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Police fear it may only be a matter of time before there’s another fatal dog attack - unless action is taken

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Police fear 'it may only be a matter of time' before another fatal dog attack
Police fear it may only be a matter of time before there’s another fatal dog attack - unless action is taken.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Following a hugely successful debut this summer, organisers behind the Graves Park Food Festival have announced they will return once again next year

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Popular food festival making a return after mouth-watering debut
Following a hugely successful debut this summer, organisers behind the Graves Park Food Festival have announced they will return once again next year.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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It’s the city which gave the world crucible steel and the first proper rules of football - and that’s just for starters. Star readers have their say on why we should be proud of Sheffield

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'We should be proud of Sheffield because...' from steel to football to Béres pork
It’s the city which gave the world crucible steel and the first proper rules of football - and that’s just for starters.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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A major police probe is under way after human remains were found in the garden of a house near Doncaster

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Police probe as human remains found at house near Doncaster
A major police probe is under way after human remains were found in the garden of a house near Doncaster.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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A popular Sheffield music festival has named The Streets as it first headliner for 2026

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The Streets booked to perform hit album IN FULL at Sheffield festival this summer
A popular Sheffield music festival has named The Streets as it first headliner for 2026.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Passengers are being warned a railway station is closing due to flood risk from Storm Claudia

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Major railway station closing due to flood risk from River Don
Passengers are being warned a railway station is closing due to flood risk from Storm Claudia.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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A hole has been dug out of a Meadowhall car park as Yorkshire Water continue to repair a burst water pipe that caused chaos over the last few days

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Construction workers continue repairs after waterpipe burst at Meadowhall
A hole has been dug out of a Meadowhall car park as Yorkshire Water continue to repair a burst water pipe that caused chaos over the last few days.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Police say they have made no arrests yet after a 16-year-old was stabbed in a “targeted” attack in Sheffield

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No arrests five days on from 'targeted' stabbing of 16-year-old boy
Police say they have made no arrests after a 16-year-old was stabbed in a “targeted” attack.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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A long-standing planning restriction that prevents a large food store opening in Barnsley’s Alhambra Centre could be scrapped under new proposals from the council

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Move to allow larger ‘flagship’ food retailer in revamped Alhambra
A long-standing planning restriction that prevents a large food store opening in Barnsley’s Alhambra Centre could be scrapped under new proposals from the council.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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The victim of a “selfish” driver who ran a red light in Sheffield at 70mph has thanked member of the public for “staying with me” on the day of the crash

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Victim of 'selfish' driver who ran red light at 70mph thanks kind-hearted public
The victim of a “selfish” driver who ran a red light in Sheffield at 70mph has thanked the public for “staying with me” on the day of the crash.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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A joint raid by police and immigration officers has landed a man behind bars over a Rotherham drug den

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Police and immigration raid lands man behind bars over Rotherham drug den
A joint raid by police and immigration officers has landed a man behind bars over a Rotherham drug den.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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A man is in hospital with ‘life altering’ injuries after a crash involving six cars which closed a road in Stocksbridge

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Man seriously injured as six car pile-up closes road
A man is in hospital with ‘life altering’ injuries after a crash involving six cars which closed a road in Stocksbridge.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Tram fares in Sheffield will stay the same for 2026 while single long-distance fares will be cut by 40p

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Sheffield Supertram fares frozen for 2026 while long distance fares cut to £3
Tram fares in Sheffield will stay the same for 2026 while single long-distance fares will be cut by 40p.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Firefighters have said that they still don’t know how a devastating blaze in a car garage started

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Investigation ongoing into inferno which tore through car garage
Firefighters have said that they still don’t know how a devastating blaze in a car garage started.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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A man is in hospital after being slashed in the face in a violent incident on a South Yorkshire street

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Man slashed across face in broad daylight attack in busy street
A man is in hospital after being slashed in the face in a violent incident on a South Yorkshire street.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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Police have revealed a catalogue of anti-social behaviour at a community centre near Sheffield, after the latest incident saw a gang of children throw a plank of wood through the door

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Police reveal catalogue of hooliganism at community centre amid anger over incident
Police have revealed a catalogue of anti-social behaviour at a community centre near Sheffield, after the latest incident saw a gang of children throw a plank of wood through the door.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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Police are investigating after a man was robbed at knifepoint outside a discount supermarket in Sheffield

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Man robbed at knifepoint in Lidl supermarket car park
Police are investigating after a man was robbed at knifepoint outside a discount supermarket.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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The Rotherham East ward has been ranked among the 10 most deprived areas in England, according to new government figures

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Rotherham neighbourhood named among 10 most deprived in England in new national index
The Rotherham East ward has been ranked among the 10 most deprived areas in England, according to new government figures.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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The owner of Sheffield timber firm Arnold Laver has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator

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1,300 jobs at risk as Blades' sponsor set to fall into administration
The owner of Sheffield timber firm Arnold Laver has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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Forecasts of heavy rain have hit plans to switch on the Christmas lights at Fox Valley shopping centre, in Stocksbridge, tonight

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Rain hits plans for popular Christmas lights switch-on
Forecasts of heavy rain have hit plans to switch on the Christmas lights at Fox Valley shopping centre, in Stocksbridge, tonight.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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Online grooming crimes through instant messaging apps have hit record levels with criminals using tech to manipulate children

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Online grooming crimes reach record high with Snapchat targeted most of all
Online grooming crimes through instant messaging apps have hit record levels with criminals using tech to manipulate children.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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A £6m scheme to reduce the risk of flooding in Catcliffe and Treeton is set to move forward, two years after Storm Babet caused severe flooding across the area

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£6m scheme to replace bridge to prevent Catcliffe flooding moves forward
A £6m scheme to reduce the risk of flooding in Catcliffe and Treeton is set to move forward, two years after Storm Babet caused severe flooding across the area.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:26 AM
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A Sheffield man was murdered when he was lured out of his flat with a phone call before figures “emerged from the shadows” and shot him, a prosecutor has claimed

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Man, 25, murdered by figures who 'stepped out of shadows and shot him,' jury hears
A Sheffield man was murdered when he was lured out of his flat with a phone call before figures “emerged from the shadows” and shot him, a prosecutor has claimed.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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The Star visited Sheffield’s Christmas Market today to take a look at some of the most popular stalls and how much they are charging

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Sheffield Christmas Market and how much it’ll cost you - from food and drink to gifts
The Star visited Sheffield’s Christmas Market today to take a look at some of the most popular stalls and how much they are charging.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Sheffield’s Christmas Market has officially returned - bringing with it the scent of mulled wine, sizzling sausages and festive cheer across the city centre

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First look as Sheffield Christmas Market returns with new stalls for 2025
Sheffield’s Christmas Market has officially returned - bringing with it the scent of mulled wine, sizzling sausages and festive cheer across the city centre.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:09 PM