Dave Higgens
Crime
Driver who mowed down ‘purely innocent boy’ jailed for at least 30 years
Zulkernain Ahmed, 21, was found guilty of murdering 16-year-old Abdullah Yaser Abdullah Taleb after driving into him in the Darnall area of Sheffield.
By Dave Higgens
4 Jun 2026
Crime
Harvey Willgoose’s mother remembers ‘fun-loving kid’ as she campaigns on knives
Caroline Willgoose and her family have launched a campaign to introduce knife arches in schools since her son was stabbed to death in February.
By Dave Higgens
8 Aug 2025
Crime
Jury retires in trial of 15-year-old boy accused of murdering student in school
Harvey Willgoose, also 15, was stabbed in the heart during the lunch break at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield in February.
By Dave Higgens
5 Aug 2025
Business News
Last wheat delivered to largest bioethanol plant under threat after trade deal
Vivergo Fuels, near Hull, is in crisis talks with the Government after the UK-US agreement removed tariffs on American imports.
By Dave Higgens
1 Aug 2025
Crime
Death of Harvey Willgoose ‘no less tragic’ if teen cleared of murder, jury told
A 15-year-old boy has admitted the manslaughter of Harvey, also 15, at a Sheffield school, but denies his murder.
By Dave Higgens
1 Aug 2025
Business News
Fears over bioethanol plant ‘putting £1.25 billion jet fuel project in jeopardy’
Vivergo Fuels, in Hull, is in crisis talks with the Government after the UK-US trade deal removed tariffs on American bioethanol.
By Dave Higgens
1 Aug 2025
Politics
Failings identified in care of boy who died after he was sent home from A&E
Five-year-old Yusuf Mahmud Nazir died at Sheffield Children’s Hospital in November 2022, eight days after he was seen at Rotherham Hospital.
By Dave Higgens
31 Jul 2025
Politics
Call for inquest into death of boy sent home from A&E as report reveals failings
Yusuf Mahmud Nazir died at Sheffield Children’s Hospital in November 2022, eight days after he was seen at Rotherham Hospital.
By Dave Higgens
31 Jul 2025
Politics
Report into death of boy sent home from A&E says family’s instinct not addressed
Yusuf Mahmud Nazir died in November 2022, eight days after he was sent home with antibiotics.
By Dave Higgens
31 Jul 2025
Crime
Boy denies he was ‘worked up into a rage’ before he stabbed pupil to death
The teenager is on trial at Sheffield Crown Court accused of murdering Harvey Willgoose, 15, at a secondary school in the city.
By Dave Higgens
24 Jul 2025
Crime
Boy tells jury he ordered knife ‘weeks’ before stabbing fellow pupil to death
The teenager is on trial at Sheffield Crown Court accused of murdering 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose at a secondary school in the city.
By Dave Higgens
23 Jul 2025
Crime
Boy who stabbed pupil to death tells jury why he took ‘scary’ knife to school
The teenager is on trial at Sheffield Crown Court accused of murdering 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose, at a secondary school in the city.
By Dave Higgens
18 Jul 2025
Crime
Boy who stabbed pupil to death tells jury he posed with knives after threats
The 15-year-old boy is on trial accused of murdering Harvey Willgoose, also 15, at a Sheffield secondary school.
By Dave Higgens
17 Jul 2025
UK
Family of Peter Falconio say ‘weight has been lifted’ after his killer dies
Bradley John Murdoch was convicted in 2005 of murdering Mr Falconio and assaulting his girlfriend Joanne Lees at gunpoint.
By Dave Higgens
16 Jul 2025
Crime
Boy who stabbed pupil to death tells jury being bullied led to anger issues
A 15-year-old is on trial accused of murdering Harvey Willgoose at a Sheffield secondary school.
By Dave Higgens
16 Jul 2025
Crime
Boy told police he was ‘horrified’ after he stabbed fellow pupil to death
A15-year-old boy is on trial accused of murdering Harvey Willgoose, also 15, who was stabbed to death at a Sheffield secondary school.
By Dave Higgens
14 Jul 2025
Crime
Teacher describes confronting teenager after he stabbed fellow pupil to death
A 15-year-old boy is on trial accused of murdering Harvey Willgoose, also 15, at a Sheffield secondary school.
By Dave Higgens
10 Jul 2025
Crime
Pupil said ‘you know I can’t control it’ after boy stabbed to death, jury hears
A 15-year-old boy is on trial accused of murdering Harvey Willgoose, also 15, at a Sheffield secondary school.
By Dave Higgens
9 Jul 2025
Crime
Boy stabbed in school was ‘lifeless and covered in blood’, teenager tells jury
A 15-year-old boy is on trial for the murder of Harvey Willgoose, who was stabbed during a lunch break at All Saints Catholic High School, Sheffield.
By Dave Higgens
8 Jul 2025
Crime
Pupil was happy and chatting moments before he was stabbed to death, jury told
A 15-year-old boy is on trial accused of murdering Harvey Willgoose, also 15, at a Sheffield secondary school.
By Dave Higgens
7 Jul 2025
Crime
Pupils barricaded themselves in cupboard after fatal school stabbing, jury hears
A 15-year-old boy is on trial accused of murdering Harvey Willgoose, also 15, at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield.
By Dave Higgens
4 Jul 2025