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Sheffield-Green council coalition deal falls apart

Reaction to Town Hall chaos

Another twist in the tale of Sheffield's collapsing council

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Labour and the Greens on Sheffield City Council have ended their coalition. Pictured are party leaders Fran Belbin, left, and Angela Argenzio

Analysis Labour-Green split to cause major repercussions for Sheffield Council

Cars queuing on the Parkway

Breaking M1 crash causing rush hour delays

Mudasar Hussain, (left) was found guilty of 12 counts of rape. Ghazanfar Hussain, (top right), was found guilty of one count of rape and Kamir Khan, (bottom right) was found guilty of two counts of rape and one count of trafficking for sexual exploitation.

Three men, including brothers, found guilty of raping teenage girl

Travellers waiting on Sheffield platforms

Breaking Sheffield rail commuters warned of major delays

Police are at the scene in Robin Hood Crescent in Edenthorpe.

Breaking Police seal off street as bomb squad deployed

A gritter out on the streets of Sheffield. Photo: Iconic Media

Sheffield gritters set to hit the streets as temperatures plunge

Sheffield Christmas Markets have officially opened today and have certainly bought the festive feeling across the city centre.

Sheffield Christmas markets 2026: prices revealed

A new power-sharing deal between Labour and the Greens has failed. Pictured are Labour leader Fran Belbin, left, and Green leader Angela Argenzio

Sheffield-Green council coalition deal falls apart

Central Library seen from Tudor Square

Sheffield Library Theatre to remain open “for now” but future unclear

The Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield.

Police called in after Sheffield hospital targeted by thieves

Garry Claydon, 54, was allegedly murdered by his cousin, Wayne White, who is accused of assaulting him while the pair camped out on wasteland in Rotherham

Man murdered cousin on Rotherham wasteland, jury told

The Irwin Mitchell building on Millsands, Sheffield, next to the River Don. Photo: Iconic Media

Exclusive Plans for new waterside hotel in Sheffield near historic site unveiled

Three jailed over drugs dealing in Barnsley. Pictures are (left to right) Josh Young, 29 of Herries Road, Sheffield, Jack Thomas 27, of Adkins Drive, Sheffield and Dean Arnold, of Sheffield Road, Birdwell, Barnsley. Photos: South Yorkshire Police

Sheffield drug dealers jailed over heroin and cocaine supply line

Liam Bishop, 27, of Colley Drive, Sheffield, was sentenced at Sheffield Crown court on November 10, 2026, for a shocking record of dangerous driving, high speed chases and frightening threats he made towards his ex while stalking her.

"Dangerous" Sheffield driver sped off with man hanging off bonnet

Christmas in Sheffield 🎄⭐

Sheffield Christmas Markets have officially opened today and have certainly bought the festive feeling across the city centre.

Sheffield Christmas markets 2026: prices revealed

Merry Giftmas at The Moor Sheffield

The Moor launches Merry Giftmas appeal for Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity

Santa and some of his animal friends will be at the Westbourne Winter Wonderland.

Family fun at school's Winter Wonderland Christmas Fair

Orchard Square will switch on its Christmas lights on Thursday, November 19, as part of a free festive launch event in Sheffield city centre.

Orchard Square light switch on returns with ponies and freebies

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Sheffield Business

The Charter aims to tackle violence against women and girls to ensure they can enjoy the city without fear of harassment.

Sheffield businesses to tackle violence against women and girls

South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard at the Advanced Manufacturing Park (March 25, 2026) to announce the £1.3bn Don Valley Corridor investment scheme in new jobs and homes for Sheffield and Rotherham. Picture: LDRS

£1.2m for Sheffield-Rotherham investment corridor

South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard is backing the Don Valley Corridor investment scheme.

Council approves £1.2m for South Yorkshire job creation scheme

The launch of the South Yorkshire People's Network

Buses ‘unlikely’ to make profit even after public control, bosses say

Shoplifting is described as a "national emergency" by Sainsbury's chief executive.

Shoplifting a "national emergency" says popular supermarket chief

Hundreds of employees at Sheffield Forgemasters honoured the fallen

Hundreds of steelworkers honour the fallen

Hot metal at Speciality Steel UK in Stocksbridge.

Dismay as steelworkers back on furlough

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 speak to the two men pictured because it is believed they may have ‘vital information around the disturbance'

Man rushed to hospital with serious injuries after disturbance

Rapist Jacob Kelly has been jailed

“Dangerous” rapist attacked woman while she slept

Car with smashed window in Crookes after vehicles were attacked on Carson Road and Forres Road.

Trial for Sheffield man over cars smashed with golf club in Crookes

Junior referees were threated at junior football matches in Sheffield. Photo: Iconic Media

Three teen football refs threatened as police warning issued

Sheffield Food & Drink

The former Pizza Hut shop on Abbeydale Road, Sheffield. Photo: Google

Plans drawn up for former Sheffield Pizza Hut site

Haier's dishwasher range is renowned for being smart and incredibly capable - so we put that to the test

Haier I-Pro Shine Series 6: Living with a seriously clever dishwasher

The Rose Garden Cafe in Graves Park, Sheffield

Sheffield campaign to save park cafe hits key fundraising target

The British Indian Good Food Guide has revealed two Sheffield restaurants are in the top 100. Pictured is a tasting menu from Raval, the National Champions of the guide for 2026.

Two city restaurants in top 100 of national Indian food guide

Sheffield United latest

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Sheffield United v Peterborough - 8th May 1982
Harry Marsh (Chairman of Sheffield United Supporters Club) presents Player of the Year Award to Mike Trusson before the game.

1980s United hero laments loss of football's working class culture
Two-time Sheffield United Player of The Year Mike Trusson has spoken to The Star after the release of his new book ‘One For The Frog’
Max Morris

SUPPORT: From Tottenham Hotspur and the Premier League for Leeds United's Jayden Bogle.

Bogle opens up on SUFC transfer exit, Leeds move and Wilder influence

Watford goalkeeper Federico Ravaglia.

Watford looking to build on defensive upturn ahead of United trip

Sheffield United need more moments like this from Tom Cannon.

Tom Cannon claim made as United striker’s goal struggles mount

Sheffield Wednesday latest

George Brown’s Wednesday status highlighted ahead of Plymouth clash
George Brown made his first senior Sheffield Wednesday appearance in 11 months on Tuesday.
Alex Miller

Quirky reason Owl will travel late to Africa - clarity on left-out duo

Challinor in ‘headspace’ admission over ‘chucked together’ Owls side

Good and bad in round-up of 15 Owls injury cases - Plymouth clash soon

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Sheffield MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge, Marie Tidball has shared her support for the decision to end the joint administration.

MP shares support for the end of Labour and Green joint administration

Sheffield Council Labour and Green groups, led by Fran Belbin, left, and Angela Argenzio, have ended their attempts to restore power sharing

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Urban Splash is revamping flats in the Duke Street block at Park Hill and says they will be ready to move into in 2027.

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