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Police crime in Sheffield is “not out of control,” according to South Yorkshire’s Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime

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Gun crime in Sheffield 'not out of control'
Police crime in Sheffield is “not out of control,” according to South Yorkshire’s Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:02 AM
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A former Sheffield club is to be demolished

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Council to demolish once-loved club after fire leaves it in 'dangerous' state
Sheffield Council is to demolish a once-loved social club.
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December 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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A stone lobbed through the window of a moving bus has sparked an outpouring of anger against a pack of teenagers on bikes who have “taken over“ a Sheffield park

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Stone lobbed through bus window by teens on bikes 'taking over' Sheffield park
A stone lobbed through the window of a moving bus has sparked an outpouring of anger against a pack of teenagers on bikes who have “taken over“ a Sheffield park.
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December 21, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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A man was injured after a gun was fired at a house in Rotherham, police believe

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Man shot after house in Rotherham is fired at - police issue plea for help
A man was injured after a gun was fired at a house in Rotherham, police believe.
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December 21, 2025 at 7:37 AM
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Police trawled through hundreds of hours of CCTV footage in a two-year-long murder investigation that saw detectives chase a suspect around the globe

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How cops solved murder case despite suspect fleeing country
Police trawled through hundreds of hours of CCTV footage in a two-year-long murder investigation that saw detectives chase a suspect around the globe.
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December 20, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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Police have issued a warning after burglars struck in five streets in a village near Sheffield in the early hours of the same morning

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Warning after break-ins reported in five streets in village near Sheffield
Police have issued a warning after burglars struck in five streets in a village near Sheffield in the early hours of the same morning.
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December 20, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Starved dogs were found in a house in Rotherham, resulting in an animal ban for their owner

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Animal ban for man after starved dogs are found in Rotherham house
Starved dogs were found in a house in Rotherham, resulting in an animal ban for their owner.
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December 20, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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A man convicted of murder due to his role in a fatal shooting had previously been arrested over a drug deal which went wrong and resulted in a fatal stabbing

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Man convicted of murder was arrested over death of own dad in Turkey
A man convicted of murder due to his role in a fatal shooting had previously been arrested over a drug deal which went wrong and resulted in a fatal stabbing.
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December 20, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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Police have disrupted an alleged drug supply route into Sheffield

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Two men taken to court in operation to disrupt supply of cocaine and heroin
Police have disrupted an alleged drug supply route into Sheffield.
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December 20, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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The family of beloved grandad have paid tribute to him after he tragically passed away in a fatal collision

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Family pay tribute to 'loved' Sheffield Wednesday fan after tragic fatal collision
The family of beloved grandad have paid tribute to him after he tragically passed away in a fatal collision
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December 20, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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A man accused of murder over the fatal shooting of an innocent young dad has been found guilty

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Jury finds man accused of killing young dad before fleeing to Dubai GUILTY of murder
A man accused of murder over the fatal shooting of an innocent young dad has been found guilty.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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A jury have begun their second day of deliberations in the trial of a man accused of the murder of a young dad

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Jury begin second day of deliberations in trial of man accused of young dad's murder
A jury have begun their second day of deliberations in the trial of a man accused of the murder of a young dad.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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A tenth arrest has now been made as part of an investigation into a fatal shooting in Sheffield

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Police make 10th murder probe arrest as woman is quizzed
A tenth arrest has now been made as part of an investigation into a fatal shooting in Sheffield.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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Three Doncaster burglars caught red-handed with sacks full of cash will spend Christmas in the cells after being jailed for raiding a shop in the city centre

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Jail for South Yorkshire burglars caught red-handed with stolen cash
Three Doncaster burglars caught red-handed with sacks full of cash will spend Christmas in the cells after being jailed for raiding a shop in the city centre.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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A robber who cut himself during a house raid in Rotherham was snared after forensic experts found traces of his blood at the crime scene

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Jail for hapless robber who left blood at crime scene
A robber who cut himself during a house raid in Rotherham was snared after forensic experts found traces of his blood at the crime scene.
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December 19, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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South Yorkshire Police has been rated as 'good' at tackling serious and organised crime in a new inspection report released today

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South Yorkshire Police rated ‘good’ at tackling serious and organised crime
South Yorkshire Police has been rated as 'good' at tackling serious and organised crime in a new inspection report released today.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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One of the country’s biggest phone network providers has announced that it will be brining 200 new jobs to Sheffield as part of a change in operations

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Vodafone bringing 200 new jobs to Sheffield as part of major UK investment
One of the country’s biggest phone network providers has announced that it will be brining 200 new jobs to Sheffield as part of a change in operations.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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Plans to allow outdoor drinking and later Sunday opening hours at a Ravenfield bar have been approved by councillors, despite objections from residents and the parish council

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Later Sunday opening hours and outdoor seating area approved for Ravenfield bar
Plans to allow outdoor drinking and later Sunday opening hours at a Ravenfield bar have been approved by councillors, despite objections from residents and the parish council.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Meadowhall has announced early closing on Christmas Eve in a move which could catch out last-minute shoppers

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Meadowhall makes Christmas Eve early closing announcement
Meadowhall has announced early closing on Christmas Eve in a move which could catch out last-minute shoppers.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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A Sheffield councillor has called for a rethink on road plans in an area about to undergo regeneration

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Call for changes to Sheffield regeneration plans over road safety concerns
A Sheffield councillor has called for a rethink on road plans in an area about to undergo regeneration.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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A popular local wildlife park has taken in a new polar bear - five years after they welcomed his brother

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Polar bear being reintroduced to brother at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
A popular local wildlife park has taken in a new polar bear - five years after they welcomed his brother.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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A delivery driver got more than he bargained for when a tiny French Bulldog sent him sprinting out of a garden gate in Barnsley

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Hilarious Ring doorbell footage captures delivery driver flinching at tiny dog
A delivery driver got more than he bargained for when a tiny French Bulldog sent him sprinting out of a garden gate in Barnsley.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Here are 24 locations to be used by mobile speed camera vans in Sheffield in December

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24 mobile speed camera locations used to be used due to community concerns
Here are 24 locations to be used by mobile speed camera vans in Sheffield in December.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Rotherham Council has fined its bereavement services contractor more than £100,000 in the past year after it failed to meet a number of performance targets, councillors have been told

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Council fines funeral firm more than £100,000 over performance failings
Rotherham Council has fined its bereavement services contractor more than £100,000 in the past year after it failed to meet a number of performance targets, councillors have been told.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Film fans are being invited to enjoy the new and improved Vue cinema in Sheffield ahead of its complete refurbishment next year

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Reclining seats and extra space introduced in massive cinema refurb
Film fans are being invited to enjoy the new and improved Vue cinema in Sheffield ahead of its complete refurbishment next year.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM