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Sheffield independent cafe reopens after third burglary in three years

Sheffield independent cafe reopens after third burglary in three years

by Gabrielle Ellis | Feb 12, 2026 | Crime, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Cafe owners arrived at work to find their door off its hinges and glass shattered following a break-in during the early hours of Sunday morning on the 25th January.  One of the co-owners of Husk Sheffield on Cemetery Road, Highfield was left distraught after...
South Yorkshire police join national crackdown on knife crime

South Yorkshire police join national crackdown on knife crime

by Phoebe Huzij | May 23, 2025 | Community, Crime, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Uncategorised

South Yorkshire Police have launched a week-long crackdown on knife crime as part of the National Operation Sceptre. Running from May 19 to the 25, the initiative will see targeted action across the county, including stop-and-searches, high-visibility patrols, and...
South Yorkshire Police start ‘Action Week’ for tackling knife crime

South Yorkshire Police start ‘Action Week’ for tackling knife crime

by Ruby Barron | May 22, 2025 | Community, Crime, Top stories

Action tackling knife crime across South Yorkshire has started on the 19th May. The week long plan has been called ‘Spectre’ and encourages officers to ‘detect, prevent and reduce knife crime within our local communities’. Spectre aims to increase community...
Network Rail announce closure to railway crossing in Barnsley after rise in dangerous incidents

Network Rail announce closure to railway crossing in Barnsley after rise in dangerous incidents

by Samuel Juckes | May 22, 2025 | Crime, Top Story - Home Page Lead

The emergency closure of a South Yorkshire level crossing has been granted following a rise in dangerous misuse on the tracks. Network Rail applied for the Wilthorpe footpath crossing to be closed following misuse described as “truly shocking”. Andy Cunningham,...
Cannabis stench in car leads to Doncaster drug dealer locked up

Cannabis stench in car leads to Doncaster drug dealer locked up

by Liv Firth | May 16, 2025 | Crime, Top stories, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

A drug dealer has been jailed for four years after patrolling officers became suspicious of a strong smell coming from his vehicle. Lewis Darcy, 26, of Carr View Avenue appeared in Sheffield Crown Court last Friday and pleaded guilty to possession with intent to...
Community rallies to support animal charity after van theft

Community rallies to support animal charity after van theft

by Rosie Wallace | May 2, 2025 | Charity, Community, Crime, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

An animal charity, that was left devastated after its rescue van was stolen and destroyed, says it has been “overwhelmed” by the wave of support from the local community and beyond. Adoptapaws, based in Hilltop, Rotherham, faced a major setback last week when its...
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