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South Yorkshire burglar sexually assaulted a vulnerable 94-year-old woman in her own home
Enquiries to locate Clarke led officers to raid an address in the Balby area of Doncaster where he was found hiding in a wardrobe
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Veolia completes carbon capture trial at Sheffield ERF – letsrecycle.com
Veolia has completed a carbon-capture trial at its Sheffield Energy Recovery Facility, which turns non-recyclable waste into electricity and heat. The development matters because capturing carbon dioxide from waste combustion could reduce the climate impact of energy-from-waste plants, though further work would be needed before any larger-scale deployment. The trial forms part of Veolia’s efforts…
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£2bn scheme for 14-mile tunnel under Pennines connecting Sheffield and Manchester brought back to life
Infrastructure group Future Works has revived proposals for a 14-mile road tunnel beneath the Peak District linking Manchester and Sheffield. The scheme, called Trans-Pennine Connect, is intended to ease congestion, cut journeys by an estimated 30 minutes and reduce traffic’s impact on the national park, but it remains an early-stage proposal requiring funding and planning…
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New contract for Wednesday midfielder Thornton
Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Jarvis Thornton has signed a new two-year contract with the club, committing his future to the Owls as they prepare for life in League One following relegation. The 20-year-old, who has been at the club since he was eight, made his first-team debut in the EFL Cup last August before establishing himself…
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‘Reflects our belief’ – Sheffield Wednesday award new deal to promising youngster – Yorkshire Post
Sheffield Wednesday have awarded midfielder Jarvis Thornton a new two-year contract, keeping the academy graduate at Hillsborough until 2028. The deal signals the club’s confidence in the 20-year-old after his first-team breakthrough and gives him a platform to build on his development. Thornton came through Wednesday’s youth ranks and featured regularly for the first team…
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Father and daughter who died in sea named
A coroner has released the names of a father and daughter from Doncaster who died after getting into difficulty in the sea at Fistral Beach in Newquay, Cornwall. The deaths, which occurred while the pair were visiting the popular Cornish beach, prompted a police appeal and have led to inquests being opened, giving the family…
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Three lanes shut on M1 after ‘wildfire’ breaks out on grassy fields in Derbyshire – thestar.co.uk
Three lanes of the M1 in Derbyshire were closed after a wildfire broke out on grassland alongside the motorway, prompting an emergency response and causing significant disruption to traffic. The closures highlighted the ongoing risk posed by grass and vegetation fires spreading close to major roads, creating both a safety hazard from smoke and flames…
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I watched atmosphere completely change during Owls pre-season friendly – thestar.co.uk
The article describes how the mood around Sheffield Wednesday shifted markedly during a pre-season friendly, with the match becoming a reflection of supporters’ wider concerns as well as a footballing exercise. It matters because the atmosphere underlined the strain between fans, the club’s ownership and the team during an unsettled summer. The change in feeling…
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Sheffield charity reacts to PM’s announcements on social care – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield care-home charity Sheffcare welcomed the Prime Minister’s social-care proposals as recognition that the sector needs reform, while stressing that lasting change would require sufficient long-term funding. The announcement mattered because social care providers support older and vulnerable people but face rising demand, staffing pressures and uncertainty over how care is funded, meaning the charity’s…
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Rotherham MP occupies the office where every persuasive plea for extra funding will eventually land
John Healey, the Rotherham-based MP for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough, has become Chancellor of the Exchequer. The appointment puts him in charge of the Treasury, meaning local leaders and MPs seeking additional government investment will ultimately need to make their case to him; it also gives South Yorkshire a direct connection to the centre of national…