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The world's first transatlantic flight made using 100% sustainable aviation fuel has taken off with the help of researchers at the University of Sheffield

Sheffield Uni behind pioneering flight

This calculator reveals the monetary value of your free time

1.7m Brits are expected to be living with dementia by 2040 - more than double today's levels. (Picture: Adobe Stock)

1.7m people could have dementia in the UK by 2040

Rotherham Town Hall.

Rotherham second in resurfacing ‘estate roads’ in the country

The village of Hooton Pagnell, 16 miles from Sheffield, and, inset, the nearby fields where an earth tremor is thought to have been centresd. Main Picture: National World. Inset picture: Google

Organisation reports suspected tremor centred near South Yorks village

Headband created that can detect Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease: New vaccine ‘could reduce or prevent’ impact of illness and ‘eliminate toxic cells’

Alzheimer’s disease: Scientists believe new vaccine offers ‘fresh hope

Ronnie and Alfie found the 2kg of ambergris on Leven beach (Pic: Ronnie Humphreys)

Father and son duo discover rare ambergris on beach walk

Diabetes rates are set to soar globally by 2050

How to spot diabetes symptoms as rates soar across the world

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom, the club's owner Prince Abdullah bin Musa'ad bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Abdullah Alghamdi of United World: Simon Bellis / Sportimage

Blades beat Owls in data study amid takeover development

What is Taurine? The ‘elixir’ which could extend life and boost health

Android users warned of 193 apps that could empty your bank account

Sheffield United are heading back to the Premier League: Andrew Yates / Sportimage

Research highlights Premier League styles and potential new signings

Do elephants like human visitors at the zoo?

Which animals like zoo visitors and which ones don’t

Dog owners are being warned that raw dog foods could be poisonous

Urgent deadly pet food warning for dog owners

Male instructor giving directions to an adolescent girl during her lesson

UK’s top 10 cities for learner drivers revealed

The new butterfly colours look very similar to the Eye of Sauron (Photo: Natural History Museum)

Butterfly named after Lord of the Rings villain

Raw pheasant pet food has been discovered to have "very high" quantities of lead from shotgun pellets, posing a health danger to dogs.

Lead poisoning found in raw pheasant pet food, study finds

Medicinal cannabis can help relieve pain caused by cancer, study finds.

Study finds medicinal cannabis can help relieve pain caused by cancer

Budget ranges at smaller convenience stores rarely stocked says Which?

Which biscuit do you enjoy with a brew?

Study reveals best biscuits for dunking in tea- including Bourbons

Smartwatches often come with sophisticated fitness trackers that can analyze every move.

Your smart watch can reveal signs of heart failure, study says

Heatwave and drought could put butterflies in trouble

First News: Butterflies in trouble

New research shows that humans could outlive the current record age of 122 by several decades, as advancements in technology and nutrition increase longevity.

Humans could live decades longer than current record age of 122

Dr Ola Rominiyi, Speciality Registrar in Neurosurgery at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sheffield researchers use pioneering technology to explore new treatments for fa...

An example of public engagement, which is one of the tasks of the I'M-ACTIVE project

Sheffield Hallam secures six-figure UKRI grant for robotics project to support o...

Artificial sweetener found in fizzy diet drinks ‘has unexpected effect on immune system’, study finds

Artificial sweetener ‘has unexpected effect on immune system’

UK to trial new groundbreaking endometriosis treatment

A new study show that video games are not harmful to children’s brain development.

New study finds video games are not harmful to children’s brains

Three Shires Head. A waterfall and packhorse stone bridge at Three Shires Head in the Peak District National Park.

Experts unveil best UK road trips ahead of February half term

Glastonbury Festival’s iconic Pyramid Stage could become a permanent fixture.

Less than 1 in 5 people expected to get Glastonbury tickets

Cycle Routes and roads blocked off in Kelhm Island

City one of best in England for good road conditions

Experts warn that these common foods can increase cancer risk

The wreck of the Klein Hollandia (Photo: Cathy de Lara)

Shipwreck off UK coast identified as 17th century Dutch warship

Rogue AI could eradicate humans, warn scientists

Analysing loyalty card data could help doctors spot ovarian cancer cases earlier.

Loyalty card data could help spot ovarian cancer earlier

Earth’s inner core may have started spinning in a new direction, accord to scientists.

Earth’s inner core may have started spinning in a new direction

People of all ages were delighted to see the return of the Loony Dook and this plucky pensioner was determined to get a good view from the beach!

Can early retirement lead to a decline in cognitive ability?

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Coun Ben Miskell on Fargate.

Regeneration costs more than double to £33m

Jordan Lill, aged 26, of Wakelam Drive, Armthorpe, Doncaster, has been jailed after pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving

Two men were driving at around 95mph when one struck and killed a pedestrian

People relaxing in the sun on Fargate in Sheffield city centre in 1976

29 nostalgic photos to transport you back to 1976