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Man, 64, sexually assaulted student in Sheffield city centre bar and punched second man who confronted him
A man in his 60s sexually assaulted a student in a Sheffield city centre bar before punching a second man who challenged him about the incident.
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Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity marks 50 years of life-changing care
Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity is celebrating its 50th anniversary today (March 23), marking five decades of funding care, comfort and innovation beyond what the NHS alone can provide.
‘You can feel it’: South Yorkshire revival gathers pace as new industries move in
From steel to screen, podcasts to defence, Sheffield’s economy is diversifying amid a wave of new investmentIt has seen its fair share of Hollywood parties – albeit with a twist. Instead of champagne and caviar it is usually Guinness and scampi fries. Red carpet? There aren’t even cushions on ...
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Teenager arrested after 14-year-old boy stabbed in Sheffield
The boy was stabbed on Market Square
Rising South Yorkshire band launch debut single after lockdown boost from Gary Barlow
A teenage rock band with ties to South Yorkshire is building a growing following - after first catching the attention of Gary Barlow during the pandemic.
Missing Doncaster woman who sparked helicopter hunt found safe and well
A missing Doncaster woman who sparked a police hunt with a helicopter used in the search for her has been found safe and well.
Witness appeal after man is seriously injured in car collision
Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following a serious collision involving a pedestrian in Barnsley.
Thug targeted Sheffield emergency workers & left man fearing for life during four-month crime rampage
A man made the lives of Sheffield emergency workers a misery during a four-month, booze-fuelled crime rampage, in which he also left a member of the public in fear for his life.
Police hunt Doncaster man wanted on rape and strangling charges
Police have launched an urgent appeal to find a wanted Doncaster man charged with a string of offences, including rape, strangulation, false imprisonment and assault.
Police launch urgent search for missing Doncaster woman, with helicopter at scene
Police have launched an urgent appeal to find a missing Doncaster woman, with a helicopter involved in the search for her.
Face of man snared by paedophile hunter group in Sheffield who fled UK after sending videos to "girl"
A man snared by a paedophile hunter group after sending sexually explicit videos to an account he believed belonged to a 13-year-old girl fled the UK in a bid to evade justice.
Sheffield man slashed bouncer from "mouth to ear" after being kicked out of city centre bar
A Sheffield man slashed a doorman from his mouth to his ear after being kicked out of a city centre bar, a court heard.
'It's scary, it's an invasion of your privacy' - The new recording tactic that people need to know about
Recording people in public using glasses could be an increasing issue
Yorkshire brewery serving up luxury ales and the best burgers that often sell out
Triple Point Brewery is an absolute delight
Visitors share split opinions as barbecue ban introduced at Rother Valley
The Star visited Rother Valley Country Park to ask people how they feel about the new barbecue ban, with visitors expressing a mix of feelings over the changes.
Andrew Barlow: ‘Coronation Street rapist’ who attacked Sheffield mum dies behind bars aged 69
A serial rapist whose crimes included a terrifying attack on a Sheffield woman has died in prison in HMP Moorland.
British man charged with murder after woman from South Yorkshire shot dead at French home
A former male stripper has been charged with the murder of his girlfriend after she was found shot dead at their home in rural France.
Prosecutors say justice doesn't have a timescale as 40 year old rape case finally results in prison sentence
Prosecutors have said they will pursue any offence ‘no matter the passage of time’ after successfully securing the conviction of a rapist who struck in Sheffield in 1985.
Sheffield council tenant complains over long-term cockroach infestation
A Sheffield council tenant has complained about a recurring problem with cockroach infestations in her tower block.
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Plans for hundreds of 'car free' flats could lead to permanent closure of streets near Sheffield city centre
Developers look set to permanently shut two Sheffield streets to motorists, under private plans for hundreds of new flats near the city centre.