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Kylie Minogue announces Sheffield Utilita Arena show - here's how to get tickets
'I am beyond excited to announce the Tension Tour 2025'
Footfall up in Barnsley town centre as it bucks national trend
Barnsley’s town centre has seen a significant boost in footfall during the first quarter of the year – but a senior councillor says the authority will not ‘stand still’.
‘Unsustainable’ council senior leadership position to be split into two roles
A senior leadership position on Barnsley Council will be split into two roles, after bosses found that the job is ‘unsustainable’.
New health hub in shopping centre takes a step forward in a bid to cut down hospital waiting lists
Barnsley Council’s cabinet has approved a number of recommendations to develop a new Health and Wellbeing Hub in the Alhambra Shopping Centre.
Man told to get wallet out before entering any shop in Sheffield
Daniel Leadwood turned violent after being confronted about not paying for food in Greggs
Gold theft worth “thousands” sparks police appeal to identify two men said to have Rotherham links
Theft of gold jewellery worth thousands of pounds has sparked a police appeal to identify two men.
Silent Crime: ‘Unreported and unpunished crime undermines the whole system of justice’
Unreported and unpunished crime “undermines the whole system of justice”, a political economist has said.
David Leadwood: Set of rules 'professional criminal' must abide by in Sheffield
A man once called a “professional criminal” has been convicted for attacking a customer who stopped him from stealing from a Greggs in Sheffield.
Sheffield Council wants to carry out electrical testing in all council homes by 2030
A new proposal could mean that the council would carry out electrical testing and condition reports for all of its houses and flats rented to customers by 2030 in Sheffield.
Mum-of-three given "another shot at life" thanks to pioneering treatment
A woman who was seen to visibly improve on the operating table moments after a near-fatal blood clot was removed from her lungs is praising Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for giving her “another shot at life”.
Murder investigation launched after seriously injured man, 42, found in Doncaster alleyway later dies
A murder investigation has been launched after the death of a 42-year-old who was found seriously injured in an alleyway in Doncaster and later died.
Doncaster school introduces family dining at lunchtime
Astrea Academy Woodfields brings all its students together at lunchtime to join in a family-style meal. The young people sit together and share a conversation with staff; they also help with serving and clearing away.
Professor Solomon Tesfaye receives Lifetime Achievement Award for outstanding diabetes research
Professor Solomon Tesfaye, a Consultant Physician/Diabetologist at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Honorary Professor of Diabetic Medicine at the University of Sheffield, has been presented with an international Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his outstanding diabe...
'My 79-year-old mum was robbed at knifepoint in a park at Sunday lunchtime - enough is enough': NationalWorld Silent Crime campaign will give victims a voice
My mum was robbed at knifepoint while walking her dog in our local park on Sunday lunchtime.
Meadowhall: Tragedy over death at railway station near popular Sheffield shopping mall
A person has died after a tragic late night incident near Meadowhall.
Silent Crime: Share your experiences of unreported crimes and offences in Sheffield with new Star survey
Fill in our ‘Silent Crime’ survey to help us highlight unreported crimes, and crimes that are looked into with no further action, in Sheffield.
Silent crimes: Sheffield retailer claims 'not worth' ringing police amid surge in shoplifting
A Sheffield retailer has listed reasons why “it’s just not worth” calling police over shoplifting - as it reaches a record high.
Dan Walker to cycle width of England covering 200 miles in two days while still presenting breakfast show
Dan Walker will undertake a huge challenge next month as he attempts to cycle the width of the north of England in just 48 hours.
Italian firm Marcegaglia to double steel production and create jobs in Sheffield
A £50m investment in a Sheffield steel plant is set to see stainless steel production double, the owners say.
"We know we need more affordable homes" says Sheffield Council leader at unveiling of new housing community
A new community in Sheffield has been officially launched, bringing 93 affordable homes to the city.