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Local businesses struggle amid regeneration disruption 

Local businesses struggle amid regeneration disruption 

by Sophia Boothby | May 22, 2026 | Community, News

A scheme to regenerate Attercliffe is impacting local businesses as major road closures take effect and construction work gets underway.  Richard Pierce, owner of Fry Master, located on Attercliffe Road, said: “​​I am deeply concerned about the timing of these ongoing...
Major brands Starbucks and Costa Coffee to close down outlets in city centre 

Major brands Starbucks and Costa Coffee to close down outlets in city centre 

by Sophia Boothby | May 22, 2026 | Community, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Global brands Starbucks and Costa Coffee are each closing a café in Sheffield city centre, which local business owners attribute to competition with independent coffee shops. Costa Coffee will be replaced in Orchard Square with independent venue ‘Fargate...
Miners’ tennis courts to be upgraded for the first time in over 30 years

Miners’ tennis courts to be upgraded for the first time in over 30 years

by Sophia Boothby | May 22, 2026 | News, Sport, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Tennis courts in a South Yorkshire mining town are getting their first upgrade in more than 30 years. The courts in Mexborough, which were used by miners in the 1920s, are going to be restored for the first time since 1990. Residents and users are thrilled that the...
Local research centre investigates asbestos in schools 

Local research centre investigates asbestos in schools 

by Sophia Boothby | Apr 24, 2026 | Education, News, Watch

A Sheffield based research centre has started a project that looks into asbestos in schools and how that affects school-based education workers. Mesothelioma is a rare and often incurable cancer that develops on the lungs or other internal organs usually due to...
Barnsley resident anticipates big political change in elections

Barnsley resident anticipates big political change in elections

by Sophia Boothby | Apr 24, 2026 | Community, News, Politics, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Jonathan Wainwright calls for change in this upcoming election with the fact the town’s political stance may be shifting. For the first time in 20 years all 63 seats in Barnsley council are up for election on polling day. Stephen Houghton, the current Barnsley...
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