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Friend hospitalised by driver ploughing car into wall “at speed” after pub visit
The decision to drive was described as “foolish and extremely dangerous”
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Sheffield manufacturer ITM Power on track to create 400 jobs
“This funding is an important step forward in Sheffield’s industrial future”
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Council makes decision on fining contractor for failed work that closed main road through Sheffield
The council is not considering a fine
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Praise or Grumble: Football’s longest-running phone-in turns 40
BBC Radio Sheffield’s Praise or Grumble, described as football’s longest-running phone-in, is marking its 40th anniversary. The programme helped establish the familiar post-match format in which supporters ring in to celebrate or criticise their teams, and remains a fixture of football culture alongside national shows, local radio and fan podcasts. The show began at the…
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Labour and Green leaders inspect Sheffield green-belt development sites
Sheffield City Council leader Fran Belbin of Labour and Green Group leader Angela Argenzio visited land identified for possible development in Sheffield’s emerging Local Plan, according to The Star. The inspection brought together the leaders of the two parties running the council to view the green-belt locations at the centre of a contested planning process.…
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Yorkshire news quiz of the week – test your knowledge
The BBC has published its weekly Yorkshire news quiz, inviting readers to test how much local news they remember from the previous seven days. The article is intended as an interactive recap of recent developments across the region rather than a report on a single event. The quiz was published on 15 August 2026 and…
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Travellers set up in another Sheffield park
The Star reported on 15 August that a group of Travellers had established an encampment in another Sheffield park. The report placed the development in the context of earlier encampments in the city, indicating that the park was a subsequent location rather than an isolated incident. The available coverage did not establish in the material…
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SWFC News: Leyton Orient boss impassioned on ‘huge football club’ Sheffield Wednesday – thestar.co.uk
Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens spoke passionately about Sheffield Wednesday ahead of the sides’ League One opening-day meeting, describing the Owls as a huge football club. His comments underline the scale of the challenge facing Orient against a historically prominent club beginning the 2026–27 campaign outside the Championship. The article was published before the match…
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Sheffield United’s Kalvin Phillips: ‘I’ve had a tough couple of years, but it’s nothing that I can’t shake off’ – Yorkshire Post
The article reports that Sheffield United midfielder Kalvin Phillips says he is confident he can recover from a difficult recent period in his career. His comments matter because they suggest he is seeking to rebuild his form and confidence while contributing to Sheffield United. Phillips acknowledges that the past couple of years have been challenging,…
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HSE start investigation into tragic death of popular South Yorkshire dad in industrial incident
Popular rugby player died at work after incident on Wednesday