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Latest from Hillsborough after Henrik Pedersen sacked

Henrik Pedersen’s time at Sheffield Wednesday recently came to an end.

Pedersen's wife shares heartfelt message following Owls exit

Neil Harris is anticipating a stern test against Sheffield Wednesday.

Harris reveals what he expects from Owls ahead of Cambridge fixture

The Owls are searching for a new manager.

'They will need to...' - six top priorities for Owls' new manager

Dave Challinor is the overwhelming with the favourite with the bookmakers.

Next Wednesday manager odds latest as overwhelming favourite emerges

Top Sheffield stories

Harvey Willgoose died following a stabbing incident in February 2025 (Jacob King/PA)

Exclusive School issues statement about knife arches after boy found with blade

Wybourn Islamic Centre

Police probe launched into death threat hate crime at Islamic centre

Former president of the Doncaster Labour Party Allan Hornsby leaves Sheffield Magistrate's Court (September 29, 2026). He is charged with one count of attempted rape and one count of sexual assault.

Former Doncaster Labour president denies attempted rape accusations

Lee Wragg was jailed for three years and eight months

Sheffield lag with 144 previous offences lands himself in court again

Junaid Fazal was jailed for 18 months suspended for 18 months

Young Sheffield dad caught carrying cocaine stash after crashing car

Chloe Royston, manager of Julie’s Snaxx cafe at Crystal Peaks, said 85 per cent of customers normally came by tram and they had lost a lot of trade.

Supertram sinkhole a "nightmare" for Sheffield shopping centre

Council leader Fran Belbin issued an ultimatum that could end the existing joint administration at Sheffield City Council

10 days on but still no update on the future of Sheffield City Council

Ofsted heaped praise on 10 Sheffield schools and nurseries in their latest inspection reports published over September and October 2026.

Ofsted praise 10 Sheffield schools and nurseries in latest ratings

British Transport Police formally labelled a large-scale incident at Sheffield Railway Station on October 24 as "football related disorder" at which three officers were assaulted.

Large-scale disorder at Sheffield Station blamed on football fans

Sheffield Wednesday supporter Neil Shackleton has passed away

Tributes paid after death of much-loved Sheffield Wednesday fan

A lost village appears at Ladybower Reservoir, Derbyshire, due to low water levels due to the lack of rain in 2026.

Dramatic new video shows lost village underneath Ladybower

Hallamshire Hotel Pulp Pop-up

Full details announced for Pulp pop-up this weekend

Ionut Matei, 40 (left), Ramonel Mandache, 51 (centre) and Vasile Ciubotaru, 45 have been jailed for using a cruel cash machine trick to steal £40,000 from unsuspecting pensioners

Gang use cruel cash machine trick to steal £40k from pensioners

The 02 Academy Sheffield have announced the official date for their opening night, with an exciting band set to play the event.

Iconic Sheffield music venue launch night announced

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Sheffield Business

BT, EE, TalkTalk and Vodafone have been named Britain's most complained-about broadband providers in new Ofcom figures, as campaigners call for an end to mid-contract price rises that can add £48 a year to household bills.

Four broadband giants top Ofcom complaints list

How to win £30 voucher as Urban Outfitters opens today

Bed spring manufacturer Leggett & Platt Components Europe pleaded guilty to breaching health and safety laws after a worker's foot was fractured in a fork lift crash.

Manufacturer fined after worker's foot crushed in fork lift crash

Millions of UK households face another broadband bill increase in April 2027, even if they are locked into an existing contract, prompting fresh calls for a ban on mid-contract price rises.

Broadband customers face fresh £48 bill warning

Podcast presenters (from left to right) Stephen Mayes, Heather Stewart-Whyte and Christina Vaughan

New York to Sheffield as stars of fashion and photography new podcast

Pizza is coming to Fargate. Was a bubble tea shop.

Here's what's happening with the empty shops on Fargate and The Moor

Remembering Meadowhall's lost and long-standing shops

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 want to trace this man over an attack on West Street

Woman assaulted with glass and cooking equipment as police seek man

Police on Hyde Park Terrace

No arrests yet over "appalling" shooting at family home in Sheffield

Ibrar Azeem, 38, was sentenced at Sheffield Crown Court for assaulting his partner after disliking what she was wearing, and spitting at a police officer

'Man stamped on ex-girlfriend's head in row over what she was wearing'

Missing Kiera, aged 17, from Manchester is believed to be in Rotherham

Police concerned for missing teenage girl not seen in days

Sheffield Food & Drink

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

The Foresters on Division Street

Sheffield pub duo detail end to 15 years behind city centre site

Sheffield United latest

Chris Wilder's Sheffield United shared the spoils with Derby County.

United season trend prompts question as Blades look to strike balance
Sheffield United have won four, drawn four and lost four of their opening 12 Championship games, leaving questions over their true standing and whether they have enough match-winning quality to turn tight games into victories.
Alan Biggs

What United must do to achieve season ambition after Derby step back

Femi Seriki returned for Sheffield United at the weekend.

Seriki shares United aim as he looks ahead to building new partnership

Donovan calls getting harder to ignore as cameo sends timely reminder

Sheffield Wednesday latest

Sheffield Wednesday will visit Oldham Athletic next month.

Wednesday ticket allocation confirmed for FA Cup clash vs Oldham
Sheffield Wednesday will lock horns with Oldham Athletic in the first round of the FA Cup next month.
George Smith

Harry Gray (right) will be hoping to win his place back in the starting XI.

Wednesday predicted XI vs Cambridge as three summer signings return

Wednesdayites pictured at Notts County and Doncaster Rovers.

Owls fans pictured on miserable away days at Notts and Rovers

Dave Challinor could be in the running to become Sheffield Wednesday’s next boss.

Challinor has already outlined his management approach amid Owls links

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Keith Twiss and Alan Bews discovered the vintage sign whilst clearing Mr Twiss' garden

Vintage newspaper sign unearthed by men clearing Rotherham garden

A Sheffield-based charity has said that ending homelessness cannot be achieved by a “winter of good intentions”

Government must offer "a decade of investment" to tackle homelessness

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Sheffield Star Obituaries

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”

Lynne Newark died peacefully after battling cancer

Joyful colours requested for farewell to adventurous Sheffielder

Sheffield Homes & Gardens

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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

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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The Strokes' Julian Casablancas - before a sour end to the night's proceedings. (Photo: Luc Burke-Lejeune).

Live review: The Strokes weather storm as venue falls on Bad Decisions
The Manhattan garage-rock titans weathered venue issues and trigger-happy security to deliver a razorblade-sharp masterclass on Tyneside.
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