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Dave Challinor.

Breaking Challinor appointed Owls boss - set to attend game against Blackpool

Former Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin

New name linked with Owls manager job - range of profiles considered

Exclusive Wednesday manager latest with candidates set to meet with ownership

Dave Challinor.

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

Top Sheffield stories

Ahmed Mujel was jailed for 30 months

Sheffield thief and “menace” threatened woman with flick knife

File photo, image by Jenny Llewellyn. Fares for Sheffield’s Hackney Carriages could rise if the price of diesel rises beyond £2.20 under council plans.

Higher taxi fares if diesel rises above £2.20, say council plans

City Centre Ambassadors in Sheffield city centre.

Over 4,300 breaches of public space protection order in city centre

Spot yourself in these 60 photos from Graves Halloween parkrun

Shoaib Mohammed, 34, of Kentmere Drive, Doncaster, is pictured here arriving at one of the hotels in Sheffield where he sexually abused a schoolgirl. he checked in alone to avoid being challenged before bringing his victim later. He was jailed for 11 years this week.

CCTV shows Snapchat groomer arriving at hotel where he abused girl

Better compensation for the bereaved families of asbestos victims has been agreed

Compensation joy for bereaved families of asbestos disease victims

Zohaib Hussein, of Huntsman Road, was chased by officers for speeding when he tried to ditch a black bag in a bush. However, officers spotted him and searched the shrub to find a loaded revolver with three bullets.

Bodyworn footage of moment police find driver's hidden revolver

Lydia Pinnington, Brandon Horne and Kieran Murphy ran a "sophisticated" operation to transfer drugs between prisons using everything from Pot Noodles to packets of biscuits to get past officers.

'Sophisticated' conspiracy to smuggle drugs into UK prisons busted

Louis James and Dereck Owusu

Pair returned to jail for killing of man following retrial

Would you put on a shell suit for a 1990s celebration?

1990s dining and entertainment planned for Napoleons anniversary

Pulp unveil their Sheffield Legends plaque outside Sheffield Town Hall with Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Cllr, Andrew Sangar

Pop icons Pulp honoured at Sheffield Legends plaque unveiling

Birley Vale close

Properties evacuated after gas leak in Sheffield

Shoaib Mohammed, 34, has been jailed for a string of grooming offences and sexually assaulting a teenage girl in Sheffield.

Paedophile jailed for abusing teenage girl he met on Snapchat

A high-end jeweller and luxury watch seller was rammed with a four-by-four yesterday.

Ram raiders target high-end luxury Sheffield jewellery store

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Sheffield Business

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

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

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

John Sawdon, Jermaine James and Rebecca Peeters murdered Terry Lee Hurst with two scythes

The three Sheffield teens who hacked friend to death with scythes

Lydia Pinnington, Brandon Horne and Kieran Murphy ran a "sophisticated" operation to transfer drugs between prisons using everything from Pot Noodles to packets of biscuits to get past officers.

'Sophisticated' conspiracy to smuggle drugs into UK prisons busted

Peter Eason, 66, from Mosborough, was jailed for six and a half years for the historic sex abuse of a school girl.

Sheffield man, 66, jailed for historic sex abuse of schoolgirl

Michaela Hague was killed on Bonfire Night 2001

Quest for justice continues 25 years after murder of sex worker

Sheffield Food & Drink

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

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

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

Sheffield United latest

Romelle Donovan was excellent against Wrexham.

Chris Wilder makes Donovan vow after eye-catching United display
Romelle Donovan made his mark in Sheffield United’s 1-0 win over Wrexham on Friday night.
George Smith

Ben Brereton Díaz was on target in Sheffield United’s victory over Wrexham.

Ben Brereton Díaz shares next United target following Wrexham victory

Romelle Donovan (right) starred in Sheffield United’s victory over Wrexham.

'Positive' - Sharp gives Donovan verdict after United win vs Wrexham

Jordan Ayew was excellent in Sheffield United’s win over Wrexham.

'Outstanding' - Wilder hails Ayew display and praises fellow attacker

Sheffield Wednesday latest

Matt Hamshaw will be determined to lead Sheffield Wednesday to three points against Blackpool.

Matt Hamshaw faces a Wednesday dilemma ahead of Blackpool fixture
Five talking points ahead of Sheffield Wednesday’s League One clash with Blackpool at Hillsborough on Saturday afternoon.
George Smith

Bailey Peacock-Farrell spent the 2021/22 campaign on loan at Hillsborough.

Bailey Peacock-Farrell reflects on Wednesday spell ahead of S6 return

Kieran Morrison (left) will be eyeing a recall against Blackpool.

Owls predicted XI vs Blackpool as loanees return and Weaver starts

Blackpool boss Ian Evatt (left) has sympathy for former Owls chief Henrik Pedersen.

Blackpool boss expresses sympathy for Pedersen ahead of Owls clash

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Yellow fog alert warning to drivers runs until mid-morning

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

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Sheffield man caged as sentences on drugs gang handed out

The mum of Ben Needham, who has been missing for 35 years, is looking into hiring a private investigator to find her son. Pictured is an e-fit of what Ben is believed to look like now

Mother of missing Ben Needham marks his birthday after 35 year search

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Sheffield Retro

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Enduring photos show 60-years of University of Sheffield Arts Tower

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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

This is what £230k gets you in Sheffield's 'coolest' neighbourhood

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

Inside the Peak District farmhouse with set in five acres

Three-bedroom Sheffield house with a garden and garage for just £160k

Take a look at the cheapest houses for sale - starting at just £20,000

The contrast between the old and new blocks is stark

New generation hunts Park Hill’s past as neighbourhood flourishes

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
Families can pick up two British-grown medium pumpkins for just £1 with a Nectar card, making Hallow...

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