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Barnsley council celebrates 10 years of volunteer hedge-laying

Barnsley council celebrates 10 years of volunteer hedge-laying

by Alana Breslin | Mar 26, 2026 | Environment, News

Barnsley has spent the past decade quietly cultivating a greener future through its volunteer hedge-laying programme, which has grown from a small local initiative to a community-wide effort. Launched in 2016 the programme teaches residents the traditional craft of...
Illegal vapes flood Sheffield market as 45,000 seized in six years

Illegal vapes flood Sheffield market as 45,000 seized in six years

by Alana Breslin | Mar 26, 2026 | Crime, News

More than 45,000 illegal vapes have been seized by Sheffield City Council over the past six years, with an estimated value of over £500,000. The findings, revealed in a Freedom of Information request by Midland Health, reported by the Sheffield Star, come amid growing...
StrideOut Sheffield creates inclusive community for women

StrideOut Sheffield creates inclusive community for women

by Alana Breslin | Mar 26, 2026 | News, Uncategorised

In a city where running clubs are increasingly common, StrideOut Sheffield is quietly transforming what it means to lace up your trainers. The group is not about pace, distance or competition, for many members, it offers more than a weekly run, it provides a...
New 20mph zones set to be introduced in Crookes

New 20mph zones set to be introduced in Crookes

by Alana Breslin | Feb 26, 2026 | News, Top stories, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

A new 20mph speed limit is set to come into force in the coming weeks – a move aimed at improving road safety in Sheffield’s suburbs. The scheme proposed by Sheffield city council, covers a number of residential streets in the popular district of...
Students left feeling unsafe after alleged spiking incident

Students left feeling unsafe after alleged spiking incident

by Alana Breslin | Feb 26, 2026 | News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Two university students have spoken out after an alleged drink spiking incident. On the 5 of February, Milo and Meg decided to celebrate the end of exams with a night out in Corporation. The pair say they were sharing drinks throughout the night but insist they did...

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