Robert Cumber
Robert Cumber
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An 18-year-old has tragically died following a collision on the M18 motorway near Rotherham on Saturday, September 7. A 19-year-old who was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries remains in a critical condition.

18-year-old tragically dies in motorway crash

Dainties cafe, right, on King Street, Sheffield city centre, in August 1964

22 of the best photos of popular cafes in the 1960s and 70s

These are some of Sheffield's most desirable neighbourhoods, based on housing, air quality and road safety

The 14 most desirable neighbourhoods, based on 'living environment'

The new loop-the-loop canal boat sculpture by artist Alex Chinneck which has been unveiled on the Sheffield & Tinsley Canal near Meadowhall shopping centre. It bears the name 'The Industry', after the first vessel to navigate the Sheffield & Tinsley Canal when it opened in 1819, and it features the Tudor Rose (the assay mark of Sheffield).

First look at stunning new loop-the-loop canal boat sculpture

Police at the scene of an incident on Abbeydale Road, Sheffield, on Sunday, September 8, 2024

Man taken to hospital after crash which closed major city road

Jael Kuumba, 30, from Sheffield, was tragically found dead in his hotel room while on holiday in Thailand. A fundraising appeal has been launched to bring him home and give him the send-off he deserves.

Fundraising appeal launched after 30-year-old's tragic death

Heaven 17 co-founder Martyn Ware has explained why he turned down an offer for the band's biggest hit to be used in Grand Theft Auto VI

Heaven 17 star rejects Grand Theft Auto VI offer for biggest hit

These are some of Sheffield's best cheap places to eat, based on reviews

15 of the best budget restaurants, cafes and takeaways in the city

Inside the old Travellers Inn pub, on Attercliffe Road, Sheffield

19 eerie photos capture last days of lost pubs

Max Scotford, founder of Bullion, at his new venture, Chocolate Bar cafe, in Leah's Yard, Sheffield city centre. Among other cocoa delights it sells what has been rated one of the UK's best hot chocolates.

We tried Britain's 'best' hot chocolate at new cocoa-themed cafe

Assistant manager John Noble and Emma Yeomans at the Muse bar, West Street, Sheffield, in February 2003

28 photos looking back at life on West Street in the 90s and noughties

The old St George's Hospital building, on Winter Street, Sheffield, has been put up for sale. The sales brochure describes how it was most recently used as a community health centre.

Historic former hospital building is put up for sale

A number of blue plaques have been unveiled to celebrate the forgotten Sheffield legends who left their mark on the city's historic Castlegate district

6 Sheffield legends you've probably never heard of

The 20 South Yorkshire roads where most drivers have been caught speeding by police have been revealed

The 20 roads where most drivers have been caught speeding

The M18 was closed northbound between J1 and J2 near Rotherham for more than 12 hours following a serious multi-vehicle collision (photo: National Highways/trafficcameras.uk)

Motorway reopens after multi-vehicle collision

A yellow weather warning has been issued for Sheffield, with the Met Office saying flooding is possible. This file photo shows flooding under the railway bridge at Heeley during Storm Babet last year.

Weather warning issued, with flooding possible

Some of the artists and their work at Sheffield's Art in the Gardens event, said to be arguably the largest outdoor art market in the north of England

13 of the best pictures as north's 'largest' outdoor art market opens

Lee's Chinese Takeaway, on Delves Road, Hackenthorpe, Sheffield, has closed

Sadness as popular Chinese takeaway closes

These are some of the 'bucket list' things to do in Sheffield which everyone should experience at least once

17 things to do in the city which should be on your bucket list

The Billy Sharp Football Academy, named after the Sheffield United legend, has announced it is ending its weekly development sessions at Warminster Road. It said a ‘combination of factors’ had made them ‘unsustainable’. Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images

City football academy ends popular 'development' coaching sessions

Richmond Fisheries, on Richmond Road, Sheffield, has been put up for auction after closing

Popular fish and chip shop up for auction after closing

Tommy Ward tragically died after being attacked at his home in Maltby, Rotherham. Eight years later, his family has issued an emotional appeal for help to catch his killer.

Family of man beaten and left for dead issue emotional appeal

D'Ahni's Bar and Grill, on London Road, Sheffield, which is the subject of a licensing review

Bar shut over 'organised crime' concerns 'victim of police harassment'

Inside the new DoubleTree by Hilton hotel on Bramall Lane, Sheffield

Take a tour of new Hilton hotel in city

The new Cosy Club restaurant and bar in Sheffield city centre does an excellent brunch

We visited glamorous new brunch spot which is perfect for celebrations

Police investigating a reported indecent exposure at Tinsley Marina in Sheffield want to speak to the man pictured in this CCTV image. They believe he may be able to help with their enquiries.

Police investigating indecent exposure at marina launch CCTV appeal

Paul Sharp, pictured, was tragically stabbed to death in Rotherham in October 2023. Police said today, Friday, September 6, 2024, that a 46-year-old man had been re-arrested on suspicion of murder

Man, 46, re-arrested on suspicion of murder after fatal stabbing

Emergency services were called to Birley Moor Road, Sheffield, this morning, Friday, September 6, over concerns for a man's safety

Man taken to hospital after police close major city road

Sheffield Central MP Abtisam Mohamed

City MP describes journey from 'day-to-day survival' to parliament

Helping Yorkshire Poundies, an animal charity based in Rotherham, is urgently seeking foster homes for four 'large breed' puppies who were found abandoned

Abandoned puppies urgently seeking foster homes

Inside the new JD Sports store at St James Retail Park, on Bochum Parkway, Sheffield

First look as fashion giant opens new store at city retail park

The bar at Attercliffe Non Political Club (known locally as Attercliffe Non Pots), on Effingham Road, Sheffield, in June 1987

Sheffield retro: 18 photos of popular clubs from the 1980s and 90s

Alan Sutton, 41, pictured, died after being found with suspected stab wounds when police were called to Monk Bretton in Barnsley on Sunday, September 1. Callum Strachan, 21, of Burton Road, Barnsley, has been charged with murder

Man charged over death of 'lovely' 41-year-old

Police outside the Holiday Inn Express in Manvers, Rotherham, during rioting on August 4. A 13-year-old boy who threw a lit firework at officers has been sentenced for his part in the disorder. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Boy, 13, threw lit firework at police

Five crews are battling a fire on Earl Marshal Road in Sheffield. File photo

Firefighters issue warning as five crews battle blaze in Sheffield

The couples from South Yorkshire who have appeared on Married at First Sight UK. Two have gone on to have a baby together

The two South Yorkshire couples from MAFS UK still going strong

A new JD Sports store is due to open in the former Wilko at St James Retail Park in Jordanthorpe, Sheffield, from Thursday, September 5. There will be DJs and prizes up for grabs during the opening weekend.

JD Sports opening in old Wilko store this week with DJ and £50 prizes

Craden McKenzie, 26, of Darfield, Barnsley, has been jailed for violent disorder following the rioting which broke out at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel in Manvers, Rotherham

Thug chanted 'burn it down' during riot at hotel

The Furby was first released in 1998 and quickly became the must-have toy, with more than 40 million shifted in just three years. The owl-like creature which learns and mimics phrases spoken by its owner has been updated over the years and remains a popular toy. John Harrison, of Malin Bridge, is pictured here in 1998 with one of two Furbies he bought. He sold the other one to a man from Leeds for £500 after paying £25 for each of them.

17 toys you will remember if you were a child of the 90s or noughties

Large scale changes to bus services across South Yorkshire have been introduced

'Chaos and confusion' as bus services overhauled

These are some of Sheffield's oldest businesses, which have stood the test of time and have been trading in many cases for more than a century

15 of the city's oldest businesses still running today

Five people have now been arrested in connection with the tragic death of a 41-year-old man who was found with suspected stab wounds to his chest after police were called to a reported altercation on Burton Road, Monk Bretton, Barnsley, on Sunday, September 1. File photo.

More arrests following tragic death of man, 41

Police were called to Clipstone Gardens in Darnall, Sheffield, following a reported break-in on Monday, September 2. A man, aged 42, has been arrested on suspicion of burglary and cultivating cannabis. File photo.

Sheffield supermarket sealed off by police after break-in

Inside The Psalter hotel, restaurant and bar on Psalter Lane, Sharrow, Sheffield, which has been reopened by the acclaimed chef Tom Lawson, formerly of Rafters, following a £175,000 makeover

Look inside bar and restaurant as hotel reopens after £175K makeover

These are some of Sheffield's most unique pubs and bars

14 of the city's most unique pubs and bars to visit