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Sheffield news: LIVE updates as illegal immigrant caught in Sheffield cannabis factory with plants worth up to £100,000

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  • Sheffield Christmas Market in the city centre opens today

4.31pm - Barnsley social care staff turnover higher than national average

The staff turnover in the social care sector in Barnsley is higher than the national average, according to a new report.

4.36pm - Barnsley shop that allegedly sold 13 year old booze has license revoked

The shop was served with a prohibition notice in August, after a health and safety officer found that parts of the floor were "in a state of collapse in the off licence area,"The shop was served with a prohibition notice in August, after a health and safety officer found that parts of the floor were "in a state of collapse in the off licence area,"
The shop was served with a prohibition notice in August, after a health and safety officer found that parts of the floor were "in a state of collapse in the off licence area,"

The license holder of a Gawber shop which is alleged to have sold alcohol to a 13 year old girl, has had their alcohol license revoked.

4.26pm - Rotherham child sexual exploitation scandal: Council leader offers reassurance that help is available to survivors

The leader of Rotherham Council has reassured survivors, and anyone concerned about child sexual expolitation, that help is available.

4.10pm - Climate change: 'Intense heather burning' prompts complaints about smoke pollution in picturesque Sheffield valley

Moorland burning. Sheffield Council has backed calls for a complete ban on the practice which is contributing to climate change.Moorland burning. Sheffield Council has backed calls for a complete ban on the practice which is contributing to climate change.
Moorland burning. Sheffield Council has backed calls for a complete ban on the practice which is contributing to climate change.

Sheffield Council has sent a letter to the Government urging it to completely ban grouse moor burning immediately.

4.01pm - El Greco Sheffield: Authentic Greek restaurant in Woodseats awarded Just Eat Local Legend status

El Greco Greek restaurant in Woodseats, Sheffield, has received 'Local Legend' status from food delivery service Just Eat.El Greco Greek restaurant in Woodseats, Sheffield, has received 'Local Legend' status from food delivery service Just Eat.
El Greco Greek restaurant in Woodseats, Sheffield, has received 'Local Legend' status from food delivery service Just Eat.

A Greek restaurant in Sheffield has received a special award from food delivery service Just Eat thanks to months of positive feedback from customers.

4.01pm - 20 tower blocks across Sheffield to have fire safety reviews

Sheffield Council is carrying out fire risk assessments at 20 tower blocks and has already replaced external cladding at Hanover Tower in Broomhall (image Google maps)Sheffield Council is carrying out fire risk assessments at 20 tower blocks and has already replaced external cladding at Hanover Tower in Broomhall (image Google maps)
Sheffield Council is carrying out fire risk assessments at 20 tower blocks and has already replaced external cladding at Hanover Tower in Broomhall (image Google maps)

3.57pm - Covid-19 pandemic will ‘economically scar’ Sheffield Council as budget black hole widens

There is still no certainty about how the pandemic will play out nor the “economic scarring” it will leave behind, warn Sheffield Council chiefs.

2.40pm - Man suffers head injuries in collision with bus in Sheffield city centre

A man was taken to hospital with head injuries after a late night collision involving a bus.

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2.20pm - Sheffield Christmas Markets: Traders and shoppers delighted over Xmas stalls and ferris wheel return

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