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  • Sheffield hit by coronavirus and flu vaccines shortage

4.42pm - A617 between Chesterfield and M1 junction 29 closed after accident involving two lorries

The A617 has been closed for much of the afternoon.The A617 has been closed for much of the afternoon.
The A617 has been closed for much of the afternoon.

A route used by many Sheffield motorists heading south to get to the M1 was forced to close after an incident earlier today.

4.23pm - Stagecoach plans new office to replace outdated buildings at Sheffield bus depot

Stagecoach is planning to build a new office to replace dated and unfit for purpose temporary buildings at its bus depot.

4.19pm - Sheffield Council budget: We answer your questions as ‘finances spiral out of control’

There was a grim warning this week that Sheffield Council’s finances are “spiralling out of control” and it may not be able to set a legal budget in April.

4.11pm - Plans revealed for new Slick Chicks bar with games area in Sheffield's Kelham Island near famous Pete McKee mural

Unit 2, 92 Burton Road, Neepsend, where plans for a new bar and restaurant have been submitted to Sheffield Council near Pete McKee's mural of Frank the whippet.Unit 2, 92 Burton Road, Neepsend, where plans for a new bar and restaurant have been submitted to Sheffield Council near Pete McKee's mural of Frank the whippet.
Unit 2, 92 Burton Road, Neepsend, where plans for a new bar and restaurant have been submitted to Sheffield Council near Pete McKee's mural of Frank the whippet.

Sheffield Council has received plans for a new bar with a games area in Kelham Island near Pete McKee’s famous mural of Frank the whippet.

4.04pm - Plans for 24 hour Amazon collection and return hub at Sheffield Co-operative supermarket

The Co-operative on Derbyshire Lane, Norton Lees, which has asked Sheffield Council for planning permission for a 24 hour Amazon collection and return hub locker that it has already installed. Credit: Google Maps.The Co-operative on Derbyshire Lane, Norton Lees, which has asked Sheffield Council for planning permission for a 24 hour Amazon collection and return hub locker that it has already installed. Credit: Google Maps.
The Co-operative on Derbyshire Lane, Norton Lees, which has asked Sheffield Council for planning permission for a 24 hour Amazon collection and return hub locker that it has already installed. Credit: Google Maps.

The Co-operative has asked Sheffield Council’s permission for a 24 hour Amazon collection and return hub locker at its supermarket on a popular Sheffield street.

3.59pm - Pretty Little Thing looking to temporarily expand worldwide warehouse near Meadowhall in Sheffield

Clipper Logistics (Pretty Little Thing) on Shepcote Lane, Tinsley, Sheffield have submitted plans for two temporary buildings so it can continue work while it modernises operations. Credit: Google MapsClipper Logistics (Pretty Little Thing) on Shepcote Lane, Tinsley, Sheffield have submitted plans for two temporary buildings so it can continue work while it modernises operations. Credit: Google Maps
Clipper Logistics (Pretty Little Thing) on Shepcote Lane, Tinsley, Sheffield have submitted plans for two temporary buildings so it can continue work while it modernises operations. Credit: Google Maps

Pretty Little Thing’s logistics company has asked Sheffield Council for planning permission to build two temporary buildings at its warehouse site near Meadowhall.

3.59pm - Pretty Little Thing looking to temporarily expand worldwide warehouse near Meadowhall in Sheffield

Clipper Logistics (Pretty Little Thing) on Shepcote Lane, Tinsley, Sheffield have submitted plans for two temporary buildings so it can continue work while it modernises operations. Credit: Google MapsClipper Logistics (Pretty Little Thing) on Shepcote Lane, Tinsley, Sheffield have submitted plans for two temporary buildings so it can continue work while it modernises operations. Credit: Google Maps
Clipper Logistics (Pretty Little Thing) on Shepcote Lane, Tinsley, Sheffield have submitted plans for two temporary buildings so it can continue work while it modernises operations. Credit: Google Maps

Pretty Little Thing’s logistics company has asked Sheffield Council for planning permission to build two temporary buildings at its warehouse site near Meadowhall.

2.39pm - Yorkshire cricket racism: Whistleblower Azeem Rafiq reveals full extent of abuse and calls Sheffield's Joe Root 'a good man'

Former cricketer Azeem Rafiq crying as he gives evidence at the inquiry into racism he suffered at Yorkshire County Cricket Club, at the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) committee on sport governance at Portcullis House in London. Picture date: Tuesday November 16, 2021.Former cricketer Azeem Rafiq crying as he gives evidence at the inquiry into racism he suffered at Yorkshire County Cricket Club, at the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) committee on sport governance at Portcullis House in London. Picture date: Tuesday November 16, 2021.
Former cricketer Azeem Rafiq crying as he gives evidence at the inquiry into racism he suffered at Yorkshire County Cricket Club, at the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) committee on sport governance at Portcullis House in London. Picture date: Tuesday November 16, 2021.

Yorkshire whistleblower Azeem Rafiq has laid bare the full extent of his harrowing experience of racism in cricket during a explosive and emotional appearance in front of MPs.

2.18pm - Cyclist slashed in face following collision with car in Dinnington - and then attacked twice more

Police want to speak to this woman after a teenager was slashed with a knife after colliding with a car in DinningtonPolice want to speak to this woman after a teenager was slashed with a knife after colliding with a car in Dinnington
Police want to speak to this woman after a teenager was slashed with a knife after colliding with a car in Dinnington

A South Yorkshire cyclist had his face slashed after a collision with a car - by an attacker who got out of the vehicle.

12.56pm - Woman sexually assaulted on train from Sheffield to Scunthorpe

Police have released this picture as they investigate a sexual assault on a train between Sheffield and ScunthorpePolice have released this picture as they investigate a sexual assault on a train between Sheffield and Scunthorpe
Police have released this picture as they investigate a sexual assault on a train between Sheffield and Scunthorpe

A woman has been sexually assaulted on a train between Sheffield and Scunthorpe, sparking a police investigation.

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