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Homeless camp cleared from Sheffield green after complaints from businesses and residents

Homeless camp cleared from Sheffield green after complaints from businesses and residents

by Isabella Massey | Aug 24, 2026 | Top Story - Home Page Lead

A makeshift homeless camp on Ellesmere Green has been cleared by Sheffield City Council following repeated complaints about anti-social behaviour on the grounds.  The camp had stood at the Burngreave green for nine months before it was removed by council workers...
Reform UK name local leaders after historic Barnsley Council win

Reform UK name local leaders after historic Barnsley Council win

by Isabella Massey | May 15, 2026 | News, Politics

In the recent local elections, Reform UK took control of Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, with a total of 42 seats in the town hall. In the council’s all-out elections, Reform gained enough to take control of the council’s decision-making. Councillor William...
WATCH: Green councillor who ousted council leader says housing and Gaza key factors

WATCH: Green councillor who ousted council leader says housing and Gaza key factors

by Isabella Massey | May 15, 2026 | News, Politics, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Last Friday, 30 seats were up for grabs in the local elections, and of those, Labour only won three. Major ground was lost to Reform UK and the Greens, taking 12 and ten seats from Labour, respectively. Sheffield local council election results. Source: Sheffield City...
Green light given to new Wetherspoons on Sheffield leisure complex

Green light given to new Wetherspoons on Sheffield leisure complex

by Isabella Massey | Feb 27, 2026 | Community, News, Uncategorised

Planning permission has been granted for the old Chiquito site at Valley Centertainment to turn into a ‘giant’ Wetherspoons, serving nearly 300 customers at the site. The restaurant site has been sat empty for the last two years after The Restaurant Group...
Sheffield’s Children’s Hospital is lit up for Ramadan

Sheffield’s Children’s Hospital is lit up for Ramadan

by Isabella Massey | Feb 27, 2026 | Charity, Community, Culture, Health, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

The Children’s Hospital illuminated the city with a moon and stars display to coincide with the start of the Islamic holy month. In a first for the hospital, the month of fasting, prayer, and reflection is being honoured by 73 Moon & Star sponsors, one for...

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