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Firefighters make Scream parody to show kitchen fire dangers

Hospitals in Sheffield are bringing back mask rules

Sheffield hospitals bring back mask rules to combat Covid case rise

New Covid variant Arcturus has been found in the UK

Arcturus: New Covid variant found in UK

Spain, France and Turkey travel update by Foreign Office

Who's behind the masks?

The Masked Singer 2023: Bookies predict who is behind the masks

From left: Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Joel Dommett, Rita Ora and Jonathan Ross

How to watch the new series of ITV’s The Masked Singer

Archer Harris, 7, asked for a litter picking set from Santa last Christmas.

Sheffield boy goes litter-picking up to 'make the world a better place'

Health secretary, Sajid Javid

Everything you can and can't do this Christmas under Covid-19 restrictions

A shopper wears a protective mask as she walks down an aisle in a supermarket (Getty Images)

Government clarifies rules around face masks after confusion over singing in sup...

The reopening of shops on April 12th 2021. The Moor, Sheffield. Picture: Chris Etchells

Readers' share their thoughts on £200 fines for not wearing a mask

Here are all the areas in Sheffield which saw a rise in Covid cases in the week leading up to November 24. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Here's where Covid cases are rising in Sheffield

Mask-wearing is back

Editor: All change again and times to follow rules once more

Masks and Covid restrictions have been brought back for schools, shops and public transport to combat the spread of the new Omicron variant.

Masks are back in shops, schools and public transport

Covid infection rates remain high in Sheffield, despite the ongoing vaccination programme

Sheffield areas where Covid rates are rising the fastest

Greg Fell, Sheffield's director for public health, has issued an update regarding safety at schools amid rising Covid rates in the city

Sheffield health chief issues update on school Covid measures

Hospital patients, visitors and staff in Sheffield are being asked to continue wearing masks

Covid patients in Sheffield hospitals passes 50 after steep rise

Masks could still be required on Sheffield buses and trams after July 19

A mother helps her daughter put on a mask (Photo by DESIREE MARTIN / AFP) (Photo by DESIREE MARTIN/AFP via Getty Images)

Masks will NOT be compulsory when schools return – and neither will ‘regular’ te...

Unions and teachers in Sheffield are worried about the effect of the March 8 reopening.

Unions and teachers in Sheffield attack school return plan

Tomas Duba - protecting his family.

Sheffield Steelers goalie rejects advances from other clubs

Wearing masks outdoors could be made compulsory.

Masks could become compulsory outdoors and in classrooms as Covid cases spiral

People clapping

“I just want people to stop arguing, work together”; Readers react to campaign

These are the safest kinds of face coverings to wear - according to new research

The effectiveness of face masks lessens when they get wet, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other health experts have warned (Photo: Shutterstock)

Face masks become less effective in the rain - here’s what experts are saying

People are now required to wear masks in a number of different settings, starting today (September 24)

The 36 places in Sheffield you must now where a face mask

A Sheffield man has warned Handsworth could be 'at risk' of a local lockdown due to customers not wearing masks while shopping in Asda.

Non-mask wearers put area 'at risk' of lockdown

Piers Corbyn, brother of former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, is due to address an 'anti-mask' protest in Sheffield (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)

Health chief speaks out over protest

Many people who don’t like face masks have opted for plastic face shields or masks with valves, making it easier to breathe (Photo: Shutterstock)

Masks with valves and plastic face shields less effective at reducing spread of ...

The government has made a U-turn on its decision regarding the wearing of face masks in secondary schools in England (Photo: Shutterstock)

The government has U-turned on face mask rules in English schools - here’s the l...

The Canary Islands have seen a spike in cases in recent weeks (Photo: Shutterstock)

Indoor nightlife and outdoor smoking are to be banned in the Canary Islands - th...

Boris Johnson announced on 12 July that face masks will become mandatory to wear in shops in England, from Friday 24 July (Photo: Shutterstock)

What is the fine for not wearing a face mask? How much you’ll have to pay if you...

The mandatory wearing of face masks on public transport and in shops has become a divisive issue among some across the UK (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)

Opinion - The rules are simple when it comes to wearing face masks

Do children have to wear face masks on flights? (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the rules around children wearing face masks on planes - from Easyjet,...

Tesco is among the supermarkets wear masks are not yet compulsory, but soon will be.

Face mask rules at supermarkets

Airline Jet2 is getting ready to restart its summer trips, with flights due to begin from 15 July.

But there will be certain rules in place that travellers will need to follow, in order to prevent the spread of Covid-19 (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the new rules Jet2 passengers will now have to follow

It's important to follow safety and hygiene practices when meeting with people outside your household (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here's how to keep safe when meeting in a group under new lockdown rules

Are you thinking about making your own face masks? (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is how to make your own face masks - and where you can buy them

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, you may now be wearing a face mask when leaving the house for your daily walk or when visiting the supermarket (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s how you should and shouldn’t wear a face mask - according to experts

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Sammy Woodhouse has told how she is incredibly concerned after an investigation by The Star found South Yorkshire was on track to record the highest total of CSE victims in the last five years. (Photo courtesy of Dean Atkins)

Serious concern over skyrocketing CSE victims in Sheffield and beyond

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