Latest News Headlines UK

The Star

'Radical' Sheffield man found guilty of terrorism offences

It took jurors just one hour and 44 minutes to find Abdulrahman Kaabar, 23, guilty of two counts of entering into a funding arrangement for the purposes of terrorism.

Sheffield-born Kaabar, of Martin Street, Upperthorpe pleaded guilty to 15 separate terrorism offences, concerning the ...

today 15:32 open_in_new
Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United LIVE Carabao Cup team news and latest transfer rumours

Sheffield Wednesday are in action tonight against Sunderland in the Carabao Cup after the draw for the second round takes place.

At Sheffield United, the transfer rumours continue as Chris Wilder tries to bring in a striker before the weekend's Championship fixture against Norwich.

...
today 14:29 open_in_new
This is the ball number Sheffield Wednesday fans need to look out for in the Carabao Cup draw tonight

The Carabao Cup second round draw takes place before Sunderland v Sheffield Wednesday tonight - but what ball numbers should you be looking out for?

Number 26 is the ball to keep an eye on for Sheffield Wednesday fans when Chris Waddle and Mick McCarthy make the draw tonight.

As ...

today 13:26 open_in_new
Four men charged over murder of Sheffield dad-of-three

Four men have been charged today over the murder of a Sheffield dad-of-three stabbed to death in broad daylight.

The men were charged with the murder of 22-year-old Jarvin Blake this morning and are due to appear at Sheffield Magistrates' Court 'at the next available hearing'.

CRIME: ...

today 13:26 open_in_new
Sheffield United: Illness spreads through Blades camp ahead of Norwich clash

Sheffield United’s camp has been hit by illness ahead of Saturday’s clash with Norwich.

Mark Duffy was withdrawn at half time after feeling the effects on Tuesday night, as United lost in the Carabao Cup to Hull City.

And at his pre-match media conference this morning, ...

today 11:20 open_in_new
Sheffield pupils celebrate another year of impressive A-Level results

Months of waiting has come to an end end for sixth formers and college students across the city, with many finding out whether they have got the grades needed to get into university or work placements.

At Tapton School, head of sixth form Andrew Wright said it had been a record year with ...

today 08:11 open_in_new
VIDEO: Carabao Cup progress can help lift gloom at Hillsborough, says Sheffield Wednesday starlet

Jos Luhukay’s side have garnered just one point from their two Championship outings.

And a dark cloud is hanging over the Hillsborough outfit off the field as Wednesday are operating under a transfer embargo after breaching Profitability and Sustainability regulations.

But ...

today 01:53 open_in_new
Sheffield United's Oliver Norwood will get even better after impressive debut, says Blades boss Chris Wilder

Norwood was voted the sponsors' man of the match as United tumbled out of the Carabao Cup by losing on penalties to Hull City, the former Brighton man later missing a spot-kick.

But that was arguably the only blot on his copybook all evening, after officially completing his move to United ...

today 01:53 open_in_new
'Leon Clarke will score goals' insists Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder after backing Blades striker

The experienced striker finished as United’s leading marksman last season after a superb campaign in front of goal, but has so far failed to hit the target in four games this campaign.

Clarke, who scored four goals when United last faced Hull City at home, endured a frustrating ...

today 01:53 open_in_new
Sheffield Wednesday: Why Jos Luhukay likes Owls midfielder Joey Pelupessy

Manager Jos Luhukay has praised the contribution of 'team player' Joey Pelupessy to the Sheffield Wednesday cause.

With the Owls now under a transfer embargo, January arrival Pelupessy is the only signing fellow Dutchman Luhukay has made in his seven months in charge.

The boss says ...

today 01:53 open_in_new
Sheffield Wednesday: Two weeks, four weeks, six weeks? Who knows when Kieran Lee will return for Owls

The midfield man has been out of the first-team picture since last December with a hip problem and has yet to play under boss Jos Luhukay who was appointed in January.

Lee is making progress, but Luhukay, who takes his Championship team to League One Sunderland tomorrow in the first round ...

today 01:53 open_in_new
Sheffield Wednesday: Fitness update on Owls duo Lucas Joao and Morgan Fox ahead of Carabao Cup tie

The centre-forward has yet to recover from the groin issue which stopped him playing in last Saturday's 1-1 Hillsborough draw with Hull City in the Championship.

The televised tie at the Stadium of Light will come too soon for Joao and also midfielder Morgan Fox, an injury casualty in the ...

today 01:53 open_in_new
Sheffield man jailed for claw hammer attack on housemate

Sheffield Crown Court heard how Joshua Burnham, 25, had been living at the Norfolk Park bail hostel for around five weeks when the incident took place in the early hours of May 19 this year.

Burnham's victim was one of his housemates with whom he had an agreement to exchange amounts of ...

today 01:53 open_in_new
Sheffield Wednesday: Barry Bannan is relishing reunion with Glenn Loovens

Midfield ace Barry Bannan is relishing a reunion with former teammate Glenn Loovens when Sheffield Wednesday go to Sunderland in a televised Carabao Cup first round tie tomorrow night.

Loovens, released by the Owls at the end of last season having made 150 appearances for the Championship ...

today 23:47 open_in_new
Sheffield Wednesday: Fitness update on Owls duo Lucas Joao and Morgan Fox ahead of Carabao Cup tie

The centre-forward has yet to recover from the groin issue which stopped him playing in last Saturday's 1-1 Hillsborough draw with Hull City in the Championship.

The televised tie at the Stadium of Light will come too soon for Joao and also midfielder Morgan Fox, an injury casualty in the ...

today 23:47 open_in_new
VIDEO: Carabao Cup progress can help lift gloom at Hillsborough, says Sheffield Wednesday starlet

Jos Luhukay’s side have garnered just one point from their two Championship outings.

And a dark cloud is hanging over the Hillsborough outfit off the field as Wednesday are operating under a transfer embargo after breaching Profitability and Sustainability regulations.

But ...

today 23:47 open_in_new
Sheffield United's Oliver Norwood will get even better after impressive debut, says Blades boss Chris Wilder

Norwood was voted the sponsors' man of the match as United tumbled out of the Carabao Cup by losing on penalties to Hull City, the former Brighton man later missing a spot-kick.

But that was arguably the only blot on his copybook all evening, after officially completing his move to United ...

today 23:47 open_in_new
Jos Luhukay on what cup opponent Glenn Loovens brought to Sheffield Wednesday

Loovens, who made 150 appearances in Wednesday colours, left the Championship club at the end of last season after not being offered a new contract.

After weighing up his options, the 34-year-old joined the Black Cats on a free transfer last month. He signed a two-year contract and has ...

today 23:47 open_in_new
'Leon Clarke will score goals' insists Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder after backing Blades striker

The experienced striker finished as United’s leading marksman last season after a superb campaign in front of goal, but has so far failed to hit the target in four games this campaign.

Clarke, who scored four goals when United last faced Hull City at home, endured a frustrating ...

today 23:47 open_in_new
Sheffield Wednesday: Why Jos Luhukay likes Owls midfielder Joey Pelupessy

Manager Jos Luhukay has praised the contribution of 'team player' Joey Pelupessy to the Sheffield Wednesday cause.

With the Owls now under a transfer embargo, January arrival Pelupessy is the only signing fellow Dutchman Luhukay has made in his seven months in charge.

The boss says ...

today 23:47 open_in_new
Sheffield United striker Billy Sharp hoping to continue good run of scoring form when Blades face Norwich

For the Sheffield United striker, though, two goals in his last two games may have made his case for him, ahead of Saturday's visit to Bramall Lane of Norwich City.

Both strikes, in their own way, could be described as vintage Sharp - the first, a poacher's tap-in from a couple of yards ...

today 23:47 open_in_new