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Teenager appears in Sheffield Magistrates’ Court after Birley School incident

Teenager appears in Sheffield Magistrates’ Court after Birley School incident

by Robin Hibbs | May 3, 2024 | News

A 17-year-old boy appeared in Magistrates’ Court today, charged with attempting to cause grievous bodily harm to three people at Birley Academy School. The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was brought up from custody to Sheffield Magistrates’ Court...
Watch: Cyclists call for action to make Sheffield city centre safer

Watch: Cyclists call for action to make Sheffield city centre safer

by Robin Hibbs | May 3, 2024 | News, Watch

Cyclist campaigners have asked for change to make cycle routes in Sheffield safer and more accessible. On Saturday, hundreds attended campaign group Cycle Sheffield’s ‘Big Ride 2024’ around the city centre, starting and ending in Devonshire Green. Roy Ellis,...
Man climbs height of Everest in mental health challenge after cousin took her own life

Man climbs height of Everest in mental health challenge after cousin took her own life

by Robin Hibbs | Mar 15, 2024 | Charity, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A hospitality worker from Sheffield has raised over £1,500 for a mental health charity in memory of his cousin. Simon Watts, from Greystones, spent last weekend walking and running up and down the hill in Bingham Park, to climb the height of the world’s highest...
Sheffield charity launches urgent appeal for sleeping bags

Sheffield charity launches urgent appeal for sleeping bags

by Robin Hibbs | Feb 16, 2024 | Charity, Community, Front Page Highlights, News, Top stories

A Broomhall charity has appealed for the public to donate sleeping bags for vulnerable people on the streets. Ben’s Centre provides a safe space and support for those suffering with substance abuse, including the misuse of drugs and alcohol. Don Beedham, the...
20mph speed zones approved outside Sheffield schools despite 182 objections

20mph speed zones approved outside Sheffield schools despite 182 objections

by Robin Hibbs | Feb 16, 2024 | Community, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Sheffield City Council has decided to implement two 20mph speed zones in residential areas to improve air quality and safety around schools. This Wednesday, a proposal to implement 20mph limits in areas around Nether Green Junior School (Fulwood), and Angram Bank...

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