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A four-month-old girl, Kyra Ali Aslam, died from sepsis in August 2022 following stoma reversal surgery at Sheffield Children's Hospital after medical staff dismissed her mother's concerns about her deteriorating condition. The tragedy highlights a serious failure in patient safety, as Kyra's mother Lariece Greaves raised alarms with…
Vandals have repeatedly obscured the “L” on a street sign for Pool Square in central Sheffield, making the name appear to read “Poo Square”. The sign marks a short road near Sheffield Town Hall, and the council says highway signs are checked and repaired when damage affects their…
A man was struck by a bus on Sheffield's Wicker this morning, sustaining injuries that are now believed to be life-changing. The incident occurred at approximately 9:30am on Tuesday, 29 September, prompting emergency services to close the road whilst they responded to the collision. The pedestrian was transported…
Former Premier League goalkeeper Mark Crossley visited Prithiraj, a popular Sheffield restaurant on Ecclesall Road, with the establishment sharing news of his visit on social media. The 57-year-old Welsh international, who played for Nottingham Forest, Sheffield Wednesday, and Fulham, appeared to enjoy his experience at the restaurant, which…
Sheffield Patriots marched through Sheffield city centre on Saturday, 26 September, opposing what they describe as uncontrolled immigration. The demonstration took place alongside a counter-protest by Sheffield Communities Against Racism and Fascism, prompting a significant police presence and highlighting tensions between opposing political groups. South Yorkshire Police said…
Opposing demonstrations took place in Sheffield city centre on Saturday, 26 September, with right-wing group Sheffield Patriots gathering at Peace Gardens and Sheffield Communities Against Racism and Fascism assembling at Sheffield Station. South Yorkshire Police deployed officers to manage the events and balance protesters’ rights with the impact…
Yorkshire is set for a packed October of live entertainment, with major music acts, theatre productions and cultural events taking place across Leeds, Sheffield, Bradford and York. Highlights include performances by The Pussycat Dolls, Westlife, Duran Duran, Korn, Suede and Paul Heaton, alongside touring productions such as Mean…
A 25-year-old man has been charged and four others arrested after shots were fired at a property on Fieldhead Road, Sheffield, shortly after midnight on 21 September. The incident is being investigated as attempted murder, although no injuries were reported. Rakab Mohammed, of Sharrow Lane, was charged with…
A 19-year-old Sheffield man has been convicted and sentenced for animal cruelty after failing to provide veterinary care for a kitten with a broken leg. Kingston Billings pleaded guilty to an animal welfare offence at Sheffield Magistrates' Court on 15 September after leaving the kitten, Prince, to suffer…
Tensions over green belt development escalated at Sheffield Town Hall this week as Reform councillors tabled a motion opposing the council's Local Plan, which proposes developing 327 hectares of green space. The contentious proposal has sparked a significant community campaign to protect Sheffield's green belt, with campaigners filling…
Sheffield’s Rose Garden Café in Graves Park is set for a £60,000 refurbishment, four years after closing in 2022. A partnership involving Sheffield City Council, the Friends of Graves Park and the Save the Rose Garden Café campaign secured planning permission after a community-led effort to preserve and…
Jade Windley, 28, initially blamed blurred vision on a hangover after struggling to see dancers during a Beyoncé concert on television. An eye test and scan instead revealed a non-cancerous tumour, highlighting the importance of seeking professional advice about unexplained changes in vision. Despite injections, steroids and radiotherapy,…
Two separate shooting incidents occurred in Sheffield in the early hours of Wednesday, 23 September, with gunshots fired at houses on Swanbourne Road and Horninglow Road within eleven minutes of each other. South Yorkshire Police have described the incidents as serious and dangerous, with Superintendent Martin Simcock emphasising…
Sheffield City Council has secured £4 million to develop flood defences along the Rivers Sheaf and Porter, aiming to protect hundreds of homes, businesses and key infrastructure. The scheme matters because climate change is expected to increase the city’s flood risk over time. The planned study covers the…
Meadowhall shopping centre in Sheffield is preparing to welcome a new Michael Kors store, with hoardings already installed while final work is completed. The opening will add another major fashion retailer to the centre and contribute to a series of recent and upcoming new businesses. The store’s signage…
Police are investigating after a firearm was discharged at a property on Fieldhead Road, Sheffield, in the early hours of Monday. No one was injured, but South Yorkshire Police described the incident as an appalling attack in a built-up area. Officers were called at 12.02am, around five minutes…
Sheffield musician Joe Carnall Jnr, known for his work with bands Milburn and Reverend and The Makers, is launching his debut musical "How Could I Forget?" on tour across Yorkshire theatres this autumn. The intimate production explores memory, family and connection through live music and heartfelt storytelling, drawing…
Hanover Way in Sheffield city centre remained closed southbound because of a police incident whose nature had not been disclosed. The closure continued into the morning rush hour and disrupted tram services, while congestion affected nearby roads. The A61 was shut between Glossop Road and the Moore Street…
The Met Office has forecast a warm but changeable week for Yorkshire, with periods of rain and showers expected alongside spells of drier weather. The region will see temperatures climbing into the mid-20s Celsius early in the week before cooling and becoming windier as it progresses, with the…
Residents of Brightside, an area in north Sheffield, have spoken of their sadness after it was named one of Yorkshire's benefits hotspots, with locals describing ongoing problems with litter and drugs on the streets. The area, alongside neighbouring Hillsborough, has the county's highest proportion of working-age adults claiming…