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Sir Patrick Stewart arriving at the Labour Summer Party at the Roundhouse, in Camden, north London in 2019 (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

How Patrick Stewart got his start in a South Yorkshire acting school

Road closed sign. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Cars could be towed away on 19 Sheffield streets

Liam Green, 45, was run over and killed in an incident on Rose Tree Avenue on April 3, 2026. At Sheffield Crown Court on October 29, 2026, his mother, Lori Hilton, told his killer how he and his family had “ruined her life.”

Heartbroken mother bravely faces 'arrogant' man who killed her son

Cameron Batey, 23, avoids jail after he hurled racial abuse towards a police officer, and was in breach of a suspended sentence.

"Violent" man sentenced after hurling racial abuse at police officer

Anthony Williams pictured brandishing a knife on the Doncaster to London LNER train.

CCTV shows alleged knifeman rampaging through Doncaster-London train

Stephen and Janet Timmis, aged 68 and 68 respectively, have been charged with eight counts of rape against one victim connected to an incident reported to have occurred when they were leaders of Crowded House Church on Sharrow Vale Road

Breaking Former church leader and wife charged with eight counts of rape

Councillor Goddard is concerned about how building 304 homes on the Birley field could affect education

Greenbelt build could go on for children’s whole primary education

Zohaib Hussein, 30, of Huntsman Road, Sheffield, was carrying a loaded pistol when he decided to speed on Staniforth Road. When police gave chase, he tried to flee on foot and hide the gun in a bush, but was spotted by officers.

Gunman on run from cops for speeding tried to hide pistol in bushes

Participants in last year's revived Caking Night event

Quirky old tradition of 'Caking Night' revived at Sheffield pub

Mark Wigley, 60, from Cudworth, deliberately ran over 45-year-old Liam Green in an incident on Rose Tree Avenue on April 3, 2026, after taking offence at his offering to mow his mother's lawn for £7.50 by assuming he was a "drug user pestering older women for money."

Breaking Jail for 'arrogant' Barnsley dad who ran over and killed handyman

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

Yorkshire Water bosses have been blocked from getting bonuses following a one-star rating in a new report.

Yorkshire Water handed one-star rating in new environmental report

Rebecca Oxley (left) and Sam Payne (right) say the trade of their pet shop would be affected

Hillsborough residents host meeting on controversial transport changes

Sophie Murphy died after the black Volkswagen Passat she was in lost control whilst driving down Penny Hill Ln at 1.29am on Sunday Morning and struck a telegraph pole

Friends and family to gather at café to honour life of crash victim

What next for the Owls?

Latest from Hillsborough after Henrik Pedersen sacked

Dave Challinor.

'A serial winner who deserves big opportunity' - Challinor profiled

The Owls are ninth in League One.

New Owls boss will take over a club 'going places', coach predicts

Henrik Pedersen was surprised by Sheffield Wednesday’s decision to sack him.

'I didn't see it coming' - Pedersen breaks silence on Owls sacking

Matt Hamshaw.

Hamshaw on his Owls future, Pedersen's sacking & managing at S6

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Sheffield Business

The former Shoezone store at the St James Retail Park, Sheffield. Photo: Google

Big name book chai hiring staff for new Sheffield store

The heartbroken owners of a café next to Sheffield United Football Club have announced they are putting the business up for sale for £22,500.

'Gutted': Sheffield United themed café for sale

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

New bottomless pizza restaurant with no menu set to open

Work is underway on the Alpine Lodge

Work begins on Sheffield Christmas Market as main bar takes shape

The fresh look of the former DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield Park hotel has opened as new owners Village Hotel Club prepare to open the doors in the New Year

New hotel with pub, Starbucks and gives preview

Popular caravan park to reopen next week after refurbishment

The compact SumUp card reader helps market traders, craft sellers and small businesses accept contactless and card payments without expensive equipment.

Cash is king? This £30 gadget gives customers a much easier option

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

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

Sheffield Crime

Glynn Salter, of Wesley Avenue, Swallownest, Rotherham, will be heading to court after being accused of painting racial and religious statements on roads

Man charged over religiously-aggravated criminal damage over graffiti

A man vaping (Nick Ansell/PA)

Teens banned from buying nicotine-free vapes as new rules introduced

Sheffield City Council have seized thousands of illegal cigarettes in a crackdown on the sale of illicit products in the city

Council seize thousands of illegal cigarettes and vapes from shops

Liam Green (left) was run over and killed by Mark Wigley (right) in an incident on Rose Tree Avenue in Cudworth on April 3, 2026. Wigley faces prison after he was convicted of manslaughter by a jury on October 27.

Dad who killed handyman over offer to mow mum's lawn faces prison

Sheffield Food & Drink

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

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

Save up to 40% on family meals at Stonehouse with Groupon

Get up to 40% off a family meal at Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery (aff)

Inside historic family-run pub nestled on the edge of country estate

Sheffield United latest

Callum O’Hare will be back at Bramall Lane on Friday night.

Wrexham boss sends message to Callum O'Hare ahead of United return
Callum O’Hare will return to Bramall Lane on Friday night when Sheffield United host Wrexham in the Championship.
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Sheffield, England, 13th September 2026. Hamza Choudhury of Sheffield United battles with Mateus Mane of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Sheffield United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Sky Bet Championship match at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. Picture credit should read: Jake Youle / Sportimage

Positive signs over key players' contract futures amid Choudhury hint

A general view of Bramall Lane prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield United and Portsmouth at Bramall Lane on November 26, 2025 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Harriet Massey/Getty Images)

United predicted XI v Wrexham amid Donovan calls, Bamford update

United approach made clear despite pair walking disciplinary tightrope

Sheffield Wednesday latest

The Owls host Blackpool on Sunday.

Owls set clear aim for Blackpool clash - coach makes prediction
The Owls entertain Blackpool this weekend
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Owls fans at Hillsborough on Tuesday night.

Owls fans pictured in draw against Cambridge United

Reece James has barely put a foot wrong since returning to Sheffield Wednesday.

'Unbelievable pro' - Matt Hamshaw hails James after latest Owls outing

Jordi Liongola has not featured for Sheffield Wednesday since August.

Liongola injury update as Owls summer signing closes in on return

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"Nightmare on Adkins Road" - Sheffield mum Keeley Smith is bringing back her annual Halloween display to raise funds for her son's football club

Return of charitable "family-friendly night of Halloween frights"

Yorkshire Water today announces that Nicola Shaw has decided to step down as Chief Executive following four and a half years leading the business.

Yorkshire Water boss steps down after one-star environment rating

'Leeds station gets' £200 million for upgrades - when will Sheffield?' Claire Lewis

South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard

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Sheffield Retro

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Sheffield Star Obituaries

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

Ann Duckenfield was well known in Burngreave

Tributes paid to dedicated Burngreave community champion

Hundreds of people have paid tribute to the beloved Craig Baker who died over the weekend. Craig worked at Mcdonalds in Meadowhall, and made an impact on anyone he came across.

McDonald’s describe late Meadowhall worker as a “wonderful person”

Sheffield Homes & Gardens

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New generation hunts Park Hill’s past as neighbourhood flourishes

Stacey Solomon has called the Shark PowerDetect Transformer PowerTrio System the “vacuum of dreams”, praising its powerful suction and versatile design - and fans can get £160 off with an exclusive code.

Stacey Solomon loves this powerful Shark ‘vacuum of dreams’

The PROALLER heated throw has topped Amazon's Home & Kitchen best-seller chart as temperatures fall, with the electric blanket currently reduced to £25.49.

Amazon's £25 heated blanket tops best-seller chart

Lakeland's Barista Espresso Machine is reduced from £169.99 to £136 in the retailer's huge October sale.

Lakeland launches huge sale with savings of up to 20%

Sheffield Food & Drink

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Sheffield pub duo detail end to 15 years behind city centre site
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La Bottega closed in September due to flooding.

Popular Italian eaterie closed until New Year due to flood
A spokesperson said it needed repairs including new electrics and would not open until 2027

Robert Douglas checking a cloudy IPA for the Steel City 50 beer festival at Kelham Island Museum.

50th beer and cider festival opens in Sheffield
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