Local
Murder inquiry launched as man dies in Sheffield
Detectives have launched a murder inquiry after a man died in hospital following an attacked in Sheffield, writes Richard Marsden
Sheffield school gets much needed TLC
A Sheffield primary school received an ambitious one-day makeover – after their application for a new school building was rejected.
VIDEO: Let’s walk side by side to raise cash for Macmillan video
Sheffield’s most-famous charity campaigner has launched a new mass walk – and said ‘every penny counts’ in the fight against cancer.
VIDEO: Can you solve bikers convoy mystery? video
The peace and tranquility of the Peak District was shattered by the roar of scores of motorbikers, writes Bob Westerdale.
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Bypass patient in peak condition
Retired engineer Richard Moody, 68, of Chapeltown, achieved a lifetime ambition of climbing Ben Nevis just a year after having a triple heart bypass.
Regional
More athletes join Transplant Games
Record numbers of transplant athletes and supporters have signed up for this year's Westfield Health British Transplant Games in Sheffield.
Ex-police boss denies points claim
A former police authority boss from North Yorkshire has denied persuading a "sitting duck" friend to take three penalty points for him so he would avoid a driving ban.
Synod asked to back 'super diocese'
The General Synod of the Church of England will be asked to approve plans to axe three Yorkshire dioceses - creating a new "super diocese" in their place.
Queen picture attack man in court
A Fathers4Justice campaigner from Doncaster appeared in court accused of defacing a portrait of the Queen in Westminster Abbey.
Care duo jailed for disabled abuse
Two care assistants who mistreated severely disabled patients in South Yorkshire have each been jailed for two years and nine months.
National
Murray Walker diagnosed with cancer
Former Formula One commentator Murray Walker has been diagnosed with cancer.
Children more at risk on roads
The proportional share of death and serious injury on the roads involving children aged under five is at the highest level for 10 years, according to a report.
Prison wing lambasted in report
A prison wing for low-risk inmates has been described by inspectors as the "worst establishment we have inspected in many years" following an unannounced visit.
TV licence fee excuses revealed
A homeowner tried to wriggle out of paying their TV licence fee by claiming they merely used the glow from the set as a lamp to help them read.
Doubts raised over value of HS2
Demand for the HS2 high-speed rail project has "likely been overestimated" and the £33 billion project does not offer good value for money, according to a report by a think-tank.
Business
Protest over scheme to reopen club
An application to reopen the former Polish Ex-Servicemen’s Club in Dover Road, off Ecclesall Road, as a members’ club is being opposed by Botanical Gate Community Association.
Stamp of approval for Heather’s village venture
A visit from Nick Clegg was the latest accolade for Heather Tingle, who runs the post office, cafe and village in Low Bradfield.
Step forward for climbing centre in old Picture House video
Plans to redevelop parts of the former Abbeydale Picture House as a centre for climbing and other community leisure uses have moved another step forward.
Stalling ends over markets line-up
Letters are going out today (Friday) to stallholders who have been successful in getting a place in the new Moor market.
Talent spotters make Imogen a model pupil
Sheffield High school student Imogen Parker has joined the likes of Agyness Deyn and Kelly Brook on the books of one of the UK’s top model agencies.
Health
Half Owl, half Blade
Ten-year-old Jake Brady walked from Bramall Lane to Hillsborough, wearing a specially made half United, half Wednesday shirt, and raised £1,071 for a cancer charity.
Hospital home was crucial when our son had meningitis
When their 11-month-old son fell seriously ill while visiting his grandparents in Rotherham, Chris and Debbie Dyson found themselves at his bedside at Sheffield Children’s Hospital miles away from home.
Footballer, 19, home after surviving heart attack on pitch
A 19-year-old footballer who almost died of a heart attack during a game in Sheffield is back home after five weeks in hospital.
Healthy Living: Brave Paul wants life-saving legacy
When cancer sufferer Paul Hague was given the news that his leukaemia had returned and there was little doctors could do, it was an understandably devastating blow for both him and his family.
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£10 a day for hospital tv - but just £1 a week in jail
Hospital patients in Sheffield are being charged up to £10 a day to watch television – while inmates in Doncaster Prison pay just £1 a week.
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Showbiz
Statham hails new film's 'reality'
Snatch star Jason Statham and his model girlfriend Rosie Huntington-Whiteley put on a rare show of public affection at the world premiere of his new film Hummingbird.
Taylor Bradford slams 50 Shades
Best-selling author Barbara Taylor Bradford has dismissed erotic romance 50 Shades Of Grey.
Keith is back in Austen follow-up
The Good Life star Penelope Keith is returning to television in an adaptation of PD James's follow-up to Pride And Prejudice.
Awards crown Black Sabbath comeback
Chart-topping metallers Black Sabbath marked their comeback tonight with a double win at a top rock awards event.
Saatchi 'admits Nigella assault'
Art collector Charles Saatchi has admitted assaulting his wife Nigella Lawson during an argument outside a London restaurant, it is understood.
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Tuesday 18 June 2013
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