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

The latest news from Sheffield and South Yorkshire, as Labour leader Keir Starmer visits the city.
By Claire Lewis
Published 14th Oct 2021, 07:47 BST
Updated 14th Oct 2021, 17:36 BST
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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

Key Events

  • Labour leader Keir Starmer visits Sheffield
  • Crimestoppers launches campaign to help police investigate shootings 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.
These are the Sheffield areas with the highest Covid rates.

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 reactionFirefighters 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

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 servicesBus passengers are being urged not to blame drivers for cancelled services
Bus passengers are being urged not to blame drivers for cancelled services

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 SheffieldCrimestoppers wants information on shootings in Sheffield
Crimestoppers wants information on shootings in Sheffield

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 StarmerKier Starmer
Kier Starmer

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

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