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Investigations into missing Ben Needham have been going on for 35 years, however the family have said they will never give up on trying to find him.

Family promise to never give up search for missing Ben Needham

Police were called to Abbeydale Road. File pictures: Photo: Google / Iconic Media Group

Man arrested after police called to Abbeydale Road crash

Two of the awarded officers PC Ben Hawley and PC Carl Holden.

Awards for cops who saved a woman’s life after she was hit by a train

Ben Needham went missing on the Greek island of Kos, in July 1991, with a search having so far failed to trace him. He was just 21-months-old when he went missing.

Mum of missing Ben Needham calls for action

These are the 19 Sheffield neighbourhoods with the lowest crime rates, according the latest police figures

Sheffield's neighbourhoods with the least crime revealed

West Way in Barnsley as been closed due to a police incident. File picture: David Kessen, National World

Road closed over 'police incident' in South Yorkshire village

Trains travelling into Sheffield on the line which now won't be electrified by Network Rail

Sheffield is the last big UK city without electrified train line

Sheffield Railway Station

"Sheffield is not shouting loud enough"

The Scotland Street project is for sale for £41m.

£41m flats project for sale amid row over demand for 'small studios'

Other residents at Coppin Square, Parson Cross, had complained about various incidents involving Squires

Exclusive Alcoholic set fire to Sheffield flat after complaints from neighbours

Proposals submitted to Sheffield City Council to change part of the exterior look of the Red Deer pub in Sheffield city centre. Picture: planning application

New look proposed for city centre pub

I’ve just discovered Grubby and their new ready meals might convert me to plant-based food (aff)

Grubby is making switching to plant-based food very tempting

Amazon has cut the 5L bottle of Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil to £30 for a limited time

Amazon shoppers can get 5L Filippo Berio olive oil for £30

We’ve rounded up some of the best sports bars to check out in the Steel City.

15 of the best sports bars in Sheffield ahead of 2026 World Cup

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Sheffield Crime

Shots were fired at Amersall Crescent.

Gun shots at a Doncaster house in an early morning incident

PC Avril Bowler is to receive a bravery award for stopping a knifeman at Pond Forge while off duty.
Photo: Iconic Media / South Yorkshire Police Federation

Brave off-duty cop chased and stopped man with knife at swimming pool

Police have released images of someone they would like to speak to after reports that a teenage girl, 13, was punched on a bus.

CCTV appeal after teenage girl is punched on bus

Benjamin Wilson, 36m of Norwood Avenue, Chesterfield, was arrested in the shower after repeatedly raping a vulnerable woman in Manchester.

Smiling rapist arrested in shower after attacking woman

Sheffield Business

The former Chinese Fireworks Co shop on London Road is to reopen as Tariq Halal butcher

Landmark fireworks shop to reopen as a halal butchers

Blushes Bridal Store on London Road is closed

Bridal shop closes leaving devastated brides in the lurch

Meadowhall has announced its spring bank holiday hours.

Meadowhall makes opening hours announcement

McDonald's told to rein in controversial plans

Sheffield United latest

Sheffield United’s fans now have a clearer picture of how the squad is looking ahead of the summer transfer window.

SUFC squad analysed as transfer priorities become clearer after exits
Following confirmation of Sheffield United’s retain list, the Blades’ priorities for this summer’s transfer window have now become a little clearer - but their plans could still change.
George Smith

Tahith Chong is heading to the World Cup.

United winger Tahith Chong secures World Cup call-up for Curaçao

Chiedozie Ogbene struggled to make any sort of impact at Bramall Lane.

'I might' - Ogbene addresses his future following Blades loan spell

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Jairo decision has opened door for transfer reunion with stance clear

Sheffield Wednesday latest

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Wednesday set for 'aggressive and active' summer with interest in Owls
Sheffield Wednesday are readying themselves for a busy few months.
Alex Miller

David Bruce and David Storch.

'We found our man' - Storch says Bruce is 'one of most impressive men'

Owls CEO David Bruce.

'Incredibly proud' Bruce wants to help Owls reach their 'potential'

Where Owls targeted basic show of progress amid multi-million windfall

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Taylor Harwood-Bellis & Luke Ayling argue during the play-off semi-finals.

Southampton could be kicked out of the play-offs - what happens next?

Amad Diallo, Manuel Ugarte & Joshua Zirkzee

The five players Manchester United simply must sell this summer

Trent Alexander-Arnold warms up before an appearance against Andorra

Forget Alexander-Arnold: England have better options at right-back

José Mourinho in the Benfica dugout.

Real Madrid are going up in flames - Mourinho will spark an inferno

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A South Yorkshire Police officer framed an ex “as a stalker and procured his arrest” when she was in fact “meeting, exchanging sexualised messages and asking to stay at his home,” a misconduct panel has found.
“PC A,” whose identity has been withheld by the force, was employed by South Yorkshire Police (SYP) at the time of the proven conduct between May to June 2022. Silhouette picture posed by a model

Cop framed her ex as a stalker despite sexting him at same time

Star reader Matthew Smith has had his say on library provision in Sheffield

Sheffield suburb 'deserves and desperately needs a staffed library' Claire Lewis

A one-of-a-kind piece of Sheffield music history signed by some of the biggest names connected to the city and the Britpop era is being raffled off to raise money for a new interactive school library.

Leadmill print raffled off - signed by Pulp and Arctic Monkeys stars

Actor Richard Todd star of the 1950s film The Dambusters, with the replica bomb in 2002.

Exhibit at closed Dambusters Museum moved to Norfolk

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Ninja Woodfire outdoor oven deal slashes £155 off pizza maker bundle – and it beats Amazon’s price (aff)

Ninja Woodfire oven bundle deal beats Amazon

This multi-use viral skincare product is loved by beauty fans who are using it to simplify their skincare routines.

Viral skincare product replacing long routines beauty fans love

M&S has launched its Summer Beauty Bag with more than £230 worth of products for £40.

M&S beauty bag with Clinique, Estée Lauder and more has over 80% off

Amazon has cut the Shark NV602UKT upright vacuum cleaner to £139 in a limited-time sale.

Shark upright vacuum drops to £139 on Amazon

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The Prince of Wales during the Emirates FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium

Prince William set to sell off huge chunk of Duchy of Cornwall

Matt Brittin “will have a significant job on his hands” as he takes on BBC top job

Who is Matt Brittin? New BBC director-general takes on top job today

The newly developed Entry Exit System (EES) zone at the Eurotunnel terminal in Folkestone, Kent

Passengers fear missing flights over travel rule changes at airports

Frances Tophill and a selection of gnomes painted by celebrities for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Chelsea Flower Show: RHS gnome ban lifted and celebrity gardens inspo

Sheffield Retro

The official opening of the Castle Square (Hole in the Road) subway on November 27, 1967

Travel back in time with 18 black and white photos of city in 1967
Our photo gallery takes you back in time to the people and places in and around Sheffield almost 60 years ago.
Jane Salt

Inside the Pig and Whistle public house, on Leopold Street and Fountain Precinct, Sheffield city centre, in January 1979

27 of the best photos taking you back to 70s nights out

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17 fantastic photos capturing Owls fans through the years

Sheffield Star Obituaries

Sir Hugh Sykes was an international industrialist and investor, noted for championing regeneration in and around Sheffield.

Knighted business leader who helped transform Sheffield dies aged 93

The Parson Cross community is mourning the loss of popular shop owner Gurdev Singh Sangra, known to his customers as Dave

Thousands raised to honour memory of beloved Sheffield shopkeeper

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Remembering loved ones with death notices submitted by you

Tributes have been paid to young dancer Sofia Michnea following her death after a battle with a brain tumour.

Tributes after young South Yorkshire dancer loses brain tumour battle

Sheffield Homes & Gardens

Amazon has reduced the Ninja CRISPi portable air fryer to £104 in a limited-time deal

Ninja’s portable air fryer drops by £46 on Amazon

Auctioneer Lucy Crapper has a pedigree in property few can match.

Pioneering female auctioneer explains why she is sold on Sheffield

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Commuters dream home with cosy living room for just £150k

Businesses for sale in Sheffield including pubs, Chinese restaurants and shisha bars

Sheffield businesses for sale - including a pub and shisha bar

The Ultenic cordless vacuum cleaner is designed to tackle pet hair, carpets and hard floors with powerful suction and anti-tangle technology.

Ultenic cordless vacuum cleaner drops to £109 on Amazon

Sheffield Food & Drink

A meal kit service that has built a solid reputation has started offering ready meal deliveries

This new meal delivery service sends ready meals straight to your door
The UK-based meal kit company has expanded into ready meals with flexible delivery slots and vegan-f...

We take a look at the best Chinese restaurants and takeaways in Sheffield based on customer feedback

Sheffield's best Chinese takeaways and what the reviews say
We take a look at the best Chinese restaurants and takeaways in Sheffield based on customer feedback

Amazon has halved the price of the Philips 3000 Series Dual Basket Air Fryer, cutting the popular 9-litre model to £89.98 in a limited-time deal.

Amazon cuts Philips dual air fryer to £89.98 in huge deal
The bestselling Philips dual-drawer air fryer has dropped to under £90 on Amazon, with shoppers savi...

What’s On

Get Together 2026 returns for its sixth annual festival takeover of Kelham and Neepsend.

Photos capture the mood at popular Sheffield festival
Get Together 2026 returns for its sixth annual festival takeover of Kelham and Neepsend and we captured some of the performances.
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Doncaster indie pop sensation Anya Goel

Indie-pop's Anya Goel to support fellow Doncaster star ADMT on UK tour

Mum and daughter Rowan and Vic Thorley enjoyed the Carousel at the May Fayre at Weston Park. Photo: David Kessen, Iconic Media

14 great pictures capture the fun and smiles at Weston Park May Fayre

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Death of actress Ann Robinson, star of ‘The War of the Worlds’ announced eight months after her passing. Photo: FilmPublicity/Archive/United Archives via Getty Images

Death of actress Ann Robinson announced eight months after her passing

Whilst Ella Langley wowed at the 2026 ACM Awards, I think Keith Urban and Shania Twain were some of the worst dressed stars at the event

Who were the best and worst dressed stars at the 2026 ACM Awards?

Ken Harwood: Tributes have been paid to Gogglebox star after his death at 77. Photo: c4gogglebox/Instagram

Gogglebox star Ken Harwood dies at 77, who is his wife and kids?

Over the years, the likes of Heidi Klum, Julia Fox and Eva Green have chosen some of the worst outfits seen at the Cannes Film Festival

Worst Dressed stars at the Cannes Film Festival over the years

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With VAR delays continuing to frustrate football fans, Snickers has teamed up with former Burnley FC manager Sean Dyche to launch the world's first VAR spa.

Premier League loses 19 HOURS of game time to VAR delays

Essity carried out the study to mark the opening of its new £30million recycled paper facility at its manufacturing site in Prudhoe, Northumberland.

Kids in Britain flush up to 13,476,238 MILES of loo paper annually

Bucks Fizz took home the Eurovision title in 1981 after an iconic performance in the contest held in Dublin.

The best British Eurovision entry of all time is 'Making Your Mind Up'

The survey goes far beyond finances, with respondents feeling stressed, overwhelmed and anxious when faced with money worries

More than one in three adults have avoided asking for financial help

Six in 10 said lack of funding is holding them back from pursuing their entrepreneurial vision.

Confidence and age are among the reasons Brits don’t start a business

House prices in parts of Yorkshire have risen by more than 600% since 2000

The 14 neighbourhoods where house prices have risen most since 2000

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