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BBC News reports, a planning request to replace the roof has now been granted.The document said the work would allow the building to “reopen swiftly and return a vital business back to Sheffield city centre”. An exact reopening date has not yet been confirmed, however.The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) had previously warned that RAAC – which was used extensively in the 1950s and ’60s – may “collapse with little or no notice”, due to its limited lifespan.Last Thursday (February 6), Sheffield City Council granted permission for the O2 Academy Sheffield’s roof deck to be replaced with a new flat roof.

Sheffield city centre roads have been reopened as South Yorkshire Police continue their standoff with an "armed man". The incident began around 7pm on Monday when officers were summoned to a building on Broad Street, prompting evacuations in the vicinity.

A Sheffield road remains closed more than 24 hours after the start of a police stand-off with a man believed to be armed with weapons. Police were first called to Broad Street in Sheffield at around 7pm on Monday (February 10).

Pictures have been posted online showing police negotiating with a 'dangerous man' on a balcony. South Yorkshire Police were alerted to concerns of a man who was 'at risk to himself with weapons' around 7pm last night which led to a mass eviction of the apartment block in Sheffield and people in other neighbouring towers ordered to stay inside.

Bdrmm have shared a new single called ‘Lake Disappointment’ – you can listen to it below.The song serves as the final preview of the Hull band’s third studio album ‘Microtonic’, which is due for release on February 28 via Mogwai’s label Rock Action (pre-order/pre-save here).Following on from their 2024 track ‘John On The Ceiling’ and last month’s ‘Infinity Peaking’, Bdrmm’s latest offering sees the four-piece once again showcase the more electronic side to their sound – this time with a grittier edge.‘Lake Disappointment’ comes after the group decided to delve further into the dance music world with their recent releases. This move was inspired by supporting Daniel Avery and participating in a group rave at London’s Field Day.Singer and guitarist Ryan Smith described the new single as “probably the most aggressive and exciting song we’ve conjured up”, adding: “I remember sending it to Alex (our producer) and I’ve never seen him so excited about a track.“It was such a dream to work on.

It's one of the North's most scenic roads, connecting two of its largest cities.

Razorlight have announced a UK headline tour to take place in April and May this year – see the full list of shows and ticket details below.The band released ‘Planet Nowhere’ in October, the first full-length album with their classic line-up since 2008. Their fifth studio LP in total, it included the singles ‘Scared Of Nothing’, ‘Zombie Love’ and ‘Taylor Swift = US Soft Propaganda’.Now, Johnny Borrell and co have announced a run of nine headline shows in the UK, which will kick off in Southampton’s O2 Guildhall on April 26.

A spate of dog attacks in just 48 hours has left three children with severe injuries.

If sitting in a restaurant surrounded by loved-up couples on Valentine's Day isn't your thing, then you're not alone.

The parents of schoolboy Harvey Willgoose, who was stabbed to death at a school have broken their silence as they revealed the teen's heartbreaking last words to them.

The mum of a teenage boy who died after being stabbed at a school in Sheffield has said his last words to her as he left that morning were 'I love you'.

Households in many of England's major towns and cities are being warned that they could face fines of up to £300 for using their chimneys, and as much as £1,000 for burning unauthorised fuels.

Strictly Come Dancing star Johannes Radebe was seen getting emotional when he was joined on stage by a music legend following a performance of his latest hit show in Manchester.

BBC Breakfast was abruptly interrupted as presenter Sally Nugent paused the show to deliver breaking news.

The sister of a teenage boy who was fatally stabbed at a Sheffield school has paid tribute to her brother. Harvey Willgoose died from his injuries after a stabbing at All Saints High School on Monday (February 3).

The teenager who died in a school stabbing on Monday (February 3) has been named locally as heartbroken family members and friends post tributes to the 15-year-old.

The teenager who died in a school stabbing this afternoon has been named locally as "lovely lad" Harvey Willgoose.

A 15-year-old boy has died after being stabbed at a school in Sheffield, it has been confirmed.

A 15-year-old boy was left with serious injuries today (Monday, February 3) after he was stabbed at a school in Sheffield.

Black Grape have announced details of a new UK tour, celebrating 30 years of ‘It’s Great When You’re Straight, Yeah’.The record was shared by the duo – comprised of Shaun Ryder and Paul Leveridge (aka Kermit) – back in 1995 as their debut album. It soon went on to top the charts in the UK and eventually gathered a Platinum certification.Now, marking three decades since the album was first shared, the band have confirmed that they will be hitting the road for a UK tour.Taking place across November and December, 11 shows have been announced, kicking off in Glasgow with an opening night at the QMU venue on November 28.

here).It takes its name from Alice Walker’s poetry book Hard Times Require Furious Dancing, with Walker quoted in a press release as writing: “We can still hold the line of beauty, form, and beat. No small accomplishment in a world as challenging as this one… hard times require furious dancing.