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LIVE BLOG: the latest Sheffield news as Labour leader Keir Starmer visits city

By Claire Lewis

Published 14th Oct 2021, 07:47 BST

Updated 14th Oct 2021, 17:36 BST

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The latest news from Sheffield and South Yorkshire, as Labour leader Keir Starmer visits the city.

Ahead of a visit to Outokumpu Stainless in Tinsley, he has urged the Government to “get a grip on the energy crisis”.

Also today, Crimestoppers has launched a new campaign in Sheffield urging people to pass on information, anonymously, about shootings in the city.

This page will be updated with the latest stories published today (Thursday, October 14).

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LIVE BLOG: the latest Sheffield news as Labour leader Keir Starmer visits city

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Labour leader Keir Starmer visits Sheffield
Crimestoppers launches campaign to help police investigate shootings in Sheffield

Thu, 14 Oct, 2021, 17:30 BST

5.14pm - Why Sheffield climate activists were making a noise to welcome Spanish walkers to the city

Climate activists at Sheffield Town Hall — Climate activists at Sheffield Town Hall | JPI Media

Climate activists at Sheffield Town Hall — Climate activists at Sheffield Town Hall | JPI Media

Campaigners banged the drum outside Sheffield Town Hall to welcome Spanish walkers making their way to the Glasgow climate summit next month.

MORE HERE: Why Sheffield climate activists were making a noise to welcome Spanish walkers to the city

Thu, 14 Oct, 2021, 17:29 BST

3.54pm - Dan Walker: Why the BBC Strictly Come Dancing star loves Sheffield takeaway Food Fusion

Daniel Stevens, owner of Food Fusion in Sheffield city centre, said Dan Walker has been a regular customer since it opened — Daniel Stevens, owner of Food Fusion in Sheffield city centre, said Dan Walker has been a regular customer since it opened | JPI Media

Daniel Stevens, owner of Food Fusion in Sheffield city centre, said Dan Walker has been a regular customer since it opened — Daniel Stevens, owner of Food Fusion in Sheffield city centre, said Dan Walker has been a regular customer since it opened | JPI Media

A Sheffield takeaway has become the talk of the town since being name-checked by BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker on social media.

MORE HERE: Dan Walker: Why the BBC Strictly Come Dancing star loves Sheffield takeaway Food Fusion

Thu, 14 Oct, 2021, 17:27 BST

3.20pm - After Dark fireworks show at Don Valley Bowl in Sheffield cancelled for good

The popular After Dark Bonfire Night show at Don Valley Bowl will not be returning — The popular After Dark Bonfire Night show at Don Valley Bowl will not be returning | JPI Media

The popular After Dark Bonfire Night show at Don Valley Bowl will not be returning — The popular After Dark Bonfire Night show at Don Valley Bowl will not be returning | JPI Media

The hugely popular After Dark fireworks extragavanza in Sheffield has been cancelled for good, organisers have confirmed.

MORE HERE: After Dark fireworks show at Don Valley Bowl in Sheffield cancelled for good

Thu, 14 Oct, 2021, 17:26 BST

5.03pm - Nine of the largest Sheffield cannabis factories busted by police - and the value of the plants seized

The police war on drugs in Sheffield has led to the recovery of cannabis factories worth millions over recent months — The police war on drugs in Sheffield has led to the recovery of cannabis factories worth millions over recent months | Claire Lewis

The police war on drugs in Sheffield has led to the recovery of cannabis factories worth millions over recent months — The police war on drugs in Sheffield has led to the recovery of cannabis factories worth millions over recent months | Claire Lewis

Police officers in Sheffield this week dismantled a cannabis factory which was discovered in a house in Robey Street, Page Hall.

MORE HERE: Nine of the largest Sheffield cannabis factories busted by police - and the value of the plants seized

Thu, 14 Oct, 2021, 17:24 BST

4.45pm - Sheffield Wetherspoons pubs host beer festival - here's what you need to know to grab a £1.99 pint

A range of beers on offer at the Wetherspoons beer festival — A range of beers on offer at the Wetherspoons beer festival | JPI Media

A range of beers on offer at the Wetherspoons beer festival — A range of beers on offer at the Wetherspoons beer festival | JPI Media

A selection of up to 20 British and Irish real ales will be available at nine Sheffield Wetherspoon pubs during their 12-day real ale festival.

MORE HERE: A range of beers on offer at the Wetherspoons beer festival

Thu, 14 Oct, 2021, 17:20 BST

4.45pm - Third road safety petition in same Sheffield neighbourhood handed in to councillors

Ann Rowan presented at 98-name petition to a council meeting asking for road safety measures at the junction of Knowle Lane, Hoober Avenue and Haugh Lane — Ann Rowan presented at 98-name petition to a council meeting asking for road safety measures at the junction of Knowle Lane, Hoober Avenue and Haugh Lane | JPI Media

Ann Rowan presented at 98-name petition to a council meeting asking for road safety measures at the junction of Knowle Lane, Hoober Avenue and Haugh Lane — Ann Rowan presented at 98-name petition to a council meeting asking for road safety measures at the junction of Knowle Lane, Hoober Avenue and Haugh Lane | JPI Media

Parents have called for a junction to be made safer after a car crashed on to a pavement where children gather for school.

MORE HERE: Third road safety petition in same Sheffield neighbourhood handed in to councillors

Thu, 14 Oct, 2021, 13:59 BST

12.31pm - Park Hill Sheffield: Man still in hospital after fall from flats

A man was found seriously injured outside Park Hill flats complex in Sheffield earlier this week — A man was found seriously injured outside Park Hill flats complex in Sheffield earlier this week | JPI Media

A man was found seriously injured outside Park Hill flats complex in Sheffield earlier this week — A man was found seriously injured outside Park Hill flats complex in Sheffield earlier this week | JPI Media

A man who was found injured after falling from his Park Hill flat remains in hospital today.

MORE HERE: Park Hill Sheffield: Man still in hospital after fall from flats

Thu, 14 Oct, 2021, 13:56 BST

12.30pm - People too scared to go near Sheffield community hall because of antisocial behaviour, says councillor

Coun Mark Jones says people are too scared to go near Burngreave Vestry Hall because of antisocial behaviour — Coun Mark Jones says people are too scared to go near Burngreave Vestry Hall because of antisocial behaviour | JPI Media

Coun Mark Jones says people are too scared to go near Burngreave Vestry Hall because of antisocial behaviour — Coun Mark Jones says people are too scared to go near Burngreave Vestry Hall because of antisocial behaviour | JPI Media

Drug addicts and rough sleepers are scaring people away from using a once popular community hall, says a Sheffield councillor.

MORE HERE: People too scared to go near Sheffield community hall because of antisocial behaviour, says councillor

Thu, 14 Oct, 2021, 13:54 BST

11.43am - South Yorkshire Police reveal teenage girl's 999 'life in danger' call was a hoax

More details have been released on a 999 call made about a teenage girl's life being 'in danger' — More details have been released on a 999 call made about a teenage girl's life being 'in danger' | JPI Media

More details have been released on a 999 call made about a teenage girl's life being 'in danger' — More details have been released on a 999 call made about a teenage girl's life being 'in danger' | JPI Media

A teenage girl’s 999 call to the police claiming her life was ‘in danger’ was a hoax, it has emerged.

MORE HERE: South Yorkshire Police reveal teenage girl’s 999 ‘life in danger’ call was a hoax

Thu, 14 Oct, 2021, 11:21 BST

10.52am - Love Island, X Factor and YouTube stars to play in charity football game in Sheffield

A celebrity football match is to be held in Sheffield to raise money for the city's Children's Hospital — A celebrity football match is to be held in Sheffield to raise money for the city's Children's Hospital | PR

A celebrity football match is to be held in Sheffield to raise money for the city's Children's Hospital — A celebrity football match is to be held in Sheffield to raise money for the city's Children's Hospital | PR

An all-star charity football match is to be held in Sheffield later this month to raise cash for the city’s Children’s Hospital.

MORE HERE: Love Island, X Factor and YouTube stars to play in charity football game in Sheffield

Thu, 14 Oct, 2021, 11:19 BST

11.15am - The Sheffield areas with the fastest rising Covid-19 rates

These are the Sheffield areas with the highest Covid rates. — These are the Sheffield areas with the highest Covid rates. | AFP via Getty Images

These are the Sheffield areas with the highest Covid rates. — These are the Sheffield areas with the highest Covid rates. | AFP via Getty Images

In Sheffield, public health director Greg Fell has said that the infection rate is ten times higher now than it was this time last year.

MORE HERE: The Sheffield areas with the fastest rising Covid-19 rates

Thu, 14 Oct, 2021, 10:26 BST

9.58am - This is why the sky in Sheffield looked so unusual this morning

Firefighters in Sheffield were deployed to a steel company to deal with a possible chemical reaction — Firefighters in Sheffield were deployed to a steel company to deal with a possible chemical reaction | JPI Media

Firefighters in Sheffield were deployed to a steel company to deal with a possible chemical reaction — Firefighters in Sheffield were deployed to a steel company to deal with a possible chemical reaction | JPI Media

You may have noticed the sky looking an unusual hue in part of Sheffield this morning – this could be why.

MORE HERE: This is why the sky in Sheffield looked so unusual this morning

Thu, 14 Oct, 2021, 10:00 BSTUpdated 10:01 BST

9.55am - Bus passengers are being urged not to blame drivers for cancelled services

Bus passengers are being urged not to blame drivers for cancelled services — Bus passengers are being urged not to blame drivers for cancelled services | JPI Media

Bus passengers are being urged not to blame drivers for cancelled services — Bus passengers are being urged not to blame drivers for cancelled services | JPI Media

Bus drivers in Sheffield are being urged not to blame drivers for cancellations across the city.

READ MORE: ‘It’s not their fault’: Sheffield bus passengers urged not to blame drivers for cancellations

Thu, 14 Oct, 2021, 07:56 BST

7.51am - Sheffield shootings: Major campaign launched for information on recent and historic gun attacks

Crimestoppers wants information on shootings in Sheffield — Crimestoppers wants information on shootings in Sheffield | JPI Media

Crimestoppers wants information on shootings in Sheffield — Crimestoppers wants information on shootings in Sheffield | JPI Media

The charity Crimestoppers is launching a major campaign in Sheffield for anonymous information about recent and historic shootings.

READ MORE: Sheffield shootings: Major campaign launched for information on recent and historic gun attacks

Thu, 14 Oct, 2021, 07:50 BST

7.47am - Labour leader urges government to 'come out of hiding' and fix energy crisis ahead of Sheffield visit

Kier Starmer — Kier Starmer | JPI Media

Kier Starmer — Kier Starmer | JPI Media

Labour leader Keir Starmer urged government to ‘come out of hiding’ and ‘get a grip on the energy crisis’ ahead of a visit to a Sheffield steelworks.

READ MORE: Labour leader urges government to ‘come out of hiding’ and fix energy crisis ahead of Sheffield visit

Keir Starmer Labour Sheffield South Yorkshire Government

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