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Sheffield City Council's leadership arrangement hangs in the balance as the Labour Party called on local Greens to denounce the party's 'Zionism is Racism' motion

Sheffield council in turmoil again as Labour and Greens set to split

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

Beaten unconscious after challenging youths over car attack

Breaking Sheffield secondary school announces closure due to 'power cut'

Temperatures are set to drop over the coming days as households are advised to prepare for the “polar vortex”.

Temperatures set to plummet as households urged to stockpile

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

From Thursday 12 November, people can explore all that’s to offer across this year’s traders.

Traders finish setting up Sheffield Christmas Markets

Ghazanfar Hussain outside court

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

The launch of the South Yorkshire People's Network

Buses ‘unlikely’ to make profit even after public control, bosses say

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

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

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

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

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Sheffield Business

South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard at the Advanced Manufacturing Park (March 25, 2026) to announce the £1.3bn Don Valley Corridor investment scheme in new jobs and homes for Sheffield and Rotherham. Picture: LDRS

£1.2m for Sheffield-Rotherham investment corridor

South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard is backing the Don Valley Corridor investment scheme.

Council approves £1.2m for South Yorkshire job creation scheme

Shoplifting is described as a "national emergency" by Sainsbury's chief executive.

Shoplifting a "national emergency" says popular supermarket chief

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

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

Junior referees were threated at junior football matches in Sheffield. Photo: Iconic Media

Three teen football refs threatened as police warning issued

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

United facing crucial test as wild Championship swings demand calm
Sheffield United head into the international break looking to build on recent progress, but Chris Wilder knows the importance of keeping perspective as the Blades prepare for a tougher run of fixtures ...
Danny Hall

Chris Wilder's Sheffield United were beaten 2-1 by Charlton Athletic.

International break won't change mindset over heavy schedule

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

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

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

Sheffield Wednesday latest

Owls slapped with another injury blow as star faces four-six weeks out
Sheffield Wednesday are battling a host of injuries.
Alex Miller

Will we ever know if John Lennon ate an avocado? Owls column

Joel Akpobi has joined Pontefract Collieries on loan from Sheffield Wednesday. Picture: Steve Ellis

A fine, an international, why loan-outs are playing - Owls v Stanley

Harry Gray's Owls grow-up mission detailed by Leeds decision-maker

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Emergency services were sent to a crash on Queen Street, Mosborough. Photo: Google / Iconic Media

Driver freed from car by fire crews after dramatic neighbourhood crash

Remembrance Day at Parson Cross CE Primary School

Spot your child in these 40 photos at remembrance event at city school

Mrs Rachael Booth

School set to close for funeral of popular headteacher

Sophie Murphy

Funeral for tragic crash victim Sophie to take place this week

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Sentier's luxury fragrance advent calendar is now £109 in sale, saving shoppers a huge £420

Sentier fragrance advent calendar slashed by £420 in Christmas sale

Cricut Black Friday deal: shoppers can get three crafting products for the price of two in flash sale

Cricut launches Black Friday 3 for 2 flash sale ahead of Christmas

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Sheffield Retro

Do you remember these long lost shops in Sheffield?

Looking back at much-loved long lost Sheffield city centre shops
The city-centre has changed irrevocably since my early childhood (the 1980s). But in this gallery, we go back even further to see some of the lost shops that once populated the city
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From two hamlets to a desirable city suburb this is the evolution of Woodseats in Sheffield

Retro photos capture 100-years of life in Woodseats

People enjoying a night out at the Leadmill over the years

39 photos of nights out at iconic venue The Leadmill over the years

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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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

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'

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

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

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

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 ...

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All Saints' Square

Where to see this year's Rotherham Christmas lights switch-on
"This year's programme is packed with entertainment, creativity and festive fun”
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Table Top Shakespeare levels the playing field for main and bit part characters

Forced Entertainment turn Shakespeare into tabletop storytelling

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

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The study was commissioned by Plusnet to celebrate the arrival of its own new mascot

Kevin the Carrot in top 20 mascots

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

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