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Sheffield news LIVE: Tommy Ward killer remains free as police fail to crack case

Updates from The Star team regarding the Stagecoach bus strike, and the latest crime news including updates on the unsolved Tommy Ward case.

By Beth Kirkbride

Published 18th Oct 2021, 10:48 BST

Updated 18th Oct 2021, 10:56 BST

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This page will be updated with the latest stories published today (Monday, October 18).

Refresh this page for updates on today’s top news, which so far includes Stagecoach bus strike cancelled but services still missing and South Yorkshire Police Federation warns officers 'have never been under so much strain'.

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LIVE BLOG: the latest Sheffield news as Tommy Ward killer remains free as police fail to crack case

Mon, 18 Oct, 2021, 17:24 BST

4.59pm - Pregnant South Yorkshire woman is jailed after she stabbed her partner

A pregnant woman has been jailed after she stabbed her partner in South Yorkshire (Photo: Getty)

A pregnant woman has been jailed after she stabbed her partner in South Yorkshire (Photo: Getty)

A pregnant woman who stabbed her partner in the street during a dispute has been put behind bars.

MORE HERE: Pregnant South Yorkshire woman is jailed after she stabbed her partner

Mon, 18 Oct, 2021, 16:28 BST

4.10pm - Pupil taken to hospital after being found 'unresponsive' at Aston Academy in Swallownest

Aston Acedemy, in Swallownest, where police said a pupil had been found 'unresponsive'

Aston Acedemy, in Swallownest, where police said a pupil had been found 'unresponsive'

Paramedics have been sent to Aston Academy, near Sheffield, this afternoon after a pupil was found ‘unresponsive’.

MORE HERE: Pupil taken to hospital after being found ‘unresponsive’ at Aston Academy in Swallownest

Mon, 18 Oct, 2021, 16:28 BST

4.10pm - Pupil taken to hospital after being found 'unresponsive' at Aston Academy in Swallownest

Aston Acedemy, in Swallownest, where police said a pupil had been found 'unresponsive'

Aston Acedemy, in Swallownest, where police said a pupil had been found 'unresponsive'

Paramedics have been sent to Aston Academy, near Sheffield, this afternoon after a pupil was found ‘unresponsive’.

MORE HERE: Pupil taken to hospital after being found ‘unresponsive’ at Aston Academy in Swallownest

Mon, 18 Oct, 2021, 16:11 BST

3.47pm - Sheffield coffee shops celebrate as UK Coffee Week takes place

UK Coffee Week is taking place between October 18 and October 24 to celebrate all things coffee

UK Coffee Week is taking place between October 18 and October 24 to celebrate all things coffee

Several coffee shops across Sheffield are celebrating as UK Coffee Week takes place this week (October 18).

MORE HERE: Sheffield coffee shops celebrate as UK Coffee Week takes place

Mon, 18 Oct, 2021, 16:09 BST

3.29pm - Sheffield’s green spaces recognised with 15 Green Flag awards

Councillor Alison Teal stands with Cactus from Meersbrook Park Users Trust, proudly holding the Green Flag award over the views of Meersbrook Park with Councillor Brian Holmshaw.

Councillor Alison Teal stands with Cactus from Meersbrook Park Users Trust, proudly holding the Green Flag award over the views of Meersbrook Park with Councillor Brian Holmshaw.

Sheffield’s green spaces have been internationally recognised with 15 Green Flag awards.

MORE HERE: Sheffield’s green spaces recognised with 15 Green Flag awards

Mon, 18 Oct, 2021, 16:08 BST

3.24pm - Plans in place to try and tackle congestion issues at both Doncaster and Sheffield railway stations

Draft plans are underway to try and increase railway capacity at both Doncaster and Sheffield stations to address bottlenecks and delays to services.

MORE HERE: Plans in place to try and tackle congestion issues at both Doncaster and Sheffield railway stations

Mon, 18 Oct, 2021, 16:06 BST

2.01pm - Residents calling for 'new, free public toilets' to be opened in Sheffield city centre

Former ladies' toilets at the Town Hall.

Former ladies' toilets at the Town Hall.

Sheffield Council has been urged to open new, free public toilets around the city centre.

MORE HERE: Residents calling for ‘new, free public toilets’ to be opened in Sheffield city centre

Mon, 18 Oct, 2021, 13:57 BST

1.27pm - Plans revealed to expand school near Sheffield to take in more pupils

A new secondary and post 16 site of Newman School will be created at the old Dinnington College site, which will provide space for 180 pupils.

A new secondary and post 16 site of Newman School will be created at the old Dinnington College site, which will provide space for 180 pupils.

A consultation on the expansion of a Rotherham school into a former college site has been approved today.

MORE HERE: Plans revealed to expand school near Sheffield to take in more pupils

Mon, 18 Oct, 2021, 13:57 BST

1.27pm - Plans revealed to expand school near Sheffield to take in more pupils

A new secondary and post 16 site of Newman School will be created at the old Dinnington College site, which will provide space for 180 pupils.

A new secondary and post 16 site of Newman School will be created at the old Dinnington College site, which will provide space for 180 pupils.

A consultation on the expansion of a Rotherham school into a former college site has been approved today.

MORE HERE: Plans revealed to expand school near Sheffield to take in more pupils

Mon, 18 Oct, 2021, 13:56 BST

1.18pm - New Christmas illuminations that will have the 'wow factor' promised for Sheffield city centre

Sheffield Council is looking for new Christmas illuminations which have a "wow factor"

Sheffield Council is looking for new Christmas illuminations which have a "wow factor"

Sheffield city centre will be lit up with Christmas illuminations with a “wow factor” as council chiefs look for stunning new decorations.

MORE HERE: New Christmas illuminations that will have the ‘wow factor’ promised for Sheffield city centre

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