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Stolen statue returned to Abbeydale Road church
A statue of St Joseph has been returned to Mother of God Catholic Church after being stolen alongside a statue of Jesus last Sunday.
Fr William Kilgannon, who has been a priest at the church since 1977 said: “The lady was in Church and when she heard the story, she had a couple of days before that been into the antique shop and saw the statue of St Joseph and bought it, and that’s how we got it back.”
The other missing figure of the risen Christ has already been sold on and anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the missing artwork should contact SYP on 101.
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South Yorkshire Police issues warning as burglary rates increase
South Yorkshire Police are urging Crookesmoor residents to be vigilant after a spike of burglaries reported in the area, with 24 burglaries reported in January 2024.
Daniel Glasgow, a resident in Crookesmoor who was the victim of an attempted burglary, said, “I was coming back home around 1am from a night out when I heard noises coming from the garden. I went to the kitchen and saw someone trying to enter through a window which was slightly open.
SYP have posted leaflets through the doors of the area, suggesting that residents ensure all doors and windows are locked when leaving the house and to buy timer switches for lights and radios.
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- National Videogame Museum provides Sheffield with summer fun
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- Cupola gallery hosts exhibition to support small artists
- Brand-new festival set to take place on Devonshire Green in Sheffield this Saturday
Appeal made for identities of Barnsley burglars
South Yorkshire Police have released images of two men in connection with a burglary and attempted burglary in Barnsley on Tuesday 5th March.
It is reported that on Illsley road at around 2:15am, two men gained entry to the property of an elderly woman and also attempted to access three other properties by removing the key safes from outside.
They have asked anyone who recognises them to get in touch online, via live chat or by calling 101 quoting incident number 61 of 5th March 2024.
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- Annual Sheffield market raises money for St Luke’s Hospice
- National Videogame Museum provides Sheffield with summer fun
- Sheffield Bricktropolis attracts thousands to city centre with safari-themed trail
- Cupola gallery hosts exhibition to support small artists
- Brand-new festival set to take place on Devonshire Green in Sheffield this Saturday
A feast for the senses: Steam Kitchen street food market returns
Steam Kitchen Street Food Market is coming to Sheffield this weekend for the third year in a row, celebrating both community and culture.
The event is open to the public on Randall Street, showcasing eight different cuisines and a new ‘kids corner’ from later today till Sunday.
Susie Walker, 41, director of Steamworks, said: “Our aim is to create an experience that goes beyond just eating. It’s about enjoying the food, the music, and the company, making memories that last.”
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- Annual Sheffield market raises money for St Luke’s Hospice
- National Videogame Museum provides Sheffield with summer fun
- Sheffield Bricktropolis attracts thousands to city centre with safari-themed trail
- Cupola gallery hosts exhibition to support small artists
- Brand-new festival set to take place on Devonshire Green in Sheffield this Saturday
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