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Where, when and how do I vote? All you need to know about the Sheffield local elections

by Adam Husicka | Mar 31, 2023 | Community, News, Politics, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Elections are just around the corner for large parts of the UK, including Sheffield. Here’s a full run down of what to expect and how to prepare. When are the elections? The local elections will be held on Thursday 4th of May 2023, with polling stations open...

Students and staff forced to evacuate university building following reports of fire

by Kusha singh | Mar 30, 2023 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Classes were disrupted at the University of Sheffield as students and staff were asked to leave the Sir Robert Hadfield building after reports a fire had broken out. Several fire engines from South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue were seen outside the building on Portobello...

How will Rishi Sunaks propositions impact the homeless in Sheffield?

by admin | Mar 30, 2023 | Charity, Community, Politics

This Monday Rishi Sunak announced his plans to crack down on anti-social behaviour and tackle ‘nuisance begging.’ The propositions would see police and local authorities having further powers to confront people who are causing a ‘nuisance on the street’ which includes...

South Yorkshire farmers take second jobs to curb cost of living or face losing livelihoods

by Thomas Jackson | Mar 30, 2023 | Community, Environment

Farmers in South Yorkshire are continuing to face rising costs in all sectors of the industry. The cost of energy to run their machines and the price of grain to feed the animals they keep means turning a profit is becoming more difficult. They are doing this whilst...

‘Migrants and Refugees are welcome here’: Action groups take a stand against Parliament bill in Sheffield

by Lawrence Juma | Mar 30, 2023 | News

Britain’s latest controversial policy to limit the amount of ‘illegal’ immigration has passed though parliament this week. The proposed bill received a majority of 63 in favour of passing the legislation after a vote within the Conservative party....
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