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A man was beaten unconscious after challenging youths throwing stones at his car. Photo: Submitted

Beaten unconscious after challenging youths over car attack

Sheffield MP Clive Betts has said Darnall will get the "road safety improvements it needs and deserves" as part of a £1.45 billion scheme is set to be invested in improving the area's streets. Pictured is 16-year-old Abdullah Yaser Abdullah Taleb (top) who died in a collision on Staniforth Road in 2025 and Muhammed Usman Bin Adnan, who lost his life when his was just 16 months old in a crash on Bannham Road

Darnall targeted for road safety works after serious collisions

South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard has said the Green Party should "take a look" at their councillor's social media posts after the Jewish Chronicle exposed deleted posts from councillor Mustafa Ahmed appearing to celebrate attacks in Israel

Mayor "hurt and angered" by Green councillor's social media posts

Hot metal at Speciality Steel UK in Stocksbridge.

Dismay as steelworkers back on furlough

Sheffield D-Day veteran to receive his war medals after 81 year wait

Sky-House Co has won approval for its scheme on the former Bernard Works site at Sylvester Gardens in the Cultural Industries Quarter.

Greenlight for city centre housing despite objection over sewer

Ghazanfar Hussain outside court

Drugs “significant part” in woman's life when "raped", court hears

Mick Unwin and Coun Stuart Wallace who are campaigning and raising money for a memorial to soldiers killed in a train crash during the second world war at Beighton. Photo: Dean Atkins, Iconic Media

Memorial plan for troops tragically killed in hushed-up disaster

Entrance to Land of Light

Take a look around Gulliver's Valley Land of Lights spectacular

Doncaster Sheffield Airport

DSA purchase to be completed at the 'earliest opportunity', SYMCA says

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Sheffield and Chengdu have been twin cities since 2010

Residents say Sheffield Council should end twinning with Chengdu

Two of the schools are in the north of the city, and one is in the west

Three Sheffield schools set for expansion to tackle shortage of places

Meadowhall's parade returns this Thursday

Meadowhall prepares to launch festive season with return of annual Christmas Par...

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Sheffield Business

Hundreds of employees at Sheffield Forgemasters honoured the fallen

Hundreds of steelworkers honour the fallen

Whiston Manorial Barn is one of the oldest surviving timber-framed buildings in the UK

Repair to Yorkshire's oldest agricultural building's thatched roof

John Healey MP for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough toured the AES Engineering facility at Bradmarsh Business Park, guest speaking at a reliability conference onsite

'South Yorkshire is forging re-industrialisation of UK'

The British Indian Good Food Guide has revealed two Sheffield restaurants are in the top 100. Pictured is a tasting menu from Raval, the National Champions of the guide for 2026.

Two city restaurants in top 100 of national Indian food guide

Urban Splash is revamping flats in the Duke Street block at Park Hill and says they will be ready to move into in 2027.

Sheffield developer Urban Splash ordered to pay £45m fire safety costs

Parts of Sheffield have been placed on flood alert. Photo shows flooding on Abbeydale Road in November 2002. Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

Sheffield homes may become "uninsurable" as flood risk rises

Walsh's, House of Fraser, T J Hughes, and now troubled Poundland - could Sheffield's John Walsh building be about to lose another name?

The many faces of Sheffield's John Walsh building

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

A woman has denied charges of child cruelty towards a little girl, including allegations of suffocation and assault, as well as coercive & controlling behaviour towards her partner over a course of 10 years.

Woman pleads not guilty to years of child cruelty and coercive control

Caroline Willgoose has supported a new scheme to tackle knife crime being proposed by South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard

Mum of murdered Sheffield teen supports new knife crime plan

David Walliams

Breaking David Walliams named as celebrity who used injunction to block story

Brown Wooden Framed Sony Speaker. Picture: Anthony

Court orders destruction of man's TV and speakers over noise

Sheffield Food & Drink

Haier's dishwasher range is renowned for being smart and incredibly capable - so we put that to the test

Haier I-Pro Shine Series 6: Living with a seriously clever dishwasher

The Rose Garden Cafe in Graves Park, Sheffield

Sheffield campaign to save park cafe hits key fundraising target

You can save 68% on an annual Coffee Club Membership with Groupon

Save 68% on one-year Coffee Club membership for limited time (aff)

Tempting Christmas gift collections from Cartwright & Butler and Prestige Hampers, packed with festive treats, sweet indulgences and savoury favourites.

Luxury Christmas hampers packed with festive surprises

Sheffield United latest

Sheffield, England, 30th October 2026. Ben Brereton Diaz of Sheffield United celebrates with team mates after scoring to make it 1-0 during the Sheffield United vs Wrexham Sky Bet Championship match at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. Picture credit should read

United handed promotion boost as Championship history offers hope
Previous seasons show just how significantly the Championship table can change after November, with several clubs mounting remarkable promotion pushes from outside the play-off places.
Max Morris

Sheffield United’s Patrick Bamford (centre right) appears to be injured

SUFC must come up with the answers as mounting problem tests strength

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder.

United's current position is slightly over par for the course

Thomas Tuchel has called up former Fleetwood Town defender James Hill to his England squad.

What could have been for United as former target earns England call-up

Sheffield Wednesday latest

Tom Cleverley applauds the fans

Wednesday-linked midfielder out as Plymouth face own problems
Sheffield Wednesday welcome Plymouth Argyle to Hillsborough this weekend.
Alex Miller

The rules Owls must abide by v Accrington - and the fine if they don't

Mellon charged with misconduct after red card against Owls

New Owls boss Dave Challinor during Sheffield Wednesday's FA Cup first round match against Oldham

A statistical measure worth scrapping but fans have to get on board

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Penistone and Stocksbridge MP Marie Tidball, co-chair of the Stocksbridge Towns Fund Board

Countryside route improvements plan for Stocksbridge

The Lærdal Tunnel's entrance, Norway, has been used by Future Works as a comparison in their plans for a trans-Pennine tunnel. Photo: Google

Sheffield to Manchester tunnel hopes moved closer with funding boost

Andrew Moore, 46, Swala Harling, 47, and Sebastian Moore, 14, were killed when their BMW left the northbound carriageway of the M5 on May 30

Parents and son killed in 100mph crashh

Councillor Sophie Crossthorn, a member of Sheffield City Council’s health scrutiny sub-committee

Sheffield NHS service “game-changer” for adults coping with ADHD

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Sheffield Retro

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Celebrating the unveiling of the King Mojo community mural at the Library venue in Attercliffe. Pictured left to right: Neil Anderson (project manager), Sheffield Sixties star Dave Berry, the Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Councillor Andrew Sangar, artist Angie

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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

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Stacey Solomon has described the Shark PowerDetect Transformer PowerTrio System as her “vacuum of dreams” – and now shoppers can save big on the same model in the Black Friday sale.

Stacey Solomon's favourite Shark vacuum is £150 cheaper plus free gift

Pagazzi's Bixby pendant light combines amber ribbed glass with brushed bronze detailing for an elegant finishing touch.

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The detached home on Green Lane features a large multi-vehicle driveway, providing ample off-road parking at this countryside-facing Buxton property

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Sheffield Food & Drink

Elliot Metcalfe has taken over The Royal in Woodhouse, for Star/Heineken and has increased takings in his first 10 weeks.

New landlord transforms pub into success despite trading conditions
“People think it’s just pouring pints - but there’s a lot more to it that people don’t see”

Hebden Bridge-based brewery Vocation and Co have said they are "working closely with staff" in Sheffield after closing their city centre pub to refocus investment on beer production

Vocation and Co "working closely with staff" after closure of city pub
“We’re now working closely with staff across the two venues, supporting them during these changes”

The Vine in Mosborough is becoming a firm favourite

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The big wheel is taking shape at The Moor, in Sheffield city centre. Photo: David Kessen, Iconic Media

Newest festive attractions taking shape in city centre
Three attractions currently being installed ahead of Christmas
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Rian (Joe Cole) and Patrick (Anthony Boyle) in I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning.

Showroom Cinema offers free tickets for awards nominated British drama

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