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Steve Kent, chair of South Yorkshire Police Federation

'South Yorkshire could be policed by “super force” based in Leeds'

The latest figures show how Sheffield’s five worst-attended schools all reduced their unauthorised absence rates in the first two terms of 2025/26

Exclusive City school fourth worst in country for children not attending class

Sean Butler

Blue badge holder calls for changes after receiving parking fine

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

Proud Callum with daughter Winnie after taking a time out from his fundraiser swim.

Sheffield student makes a splash for charity after birth of daughter

Residents of Castle Croft Drive, Norfolk Park, Sheffield say they are frustrated by the number of parked cars on the narrow road

Frustrated Sheffield residents say no end in sight to parking problems

South Yorkshire Chief Constable Lauren Poultney

Exclusive Two cops a week resign from South Yorkshire Police, new figures reveal

Police made an arrest on Gosforth Road, Dronfield. Photo: Google / Iconic Media

Two arrested over 'suspicious vehicle' spotted in village

The Sheffield University Central Teaching Laboratories were to open at the start of the 2027 academic year.

Work starts on £86m university super-lab after funding crisis

South Yorkshire Police begin crackdown on uninsured drivers

Police crackdown on uninsured drivers as 11 vehicles seized a day

St Aidan's Road, near Norfolk Park in Sheffield, was closed by police in the early hours of Monday, November 9, because of a 'medical incident'

Why road near Norfolk Park was closed off by police overnight

This picture from the University of Sheffield's planning statement shows how the new pool may look. Photo: Montagu Evans

Major plans for new pool, sports hall and football pitches unveiled

File picture shows an ambulance in Sheffield. Photo: David Kessen, Iconic Media

Emergency services explain road closure on Sheffield estate

Green councillors joined campaigners at a protest ahead of the meeting where the trial was approved

Sheffield Green Party councillors blast Glyphosate free streets trial

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Sheffield Business

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

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

Mountain Warehouse is opening a new store on The Moor.

National clothing brand announces opening date for city centre shop

Does your broadband contract come with a hidden catch?

Explainer Why broadband bills can rise even when you’re in contract

The blue line is closed due to a sinkhole in the Birley Lane area.

Supertram bosses offered string of ideas to fix tram route

Vamp is set to close after 35 years operating on Abbeydale Road. Photo: Google

Sale launched as well-loved Sheffield shop to close after 35 years

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

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

Thomas Hughes, 30, of Hillcrest Road, and Luke Pickering, 26, of Norfolk Park Road, drunkenly bragged about how they "wanted to rob someone" before forcing their way into a Sheffield couple's home and holding them at knife point while demanding valuables.

Couple robbed at knifepoint in own home by thugs

Sheffield Food & Drink

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

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

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

Sheffield United latest

Renzo Tytens.

The Sheffield United reported target who hits 'crazy numbers'
The Blades have been linked with Belgian left-back Renzo Tytens but Portsmouth are also keen on securing his signature
Max Morris

Reported Pompey target Renzo Tytens, right, in action for Club Brugge under-23s last season

Sheffield United linked with young Belgian left-back

Femi Seriki of Sheffield United lies injured before he was stretchered off during the Charlton Athletic vs Sheffield United Sky Bet Championship match at The Valley, London.

How do United solve their right-back issue in wake of Seriki blow?

Campbell has to seize chance as anniversary highlights Lane crossroads

Sheffield Wednesday latest

Creating 'intimidating' atmosphere at Hillsborough discussed
Significant investment has been ploughed into improving Hillsborough stadium and training ground
Liam Norcliffe

Dave Challinor.

Challinor wants to grasp 'opportunity' and achieve 'something special'

Owls sporting director Simon Wilson.

Owls hope Challinor can lay foundations for future success

Di'Shon Bernard in action against Oldham Athletic.

Owls defender has 'massive' part to play in manager's plans

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Families left in limbo over autism and ADHD referrals amid rules row

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

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Motorists vote Rotherham motorway service station best in country

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Lovehoney’s couples advent calendar is aimed at adults looking for a more playful countdown to Christmas.

Reviewers opened Lovehoney's £119 advent calendar

Mickey Mouse, Miguel, Woody, Elsa, Moana and Stitch are skating in for Disney On Ice Discover The Magic in Sheffield

Disney On Ice show coming to Sheffield leaves children 'in awe'

Bannatyne Spa Day for two offer with Wowcher

Save 60 per cent on spa day for two including lunch & fizz (aff)

Helen Sharman - Britain's first astronaut. (Pic credit: Ian Forsyth / Getty Images)

Helen Sharman's first ever space talk tour and homecoming show (aff)

Sheffield Retro

People enjoying a night out at the Leadmill over the years

39 photos of nights out at iconic venue The Leadmill over the years
In this gallery, we look back on a cornerstone of Sheffield nightlife where indie, student nights, and retro-themed parties drew massive crowds for decades
Christopher Hallam

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

Music legend joins civic celebrations as historic club honoured

Nostalgic pictures show what Sheffield looked like 100 years ago

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

Mrs Hinch uses this clothes airer to help dry her laundry indoors.

This is the clothes airer Mrs Hinch told fans she 'fell in love with'

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.

I transformed my hallway with Pagazzi lighting, now 15% off

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

Inside the £875,000 Buxton home with a countryside-facing garden

Step inside this "beautifully-presented" three-bedroom terraced home on Walkley Lane in Sheffield's S6 postcode, presented by Saxton Mee Estate Agents and on the market now for £250,000.

Take all the credit for 'stunning' modern décor at this £250,000 home

Sheffield Food & Drink

The Vine in Mosborough is becoming a firm favourite

I visited a popular Sheffield Indian restaurant with numerous awards
What makes a Sheffield restaurant’s popularity go through the roof? Liam Norcliffe went to The Vine ...

Cutlery Works shares its journey to success after opening almost eight years ago.

Popular food hall looks back over years as they celebrate anniversary
Cutlery Works shares their journey to success as they celebrate their anniversary.

Vocation and Co Sheffield announced its sudden closure on Friday, November 6

Yorkshire brewery announces sudden closure of city centre pub
“To the many who have visited, shared a beer with us and supported Vocation Sheffield over the years...

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Kiara Dario (Gretchen Wieners), Vivian Panka (Regina George) and Sophie Pourret (Karen Smith) in Mean Girls The Musical.

Mean Girls brings the fun to popular theatre on opening night
Laughter, excitement and a whole lot of fun was the shared experience of the Lyceum theatre as Mean Girls opened their Sheffield leg with a bang
Casey Peyton

Reef will perform in Sheffield this week

Britrock veterans REEF to perform intimate Sheffield concert

Overpass delivered a feisty set at Sheffield's Electric Studios. (Photo: Luc Burke-Lejeune)

Live review: Overpass take Electric Studios to the 'right time' with swagger

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Data revealed that the quality of toilet facilities affects how much people are willing to spend

UK hospitality industry risks losing £500m because of poor toilets

Over half of parents saying their child avoids creativity due to fear of getting it wrong

Parents say screen time and homework hold back children's creativity

Fern Brady reveals UK's biggest housemate icks

Brits biggest houseshare 'icks' revealed

1 in 3 are choosing to spend their weekends cooking

Brits ditch nights out for home cooking

Brits spend nearly four days a year handling ‘life admin’ for others on their phones

Brits spend nearly four days a year on phone life admin

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