South Yorkshire

Firefighters at Sheffield Parkway Fire Station practice rescuing people from car crashes, as worried bosses warn of drink driving over Christmas. Picture: David Kessen, National World

Firefighters practise crash rescue as bosses fear Christmas casualties

South Yorkshire Police's Financial Crime Investigation Unit (FCIU) issued five confiscation orders against convicted criminals in November. (Photo courtesy of South Yorkshire Police)

Criminals ordered to repay £14,000 of £26,000 crime proceeds

Roundabout fundraising manager Emily Bush

Put Roundabout on your Christmas wish list in 2023

Maria Laine and Todd Citron of Boeing with Steve Foxley, right, of Sheffield University at the start of building the new facility

£80m research centre to help create 3,000 jobs

A man was seriously injured in a crash on Dinnington Road, near Rotherham. Picture: Google

Man seriously injured in horrific head-on crash on country lane

Brendan is creating a new life with the support of Roundabout and Arches Housing

Brendan finds independence with Roundabout and Arches Housing

Kate Rusby

Music Preview: A time to celebrate indeed, and a time to recall for Kate

South Yorkshire was found to have the highest number of break-ins between November and December over the last three years, with 148 burglaries per 100,000 residents on average

South Yorkshire is worst area in the country for winter break-ins

YouTube star Danny Malin, the face of Rate My Takeaway, from Barnsley has teamed up for the third year running with music producer Toddla T from Sheffield to create new song 'Santa’s from up North'

YouTube star & Sheffield producer hope to make their song Xmas No.1

Doncaster Sheffield Airport.

Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Council finalises case for funding

South Yorkshire's Police and Crime Commissioner, Dr Alan Billings, is asking what residents think should be the police's priority, and how much more they'd pay on their council tax. Picture: David Kessen, National World

What crimes should police prioritise and how much more would we pay?

The grant has funded the new Emmaus Sheffield training, therapy and meeting facilities

Morrisons Foundation supports Emmaus Sheffield with £9,000 grant

The Lost Chord Christmas cards have been designed by Ecclesall children

Ecclesall children create some Christmas magic for Lost Chord UK

Stagecoach Yorkshire's Christmas bus will be in Sheffield for selected dates this December.

Stagecoach releases Christmas bus timetable and new festive vehicle

Shane Walker, 36, of Alfred Street, and Lewis Merritt, 27, of Station Road, broke into a string of houses and made off with electronics, bank cards and children's toys.

Duo burgled Rotherham houses for children's toys and bank cards

A motorist has been arrested on suspicion of GBH after a police incident at Rosehill Park, Rawmarsh (pictured). An off road biker was taken to hospital by ambulance (file picture, inset).

Motorist arrested on suspicion of GBH after off-road bikers incident

Pete and Gill had the chance to see Lost Chord UK patron Cliff Richard in concert

Pop legend Sir Cliff welcomes Lost Chord UK volunteers to concert

Barnsley fans are the latest to be banned

Over 100 football bans in place across the five South Yorkshire clubs

Better Buses for South Yorkshire campaigners want the county's bus services under public control.

Bus firm's profits quadruple amid cuts to services in South Yorkshire

Parkrunners at Concord Park

Dozen parkruns in city with 13th along soon

The M&S Barnsley team gathered at the store entrance at 9am with Store Manager, Graham Whitfield, joined by guest of honour, Percy Pig, to cut the ribbon and declare the store officially open.

Hundreds queue for new M&S food store opening in South Yorkshire

The last CCTV sighting of Christian Davies was over a week ago (Monday, November 20, 2023), and police believe he may have travelled to South Yorkshire

Concerns for missing man who may have travelled to South Yorkshire

Man arrested after woman dies in Kimberworth Road crash tragedy, Rotherham. PIcture: Google / National World

Arrest after woman tragically killed in horror crash

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

Popular beauty spot sealed off by police

Sheffield has woken up to torrential rain and stiff winds today (November 27, 2023). Picture: David Kessen, National World

Weather: Here's when torrential rain in Sheffield will stop today

Pictures show nine people police want to speak to in connection with ongoing investigations

Caught on camera - nine people police in Sheffield want to trace

Top row, left to right: Jamie Goose; Bryon Shepherd; Brad Spencer and Brett Ainley. Bottom row, left to right: David Bean; Leslie Winfindale; Neil Cawton and Peshawa Ghaffour

Predatory paedophiles, axe-wielding thug & killer amongst those jailed

Penistone Station

Government grants £48m for rail line improvements through South Yorkshire

Earlier today (Thursday, November 23, 2023), jurors convicted 68-year-old Neil Cawton of a series of offences, including engaging in sexual activity with a child, indecent assault and engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child.

Predator plied young girls with booze & cigarettes to gain their trust

Autumn statement: Sheffield business boss wants to see long-term plan

South Yorkshire Police sent 15 and 16-year-old police cadets into stores in Doncaster to see if the store would sell them knives without proof of ID.

Underage youngsters try to buy knives in undercover police operation

A woman in her 70s was the victim of a 'terrifying' robbery attempt outside Rotherham Minster. Picture: National World

Woman in 70s victim of 'terrifying' robbery attempt near famous church

Kate Josephs, Sheffield City Council's chief executive, welcomes the investment but warns the government more is needed.

Council chief brands the government’s investment in the region as ‘peanuts’

Oliver Coppard in front of the business and trade committee.

South Yorkshire Mayor wants to create a ‘regional powerhouse’

South Yorkshrie colleges and training providers will benefit from £4.2m funding for training in jobs in the digital and green energy sectors. Picture: Desola Lanre-Ologun/ Unsplash

Region ‘on course for a green and digital future’ following £4.2m training boost

James Toseland

Former race ace James Toseland lifts the lid on suicidal thoughts

Christmas giveaway that extends to all care workers in the local area. Picture - supplied

Ad Feature Redefining care in South Yorkshire

Gulliver's Valley Theme Park near Sheffield

Christmas arrives at theme park with Santa’s grotto and gifts for kids

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Police at the scene of a murder investigation at Leighton Road, Gleadless, Sheffield. Picture: David Kessen, National World

Dead man's partner 'devastated' after tragic loss, says pal

Pictured in this gallery are the most crime-ridden streets in Sheffield in October 2023, based on the number of reports made to police

The 13 most crime-ridden streets in Sheffield, police figures show

Police officers have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a reported assault in Sheffield in August earlier this year.

Assault left man unconscious with a broken ankle before Blades match