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A 42-year-old man from Sheffield has been sentenced to prison after driving at speeds of 90 miles per hour in a police chase.

City man with "atrocious" record jailed after 90mph police chase crash

Christmas dinner plans at Arbourthone Social Centre have been cancelled after the council handed over the majority of the building's car park to developers of the new Uriah Rennie Leisure Centre

Community centre cancels Christmas plans due to loss of car park

Councillors say they are looking for solutions to keep Arbourthorne Social Centre's car park open after it was announced that it would be closed for two years to allow the construction of a new leisure centre

Councillors seeking solution as community centre could lose car park

Sheffield Ski Village, in Parkwood Springs, which opened in 1988 and closed in 2012 after being destroyed by fire

Plans for new ski-village link road unveiled, with knotweed warning

Sheffield's Central Library could be turned into a "nationally significant" art gallery if councillors approve new plans

Exclusive Historic Central Library could switch places with Millennium Gallery

Set in a great location on Fulwood Road, Sheffield, the Rising Sun is an endearing destination for locals and newcomers alike, with or without their four-legged friends.

The Good Food Guide’s ‘100 Best Pubs’ excludes Sheffield? Hold my beer Christopher Hallam

Yum Yum Bites, on New Era Square near Bramall Lane was left in darkness after a power cut on Friday, October 30.

Restaurant left in darkness after power outage on matchday

Do you remember these long lost shops in Sheffield?

Looking back at much-loved long lost Sheffield city centre shops

Caroline Willgoose has organised a public meeting to talk about 'school avoidance'

Mum upset over claims Harvey Willgoose killer posts on social media

SUFC have a new long-term leader in their ranks as Peck plan revealed

Further Wednesday backroom changes to come as Owls 'reset' set-up

Sheffield is on the shortlist for UK City of Culture 2029. Photo: David Kessen, Iconic Media

‘Grassroots to Global’ is theme of Sheffield’s City of Culture bid

Police arrested an alleged 'drunk driver' after a chase through the High Green area of Sheffield

Police arrest 'drunk driver' after chase through streets

Jon Pullin’s Amusements had entertained families and children since the 1980s.

Sad sight of fairground a day after it closed

Sheffield council leadership at BREAKING POINT

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Coun Martin Smith, leader of the LibDems on Sheffield City Council

Lib Dems confirm they back removing Greens from Sheffield leadership

Council leader Fran Belbin said she intends to put forward a Labour minority administration at full council this week

Analysis Sheffield leadership is collapsing: What does this mean for you?

The Labour-Green leadership of Sheffield Council could end on Wednesday

Greens hit back after Labour plans to "destroy" council leadership

John Hesketh, leader of Sheffield Reform councillors group

End to Labour & Green alliance "potentially excellent news" - Reform

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Sheffield Business

Save 25% on hundreds of Morrisons’ 'The Best' products – For a limited time only

Save 25% on hundreds of Morrisons' 'The Best' products this week (aff)

Network Rail aims to install a bridge on the Midland Mainline where it crosses the River Sheaf at Beauchief.

Network Rail in second attempt to replace mainline bridge

Virgin Media O2, which has announced job cuts, has a call centre in Attercliffe.

Anxious wait for workers as telecoms firm announces job cuts

A sinkhole under Supertram tracks could be 180ft deep.

11 photos show 'more drilling' needed to fix Supertram sinkhole

Collard and Manson has opened in the former FatFace unit on Ecclesall Road.

Independent retailer expands into Ecclesall Road

Bike lane works on Charter Row have hit trade, Atkinsons bosses say.

Trade drops at Atkinsons as bike lane works hit businesses

Mountain Warehouse is taking the old River Island unit on The Moor.

National clothing brand set to open huge shop in Sheffield city centre

Mayor Oliver Coppard has says he wants to create a "world-class" public transport service in South Yorkshire

Ask the Mayor - Q&A

The latest stories from The Star's monthly reader Q&A with South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard

Sheffield Crime

Network Rail has apologised for the 'significant delay's on Boston's roads on Friday, plus disruption on the rails.

CCTV image released after £27,000 burglary in city

Police have revealed this year's South Yorkshire drink driving figures. File picture of police car: David Kessen, National World

Police provide update on 'attempted murder' investigation

Haggstones Road

Woman taken to hospital after collision with car in Sheffield

Harvey Willgoose was just 15-years-old when stabbed to death at All Saints Catholic High School on February 3, 2025.

Breaking Concerns Harvey Willgoose killer has access to social media from jail

Sheffield Food & Drink

The Peacock at Owler Bar was among the venues to be recognised by Tripadvisor.

Peak District pubs named among the best to visit across the world

We visited new tap room in Derbyshire tourist town– take a look inside

Cutlery Works celebrates their eight year anniversary with cocktails, food specials and a weekend of events.

Popular Sheffield food hall celebrates anniversary

Bragazzis, on Abbeydale Road announced today (October 29) that they had been forced to close down.

Heartbreak as much-loved café announces shock closure after 23 years

Sheffield United latest

Sydie Peck celebrates his goal against Preston North End with Ben Brereton Diaz

'Didn't feel real' - Peck reacts to first Blades hat-trick
Peck describes his second goal against Preston as a ‘worldie’ after scoring fantastic solo effort
Max Morris

United dressing room reaction to Peck star turn speaks volumes

Sheffield United Player Ratings v Preston north End

Rare perfect 10 in United player ratings v Preston as Peck runs show

Sydie Peck celebrates his third goal against Preston North End

Preston vs United: Peck hat-trick and Donovan's fine form continues

Sheffield Wednesday latest

Sheffield Wednesday staged the first press conference for new manager Dave Challinor on Tuesday (Pic: Harriett Massey)

Inside Dave Challinor's first Sheffield Wednesday press conference
Dave Challinor spoke to The Star and others at his Sheffield Wednesday unveiling press conference this afternoon. Alex Miller reports.
Alex Miller

New Sheffield Wednesday manager Dave Challinor.

'Quick wins' - Challinor gives his verdict on squad he has inherited

Owls sporting director Simon Wilson.

Why Challinor was the 'right man' for Sheffield Wednesday

New Sheffield Wednesday manager Dave Challinor.

Challinor explains what style Owls fans can expect from his team

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Emergency services were called to the scene in Wheatley, Doncaster

Two police officers in hospital as car catches fire during chase

Rowms Lane, between Mexborough and Swinton has been closed this morning. Photo: Google

Busy South Yorkshire road closed due to 'police incident'

Green councillor Douglas Johnson (right) is set to ask an 'urgent question' at full council on Wednesday, November 4, after claiming that Labour's Mark Rusling lied in a statement about the controversial 'Zionism is Racism' motion

Greens to ask 'urgent question' at council meeting over Labour "lies"

Eve Holroyd and Catherine Holloway

Children’s Hospice puts recycled trees at the top of its wishlist

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The Champneys beauty advent calendar comes with a spa voucher for you to enjoy in the new year

Champneys advent calendar now £34.50 with a spa voucher included

Save up to 46% on a spa stay for two via Wowcher at this 4-star hotel and spa, and treat yourself to some well-deserved pampering

Save up to 46% on a spa stay for 2 at this 4-star hotel and spa (aff)

Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour has been described as ‘better than on TV’

Strictly Come Dancing Live tickets an ideal Christmas present for fans

Sheffield Retro

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Retro photos show the bustling market destroyed in a post-war blaze
In this gallery, we take a step back in time as we look at one of Sheffield’s long-lost markets, a formerly bustling hub which met a fiery end
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Retro pictures of Freshers' starting university in Sheffield over the years

Retro photos of Sheffield university students enjoying the city

St Michael’s Roman Catholic Mortuary Chapel, City Road Cemetery, Sheffield. Picture: Sheffield
Historic Buildings Trust

'New life' hope for Sheffield historic buildings as announcement made

Sheffield Star Obituaries

Rachael Booth, headteacher at The Willows special education school in Thurcroft, suffered a heart attack on the premises and died a few days later on October 20

School to close for funeral of beloved former headteacher

A Yorkshire-born artist who taught at Sheffield College of Art for over three decades, has died.

Beloved artist with "creative energy" dies aged 93

Sheffield Wednesday supporter Neil Shackleton has passed away

Tributes paid after death of much-loved Sheffield Wednesday fan

Mohammed Shabbir has died.

Tributes as businessman and Islamic radio founder dies

Sheffield Homes & Gardens

Save S13 Greenbelt campaigners have been investigating land in Handsworth which is believed to house a Quaker burial site of historical significance

'Such a shame if Quaker burial ground is built on' - Reader's letter Joe Cawthorn

Set back from the road in an elevated position, this detached Broadbottom home enjoys a private setting with countryside views

Inside the £650,000 Broadbottom home with its own gym and sauna

The 27-storey Weston Tower development at West Bar would cause unacceptable harm to the backdrop to the Cathedral on Church Street (back left), planners say.

£80m flats hit trouble for harming views of city Cathedral

Aerial view of Kelvin Flats, Sheffield, on August 3, 1994. The flats were completed in the 1960s and demolished in 1995

'Let's help future generation move upwards - quite literally' By The Newsroom

This is what £230k gets you in Sheffield's 'coolest' neighbourhood

Sheffield Food & Drink

Founders David Stache, 46, from Walkley, and Kier Hodson, 30, from Burngreave

New bottomless pizza restaurant with no menu set to open
A brand new bottomless pizza restaurant with no menu is opening in a thriving Sheffield neighbourhoo...

The new Morphy Richards Zino is a true bean-to-cup filter coffee machine - and probably one of the best in the business

Morphy Richards Zino review: fresh filter coffee without the fuss
Freshly ground beans, a generous jug, and very little fuss. The Morphy Richards Zino makes a persuas...

The pumpkins are in store now - and the most you'll pay is 59p

Sainsbury’s cuts Halloween pumpkins to 50p each with Nectar deal
Families can pick up two British-grown medium pumpkins for just £1 with a Nectar card, making Hallow...

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Sheffield City Hall opened on this day in 1932.

Christmas wrapped up at Sheffield City Hall
Among the highlights is The Big Christmas Assembly
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Atelier Armonico presents Carmen’s Voice

Sheffield production reimagines Carmen

Janice Long is a Westlife megafan and has seen the group every time they've come to Sheffield

Star treatment for Westlife superfan who travelled to concert in style

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Miniature billboards, shop signs and railway adverts were installed throughout Bekonscot Model Village and Railway

Bekonscot Model Village goes big on itsu Jumbo Spring Rolls

It's estimated shoppers will splash out £170 more than they did last year

Consumers will spend an average of £304 this Black Friday

Joy Cullen gave up her job as her hip pain pre-surgery was too severe

NHS patients choose to travel further for surgeries under scheme

More than half of adults have avoided buying clothes over concerns about caring for them

Eight in 10 Brits suffer from 'laundry anxiety', according to research

Three quarters of Brits believe a week of guaranteed sunshine would boost their mood.

Six in 10 Brits face 'sun withdrawal'

Shoppers are preparing for Black Friday by tracking prices and researching products before buying.

Brits fear autumn budget will put pressure on finances

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