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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

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

Mum upset over claims Harvey Willgoose killer posts on social media

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

Sad sight of fairground a day after it closed

East Bank Road, Sheffield, this morning, after a crash. Photo: Jonathan Greenwood

Update issued on collision that closed major Sheffield route

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

Anxious wait for workers as telecoms firm announces job cuts

Thorncliffe Health and Leisure Centre pool closed on March 18 due to tiles lifting off the bottom and no reopening date has been given. Picture: Scott Merrylees

Safety concerns mean Sheffield swimming pool must close for six months

A sinkhole under Supertram tracks could be 180ft deep.

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

West Way in Barnsley as been closed due to a police incident. File picture: David Kessen, National World

Police reveal details of major cash which closed road

The 'dogs in public spaces protection order' is due to be voted on at an upcoming full council meeting

Motion proposed to fine Sheffield dog owners who don't carry poo bags

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

Police at the scene on Christmas Day

Man aged 20 lost use of legs after Sheffield Christmas Day shooting

Clive Betts MP is fighting plans for more than 1,600 homes in Handsworth green belt.

Sheffield MP claims green belt housing plans set to fail

Revellers on West Street, Sheffield which was closed by the sheer number of people there on Saturday night. Photo: Sheffield Street Pastors

Major party street closed because of late night Halloween revellers

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

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

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

Michelle Ovens CBE says greater support is needed to help side hustles grow into sustainable businesses.

Ad Feature Side hustling UK adults face outdated systems

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

Joe Pullin (left) with his father Jon Pullin, of Jon Pullin Amusements, side by side outside the fairground on the last day of trading at Endcliffe Park.

Last day of trading for Pullin's Amusements after 40 years on park

Brand behind viral sensation Labubu arrives at Meadowhall

Supertram’s Blue Route is closed indefinitely after a shaft was discovered under the tram tracks near Birley Lane on August 23 - causing havoc for traders in Crystal Peaks

Councillor calls for 'adverts & vouchers' to help Crystal Peaks

Rachel Scott, founder of Meadow Farm Lifestyle.

Sheffield candle maker's celebrity success

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

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

Police arrest 'drunk driver' after chase through streets

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

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

Four players - combined age of 125 - are helping to galvanise United
Sheffield United’s old(er) guard have got them on the right track
Alan Biggs

Scott Parker, who is set to take over as West Ham boss and Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

United set to face old foe as sacking prompts Championship return

Nuno Espirito Santo has been sacked as manager of West Ham

Blades' Championship rivals sack boss despite impressive goal haul

Chris Wilder wants to see his Sheffield United side kick on.

United style claim made as Blades target back-to-back wins

Sheffield Wednesday latest

New Sheffield Wednesday manager Dave Challinor.

Challinor explains what style Owls fans can expect from his team
Dave Challinor has been speaking to the media for the first time today
Liam Norcliffe

Demands, authority and smiles - Inside Challinor's first Owls session

Kieran Morrison

Winger called-up for NI - could lead to Owls fixture postponement

Challinor coaching staff confirmed - future of Hamshaw and others

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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

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

Sheffield needs more cricket facilities, councillors have been told

Call for more cricket pitches in deprived areas of Sheffield

Police on the scene of a collision at East Bank Road, Sheffield. Photo: Jonathan Greenwood

Breaking Major route closed by police after crash, with ambulance called

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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

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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

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Farmhouse and holiday cottages at Chapel Street, Bakewell are on the edge of Monyash.

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

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

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

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Reytons before headlining Manchester Co-Op arena, the biggest arena in the UK final UK show of 2026

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The Courteeners set to headline Sheffield's Rock N Roll Circus in 2027

Christmas wreath making workshop coming later this month with donations made to Hope English School with each ticket bought

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