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South Yorkshire Fire Service has issued reassurance that smoke observed near the Tinsley Viaduct on Wednesday originated from a nearby small fire rather than from the infrastructure itself. Firefighters responded to the blaze overnight and determined that allowing the fire to burn in a controlled manner was the…
Barnsley councillors have approved outline plans for up to 126 homes on green space north of Keresforth Road in Dodworth, after a divided vote. The land is allocated for housing in the council’s Local Plan, but opponents raised concerns about wildlife, recreation, road safety, flooding, and noise and…
Penistone town councillors have offered Barnsley Council £1 for the town hall that houses the Paramount cinema, aiming to take ownership and find a way to restore the building. Their proposal follows the council’s decision to cancel a planned renovation, putting the future of the cinema and other…
Two people have died after a car crashed into a lamppost in Rotherham. The incident matters because police are investigating whether another vehicle was involved and a driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. The crash happened on East Bawtry Road shortly after…
Claire Frankland and Leo Cossham won the Sheffield 10K, finishing as the fastest female and male runners respectively. Thousands took part in the race, organised by Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All, with many raising money for charities. Frankland completed the course in 36 minutes and one second, while…
A Pride-themed welcome banner outside St Mark’s Church in Broomhill, Sheffield, was cut down and stolen in broad daylight. Vicar Reverend Helena Roulston said the incident was reported as a hate crime, and that it was particularly upsetting because the church aims to welcome students and the LGBTQ+…
Nursery workers in Barnsley will vote on strike action in a dispute over pensions after six council-run nurseries were transferred to a private provider. The GMB union says staff were promised continued access to local government pensions but were later told they would move to the provider’s statutory…
A roundup of uplifting stories from across Yorkshire highlights community spirit, dedication and compassion. It includes a restored school clock, an inclusive running group, a husband donating a kidney to his wife, a 106-year-old’s global birthday celebration and a rescue cat’s unusually large litter. - Ripon Grammar School…
Yorkshire secured a dramatic one-wicket victory over Nottinghamshire to end their County Championship season with a third consecutive win. On his 37th birthday, captain Jonny Bairstow hit the decisive six off Mohammad Ali to seal the spoils, with Yorkshire recovering from a perilous position where seven wickets had…
Police are seeking a man in connection with a serious wrong-way crash on the M1 motorway that has left a victim with potentially life-changing injuries. The incident highlights the dangers of dangerous driving on major roads and the ongoing investigation into this serious traffic collision. David Nutall, aged…
Thousands of runners are due to take part in Sheffield’s 10k on Sunday, with the race starting and finishing at Arundel Gate at 09:30 BST. The event will require extensive temporary road closures and parking restrictions, which organisers say are necessary to protect runners, spectators and local communities…
A 12-year-old boy was hospitalised after being struck by an electric bike in a hit-and-run in Thurnscoe, Barnsley. The collision happened on Houghton Road on Thursday evening as the child was reportedly crossing the road, and the rider fled, prompting a police appeal for information. South Yorkshire Police…
A juvenile bittern, one of Britain’s rarest and most elusive birds, was unexpectedly seen in gardens, a river and a cemetery in Sheffield. The unusual urban appearance attracted public attention because bitterns normally live in wetlands and reedbeds, while experts said the bird was likely lost or forced…
Yorkshire has managed to avoid imposing a hosepipe ban this summer, unlike many other parts of England suffering water restrictions after a hot, dry season. However, reservoirs across the region remain critically low at less than half full, well below seasonal norms, creating concern about water supplies heading…
Nottinghamshire’s County Championship title reign is over despite leading Yorkshire by 127 runs at the end of day two at Trent Bridge. Warwickshire’s bonus-point haul against Leicestershire made it mathematically impossible for the 2025 champions to close the 15-point gap before the final round ends. Olly Stone took…
The Waiting Miner, a bronze statue honouring Yorkshire's mining heritage, has been unveiled at the former site of Sheffield's Tinsley Towers, which were demolished in 2008. South Yorkshire's Mayor Oliver Coppard formally unveiled the sculpture, created by artist Harry Phillips, in a ceremony attended by representatives from the…
Vida, a domestic abuse charity based in Sheffield, has closed this summer due to a funding crisis after more than 30 years of operation. The organisation, which began as the Sheffield Domestic Violence Forum in the mid-1990s, lost its primary income source when it failed to secure new…
Work has started on a £19m Yorkshire Water project to improve water quality in and around Barnsley. The scheme aims to reduce phosphorus levels at the company’s Wombwell wastewater treatment plant, helping protect rivers and public and animal health while accommodating population growth. Specialist chemicals and beneficial bacteria…
Wicketkeeper Harry Duke has signed a permanent contract with Middlesex from Yorkshire, extending through the end of 2028. This move formalises a successful loan arrangement and is particularly significant given Duke's recent impact, including helping Middlesex win the One-Day Cup on Sunday. The 25-year-old initially joined Middlesex on…
Over 2,750 people have responded to a consultation on the proposed Whitestone solar farm in South Yorkshire, which would be Europe's largest if constructed. The 750MW project faces significant opposition from local councils, parish councils, community groups, MPs, and the South Yorkshire Mayor, with concerns centred on its…