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Man hit over head with head with metal bar in terrifying robbery in own home – thestar.co.uk
Liam Rhodes and Sarah Hughes have been jailed after a man was assaulted and robbed in his Eckington home in November 2023. The case highlights the severity of a violent break-in at a victim’s home, with police describing it as a place where he should have felt safe. The victim, in his 20s, was attacked…
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Toddler in critical condition after window fall
A toddler is in a life-threatening condition in hospital after falling from a first-floor window at a property in Balby, Doncaster. South Yorkshire Police confirmed the incident, which occurred on Sunday morning, prompting an emergency response including an air ambulance. Emergency services were called to the address on Burton Avenue at 09:40 BST, after which…
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Partial road closure remains in place as Yorkshire Water deal with burst pipe on busy Rotherham road
A partial road closure remains in place on a busy road in Rotherham while Yorkshire Water responds to a burst pipe. The disruption matters because it is affecting traffic on a key local route and may cause delays for road users. The available information does not specify the exact location, duration of the closure, or…
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Peak District’s 18th century bridge on proposed route for 16-mile underground water pipeline
A proposed underground water pipeline in the Peak District would pass close to, or potentially affect, an 18th-century bridge. The proposal matters because it would combine new water infrastructure with the need to protect a historic feature in a nationally important landscape. The scheme is described as a 16-mile pipeline overall, with 12.7km of the…
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Sheffield faces yellow heat warning as temperatures hit 27C
Sheffield is expected to face a yellow heat-health alert as temperatures are forecast to reach about 27C. The alert matters because sustained high temperatures can place added pressure on health and social-care services and pose greater risks to vulnerable people. The warning covers Yorkshire and the Humber and is due to run from 9am on…
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SWFC: How Wednesday and Stoke ended Euro trips in slow chaos with Owls plan unmoved – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday and Stoke City’s European trips reportedly concluded amid slow, chaotic travel disruption. The episode matters chiefly as a logistical setback at the end of pre-season preparations, although Wednesday’s wider plans appear unchanged. The available article information does not specify the cause, duration or practical effects of the disruption. It indicates that both clubs…
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Two brilliant Sheffield pubs have been named among the best in the UK – thehootleeds.com
Two Sheffield pubs, The Dog and Partridge and The Grapes, have been included in Guinness’s first Harp Guide, which identifies leading venues for serving its stout. The recognition highlights Sheffield’s Irish-pub scene and places both neighbouring Trippet Lane establishments among selected venues nationally. The guide names 35 pubs across the UK. The Dog and Partridge…
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Gas mains renewal work starts in Sheffield’s Crookes district
Gas engineers have begun replacing ageing gas mains in the Crookes area of Sheffield, part of a wider programme to modernise the local gas distribution network. The work involves swapping old metal pipework, which is more prone to corrosion and leaks, for durable plastic piping, and is being carried out to improve the safety and…
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Let’s go – curtain up on Disney’s Frozen The Musical at Scarborough’s YMCA Theatre
Disney’s Frozen The Musical has opened at Scarborough’s YMCA Theatre, bringing a local stage production of the popular Disney story to audiences in the town. The opening matters as it gives regional theatre-goers the chance to see a live adaptation of a major family franchise at a community venue. The article’s available text provides no…
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Major Sheffield city centre junction close to ‘Dutch’ roundabout closed for next two weeks