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Lindholme Prison officer 'prayed' to have inmate's babies, court hears
A prison guard told an inmate "I'm literally praying to have your babies,” a court heard.
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Grit bin found crammed with rubbish on busy Sheffield hill - including remains of £96 pizza order
Residents on a busy Sheffield street have raised concerns after discovering a grit bin filled with rubbish instead of salt during recent snowfall.
Sheffield traffic: Busy Clyde Road to stay closed for months after new storm damage
A popular Sheffield cut-through which closed due to flooding is not set to reopen for months after more storm damage.
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Sheffield homes: Auctioneer stunned as wrecked semis in Heeley fetch £100,000 over guide price
The auction of two wrecked houses in Sheffield has stunned auctioneers by fetching more than £100,000 over the starting price.
Hour-by-hour Yorkshire weather as snow to hit UK
It's going to be an unsettled one.
Public Notice: Roads near Rotherham Hospital to be closed for resurfacing
A number of roads near a local hospital are set to be closed for resurfacing works.
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Water company investigates powerful 'spring' linked to flooded fields near Sheffield
A water company is investigating after a powerful flow burst through ground next to flooded fields near Sheffield.
Family with four-month-old baby cut off from gas and electric for days due to administrative error
A family was left without power for days as they tried care for a new-born baby due to an administrative error.
Dronfield Bypass: Disruption on major route from Sheffield to Chesterfield as speed limit dropped to 30mph
A main highway connecting South Yorkshire and Derbyshire will face disruptions as speed limits are capped to allow road works.
Best Sheffield restaurants on Valentine's Day from romantic dates to 'Galentines'
Top ten list of Sheffield's most romantic restaurants - but you will need to book quickly
‘Absolutely no support and it is pure survival’ – Sheffield businesses on huge number of closures
Businesses have closed at an alarming rate already this year
Yorkshire closures in January 2026 - every big name restaurant, bar and shop we've seen shut their doors for good
It has been a challenging start to 2026 for the retail and hospitality sectors in Yorkshire
Barnsley Council to spend £285,000 a year replacing staff laptops under new technology plans
Barnsley Council is set to spend around £285,000 a year on replacing staff laptops, as part of a wider £1.1 million package to overhaul its technology, data and innovation services.
Call for Barnsley Council to broadcast more meetings to improve transparency
More council meetings could soon be livestreamed and recorded for the public after councillors proposed a motion to expand webcasting at Barnsley Town Hall.
Plans lodged to transform former Argos into arcade and coffee shop
Plans have been submitted to change the use of a former retail unit on Howard Street in Rotherham town centre into an amusement arcade.
Man fighting for life after scooter crash on Cumberland Drive, Ardsley, Barnsley
A man is fighting for his life after crashing his moped on a South Yorkshire street in the early hours.
Child rapist jailed over years of vile abuse in South Yorkshire as police praise brave victim
A child abuser who subjected young girl to years of abhorrent acts has been locked up.
A61: Police issue details of crash which caused rush hour traffic jam between Sheffield and Chesterfield
Police have described a crash which caused rush hour traffic jams on the main road between Sheffield and Chesterfield this morning.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting opens Barnsley' ‘Health on the High Street’ hub
The Health Secretary Wes Streeting, has officially opened the first phase of a new health and wellbeing hub in Barnsley town centre.
Van driver charged after Sheffield pedestrian rushed to hospital
A man has been charged with driving without due care and attention