Arson fire closes Wellgate in Rotherham A street in Rotherham was closed yesterday morning after firefighters confirmed a deliberate fire on Wellgate. Emergency services were called to the scene at about 4 a.m., where crews from South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service worked to extinguish a blaze that police now say was arson. Wellgate was
Driver guilty of murdering 16-year-old in Darnall A 21-year-old driver has been found guilty of murdering a 16-year-old boy after mounting the pavement and striking him with a car in Sheffield. Abdullah Yaser Abdullah Taleb died when he was hit by an Audi driven by Zulkernain Ahmed on Staniforth Road in the Darnall area on
Hillsborough parents launch final campaign to correct daughters’ death records The parents of two teenage sisters who died in the Hillsborough disaster have launched a new campaign to correct official court records which they say inaccurately describe their daughters’ final moments. Jenni and Trevor Hicks lost their daughters Victoria, aged 15, and Sarah, aged 19,
Armed police deployed to Page Hall after weapons reports A major police operation took place in Page Hall, Sheffield after reports of a group of people carrying weapons in the street. South Yorkshire Police deployed armed officers, dog handlers and multiple patrol units to the area at around 4.30pm on Monday, February 2, following concerns
Sheffield Wednesday edged out by Portsmouth at Hillsborough Sheffield Wednesday were narrowly beaten at Hillsborough as Portsmouth claimed a 1–0 victory thanks to a second-half goal from Adrian Segecic. The Owls started brightly and created several promising moments in the first half, pressing high and forcing turnovers in advanced areas, but were unable to convert
Train journeys and station parking affected by Sheffield bridge works Passengers travelling by train in Sheffield are being advised to plan ahead as journey times and station parking will be affected by major engineering work. Network Rail is replacing a life-expired steel bridge deck that carries the railway over the River Sheaf at Beauchief. The
Sheffield taxi drivers raise safety fears over reported attacks Taxi and private hire drivers in Sheffield say they are increasingly avoiding certain parts of the city amid reports of violent incidents while on duty. Representatives from the trade claim drivers have been targeted with objects such as bricks, causing damage to vehicles and raising serious
Body Found at Arbourthorne Pond in Search for Missing Sheffield Woman Police have confirmed that the body of a missing woman has been found at Arbourthorne Pond in Sheffield. Emergency services were called to the area just after 12.20pm on Sunday, where responders were seen cutting through ice on the frozen pond to recover a
Second fire on Meadowhall Road tackled by crews Firefighters were called to a second fire on Meadowhall Road in Sheffield on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, just days after a major industrial blaze nearby. South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said two fire engines attended a commercial building after a call was received at 2.57pm, reporting
Uncertainty continues over snooker’s future at the Crucible Snooker fans are still waiting for clarity on the future of the World Snooker Championship and its long-standing home at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre as the new year begins. The Crucible has hosted the sport’s flagship tournament for decades and is widely regarded for its unique atmosphere, but