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Two abuse survivors preyed upon by a remorseless paedophile as children have finally been given justice decades later, after they bravely came forward and faced him in court

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Remorseless paedophile finally brought to justice 30 years after sickening crimes
Two abuse survivors preyed upon by a remorseless paedophile as children have finally been given justice decades later, after they bravely came forward and faced him in court.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:26 PM
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The 22 Sheffield neighbourhoods with the highest burglary rates in the city have been revealed in new crime figures

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Sheffield's 22 worst burglary hotspots right now, according to police
The 22 Sheffield neighbourhoods with the highest burglary rates in the city have been revealed in new crime figures.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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Firefighters have revealed an incident which led police to close a South Yorkshire street in the early hours was an arson attack

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Police statement issued after arson attack leads to street closure
Firefighters have revealed an incident which led police to close a South Yorkshire street in the early hours was an arson attack.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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Traffic jams are reported between Sheffield and the Snake Pass this afternoon after a crash on the A57

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Traffic jam reports and ambulances on scene after crash on road to Snake Pass
Traffic jams are reported between Sheffield and the Snake Pass this afternoon after a crash on the A57, with emergency services on the scene.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:34 PM
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Police are yet to arrest anyone over threatening phone calls made to a Sheffield secondary school this week

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No arrests over threatening phone calls to top Sheffield secondaryschool
Police are yet to arrest anyone over threatening phone calls made to a Sheffield secondary school this week.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:33 PM
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A taxi driver and his passenger are wanted for allegedly shouting threats and racist abuse at a woman in Sheffield

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Taxi driver and passenger wanted over racist abuse hurled at woman in Sheffield
A taxi driver and his passenger are wanted for allegedly shouting threats and racist abuse at a woman in Sheffield.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:32 PM
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Part of Sheffield city centre was sealed off by police after an early morning incident at a Sheffield hotel

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Missiles hurled at police at Sheffield city centre hotel
Part of Sheffield city centre was sealed off by police after an early morning incident at a Sheffield hotel.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:32 PM
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Sheffield is facing rush hour traffic chaos this morning after reports of a crash on one of the city’s busiest routes

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Traffic chaos as rush hour collision blocks major route
Sheffield is facing rush hour traffic chaos this morning after reports of a crash on one of the city’s busiest routes.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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Much-loved Sheffield restaurant JÖRO has been awarded a Michelin Star during a glitzy ceremony in Dublin, ended a decade-long wait for the accolade in the Steel City

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'Invigorating combinations': Sheffield restaurant JÖRO awarded Michelin Star
Much-loved Sheffield restaurant JÖRO has been awarded a Michelin Star during a glitzy ceremony in Dublin, ended a decade-long wait for the accolade in the Steel City.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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Another once popular Sheffield pub looks set to be lost for good, with plans for its redevelopment drawn up

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End in sight for once popular pub in with redevelopment plan put forward
Another once popular Sheffield pub looks set to be lost for good, with plans for its redevelopment drawn up.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:29 AM
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A mum facing charges of child neglect after her home was deemed unfit to live in has been spared jail

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Final chance for mum after children found living in squalor
A mum facing charges of child neglect after her home was deemed unfit to live in has been spared jail.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:27 AM
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Police have released a warning to parents advising them to remain cautious around their dogs after responding to reports of a new-born being bitten

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Parents arrested after XL Bully reportedly bit new-born baby in first introduction
Police have released a warning to parents advising them to remain cautious around their dogs after responding to reports of a new-born being bitten.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:27 AM
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A huge warehouse on a Sheffield industrial estate is to become one of the city’s biggest venues for the game of padel, as a surge in the sport’s popularity continues

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Giant padel centre with 14 courts on its way to Sheffield
A huge warehouse on a Sheffield industrial estate is to become one of the city’s biggest venues for the game of padel, as a surge in the sport’s popularity continues.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:56 AM
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Meadowhall has been named one of the UK’s most Instagrammable shopping centres, ranking fourth in a new national study

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Sheffield’s Meadowhall ranks in UK’s top Instagrammable shopping destinations
Meadowhall has been named one of the UK’s most Instagrammable shopping centres, ranking fourth in a new national study.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:55 AM
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A driver refused to confirm his details when he was pulled over by the police but officers spotted he had his own name tattooed on his neck

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Watch: Driver who refused to give name to cops had 'Daniel' tattooed on neck
A driver refused to confirm his details when he was pulled over by the police but officers spotted he had his own name tattooed on his neck.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:54 AM
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Over 150 drivers were arrested for drink or drug driving during a Christmas crackdown

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150 drivers caught in Christmas drink and drug crackdown
Over 150 drivers were arrested for drink or drug driving during a Christmas crackdown.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:53 AM
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A major route between Sheffield and Manchester is closed, and emergency services on the scene, after a crash this afternoon

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Emergency services deployed after crash closes major road
A major route between Sheffield and Manchester is closed, and emergency services on the scene, after a crash this afternoon.
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February 3, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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A body has sadly been found by police during a search for a missing Sheffield man
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Tragedy as body found in search for missing Sheffield man
A body has sadly been found by police, after a search for a missing Sheffield man.
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February 3, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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A plan to install double yellow lines on a Sheffield road to increase pedestrian safety will go ahead despite objections from motorists

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Yellow lines to be introduced on Sheffield road to help improve pedestrian safety
A plan to install double yellow lines on Herries Road, Sheffield to increase pedestrian safety will go ahead despite objections from motorists.
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February 3, 2026 at 11:04 AM
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The family of 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose have called for a damning school safety report to be published in full after an investigation found repeated failures before he was fatally stabbed at school

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130 warnings were missed before school stabbing, say family of Harvey Willgoose
The family of 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose have called for a damning school safety report to be published in full after an investigation found repeated failures before he was fatally stabbed at school...
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February 3, 2026 at 7:44 AM
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A 79-year-old veteran has been told he ‘will go to prison’ if he breaches a probation order served after he pleaded guilty to supplying Class A drugs

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Retired veteran, 79, sold cocaine to support own drug habit, court told
A 79-year-old veteran has been told he ‘will go to prison’ if he breaches a probation order served after he pleaded guilty to supplying Class A drugs.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:43 AM
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Pictures show the shocking parking outside a Sheffield schools which is worrying families and school leaders

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Shocking pictures show dangerous parking near school, amid fines warning
Pictures show the shocking parking outside a Sheffield schools which is worrying families and school leaders.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:42 AM
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Residents are being warned they will suffer late night noise, as emergency repairs start after concerns were raised over tram tracks

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Late night noise warning for neighbourhood over emergency tram repairs
Residents are being warned they will suffer late night noise, as emergency repairs start after concerns were raised over tram tracks.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:41 AM
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A pedestrian has been involved in a collision in Sheffield, affecting trams
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Emergency services on the scene and cordon as police deal with West Street incident
Emergency services have been deployed to West Street, Sheffield, this afternoon after a serious incident, which has closed the street.
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January 29, 2026 at 1:56 PM
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An incident on a country lane, near Sheffield, has left a pedestrian with suspected ‘life altering’ injuries

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Collision on country lane leaves pedestrian with 'life altering injuries'
An incident on a country lane, near Sheffield, has left a pedestrian with suspected ‘life altering’ injuries.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:18 AM