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Updates from The Star team as residents in a Sheffield community continue to try to come to terms with the shock death of a mum-of-two who was killed on the school run.
This page will be updated with the latest stories published today (Wednesday, October 5).
Today’s top stories include an interview with a nurse who battled to save the life of a mum killed outside a Sheffield school plus a report on a rapist jailed for 18 years.
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LIVE BLOG: the latest Sheffield news, breaking stories and comment on Wednesday October 6
Key Events
- Rotherham murder investigation launched
- More than 40,000 Sheffield residents affected by Universal Credit changes
- Nurse battled to save life of mum killed on school run
- Rapist jailed for 18 years
South Yorkshire Mayor Dan Jarvis criticises Boris Johnson’s conference speech
South Yorkshire mayor Dan Jarvis has criticised a speech given by Prime Minister Boris at the Tory party conference and said ‘the best he could offer was a few jokes and vague promises’.
Vendors to be consulted over controversial plans to ban some ice cream vans in Sheffield parks
Sheffield Green Party promised to take the views of ice cream vendors seriously and work with them on proposals to ban vans in parks.
Violent and online disability hate crime on the rise in South Yorkshire
An investigation by two learning disability charities has found that reports of violent and online disability hate crime in South Yorkshire has risen since 2009-2010.
Man left with 'life changing injuries' after horrific car crash near Sheffield
A man has been left with ‘life changing’ injuries after a horror crash near Sheffield.
Murder investigation launched in Rotherham after man is killed in Parkgate attack
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man who was attacked in Rotherham yesterday.
Four Sheffield restaurants to open alongside sports bar and cocktail bar in New Era Square
The four restaurants serving Japanese, Portuguese, Indian and vegetarian food will open alongside two brand new bars at Sheffield city centre’s £70million New Era Square.
Everything you need to know ahead of Becky Hill’s show at O2 Academy Sheffield
Pop superstar Becky Hill is set to perform at Sheffield’s 02 Academy tonight.
Decision to build speed bumps outside school will come after mum-of-two's inquest
Sheffield City Council will wait until a mum-of-two’s inquest has concluded before deciding if speed bumps should be built outside a primary school.
Campaigners launch petition urging Sheffield Council to take action on woodland filled with ‘rubbish, litter, flytipping and broken glass’
Sheffield Council is being urged to tackle the ‘dreadful’ Sheffield woodland that has become engulfed with hazardous materials.
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