as part of our investigation into the death of innocent Shanice Brookes”
Meadowhall to welcome major new store from big name retailer
Finishing touches are ongoing ahead of the shop’s imminent opening at Meadowhall
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Ill-gotten cash bagged by Sheffield crime gang smuggled to UAE in £30 million money laundering conspiracy
A Dubai-based British national and kingpin collected cash before it was flown abroad
New council homes to be built in Goldthorpe, Barnsley Council announces
Barnsley Council’s current housing plan is to deliver 21,546 additional homes between 2014 and 2033.
Rotherham Council used £4m grant to support vulnerable households with cost of living pressures
The impacts of the cost of living crisis have been ongoing since late 2021.
Barnsley Council will not fly Pride flag over town hall during Pride Month
“Barnsley town hall is an important civic building for everyone in Barnsley”
E-bike involved in crash which left rider in hospital and shut busy Sheffield road, say police
People were urged to avoid the area
Over 22,000 illegal cigarettes seized during police operation across three Sheffield neighbourhoods
Officers made five arrests and seized four vehicles during Operation Steel
Suspected thieves in Rotherham found hiding in bin - thanks to police dog who was once a stray on the streets
Two men aged 33 and 30 have been arrested on suspicion of theft
Lion missing from pride of place on Sheffield's Fargate just days before trail launch
The Pride of Yorkshire exhibit launches this Monday - but has one gone back to the jungle?