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• Barnsley sign Gillingham defender Gale

  31-07-2026 22:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  League One side Barnsley sign Gillingham defender Sam Gale for an undisclosed fee.
  
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• What you need to know about the solar eclipse over Yorkshire

  08-08-2026 08:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire residents have a rare chance to see the best view of a solar eclipse since 1999 next week.
  
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• Work starts on key Supertram junction

  08-08-2026 08:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  All Supertram services pass through the junction that is due for renewal and upgrade work.
  
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• Prison officer sent explicit photos to 'the Latvian Escobar'

  07-08-2026 19:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jahvine Kwamba, from Doncaster, sent explicit photos to an inmate at HMP Fosse Way.
  
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• Rotherham sign defender Aljofree on two-year deal

  07-08-2026 17:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rotherham United sign defender Sonny Aljofree following his release by Manchester United this summer.
  
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• Youths sought for arson after fire spread to house

  07-08-2026 17:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The fire was started "deliberately", according to the fire service, and severely damaged a house.
  
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• Two charged with attempted murder after disorder

  07-08-2026 17:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fifty weapons have been seized by police after several days of unrest in the suburb.
  
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• Ex-PC and partner sentenced for speed offence lies

  07-08-2026 17:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The former PC, from Barnsley, breached standards by her actions.
  
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• How a diary entry solved the murder of a missing man

  07-08-2026 16:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A detective shares how a six-year long investigation brought answers to a family in turmoil.
  
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• Rare chocolate box sells for double guide price

  07-08-2026 16:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The silver box, auctioned in Scarborough, attracted bids from all over the world.
  
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• Ex-council leader will not stand in by-election

  07-08-2026 16:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tom Hunt says he will not stand for re-election in Walkley, where he was voted out three months ago.
  
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• Sheff Wed sign midfielder Onyango

  07-08-2026 14:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sheffield Wednesday sign former Everton midfielder Tyler Onyango on athree-year deal.
  
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• Food waste group's allotment aims to boost produce

  07-08-2026 08:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Food Works Sheffield plans to start growing vegetables at its new site on Carver Fields, Crosspool.
  
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• Farmer jailed for lodger's 'body in barrel' murder

  06-08-2026 14:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Richard Dyson's body was not found until nearly six years after he disappeared in rural Barnsley.
  
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• Doncaster captain Bailey signs new deal

  06-08-2026 13:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Doncaster Rovers captain Owen Bailey signs a new three-year deal.
  
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• Rotherham sign veteran striker Bradshaw

  05-08-2026 14:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rotherham United sign experienced striker Tom Bradshaw on a one-year deal.
  
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• Murder victim's mum welcomes knife bins roll-out

  05-08-2026 07:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The knives amnesty across Yorkshire comes after the killing of teenager Harvey Willgoose.
  
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• 'I was addicted to porn while training for the Olympics'

  05-08-2026 07:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Team GB diver says he was addicted to online adult content for more than half of his life.
  
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• As chess thrives, young and old are doing battle on the board

  05-08-2026 07:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  John Eddershaw, 93, from Sheffield, is the oldest competitor in this year's British Chess Championships.
  
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• Three injured in linked disorder incidents

  04-08-2026 22:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police say they will maintain an increased presence in coming days after the disorder in Page Hall.
  
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• Police issue 30 offence reports at 500-car meet

  04-08-2026 21:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three cars were seized and two people prohibited from driving at the Sheffield event, police say.
  
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• Doncaster father tried to save daughter before both drowned

  04-08-2026 19:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Coroner hears John and Samantha Collins were fishing when they got into trouble in the water.
  
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• Music legend honoured with home city star

  04-08-2026 18:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Paul Carrack, from Sheffield, has released 19 studio albums and performed with many other big names.
  
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• Rotherham bring in defenders Otoo and Ngwenya

  04-08-2026 15:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rotherham United sign former Dunfermline Athletic defenders Ewan Otoo and Kieran Ngwenya on two-year deals.
  
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• Man jailed over 'horrific and wicked' attack

  04-08-2026 13:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tyler Clarke, 25,was convicted after his fingerprints were found on furniture at the victim's home.
  
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• Van driver who caused death of cyclist sentenced

  04-08-2026 12:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Robert Wade, 25, is given a suspended jail term following the death of 54-year-oldGraham Nash.
  
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• Green councillor who defeated council leader quits

  04-08-2026 10:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Green Party's Andy Davies, who beat Labour's Tom Hunt by just 73 votes in May, is stepping down.
  
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• Assault victim calls for rethink over prisoner early releases

  04-08-2026 08:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sheffield student Emily was attacked by a man who had recently been let out early from prison.
  
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• Kamara to run race in aid of prostate cancer

  04-08-2026 08:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The ex-footballer is joining the Great North Run four years after his apraxia of speech diagnosis.
  
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• New contract for Wednesday midfielder Thornton

  03-08-2026 16:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Homegrown Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Jarvis Thornton signs a new two-year deal to keep him at Hillsborough until 2028.
  
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