Department for Transport

Data from the Department for Transport shows that 821 people were killed or seriously injured in a South Yorkshire collision in 2022 – an increase of almost 18 per cent compared to 2021.

Fatalities and injuries on South Yorkshire roads up 18 per cent

The 15 most dangerous parts of Sheffield for road injuries

An almost empty Sheffield railway station hit by the rail strikes in June.

No trains at all in or out of Sheffield today due to strike action

Readers of The Star have shared what they think are the best and worst bus routes in Sheffield. (Photo courtesy of David Kessen, National World)

Bus fares set to rise across South Yorkshire from November

The green man at pedestrian crossings is set to light up for longer - as Brits walk slower than they did before.

Green man at UK pedestrian crossings to undergo major change

The green man at pedestrian crossings is set to light up for longer - as Brits walk slower than they did before.

Green man at UK pedestrian crossings to undergo major change

Oliver Coppard speaking in front of the Mayoral Combined Authority Board.

South Yorkshire leaders slam government on buses

Trans Pennine Trail in Sheffield becoming more accessible

England’s slowest motorways revealed - which roads make the list?

Train passengers in England risk losing access to wifi onboard amid cost cuts.

Passengers could lose wifi service on train amid cost cuts

Most dangerous driving hotspots in the UK unveiled - is your area on the list?

Most dangerous driving hotspots in the UK unveiled

Longer lorries to be allowed on Britain’s roads under new laws

Under 25’s could be banned from giving lifts under new plans

Drivers under age of 25 could be banned from giving lifts to friends

Act Now demanding Better Buses

Environment: South Yorkshire Groups unite to demand better buses from the Depart...

Rishi Sunak has scrapped smart motorways. Credit: Getty/Adobe Stock/Kim Mogg

All new smart motorway projects scrapped over safety and cost concerns

South Yorkshire’s police and crime commissioner has welcomed the Government’s decision to scrap new smart motorways, but branded the announcement a ‘half victory’ for the region.

South Yorkshire Police chief brands Smart Motorways ban a ‘half victory’

Drivers are being warned by the DVLA to pay their car tax

DVLA £1,000 fine warning - how to renew car tax & when to do it

(Composite: NationalWord/Shutterstock)

Two in three drivers fear relaxing MOT rules will put lives at risk

The £2 cap on single bus fares, which applies to the vast majority of routes in Sheffield, has been extended until the end of June

£2 cap on bus fares is extended until June

Sheffield Council hopes its revamp of tram stops using Levelling Up funding will be a “catalyst” for future investment.

Council is ‘levelling up’ tram stops to boost investment

Our gallery reveals the areas of Sheffield with the highest rates of injury on their roads.

City's 15 most dangerous districts for injuries on the roads revealed

20mph speed limit should be target for new urban roads, says DfT

Government ‘will miss EV charger target by 20 years’, Labour says

According to the Department for Transport data, in 2012 there were a total of 725 road casualties in Barnsley, of which 178 (24%) were fatal or resulted in serious injury.

Road casualties to be cut by half, as analysis shows most dangerous routes

MOTs could be required every two years under proposed change

New MOT rules could change test timings to save drivers money

(Photo by KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP via Getty Images)

Self-driving cars could cause congestion to nearly double

A report has shown that a third of local roads in England are in need of repairs

Third of local roads in England need urgent repair, report says

The scene in Bordesley Green, Birmingham, where a 12-year-old schoolboy riding an e-scooter has died after being involved in a horror crash with a bus.

Schoolboy, 12, dies in horror crash involving bus and e-scooter

Cumwell Lane/Kingsforth Lane was the subject of a petition calling for more safety measures following a number of incidents on the route.

‘Racetrack’ Rotherham road “does not meet threshold” for average speed cameras

The junction of Queens Road and Bramall Lane in Lowfield is one of three locations where Sheffield Council wants to be able to fine drivers caught making illegal manouevres, including prohibited turns and stopping in a yellow box. Only the police currently have the right to take enforcement action over such offences in the city, but that could soon change, with a public consultation underway. Photo: Google

Drivers could face council fines for breaking rules at three accident blackspots

Drivers face penalty points for not wearing a seat belt

Grant Shapps is the new home secretary. Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images.

Who is new home secretary Grant Shapps?

Noise detecting cameras launched to tackle anti-social ‘boy racers’

‘Noise Camera’ that can detect rowdy drivers trial across UK

The Supertram network opened in 1994

South Yorkshire trams to be brought back into public control

(Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Liz Truss would consider scrapping smart motorway speed limits

Doncaster Council is one of 11 areas taking part in a scheme that will see GPs issue social prescriptions for walking, wheeling and cycling.

Walking and cycling to be offered on prescription for mental and physical health

Top Stories from The Star

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue have said an investigation is underway after a blaze at a residence in Rotherham this morning.

Investigation launched after fire at residential property

Children's author, Carly Hart, visited Emmaus Catholic and Church of England Primary School in Sheffield after 116 local primary schools received around £2,000 worth of book donations from Bookmark Reading Charity. (Photo courtesy of Bookmark Reading Charity)

Massive £232,000 book donation to 116 local primary schools

June Hall at The Bakers Shop, on Howard Road, in Walkley, Sheffield, which she has run with her sons Darren and Derek for the last 30 years. It is closing for good on Saturday, November 25

Popular bakery in Sheffield closing after 30 years