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Gay man to receive compensation over 'exorcism' at St Thomas Philadelphia Church, Sheffield, claims laywer
A gay man has been given a compensation payout after he was subjected to a ‘gay exorcism’ at a Sheffield church, his lawyer claims.
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McDonald’s drive-thru on busy Sheffield road recommended for refusal ahead of key planning meeting
A proposed McDonald’s drive-thru on a busy Sheffield road has been recommended for refusal ahead of a crucial planning decision next week.
New micro pub on popular Sheffield road given licence to operate after agreement on reduced opening hours
A new micro pub on the well-frequented Sharrow Vale Road in Sheffield has been granted a premises licence following an agreement to reduce its opening hours.
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South Anston: Travellers in Rotherham move on from public field after five days
Travellers who had set up camp at a recreation ground in South Anston have left after close to a week.
Man who allegedly absconded from prison due in Sheffield court over burglary and blade charges
A prisoner who allegedly absconded from prison has been charged by police.
Moment 'squealing' Sheffield drug dealer Naseer Shahid is arrested as cops find £25,000 hidden in wall
A raid at Naseer Shahid's home also led to recovery of heroin and crack cocaine
New name for Sheffield's iconic venue The Leadmill as details announced for reopening
The popular Sheffield venue held its last concert last month
Tramlines offers major update on Sheffield festival's sustainability focus
Tramlines 2025 will welcome headline performances from Sheffield heroes Pulp, The Reytons, and Kasabian
Sheffield hosepipe ban: New pictures show drought-hit reservoir - but rain is on its way
This is how Sheffield’s Damflask Reservoir looks today, four days into Yorkshire Water’s hosepipe ban.
Wakefield Road crash Barnsley: Off-road bike rider taken to hospital after crash with no helmet, say police
An off-road motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after a crash on a busy South Yorkshire street.
Gay man subjected to ‘exorcism’ at Sheffield church receives compensation
Matthew Drapper at C of E’s St Thomas Philadelphia was told that ‘sexual impurity’ had let demons enter his bodyA gay man has been paid compensation from a Church of England parish after he was subjected to an “exorcism” to purge him of his homosexuality, it has been reported.Matthew Drapp...
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Tunwell Avenue: Teenage boy rushed to hospital after collision involving e-bike in Sheffield neighbourhood
A Sheffield street was sealed off last night for hours after a boy was seriously injured in a crash reportedly involving an e-bike.
Shaun Says: A space where everyone can be a part of the show
On Wednesday I recorded a pilot episode for my upcoming podcast, entitled the Big Shaun Experience Pain Management Podcast, co hosted by my very good friend of almost 50 years, local author Rachael Holyhead, whose first novel Black Hollow is receiving rave reviews and in high in the charts on Amazon...
Sheffield hit and run: Police called after car occupants flee scene after multi-vehicle Fir Vale Road crash
Police were called after the occupants of a car fled the scene after their vehicle was involved in a hit and run on a Sheffield street.
Tramlines: Video shows workers at Hillsborough Park preparing for popular music festival
Workers are gearing up for the ever-popular Tramlines Festival at Sheffield’s Hillsborough Park.
Government is treating Sheffield like 'second class city' by pausing railway electrification, says councillor
A councillor says Sheffield is being treated like a “second class city” after plans to upgrade its railway lines to electric were paused “yet again” by the Government.
Little boy with big heart set to walk marathon distance to raise cash to improve local park
A little boy in Sheffield is walking the equivalent of a marathon to help raise money to upgrade his local park.
Matt Willoughby: The street photographer documenting the ‘Faces of Sheffield’ with a vintage camera
A Sheffield street photographer is hoping to tell the stories of local people through his latest project, ‘Faces of Sheffield’.
Oughtibridge police incident: Police describe street fight in rural Sheffield village
Police have described the incident which led to a major police presence near a popular Sheffield village local.
Uriah Rennie: Hundreds turn out to pay respects to legendary Premiere League referee and Sheffield hero
Hundreds of people gathered together to pay their respects to one of Sheffield’s greatest icons today.