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Police officers at the scene of a fatal crash involving a police car and a Volkswagen Passat on the A66 in South Bank, near Middlesbrough. Credit: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

TikTok urged to remove content of deadly trend after A66 horror crash

Police closed off a street in Barnsley last night because of fighting

Police close off Barnsley road over fighting in the street

An e-fit image has been released of a man police officers want to identify following a reported incident of indecent exposure

E-fit released after tram stop flasher exposed himself at woman

Tiana has been reported missing in Sheffield

Sheffield police issue appeal for help to find missing teenage girl

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Who doesn't love a chippy on a Friday night or as a bank holiday treat. Here are the top 11 Sheffield fish and chip shops on Google Reviews in August 2025.

City's 11 top-rated fish and chip restaurants and takeaways on Google

This collaboration marks a first in professional football

Ad Feature QPR & TokenFi Sign Groundbreaking Sponsorship Deal for 2025-26 Season

This is a hard one to beat, and remarkably brave to wear a white floor-length wedding dress to a festival. Looking wonderful!

Tramlines 2024's best outfits and group costumes to beat this year

A fundraiser has begun to place a memorial bench in honour of 22-year-old Lib Hume, who passed away after fighting cancer for two years.

Heartbroken family raise thousands in memory of 22-year-old

PC Josh Brett was able to save the life of a man suffering from a drug overdose in Sheffield city centre thanks to a Naloxone spray.

Police officer saves live of man suffering overdose in Sheffield

A three-bed, semi-detached house has come on offer in Killamarsh.

How you could move into a three-bedroom home for only £52,000

Sheffield City Council is taking part in a new government scheme that will see brownfield sites used for housing developments.

Council to join scheme that will see brownfield sites used for housing

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue responded to four large-scale blazes over the weekend

Busy weekend for fire service including blaze at block of flats

Football's forgotten hero, Mark Crook, who created the first 'nursery club' in Wath Wanderers will be honoured with a new blue plaque.

Football legend gets blue plaque

Council accused of breaking pledge as green belt queries ignored

Department, Sheffield's newest food hall/social space, opened to the public this month.

Inside Sheffield's newest food hall and everything it sells

Police have issued advice after recent data showed that South Yorkshire is one of the worst counties in the country for pet theft.

Pet theft continues to rise in South Yorkshire

I visited Sheffield's hottest neighbourhood to understand the hype

Two arrested after police uncover cannabis farm

Sheffield couple run London marathon for four-year-old daughter

City-centre apartment in renovated school for sale

Public in Sheffield is in the running for a national award

Popular Sheffield city centre spot shortlisted for national award

Sheffield children found out today whether they have a place in their 'first choice' primary school

Sheffield primary school places announced

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after Worksop house explosion

Sheffield firefighters in action earlier today

WATCH: Firefighters battle fierce blaze as vehicle erupts in flames

Meet Princess Margherita, the Cane Corso in Sheffield who has waited too long for her forever home.

Sheffield adopt a dog: Meet Princess Margherita, the loyal Cane Corso

Jessica Ennis at Play Padel Sheffield

Sheffield’s first indoor padel club opens with star-studded launch

Three men are due to go on trial over 16 allegations of rape

Three men charged with raping teenage girls set to go on trial

Police remain at the scene at All Saints School, Sheffield

Watch: What the Prime Minister said about All Saints School tragedy

We asked readers what they thought the best thing was that happened in 2024 in Sheffield. Here are some of their suggestions.
Picture by Gerard Binks

Best things to happen in Sheffield, in 2024, according to Star readers

This stunning maisonette is on the market.

Tour inside refurbished maisonette overlooking stunning Rivelin Valley

These pretty pups need rescuing.

14 dogs from Mastiffs to Chihuahuas that need rehoming at Thornberry

Northbridge cars had an empty forecourt

Picture shows empty site at one of oldest local car dealers

Sheffield has many dogs that need adopting.

13 adorable pups at local animal shelters that need new homes

Three Sheffield pubs have been handed area awards in the Thwaites Hospitality Awards 2024.

Three city pubs scoop up titles in prestigious hospitality awards

It's fish Friday - where are you going to go in Sheffield?

City's 14 top-rated fish and chip restaurants and takeaways on Google

Papa's Fish & Chips at Crystal Peaks has been marked as 'permanently closed' on Google.

Second Papa's Fish & Chips chain shuts down without warning

The Star was introduced to four of Thornberry's dogs that need a home.

Watch: We met four adorable dogs that need a home

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A scuffle breaks out during the Raise the Colours march through Sheffield. Photo: Iconic Media

Scuffles and fallen horse as counter-protesters try to stop march

“Remorseless” Paul Mundy was told to remain quiet as Judge Peter Hampton sentenced him for 24 sex offences including rape committed against four young girls. He said Mundy, 71, had failed to show a “scrap of remorse” for his crimes

"We're finally safe," survivor says as predatory paedophile is jailed

Sheffield mum-of-two Bethany Elwood, 31, took home £72,000 in benefit fraud after failing to tell the DWP she was no longer single and her partner had moved in for over four years.

Exclusive Sheffield benefit cheat claimed £78,000 by claiming she was single