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Live Blog: Latest Sheffield news as armed police start patrols of Christmas market
Updates from The Star team as armed police officers start patrols of the Christmas market in Sheffield city centre.
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This page will be updated with the latest stories published today (Wednesday, December 1).
Refresh this page for updates on today’s top news, which also includes an update on a trial in which a mum is accused of imprisoning her son in their attic and an interview with Stagecoach drivers in Sheffield on why they are taking strike action this week.
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Live Blog: Latest Sheffield news as armed police start patrols of Christmas market
Key Events
- Armed police patrol Sheffield’s Christmas market
- Stagecoach bus drivers explain why they are on strike
- Prosecution outlines case of mum and husband accused of imprisoning son in attic
5.31pm - University of Sheffield and Hallam strike: Council Leader accused of crossing picket line by trade union
A trade union has criticised the Leader of Sheffield Council after he allegedly crossed a picket line and almost became involved in a fight.
5.01pm - University of Sheffield and Hallam strike action: Council Leader in picket line row amid chaotic council meeting
The Leader of Sheffield Council was involved in an angry confrontation as councillors refused to cross a picket line to attend a meeting.
West Bar Square: Developers delight at planning approval for 470 vehicle car park near Sheffield city centre
Developers said approval of a 470 vehicle car park was a key step to bringing the £300 million West Bar regeneration project to the city centre.
4.30pm - University strike: Picket lines at Sheffield University and Hallam University over pay and pensions
Picket lines formed at university sites all across Sheffield today as hundreds of employees walked out on strike over pay, pensions and conditions.
3.19pm - Sheffield Council: Plans for huge 470 vehicle car park close to city centre at West Bar approved
Sheffield Council’s planning committee approved a new 470 space car park in the city centre as part of £300 million West Bar redevelopment.
2.29pm - Emotional tributes paid to 'kind' young man after body found in Derbyshire
Emotional tributes have been paid to a ‘kind’ young man who police believe died after going missing in Chesterfield.
1.43pm - Stagecoach strike Sheffield: Bus drivers set to continue industrial action for another week
A Stagecoach bus drivers strike is set to continue into next week, company bosses have revealed.
1.43pm - Stagecoach strike Sheffield: Bus drivers set to continue industrial action for another week
A Stagecoach bus drivers strike is set to continue into next week, company bosses have revealed.
1.34pm - Sheffield social care: 'Crisis brewing' as home care emergency impacts hospitals and Council's budget
Social care isn’t sexy. It’s not a conversation starter like Squid Games nor a news grabbing headline like Harry and Meghan.
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