21 h. ago Furious Melinda Messenger slams event organisers after being sacked as host for Miss South Yorkshire

MODEL and TV presenter Melinda Messenger has lashed out at the organisers of Miss South Yorkshire after she claims they sacked her from hosting the contest. The star, 54, took to Instagram to share a lengthy statement in which she claimed her appearance and being "too grey" were just some of the reasons she was...

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50 h. ago Mental Health Day event in West Lothian brings 50 organisations together under one roof

Strathbrock Partnership Centre in Broxburn provided the venue for the second year

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52 h. ago Doctor told me discomfort in my breast was due to wired bra... actually I had stage four cancer

A mother from Doncaster, South Yorkshire has told of how a 'rushed' doctor told her a lump in her chest was down to wired bras, when it turned out to be incurable cancer.

Science

69 h. ago Harvey Willgoose’s mother says ‘weight has been lifted’ after killer detained

Mohammed Umar Khan stabbed Harvey to death at their Sheffield school when they were both 15 years old.

Events

2 d. ago Boy who murdered Harvey Willgoose detained for minimum of 16 years

Mohammed Umar Khan can now be named following a judge’s ruling on Wednesday.

Events

3 d. ago Boy who murdered Harvey Willgoose at school can be named, judge rules

Harvey was stabbed to death by Mohammed Umar Khan, 15, at All Saints Catholic High School, in Sheffield, in February.

Events

3 d. ago Larkhall community survey results to be shared at local conference

Residents and local organisations are being invited to attend the event at Larkhall Academy on November 22

Politics

8 d. ago Prison officer who fell in love with drug dealer inmate demands law change

Morgan Farr Varney was jailed for 10 months after admitting to a relationship with Jordan Rhodes at HMP Lindholme in South Yorkshire when CCTV caught the pair hiding in a cupboard

Events

8 d. ago Man jailed after disorder faced discipline charge before he died, inquest hears

Peter Lynch, 61, died in HMP Moorland, near Doncaster, after he was jailed following the disorder outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in Rotherham.

Events

9 d. ago Food brand with over 115 UK venues opening new restaurant this week

The UK's favourite noodle bar is opening the doors to its new store in South Yorkshire's shopping centre Meadowhall at 11am on October 17, with a huge opening day event

Society

1 week ago Artists plan nationwide US protests against Trump and ‘authoritarian forces’

Michael Moore, Lynn Nottage, Ava DuVernay and Amanda Palmer will take part in an event series to ‘unite in defiance’Artists and artistic organisations around the US are set to take part in a series of protests and events to speak out against Donald Trump and his administration.According to the New York Times, the acts of “creative resistance” will be known as the Fall of Freedom and will take place on 21 and 22 November. Continue reading...

Culture

1 week ago Sumo organisers forced to reinforce toilets and buy bigger chairs for UK tournament

Planners for the UK's sumo tournament, which is taking place at London's Royal Albert Hall, have spoken about the organising that's gone into the event

Society

1 week ago Besotted prison officer who was jailed after being caught sneaking into cupboard with convicted drug dealer says minimum age for guards should be raised

Morgan Farr Varney was sentenced to ten months after 'falling in love' with a convicted drug dealer serving more than five years at HMP Lindholme in South Yorkshire.

Events

1 week ago Woman, 31, tried to argue her XL Bully was friendly and not dangerous after it attacked a woman and terrorised the street before being shot dead by police

Sophie Zaherali said her XL Bully, Ghost, was friendly and not dangerous and said South Yorkshire Police officers wrongfully killed him when they shot the dog on Saturday, December 7, 2024.

Events

1 week ago Tragedy as two pupils from same primary school die within hours of each other

The children both studied at Carr Lodge Academy in the Woodfield Plantation neighbourhood of Doncaster, South Yorkshire.

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1 week ago Two primary school pupils die within hours of each other as teachers left heartbroken

The two children, who attended Carr Lodge Academy in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, died within 24 hours of each other, with staff saying they will be supporting pupils in the coming days and weeks

Events

1 week ago WSL: Arsenal v Brighton, Liverpool v Manchester City and more – matchday live

⚽ News, live scores and results from today’s action⚽ Spurs’ positivity under Ho | Email us with your thoughtsGareth Taylor will be looking to impress against his former club this afternoon as Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield. Taylor was sacked by City in March and is still yet to win a WSL game with Liverpool.Ahead of the game, Taylor told Sky Sports: “There’s a certain amount of loyalty with my coaching history. I’m not a religious person, but this way and this style is like my religion. Continue reading...

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1 week ago WSL: Chelsea v Tottenham, Everton v Manchester United and more – matchday live

⚽ News, buildup and discussion before the day’s action⚽ Spurs’ positivity under Ho | Email us with your thoughtsGareth Taylor will be looking to impress against his former club this afternoon as Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield. Taylor was sacked by City in March and is still yet to win a WSL game with Liverpool.Ahead of the game, Taylor told Sky Sports: “There’s a certain amount of loyalty with my coaching history. I’m not a religious person, but this way and this style is like my religion. Continue reading...

Sport

2 w. ago Is This Thing On? review – Bradley Cooper’s comedy of comedians is a charmer

New York film festival: The actor’s third film as director is a gentle romcom of divorce and standup comedy with standout turns from Will Arnett and Laura DernHere’s a joke: a man walks into a bar and, to avoid paying a $15 cover, signs up for an open mic night. He’s in the midst of a divorce and a little high, a walking, middle-aged black rain cloud. He’s never done stand-up before. The punchline? He’s actually kinda good at it – rough around the edges, unpracticed, a little stiff but, under the glare of the spotlight, able to spin some of his pain into self-deprecating jokes and unforced laughs.It helps immensely that this man is played by Will Arnett, the gravelly voiced comedian and former BoJack Horseman who excels at masculine sad-sacks with self-flagellating charm. Like Arnett the celebrity podcast host, Arnett’s Alex is self-deprecating, subtle, effortlessly if dryly funny – in other words, easy to root for, even in the very midlife crisis pursuit of stand-up comedy. That’s ...

Culture

2 w. ago Big Barrhead Clean Up call to residents from East Renfrewshire Council

A litter-pick event has been organised for Friday, October 24 in the town.

Politics