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PICTURES: Sheffield Olympic champ Jessica Ennis weds

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:15:08 GMT

Sheffield’s Olympic champ Jessica Ennis added the most inportant gold ever to her collection today - a wedding ring, when she tied the knot, writes Graham Walker

Sheffield football legends playing for charity

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:55:44 GMT

Sheffield Wednesday and United players of the past are in training to lace up their boots – to raise charity cash.

Barnsley blazes dealt with in early hours

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:51:29 GMT

Firefighters dealt with three arson attacks in South Yorkshire.

Vadals agree to clean up Chesterfield graffiti

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:49:33 GMT

Two boys aged 11 and nine who admitted daubing graffiti around Chesterfield have been made to clean up the vandalism.

Sheffield cafe donates food to homeless

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:44:40 GMT

Homeless people in Sheffield woke to bacon and sausage sandwiches and Danish pastries – thanks to the owners of a Sheffield café and bistro.

Sheffield bid for cash to help firms

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:46:00 GMT

A bid is being made for a further £25 million of Government funding to provide grants and loans to businesses – which could help create at least 1,800 jobs.

Tributes to South Yorks TV star Paul Shane

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:43:40 GMT

The showbiz world has been paying tribute to South Yorkshire TV comedy star Paul Shane who has died aged 72 after a short illness.

Hunt for Sheffield arsonist who torched gran’s house

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:31:57 GMT

A terrified pensioner had to be carried from her smoke-filled home by firefighters - after an arsonist started a blaze at her front door.

Sheffield students pen multi-lingual poems

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:24:21 GMT

A Sheffield school has become the first to enter a multi-lingual poetry competition that celebrates cultural diversity.

High speed rail scheme criticism by watchdog

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:20:53 GMT

Concerns have been raised about the viability of the planned HS2 high speed rail network.

Take a look around the John Street Triangle

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:18:03 GMT

Ever wondered what goes on inside Sheffield’s Triangle district?

Sheffield weight loss surgey costs NHS £700k

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:17:02 GMT

Almost £700,000 of public money has been spent providing weight-loss surgery to people in Sheffield over three years, The Star can reveal.

Environmental tips available at moorland activity centre

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:09:30 GMT

An eco-friendly Peak District outdoor pursuits centre is holding an open day to demonstrate just what can be achieved to save water and energy – and cut bills.

MP backs ban on ‘excessive’ card payment surcharges

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:08:22 GMT

Sheffield MP Clive Betts has backed a ban on ‘excessive surcharges’ for debit and credit card payments.

New police recruits sworn in at ceremony

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:06:41 GMT

Sixteen new police recruits have been presented with their warrant cards after being sworn in at a ceremony.

Hundreds expected at Sheffield ‘bedroom tax’ protest rally

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:03:50 GMT

A further protest against the ‘bedroom tax’ housing benefit cut was due to take place in Sheffield today, and was set to attract hundreds of people.

Doncaster knife killer jailed for life

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:59:47 GMT

A drug addict who armed himself with a knife to break into a vulnerable man’s flat then stabbed him through the heart as he slept has been jailed for life after a jury found him guilty of murder.

Chesterfield weekend canal boat cruise

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:56:34 GMT

Weekend boat trips are available on the Chesterfield Canal.

Sheffield experts offer internet help

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:54:50 GMT

Learn how to use the internet at a ‘Get a bigger life online’ event being held in Sheffield for Adult Learners Week.

Doncaster ‘cyber-attack’ man jailed

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:51:54 GMT

The Doncaster ex-soldier who commanded a group of young computer hackers when they launched sophisticated cyber attacks on major global institutions has been jailed.