Sheffield news: Live updates as city looks set for new park with water play area and fears are raised over M1

It is one of a number of developments planned for the city centre, along with a new food hall and giant block of flats.

Builders Henry Boot recently held a ‘topping out’ ceremony for the flats known as Kangaroo Works on Trafalgar Street, with work due to be finished next year.

Today, The Star also has an interview with a gay man who was once told he could not foster girls, but who has since gone on to offer a home to dozens of children.

He is to receive a national award this week.

Concerns have also been expressed about safety on the M1 near Meadowhall due to long-running roadworks.

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