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Man dies and another seriously injured in Barnsley road crash

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:13:23 GMT

A man has died and another is fighting for his life following a collision in Barnsley this morning.

Sheffield pub hosts military fundraiser fun day

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:26:35 GMT

Family fun and entertainment is being laid on as a Sheffield pub hosts a fundraising day in aid of Help for Heroes wounded troops appeal for a second year running.

Top singer helps out Sheffield concert

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:24:29 GMT

A professional singer has stepped in to perform at a Sheffield concert after a cast member got a chest infection.

£2 Billion Sheffield road revamp helps create jobs

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:22:10 GMT

Sheffield’s £2 billion Streets Ahead scheme to upgrade roads and footpaths has created 250 jobs so far – and the number of local firms hired for highways maintenance has almost trebled.

Private firms sought to take places on new organisation

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:18:32 GMT

Barnsley Council is creating a new body to ‘put the private sector in the driving seat’ to get the local economy moving.

Inspectors order Sheffield school to improve

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:17:28 GMT

Pupil achievement at one of Sheffield’s biggest secondary schools has ‘fallen sharply’ over the last two years, according to education inspectors who have ordered it to improve.

Blunkett attacks ‘politics of blame’

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:14:35 GMT

The Government has been accused of encouraging communities to ‘turn against each other’ by Sheffield MP David Blunkett.

Pedal power Sheffield teen’s Dales challenge

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:12:09 GMT

Adventurous teenager Daniel Taylor, aged 17, is taking part in a bike tour of the Yorkshire Dales this weekend to raise money to fund a teaching trip.

Plea for information after Sheffield man’s asbestos death

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:07:04 GMT

The partner of a Sheffield man who died from asbestos-related cancer is appealing for help about how he breathed in the deadly dust.

Fake goods seized in South Yorks raids

Sun, 19 May 2013 07:48:44 GMT

A man has a jail term hanging over him after admitting his part in a counterfeit goods ring operating in South Yorkhire.

Have you see missing Sheffield cat Barney?

Sun, 19 May 2013 07:45:35 GMT

A Sheffield woman has issued a warning after her cat escaped from a pet carrier during a visit to the vet.

PICTURES: Olympic champ Jessica Ennis weds

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:15:08 GMT

Sheffield’s Olympic champ Jessica Ennis has added the most inportant gold ever to her collection - 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.