An ice cream producer in Dungworth, Sheffield, will pay to have a public footpath diverted after the volume of visitors began disturbing neighbouring residents. Our Cow Molly saw a surge in popularity during the Covid pandemic, prompting the business to open an alternative route away from two cottages near the site, but this in turn…

Sheffield Wednesday are considering a move for Aston Villa midfielder Kane Taylor, which could become their fourth signing from the Premier League club this summer. The interest matters because the League One side are rebuilding after relegation and may increasingly rely on loan deals while operating under an EFL-agreed transfer-fee cap. The 21-year-old has played…

A wildfire broke out near Hackenthorpe, Sheffield, on a Saturday afternoon, spreading rapidly through dry grassland and prompting a large-scale response from multiple fire crews using specialist equipment. It was the latest in a run of blazes to hit the Sheffield area during a prolonged dry spell, adding pressure on local fire services already stretched…

South Yorkshire Police reported that dog attacks and bites injured more than 1,000 people in 2025, including 326 children. The figures underline concerns about dangerous-dog incidents and irresponsible ownership, with police warning that children are particularly vulnerable to bites from familiar dogs in the home. Officers conducted 1,753 investigations into dogs causing injury or harm…

This is a light-hearted weekly round-up of uplifting and unusual stories from across Yorkshire, compiled by the BBC. It features fitness icon Mr Motivator leading a lively chairobics session for care home residents in Huddersfield, twin brothers graduating together with matching degrees from Keele University, a strongman hauling a 64-tonne train along a heritage railway,…

Police have launched a search for Mary, a 67-year-old woman from Sheffield, who has reportedly been missing for two weeks. Her disappearance is significant because the length of time she has been absent may increase concerns for her welfare. The available information identifies Mary’s age, location and the reported two-week timescale, but provides no further…