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Firefighters called to Sheffield High Street after masonry falls off roof

Firefighters were called to the city centre today after masonry fell off the roof of a building.

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"You will receive a sentence measured in years" judge tells man, 76, found guilty of knifepoint rape

A 76-year-old man has been found guilty of rape after forensic evidence tied him to a sex attack dating back 40 years.

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Jason Hardman: Remorseless Rotherham paedophile finally brought to justice 30 years after sickening crimes

Two abuse survivors preyed upon by a remorseless paedophile as children have finally been given justice decades later, after they bravely came forward and faced him in court.

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Grammar Street, Walkley: Police probe launched after woman's 'unexplained' death on Sheffield housing estate

A police cordon remains in place on a residential street after a woman’s ‘unexplained’ death.

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Drummond Street Rotherham: Tragedy as pedestrian dies of injuries after collision with car

A pedestrian has tragically died of his injuries, days after a serious incident on a South Yorkshire street.

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Sheffield councillor calls for warning on home log burner pollution dangers

A Sheffield councillor has called for public warnings about the air pollution dangers of log-burning stoves in homes, described as “like being stood by a five-lane motorway”.

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New pizza restaurant loved by celeb chef to open in Sheffield city centre

Work is ongoing ahead of the exciting new Sheffield restaurant launching

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Manchester Road crash: Critical care emergency teams called out over major Sheffield crash

Critical care ambulance crews were sent to a major crash on Manchester Road.

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Three Feathers Darnall: End of the road for another once loved Sheffield pub

Another Sheffield pub is set to be demolished after plans to redevelop the site were given the green light.

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McKenzie Williams: Man, 20, wanted over spate of Sheffield break-ins

A man is wanted in connection to an alleged series of burglaries in Sheffield.

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Hillsborough disaster: 'I support campaign' to correct teenage daughters' death records, says police chief

South Yorkshire Police’s chief constable says she supports a campaign to correct the death records of two teenage sisters killed in the Hillsborough disaster.

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Fashion giant's 'we will miss you' message as Meadowhall store closes

The shop shut on Saturday, February 7

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Sheffield show: Met Office issues snow and ice severe weather warning for city, with more snow forecast

The Met Office has issued Sheffield with a severe weather warning, amid snow and ice concerns.

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Pair from Sheffield caught in possession of over £20,000 worth of drugs were operating Class A drug line

Two men have been jailed for more than a decade after being found with Class A drugs worth over £20,000.

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Fundraising: Your next run could change a child’s life

At Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity, we’re incredibly lucky to be supported by thousands of people who choose to run, walk and challenge themselves to help change the lives of children and families across our region.

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The 26 Sheffield neighbourhoods where residents suffer the worst anti-social behaviour in the city

New figures have uncovered the worst neighbourhoods of Sheffield when it comes to residents suffering from anti-social hehaviour.

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Knifepoint rape reported in Sheffield city centre 40 years ago could be a 'fabrication', court told

Juors have been told a rape reported more than 40 years ago could have been ‘fabricated’.

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Major sinkhole opens up on Sheffield road as drivers form protective ring

Local reports suggest a sinkhole has appeared on the road before

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Sheffield’s AirHop adventure and trampoline park reopens just in time for half-term after huge revamp

The new AirSlides features a near-vertical launch slide landing in a giant AirBag, plus a pump-track-style winding slide

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Green Room Bar: Iconic live music venue announces closure after 22 years in Sheffield

An iconic Sheffield pub has announced it will close its doors after more than two decades at the heart of the city’s live music scene.