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Former Lord Mayor selected as Labour’s candidate in upcoming Sheffield by-election
Former Sheffield Lord Mayor Gill Furniss was selected as Labour’s candidate for the Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough by-election, triggered by the death of Labour MP Harry Harpham. Her selection mattered because Labour was seeking to retain a parliamentary seat it had held comfortably, while the contest also took place alongside local elections. Furniss, a Sheffield…
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Rotherham sign former Wrexham striker Mullin
Rotherham United have signed striker Paul Mullin on a two-year deal following his departure from Wrexham, where he had become a fan favourite during the club’s rapid rise up the English football pyramid. The 31-year-old built his reputation with prolific scoring in League Two before struggling for form and game time in his final season…
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Former Owl, who left after not playing a single minute, signs for League Two club – thestar.co.uk
A former Sheffield Wednesday player has signed for a League Two club after leaving Hillsborough without making a single first-team appearance. The move gives him an opportunity to restart his senior career and secure regular competitive football elsewhere. The player’s spell with the Owls ended without any minutes on the pitch, underlining how limited his…
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Young Sheffield Wednesday defender extends contract and is immediately loaned out – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday have extended young defender Mackenzie Maltby’s contract before sending him on loan to Scarborough Athletic. The move keeps the academy graduate tied to the Owls while giving him the chance to gain regular senior experience, rather than remain on the fringes of the first team. Maltby, a centre-back who joined Wednesday as a…
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‘AI can help save NHS time’, director says
A trial of Microsoft’s AI assistant, Copilot, suggests it could reduce administrative work for NHS staff and free more time for patient care, according to a director involved. The findings matter because the NHS is under pressure to improve productivity while managing staff workloads and long waiting lists. Participants reported saving an average of 43…
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Sheffield boxing superstar Kell Brook drops intriguing comeback hint amid Conor Benn talk – thestar.co.uk
Former world welterweight champion Kell Brook has hinted that he may return to boxing, prompting renewed discussion of a possible fight with Conor Benn. The suggestion matters because Brook retired after defeating long-term rival Amir Khan in 2022, but remains a high-profile name in British boxing. The Sheffield fighter shared a social-media post from a…
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Groovebox gear up for huge run of Sheffield shows to round out the summer – Skiddle
Groovebox is preparing a series of dance music events in Sheffield, centred on day-and-night parties at SteelYard. The run brings prominent house and electronic acts to the city during the later summer period, reinforcing Sheffield’s programme of large-scale club events. The announced dates include OBSKÜR on 1 August, SOSA performing an extended set on 22…
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Three people charged in connection to supply of Class B and Class C drugs in South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire Police have charged three people in connection with the alleged supply of Class B and Class C drugs in the county. The charges form part of action against suspected drug dealing, though the available article text does not provide further details of the allegations or the individuals involved. The report’s headline does not…
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Sheffield Palestine campaigners condemn West Bank killings near twin city
Sheffield Palestine campaigners have condemned reported killings in the West Bank near the city’s twin city. The article’s full text was unavailable, so no further claims or circumstances can be verified. The headline links the response to Sheffield’s relationship with its West Bank twin city, indicating that events there have prompted local political and community…
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Man arrested over Fargate fight in Sheffield city centre
A man has been arrested following a fight on Fargate in Sheffield city centre. Police are investigating the incident, which took place in a busy pedestrian area and may have caused concern among members of the public. The available article text does not provide further details about when the fight happened, whether anyone was injured,…