Office for National Statistics

Callum Ripley, of no fixed abode, has been jailed for two offences of theft from shop and two breaches of his Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) in Ecclesfield and High Green. Picture: South Yorkshire Police

Notorious shoplifter jailed after breaking court order

South Yorkshire has seen a surge in shoplifting cases. Main image: Press Association. Inset: National World

Warning after surge in South Yorkshire shoplifting cases

These are some of the cheapest areas in which to buy a home in Sheffield, with average prices as low as £100,000

The 14 cheapest areas to buy a home in the city

The UK's inflation rate remained at 6.7% last month despite hopes that a third consecutive dip would be seen, with lower food and drink prices offset by higher petrol and diesel prices. (Credit: Getty Images)

UK inflation remains stagnant at 6.7% despite hopes for another dip

The UK economy shrank by 0.5% in July, prompting more recession fears.

Recession fears as UK economy shrinks by ‘more than expected’ in July

New figures published by the Office for National Statistics show that in the year running between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2023, South Yorkshire Police recorded a total of 1,952 robbery offences

Number of South Yorkshire robbery offences increases by 18 per cent

Statistics published by the Office for National Statistics this month, and show that between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2023, a total of 3,105 offences 'flagged as child sexual abuse' were recorded by South Yorkshire Police. This equates to the equivalent of eight such crimes being carried out in the county every day, or 56 every week

Eight sex crimes carried out against children in county every day,

Sheffield's wedding industry is expected to be impacted by the cost-of-living crisis and the decreasing rates of marriage.

Wedding sector may be hit by cost-of-living crisis and declining marriage rates

Sheffield's population has increased to 563,521, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics. File photo of shoppers on The Moor in Sheffield city centre.

City's population rising rapidly, new figures show

Picture of Hathersage in the Peak District by Mike Waistell. Data has revealed how many of the country's households stand empty throughout the year as holiday homes, as campaigners warn it could turn communities into "ghost towns".

Number of second homes in Peak District stand empty as holiday homes

Interactive chart shows which supermarkets have biggest price rises

Local firm offers window advice for cutting next winter’s bills

Ad Feature Local firm offers window advice for cutting next winter’s bills

This is the first time inflation has dropped below double digits since August last year - but concerns remain over the rate at which food prices are increasing..

Inflation drops to 8.7%, food costs still high - how it affects you

Dave Capper, Chief Executive Officer at Westfield Health, partners of Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, and representative of the Chamber’s Wellbeing Consortium

The business of wellbeing

UK unemployment rate increase - ONS

These are the loneliest areas of Sheffield, based on GP prescriptions in those neighbourhoods

The loneliest areas of the city based on GP prescriptions

Mosborough and Halfway saw the 11th largest fall in house prices in the year to September 2022. House prices dropped 0.3 per cent - equal to £647 off the average value.

The 11 Sheffield neighbourhoods where house prices are going down

Bents Green and Millhouses has been found to be the most expensive neighbourhood in Sheffield to buy a house.

£650,000 home for sale in city's most expensive neighbourhood

Top down aerial view of houses and streets in a residential area UK New Build Estate Agent House Prices 2022

The 22 areas with the highest house prices in Sheffield

An aerial panorama view of rows of red brick back to back terraced housing in a Northern city in England

The 22 cheapest places to buy a home in Sheffield

Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows there were 7,554 conceptions in Sheffield in 2021. It was up from 7,286 the year before. Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Rise in the rate of conception among women in Sheffield

Surprise jump in February inflation due to salad shortages, food & booze

Shock as inflation rises to 10.4% unexpectedly - what it means

Sheffield may be one of the safest cities to live – but official figures have revealed the parts of the city where people are most likely to die. File picture shows gravestones in a cemetery.

The 17 Sheffield areas where you are most likely to die

A new study has revealed the top 15 baby names that have ties to Ireland or are of Irish origin which remain popular among parents.

Top 15 most popular Irish baby names

Excess deaths in Barnsley during the Covid-19 pandemic were the highest in South Yorkshire, according to government figures.

Barnsley’s number of excess deaths highest in South Yorkshire

Pictured here are 10 of the happiest and most desirable places to live in and around Sheffield

10 of the happiest and most desirable places to live in and around Sheffield

The birth rate in different areas of Sheffield varies hugely

The 15 areas of the city where the most babies are born

Councillor Minesh Parekh, who sits on the Economic Development and Skills committee, said: “We’re very proud of the work being taken by cultural partners across the city, and how much Sheffield is enriched by it.”

Sheffield’s arts, entertainment and recreation sector growing despite challenges

When it comes to finding a place to live, many people want to know where up and coming areas in Sheffield are. And The Star can help answer the question – by taking a look at the information from the last England and Wales census.

City's 16 most up-and-coming areas

Census data shows number of people never married rises

Gallery shows the most sociable parts of Sheffield, based on Government loneliness figures. All pictures: Google Streetview

Figures reveal the most sociable parts of Sheffield

Tobacco duty set to rise causing a jump in cigarette prices

John Korchak, managing director, Inform Direct

Business: Record year for company start-ups in South Yorkshire

Top 10 safest places in the UK revealed - is your area on the list?

Sheffield City Council is looking at how changes in the birth rate are affecting the number of school places across the city

Changes in birth rate affecting demand for school places

Nigel the young cotton-top tamarin monkey on mother Florencia’s back at Drusillas Zoo Park in Alfriston, East Sussex (Credit: Drusillas Zoo Park/SWNS)

Baby monkey saving endangered species and unpopular name ‘Nigel’

The average household income in Sheffield's poorest neighbourhoods is less than half that in the wealthiest

City's 19 poorest neighbourhoods based on average income

Saving money away for a rainy day might be a good idea given the cost of living crisis (image: Adobe)

Workers would need £49,300 salary to feel financially ‘comfortable’

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Peshawa Ghaffour went on trial accused of Mohammed’s murder last week, after denying the offence, but jurors found him guilty of the lesser offence of manslaughter, following 14 hours and five minutes of deliberation.

Killer wept when told of devastation caused to victim's family

Ellie Taylor found out her miscarried baby's remains had been 'forgotten' in Chesterfield Royal Hospital's mortuary for over 15 months.

Grieving mum's anger as miscarried baby left in morgue for a year