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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

Coun Belbin said this does affect Sheffield "in very real ways"

Labour to propose running Sheffield Council alone after Zionism motion

Top Sheffield stories

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

The vehicle was stolen near Wordsworth Avenue's junction with Herries Road after the Sheffield Wednesday v Blackpool game. Photo: Google

Matchday car thieves leave disabled Owls fan stranded

Police were sent to Crookes, Sheffield, on Sunday night. Photo: Google / Iconic Media

Two arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after fighting

The Sheffield city centre PSPO boundary map, showing the area where there are extra restrictions on anti-social behaviour such as aggressive begging

Sheffield city centre anti-social behaviour action praised as success

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

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

The Courteeners at Tramlines, 2026

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

Costumed participants take part in the revival of Caking Night at the Rivelin Inn, Sunday 1st November 2026

Ancient tradition 'Caking Night' revived for second year running

Corn Exchange, Sheffield

Retro photos show the bustling market destroyed in a post-war blaze

Artists impression show how Runway Park would look. Picture: Runway Park

£700m fund expected to 'unlock' major high tech jobs park

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

How the new skycraper would look from Suffolk Road, looking south east. Photo: iceni-projects

New Sheffield skyscraper to create 400 extra homes in city

Aerial view of Kelvin Flats, Sheffield, on August 3, 1994. The flats were completed in the 1960s and demolished in 1995

'Let's help future generation move upwards - quite literally' By The Newsroom

School likened to North Korea as 'silent corridor' rule introduced

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

🦉All the latest as Sheffield Wednesday announce new manager

Dave Challinor will be the next Owls manager

Davis Keillor-Dunn celebrates his goal against Blackpool.

What Challinor will have learned from Blackpool draw

Owls new boss Dave Challinor watches from the Directors Box - along with Anthony Sweeney (left). (Pic: Steve Ellis)

Sighting at Wednesday match hints at Dave Challinor coaching hire

Dave Challinor hire a significant step into Arise's Wednesday - column

Inside Sheffield Wednesday's side note draw with Blackpool

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Sheffield Business

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

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

Cutlery Works celebrates their eight year anniversary with cocktails, food specials and a weekend of events.

Popular Sheffield food hall celebrates anniversary

South Yorkshire Postcode Lottery winners announced in latest prizes

Cake Box on Ecclesall Road are giving out 100 free cupcakes to celebrate their anniversary.

Free cupcakes up for grabs as shop celebrates anniversary

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

Breaking Sunday League match violence investigated after reports of ref assault

Police have issued a pictured of Ryan Marshall, aged 31, of Sheffield., Photo: South Yorkshire Police

Police launch search for man accused of stalking and criminal damage

Police under attack

Police pelted with fireworks during Halloween disorder

Police were sent to the Earl Marshal, East Bank Road, Sheffield after a break in. Photo: Google / Iconic Media

Police called after 'idiots' break into popular pub, temporarily shut

Sheffield Food & Drink

We visited new tap room in Derbyshire tourist town– take a look inside

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

Participants in last year's revived Caking Night event

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

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

New bottomless pizza restaurant with no menu set to open

Sheffield United latest

PRESTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 04: General view outside the stadium of the Bill Shankly Kop stand prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Preston North End FC and Oxford United FC at Deepdale on January 04, 2025 in Preston, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

United predicted XI v Preston after Seriki latest, Phillips hope
Sheffield United will be looking to continue their recent resurgence when they travel to Preston North End tomorrow night.
Danny Hall

Expected points: 64.22

Wilder makes United demand as Blades target another step forward

United fans pictured as 25,000 fans watch Blades beat Wrexham

Wilder reacts to Billy Sharp news after shock retirement U-turn

Sheffield Wednesday latest

Challinor changed life of Owls fan - and battled Seedorf with another
Dave Challinor is to become Sheffield Wednesday’s next manager.
Alex Miller

Owls fans at Hillsborough on Sunday.

Owls fans pictured against Blackpool as Challinor watches on

New Owls manager Dave Challinor

'Exciting times' predicted for Owls under new manager Challinor

Evatt responds to fiery clash with ex-teammate Bannan in Owls draw

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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

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Casualty taken to hospital after crash which closed road

Councillor Mark Rusling, chair of the Environmental Services and Regulation Policy Committee

"Extreme": Senior Labour councillor blasts Sheffield Greens

Prime Minister Andy Burnham

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Sheffield Food & Drink

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