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Safety plea issued after grandad dies in house fire

Safety plea issued after grandad dies in house fire

by Liv Firth | May 16, 2025 | Community, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

A man has passed away after emollient cream made his clothes more flammable and were set alight by a gas heater.  Jim Rownsley, of Kempton Gardens, is believed to have died after residue from the cream created a serious fire risk which he was not aware of. ...
Parkinson’s walking football initiative relaunched in Sheffield

Parkinson’s walking football initiative relaunched in Sheffield

by Liv Firth | May 16, 2025 | Charity, Community, Health, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Walking football classes for people with Parkinson’s have been relaunched by a Sheffield-based organisation.  After funding from Parkinson’s UK, Community Wellness Services has been able to reintroduce their free sessions at the Leisure United Graves Football Hub...
Cannabis stench in car leads to Doncaster drug dealer locked up

Cannabis stench in car leads to Doncaster drug dealer locked up

by Liv Firth | May 16, 2025 | Crime, Top stories, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

A drug dealer has been jailed for four years after patrolling officers became suspicious of a strong smell coming from his vehicle. Lewis Darcy, 26, of Carr View Avenue appeared in Sheffield Crown Court last Friday and pleaded guilty to possession with intent to...
Eurovision Watch Party set to be held this Saturday

Eurovision Watch Party set to be held this Saturday

by Liv Firth | May 16, 2025 | Community, News

A Eurovision Watch Party is being hosted this Saturday in Sheffield City Centre for people to come together and enjoy the show.  Racoon Studios, a not-for-profit organisation run by the community, is hosting the watch party for free to offer a space for...
WHSmith to be rebranded as TGJones in high street sale

WHSmith to be rebranded as TGJones in high street sale

by Liv Firth | Mar 28, 2025 | Community, News

WHSmith has announced that its high street brand has been sold and plans to undergo a rebrand as TGJones. The branch has been sold for £76m to Modella Capital, the owners of popular high street store, Hobbycraft.  It is currently unclear how this transaction will...
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