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Social worker sentenced after stealing £10,000 in “appalling abuse of position”
Tabitha Hall, a senior social worker from Chesterfield, received a suspended prison sentence after admitting fraud by abuse of position for taking £10,000 from a former client. The case matters because she continued visiting the man without authority after his care ended, exploiting both a professional relationship and his personal trust. Hall, 42, took two…
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Mayor says he will keep rail firm EMR’s “feet to the fire” over reversing Sheffield to London service cuts
South Yorkshire’s mayor has said he will continue to press East Midlands Railway (EMR) to reverse cuts affecting services between Sheffield and London. The dispute matters because the route is a major link for commuters, businesses and visitors, and reduced services can affect journey choice, capacity and regional connectivity. The available material contains only the…
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Rotherham charity worker “manipulated” abuse survivor into giving her £16k of compensation cash, jury told
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‘Failures’ led to £65m police budget hole – experts
An investigation into a £65m budget hole at South Yorkshire Police has found “misjudgements, weaknesses and failures” in key accounting policies, though no evidence of fraud. The probe was launched by South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard in 2024 after he took over police and crime commissioner responsibilities, and his finance officers identified accounting omissions that…
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“Where will cuts come from as South Yorkshire Police plugs £65m black hole?”
It’s the last thing the force needed
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New Trans-Pennine tunnel proposed between Manchester and Sheffield – The Independent
A proposed 14-mile dual-carriageway tunnel beneath the Peak District would directly link Manchester and Sheffield, removing through-traffic from the national park and potentially easing congestion in communities including Mottram, Hollingworth and Tintwistle. Supporters say it could cut journeys by up to 30 minutes, improve regional connectivity and restore the former Woodhead railway line alongside the…
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Picture released as police investigate assault at Sheffield pub which saw man taken to hospital
Police have released an image as part of an investigation into an assault at a pub in Sheffield. A man was taken to hospital following the incident, making the appeal significant for officers seeking information that could identify those involved. The available article text provides no further details about when or where the assault happened,…
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A little holiday will be the first step’ says retired South Yorkshire grandad wins £1M in Lotto raffle
A retired grandfather from South Yorkshire has reportedly won £1 million through a Lotto raffle. The win is significant because it will allow him to make an immediate change to his family’s circumstances, beginning with a holiday together. The available material does not provide further details because the article page required JavaScript and cookies to…
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Norway-style tunnel connecting two major UK cities proposed – The Independent
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