Sheffield police officer sentenced over sexual relationship with crime victim

by Connie Perkins | Oct 15, 2026 | Homepage Top Story, Live News, Live News Top Story, News, News - Sheffield, News - Top Story

A former South Yorkshire Police officer who had a sexual relationship with a vulnerable crime victim has been handed a suspended prison sentence. Robert Veza, 45, of Buchanan Road, Sheffield, was sentenced to 16 months in prison, suspended for 18 months, at Sheffield...

Sheffield scam victims claim police failed to act on reports made three years ago

by Connie Perkins | Oct 15, 2026 | Live News, Live News Top Story, News - Sheffield

Victims of an alleged £58,000 scam have questioned South Yorkshire Police’s response after some say they reported concerns about the scammer involved three years ago. The BBC have allegedly identified more than 30 people who claim they lost a combined £58,000 to...

Yorkshire Wildlife Park: ‘Safety should not be judged solely on the absence of previous incidents,’ says zoo expert

by Libby Mashedi | Oct 14, 2026 | Homepage Top Story, Live News, Live News Top Story, News, News - Doncaster, News - Top Story

In light of the health and safety investigation launched into Yorkshire Wildlife Park by Doncaster Council, a zoo welfare expert spoke on factors to consider for a zoo reopening after a serious incident. Professor Samantha Ward, a welfare expert on the Zoo Experts...

BREAKING: Man that died in tiger attack described as ‘warm and engaging’ by family

by Libby Mashedi | Oct 14, 2026 | Homepage Top Story, Live News, Live News Top Story, News, News - Doncaster, News - Top Story

Image Credits: Sky News The family of William Chapman, who was mauled to death after entering a Yorkshire Wildlife Park tiger enclosure, have issued a statement describing him as “bright, warm and engaging.” They said they were “utterly devastated by their...

BREAKING: Man killed in Yorkshire Wildlife Park tiger attack named as Council launch investigation

by Gabriella Whiston | Oct 13, 2026 | Homepage Top Story, Live News Top Story, News, News - Sheffield

The man killed in the tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on Saturday afternoon has been named as William Chapman, as the attraction remains closed for investigation. Mr Chapman was reportedly told to “play dead” by onlookers, and appeared to alone....

“We will not allow fascism, racism or hatred to take hold in our communities,” says Sheffield Council leader following far-right protest

by Libby Mashedi | Oct 13, 2026 | Homepage Top Story, Live News, Live News Top Story, News, News - Sheffield, News - Top Story

Councillor Mustafa Ahmed (pictured) at the scene of the graffiti left from the protest. Credits: Councillor Mustafa Ahmed on Facebook Deputy Leader Zahira Naz has spoken out against the Darnall anti-migrant protest believed to be held by Patriot Platform.“We will not...