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Doncaster man jailed after “horrific campaign of abuse” against ex-partner

Isaac Greaves, 24, appeared in Sheffield Crown Court last Thursday and has now been sentenced to three years and nine months in jail. 

He was arrested last November after what South Yorkshire police describe as “disturbing, menacing and disgusting” behaviour against a woman in her 20s.

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Sheffield Thief Banned from City Centre

A violent thief has been given a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) which will stop him entering Sheffield City Centre.

34 year old Gavin Reynolds previously pleaded guilty to possession of a Class B drug, theft from a shop and criminal damage at an earlier hearing.

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Gavin Reynolds
Credit: South Yorkshire Police

Preview: 2024 Snooker World Championship

World Snooker Championship 2024 returns to Sheffield for another year as Ronnie O’Sullivan targets his eighth title.

The tournament runs from April 20 to May 6 at The Crucible with the winner taking home half a million pounds. This year, Luca Brecel is the defending champion.

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85 year old Sheffield Fundraiser prepares for race 1,050

John Burkhill has raised over £1 million for Macmillan cancer support and plans to further this with another race.

You can donate to his fundraising page here