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“We seem to smash through extreme weather records with ease these days”
The article text was unavailable, so its specific arguments and evidence cannot be summarised reliably. From the title, it appears to be an opinion piece arguing that extreme-weather records are now being broken with increasing frequency. This matters because it points to concern about the growing visibility and possible consequences of severe weather. No further…
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Barnsley Council confirm candidates for Penistone East by-election
Barnsley Council has confirmed eight candidates for the Penistone East ward by-election, which will choose one new councillor on 20 August 2026. The contest matters because it will determine local representation for the ward on Barnsley Council. The candidates represent Labour, the Conservatives, Reform UK, the Green Party, the Liberal Democrats and Restore Britain, alongside…
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‘Squealing’ dangerous driver shrieks on camera after police dog tracks him down following 80mph chase
A police officer bluntly replied: “Mate, stop screaming”
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Power your summer adventure – Jackery’s guide to choosing the right portable power station for every trip
Not every outdoor adventure needs the biggest battery. Understanding how much power you actually need can help you choose a portable power station that’s practical, portable and perfectly suited to your summer plans.
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Police called in over booze and arson in popular village play area near Sheffield
The article’s contents are unavailable because the provided page only displays a JavaScript and cookies verification screen. As a result, there is insufficient reliable information to summarise the reported police involvement, alcohol-related issues or alleged arson neutrally. The headline indicates the incident concerns a children’s play area in a popular village near Sheffield, but it…
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Steelers Add Creative Centre Adam Rockwood – Sheffield Steelers
Sheffield Steelers have signed Canadian centre Adam Rockwood, 30, ahead of the 2026-27 Motorpoint Elite League season, with head coach Aaron Fox hailing him as “a high-end playmaking centre” who plays with an edge. The move ends a long-running interest from the club, with reports suggesting it took several attempts over previous seasons before Rockwood…
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Rat complaints reveal 25 problem areas across Sheffield
Sheffield residents have raised significant numbers of complaints about rat infestations, with data identifying 25 hotspot areas across the city where the problem is most acute. The findings point to a persistent pest control issue affecting multiple neighbourhoods, raising concerns about public health, housing conditions and the adequacy of the council’s response to rodent problems.…
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Patients unaware of waiting list service – watchdog
Healthwatch Rotherham, an independent health watchdog, has raised “serious concerns” after finding that 96% of surveyed patients were unaware of a “waiting well” support service set up by Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust to help those on planned surgery or treatment waiting lists. Some patients told the watchdog they felt “anxious, forgotten, and unsupported” during their…
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Aspiring air traffic controllers learn the ropes
Trainees at Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) are using a specialist simulator to learn how to become air traffic controllers ahead of the airport’s planned reopening. The site closed in 2022 after its former owners, Peel Group, deemed it financially unviable, but City of Doncaster Council, backed by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, aims to…
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Looking back on another Tramlines, as 2026 show comes to an end
Tramlines 2026 has concluded after a three-day music festival at Hillsborough Park in Sheffield. The event is significant as one of the city’s largest annual cultural weekends, bringing live music and associated activity to both the park and the wider city centre. The festival ran from 24 to 26 July, with Fatboy Slim, Courteeners and…