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Paedophile singer Ian Watkins dies in prison attack at HMP Wakefield

Paedophile singer Ian Watkins dies in prison attack at HMP Wakefield

by Rosie Wood | Oct 12, 2025 | General News, Home Page Top Story

Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins has died after being attacked in jail, prison sources have confirmed. West Yorkshire Police said two men, aged 25 and 43, had been arrested on suspicion of murder. Watkins was serving a 29-year sentence at HMP Wakefield for child sex...
Leeds protest: Thousands march in city centre in “No to the Far Right, No to Reform” rally

Leeds protest: Thousands march in city centre in “No to the Far Right, No to Reform” rally

by Jimmy Tse | Oct 11, 2025 | General News, Home Page Top Story

Over 3000 protestors gather in Leeds, according to organisers, in a major rally today under the theme “No to the Far Right, No to Reform”. The demonstration is being led by Stand Up to Racism Leeds, who are calling for strong opposition to the influence of...
Dave Allen returns home to Sheffield for fight with Arslanbek Makhmudov tonight

Dave Allen returns home to Sheffield for fight with Arslanbek Makhmudov tonight

by Rosie Wood | Oct 11, 2025 | General News, Home Page Top Story

Utilitia Arena in Sheffield will be buzzing tonight as Dave Allen steps back into the ring for one of the toughest fights of his career, facing Russian boxer Arslanbek Makhmudov. Having knocked Johnny Fisher out in his last fight, a win tonight against Makhmudov could...
‘The support is out there if they want it’: councils and charities step up after record homeless deaths

‘The support is out there if they want it’: councils and charities step up after record homeless deaths

by James Cain | Oct 11, 2025 | Home Page Top Story, In Focus, In Focus Top Story, Politics, Sheffield

Councils and charities across Yorkshire are stepping up their work with homeless people after a new investigation showed deaths among the group increased by 9% in 2024. In a report published on Wednesday, the Dying Homeless Project found that 1,611 people died while...
Woman in critical condition after falling from moving car in Sheffield

Woman in critical condition after falling from moving car in Sheffield

by Jimmy Tse | Oct 10, 2025 | General News, Home Page Top Story

A woman is in critical condition after she reportedly fell from a moving car in the Chapeltown area of Sheffield early this morning. Emergency services were called to Burncross Road at 6.32 am, following reports of a road traffic incident at Burncross Road, Sheffield....
Doncaster Sheffield Airport revival gathers pace as recruitment continues

Doncaster Sheffield Airport revival gathers pace as recruitment continues

by Jimmy Tse | Oct 10, 2025 | General News, Home Page Top Story, Uncategorised

Plans to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport have taken a major step forward, with senior roles now being advertised and airline talks under way nearly three years after the site’s closure. Recruitment continues this week with new advertisements for air traffic...
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