Updates from The Star team as Sheffield’s health chief looks back on the city’s approach to the pandemic as the Government defends its handling of the coronavirus pandemic in Parliament.
This page will be updated with the latest stories published today (Tuesday October 12).
4.45pm - This is why plans for 90 Kelham Island co-living units have been criticised as councillors prepare to make a decision
A Kelham Island development of 90 co-living units where residents would share communal kitchens and lounges has been criticised by councillors, local residents and heritage groups.
2.34pm - South Yorkshire's police and crime commissioner reassures public over firearms procedures following Plymouth shooting
Dr Alan Billings has sought to reassure the public over South Yorkshire Police’s firearms procedure, following a shooting in Plymouth which left six people, including the gunman, dead.
12.58pm - Sheffield Covid response: health chief looks back as Government defends its approach to pandemic
As the Government defends its handling of the coronavirus pandemic in Parliament, Sheffield’s health chief has looked back on what was done well by local authorities here and what could have been done better.
1.31pm - Park Hill: 'chemical' which sparked contamination scare at flats was 'household cleaning product'
The substance behind a ‘chemical incident’ at Park Hill flats last night, which led to four police officers being hospitalised, has been revealed to have been a household cleaning product.
12.30pm - Why Sheffield city centre's skyline could change if new university campus is approved
Sheffield city centre’s skyline could be about to change if plans to build three university buildings and a major green public space for Sheffield Hallam University’s new campus are approved.