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Douglas Halley, who was a butcher in Sheffield for half his life, has celebrated his 100th birthday.

Sheffield butcher of over 50 years celebrates 100th birthday

The Sheffield memorial park near Serre, France, where city soldiers died in the Battle of the Somme in 1916. Picture: David Kessen

Why Sheffield owns this famous part of France

Funeral of World War Two hero Cyril Elliott. Pic by Errol Edwards

World War Two hero honoured at emotional funeral in Sheffield

The Silver Foxes present their cheque to St Luke's fundraiser Ellie Matthews

Bikers’ European Road Trip raises £500 plus for St Luke’s Hospice

French police have said that a teacher was killed and another two people were injured after a fatal stabbing attack at a high school in the northern city of Arras. (Credit: AFP via Getty Images)

Teacher killed and two others injured in French high school stabbing

Steve Bruce worked at both Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday (Image: Getty Images)

Ex-Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday boss set for return

Sheffield v Cardiff, always a pulsating watch

Sheffield Steelers getting ready for big Cardiff Devils' weekend test

England v Argentina: How to watch on TV, kick off time

Coronation Street & Emmerdale airing times changed - why and when

Rebecca Webster with husband Paul and son Seth.

Mum’s warning after Facebook villa holiday turned out to be scam

Dad had to pay £3k and drive 1,102 miles due to Brexit passport rule

Ian Beale will return to EastEnders alongside ex-wife Cindy

Cindy Beale’s EastEnders returns date confirmed

Over 50 people have been rescued after a migrant boat sunk in the Channel on Saturday morning

Six dead and 50 rescued after migrant boat sinks in Channel

New boy Larouci makes United vow and recalls brave Liverpool decision

World famous rock band in talks to headline Glastonbury

Brondby's Swedish forward Simon Hedlund (L) and Brondby's Tunisian midfielder Anis Ben Slimane (C) celebrate a goal during the UEFA Europa Conference League third qualifying round, first leg football match between Brondby IF and FC Basel at Brondby Stadium: CLAUS BECH/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images

Blades take significant step towards confirming transfer breakthrough

Kylian Mbappe is an admirer of Sheffield United target Anis Ben Slimane and told the midfielder so at the World Cup in Qatar: Jonathan Moscrop / Sportimage

France and PSG star's verdict on confirmed United target

Sergeant Arnold Loosemore, from Sharrow, Sheffield, was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery during the First World War. The VC medal is being auctioned by Noonans and is expected to fetch £180,000-220,000. Photo: Noonans

Tragic tale of war hero as medal expected to fetch £220k at auction

France travel warning: Foreign Office issues alert to Brits as riots over police shooting see 1,300 arrests

France travel warning to Brits as riots over police shooting continue

11 little-know European driving laws that could land you with a fine

The difficulties United face if they follow up interest in striker

Martin Lewis had this urgent warning for British holidaymakers on the most recent episode of his Money Show.

Martin Lewis warning to anyone travelling abroad this summer

France's forward Kylian Mbappe (L) fights for the ball with Greece's defender George Baldock, who represents Sheffield United: ALAIN JOCARD/AFP via Getty Images

Baldock's Greek fairytale presents United with a challenge

Kylian Mbappe is set to face Sheffield United's George Baldock: Jonathan Moscrop / Sportimage

United man set for showdown with Mbappe

British girl, aged 11, shot dead in France

Liz and David Murphy sold up and moved to France

Family sold £400k house and bought a whole French village instead

A three year old British girl is thought to be among those stabbed in the knife attack

British girl, 3 among those stabbed in knife attack in Annecy, France

Two children are in a life threatning condition after a knife attack in France

Two children in life-threatening condition after knife attack

Hotels.com reveal their weirdest room service requests

Strike action by French air traffic control staff are expected to impact flights. (Photo credit should read FRED DUFOUR/AFP via Getty Images)

Travel warning issued amid French air traffic control strike

The six skaters from Sheffield Steel Junior Rollers who are heading to the World Cup as part of Team GB

Six Sheffield Skaters are going to the World Cup

Dave and Jane Park's son Ben tragically died aged just 11 in an accident on a family walking holiday in France. His parents are running a Care for the Family support event for other bereaved parents in Sheffield on Saturday, June 10.

Heartbroken parents whose son died tragically speak of 'unimaginable' pain

Ryanair has launched a flash sale to popular holiday destinations - but you need to be quick!

Ryanair launches flash sale with flights to Spain for £9.99

Dick and Angel Strawbridge

Escape to the Chateau pair break silence after Channel 4 axe

Brits could face €200 fine for wearing this item while cycling in Spain (Getty Images)

Brits could face €200 fine for cycling and wearing this item in Spain

Brits looking to travel to Spain this year could be impacted by new travel rules - but what are they?

Full list of new travel rules for Spain as Brits could be fined £25k

When the next Junior Eurovision will be

When and where Junior Eurovision 2023 will take place

The top castle wedding venues in the world have been revealed

Three UK locations named among most incredible castle wedding venues

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The M1 was closed in both directions near Sheffield, yesterday, after a man in a stolen car jumped out of the vehicle and ran onto the M1 to flee from police officers

Motorway closed as man runs onto M1 to flee from cops

These are the latest population figures as gathered by Statista in 2020.

Where is Sheffield in 20 biggest cities in UK?

Picture shows the police cordon at Rose Hill Park, Rotherham, on Sunday night (November 26). National World

Popular beauty spot sealed off by police