Dan Hobson
The Star, Sheffield
United Kingdom
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Council admits 'we got it wrong' after dawn raid on Sheffield trees
Sheffield Council has admitted 'we got it wrong' after axing trees in a police-backed dawn raid last week. The authority has today issued an apology to residents on Rustlings Road, Endcliffe, following a shambolic tree felling incident last week. Around 5am last Thursday, residents on the road were woken at about 5am by workers from council's contractors Amey, who were accompanied by a large… → Read More
Mum who lost three loved ones within weeks is helped in book mission by Sheffield schoolchildren
A Sheffield mum who decided to write a book after three loved ones died within weeks of each other has been helped in her mission by city schoolchildren. → Read More
Floral tributes on Sheffield street for trees axed in 'dawn raid'
Floral tributes have sprung up on a Sheffield street in memory of eight → Read More
Council axes 4,000 Sheffield trees despite report saying just 1,000 need felling
Sheffield Council has defended a decision to axe 4,000 street trees in Sheffield – despite a report stating just 1,000 needed felling. → Read More
'Furious' residents slam plans to axe WWI memorial trees in Sheffield
Residents on a Sheffield street claim to be ‘furious’ over plans to axe mature trees planted to honour fallen WW1 soldiers. → Read More
Sheffield MP backs calls for cannabis to be legalised in UK
MP Nick Clegg has backed a report calling for cannabis to be legalised in the UK. → Read More
Hundreds join fight to stop the axe on Sheffield trees in days since 'PR catastrophe'
A campaign to stop Sheffield Council axing city trees has gained hundreds of new followers since two pensioners were arrested during a → Read More
Graduation day for Sheffield specialist trained Support Dogs
It’s a graduation day with a difference – but these hard-working hounds deserve their honours as much as any student. → Read More
Sheffield dad fighting for life after horror car crash
An appeal has been launched to help the family of a Sheffield dad left fighting for his life after a car crash. → Read More
Doncaster son helped mother kill partner and burn body, court heard
A Doncaster heroin addict helped his prostitute mother to murder her partner and burn his body so they could steal his fortune, a court heard. → Read More
Travelling tropical music extravaganza returns to Sheffield
A travelling tropical music extravaganza is returning to Sheffield to transform a top city venue. → Read More
Husband takes action after medical blunders at Sheffield hospital led to wife's death
A heartbroken husband has taken legal action after a series of medical blunders led to the death of his wife at a Sheffield hospital. → Read More
Helmet saves Sheffield dad after horror bike crash
A Sheffield dad is lucky to be alive after crashing his bicycle on slippery tram tracks - but was saved by wearing a helmet. → Read More
Thousands expected at Sheffield Christmas lights switch-on
Music, lights and festive sparkle are to take over Sheffield city centre for the annual Christmas lights switch-on. → Read More
Woman 'disgusted' after being stopped from paying respects at Sheffield cemetery
A woman who visits Sheffield once a year to pay respects to her grandparents says she is → Read More
Sheffield woman with MS issues plea to get her old life back
A Sheffield woman with a debilitating disease is making a desperate appeal to fund ‘miracle’ treatment abroad. → Read More
Streetlight hole criticised for blocking disabled teenager's access for two months
A dad has criticised Amey after workmen dug a hole outside his Sheffield home two months ago - which makes it → Read More
VIDEO: Final tour of Sheffield landmark before demolition
This is the final look inside a historic Sheffield landmark before it disappears from the skyline for good. → Read More
Sheffield house fire which killed two was accidental
A Sheffield house fire which killed two people was started accidentally, according to fire and rescue. → Read More
Sheffield artist designs cheese grater inspired by 'cheese grater' car park
An artist who designed a cheese grater inspired by the iconic namesake Sheffield car park is hoping her creation can be put into production. → Read More