Sheffield and South Yorkshire News
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MP urges government to act over tip site
Sarah Champion calls for talks with the environment secretary on plans to reopen Droppingwell Tip.
Boxing farmer swaps hay bales for haymakers
A Doncaster farmer is preparing to embark on an entirely different career as a professional boxer.
Meet Yorkshire's Olympians going for gold in Paris
From climbing to the long jump, athletes from Yorkshire are among those representing Team GB.
Man who killed mum in crash and fled scene jailed
Leon Roberts is jailed for causing Sharna Burgin's death in Sheffield in February 2023.
Court allows university to clear Gaza protest camp
The University of Sheffield is given permission to remove the camp outside its students' union.
Road reopens after crash which killed six people
The A61 between Barnsley and Wakefield has been closed since Sunday.
Bodycams for hospital staff in bid to stop abuse
The cameras will be available to staff at Rotherham Hospital following a trial earlier this year.
Tramlines 2024: Sheffield music festival kicks off
About 40,000 revellers will descend on Hillsborough Park to see the likes of Paolo Nutini and Jamie T.
Council to keep photo of disgraced former mayor
Rotherham Council say they will keep a photo of Shaun Wright on display in the town hall.
Murder arrests after body found in river
Two men are held after the death of an 82-year-old man in the Mexborough area of Doncaster.
Jury discharged in 'Good Samaritan' murder trial
Hassan Jhangur admits causing the death by dangerous driving of Chris Marriott in Sheffield.
Pulp star leaves treats in memory of beloved dog
Drummer Nick Banks says his gesture in a Sheffield park has "touched a lot of hearts".
Paris: Grassroots to Glory
Alasdair Gill speaks to Harrogate-born long jump athlete Jacob Fincham-Dukes.
Paris: Grassroots to Glory
Tim Steere meets Britain?s shot put champion, Scott Lincoln.
Paris: Grassroots to Glory
Rock climber Hamish McArthur speaks to Katie Gornall.
Paris: Grassroots to Glory
The 23 year old trains every day at Ponds Forge in Sheffield.
Paris: Grassroots to Glory
Huddersfield Taekwondo star Caden Cunningham is relishing the big fights in Paris.
Sheffield Lyceum?s ?Freddie Mercury? Roman Statue
Chief Executive of Sheffield Theatres, Tom Bird, sheds light on newly repaired statue.
Why is work on Fargate still not finished?
Work to refurbish Fargate has been delayed and costs have spiralled
Reaction to first ever 'Blind Barbie'
Chloe Firth from Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind reacts to the new 'Blind Barbie'
Efforts to tackle unemployment in Barnsley
A NEW 'Pathways To Work' commission wants to help people back into work
Thousands on Sheffield's ADHD waiting list
According to the NHS in Sheffield there's 6737 people on the waiting list.
England great Sciver-Brunt joins Yorkshire board
Former England fast bowler Katherine Sciver-Brunt is named an independent non-executive director on the board of Yorkshire County Cricket Club.
Yorkshire start with One-Day Cup win over Surrey
Will Luxton top scores with 83 as Yorkshire begin their One-Day Cup campaign with victory over Surrey at The Oval.
Ex-Sheff Utd striker McBurnie joins Las Palmas
La Liga side Las Palmas sign former Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie on a three-year deal.
Cindy Ngamba: First Olympic refugee boxer
Bolton based boxer Cindy Ngamba will compete in the IOC Refugee team.
Barnsley sign midfielder Craig on season-long loan
Barnsley FC sign Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Matthew Craig on a season-long loan.
Boycott back in hospital with pneumonia
Geoffrey Boycott, 83, is back in hospital two days after being discharged following cancer surgery.
Leeds sign Bogle from Sheff Utd on four-year deal
Leeds United sign defender Jayden Bogle on a four-deal from Sheffield United for a "significant, undisclosed fee".
MP urges government to act over tip site
Sarah Champion calls for talks with the environment secretary on plans to reopen Droppingwell Tip.
Boxing farmer swaps hay bales for haymakers
A Doncaster farmer is preparing to embark on an entirely different career as a professional boxer.
Meet Yorkshire's Olympians going for gold in Paris
From climbing to the long jump, athletes from Yorkshire are among those representing Team GB.
Court allows university to clear Gaza protest camp
The University of Sheffield is given permission to remove the camp outside its students' union.
Swindon sign Blades defender Freckleton on loan
Swindon Town sign Sheffield United defender Miguel Freckleton on loan.
Man who killed mum in crash and fled scene jailed
Leon Roberts is jailed for causing Sharna Burgin's death in Sheffield in February 2023.
Bodycams for hospital staff in bid to stop abuse
The cameras will be available to staff at Rotherham Hospital following a trial earlier this year.
Council to keep photo of disgraced former mayor
Rotherham Council say they will keep a photo of Shaun Wright on display in the town hall.
School street closures approved to improve safety
Temporary road closures near schools are among measures green-lit to boost safety in Sheffield.
Tramlines 2024: Sheffield music festival kicks off
About 40,000 revellers will descend on Hillsborough Park to see the likes of Paolo Nutini and Jamie T.
Yorkshire start with One-Day Cup win over Surrey
Will Luxton top scores with 83 as Yorkshire begin their One-Day Cup campaign with victory over Surrey at The Oval.
Murder arrests after body found in river
Two men are held after the death of an 82-year-old man in the Mexborough area of Doncaster.
Pulp star leaves treats in memory of beloved dog
Drummer Nick Banks says his gesture in a Sheffield park has "touched a lot of hearts".
Jury discharged in 'Good Samaritan' murder trial
Hassan Jhangur admits causing the death by dangerous driving of Chris Marriott in Sheffield.
Ex-Sheff Utd striker McBurnie joins Las Palmas
La Liga side Las Palmas sign former Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie on a three-year deal.
Football club 'saddened' after mural vandalised
A mural commissioned by Sheffield FC is tagged with graffiti.
Animal park pays tribute after death of Amur tiger
Yorkshire Wildlife Park says Sayan was a "cherished member" of the zoo's family.
Man bailed over A61 crash that killed six people
Four members of the same family were among those who were killed in the crash on Sunday.
Abandoned festival tents upcycled into clothes
A Sheffield firm says its work is a "sticking plaster" for the problem of festival waste.
Refugee boxer to be Paris 2024 Olympic flagbearer
Cindy Ngamba fled Cameroon aged 10 and, now 25, trains at the Team GB gym in Sheffield.
Police check DNA of man claiming to be Ben Needham
A man claiming to be missing Ben has come forward to Danish authorities, South Yorkshire Police say.
Three jailed after man was kidnapped and assaulted
Police say the victim was forced into a car before being driven away and held against his will.
Country park upgrade scaled back as costs rise
The plans for Rother Valley Country Park are to be revised for several reasons, the council says.
Fire station rebuild delayed for at least a year
The rebuild of Sheffield's Elm Lane fire station had already been put on hold due to rising costs.
Gray experience important - Jones
Sheffield Wednesday boss Dave Jones says it was important to bring in experience when hiring coach Stuart Gray.
Rovers close to Palmer extension
Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Liam Palmer is set to stay at League One leaders Tranmere for the rest of the season.
O'Grady targets Owls consistency
Sheffield Wednesday striker Chris O'Grady says they must show greater consistency to get away from the bottom three.
Maguire backs Blades for title
Sheffield United defender Harry Maguire believes the side have what it takes to win League One.
Notts County 0-3 Rotherham
Ben Pringle's early goal helps put Rotherham into the FA Cup third round with an easy victory at League One Notts County.
Brook fight switched to February
Kell Brook's postponed fight against Devon Alexander for the IBF welterweight title is moved to 23 February.
Keeper Coyne extends Blades stay
Sheffield United goalkeeper Danny Coyne extends his short-term deal with the club until the end of January.
Families pay tribute to four friends killed in crash
Andrei Tudorov, Lyuben Gogov, Narcis Titianu, and Ioan Toma died when their car hit a tree.
The story behind the largest maternity review in the NHS
The review followed hundreds of baby deaths and injuries at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust.
PC to face criminal investigation over airport kick video
A PC is to be investigated over an alleged assault on a man at Manchester Airport, the police watchdog says.
Dolphin encounter 'like winning jackpot'
Ben Felton and his friend Nick Woods are joined by the small pod of dolphins.
'My body just keeps swelling and swelling'
Chloe Davies has "spontaneous swelling attacks", which can be life-threatening.
Horse left dead and mutilated after 'cruel' attack
Nottinghamshire Police is warning horse owners to be vigilant after the "heartless assault".
The club helping people find their voice
Zarifa, from Afghanistan says "my life is different because now I can go to school".
Children who died in fire named as parents pay tribute
Nakash, 13, Aayat, 11, and seven-year-old Muhammad Malik died in the blaze in East Ham on 13 July.
Ex-Strictly dancer shocked at complaints
Chloe Hewitt told BBC Radio Stoke the news felt like it "wasn't real".
'Paul was a friend and colleague - I'm proud to ride for him'
The 17 riders are wearing bracelets to commemorate their former colleagues who died while on duty.
'Making 3,000 toasties at Latitude is my dream job'
The four-day event is Suffolk's biggest music festival and there are plenty of local connections.
Hometown big screen for swimmer's Olympic debut
Bishop's Castle residents will be cheering on homegrown talent in the 100m backstroke.