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Gambling white paper set to be first shake up to regulation in nearly 20 years

by Charlie Martin | Apr 27, 2023 | Charity, News, Politics

The white paper on gambling published Thursday suggests new limits and regulations affecting how much an individual can spend gambling.  According to charity ‘Gambling with Lives’, currently up to 1.4 million people are addicted to gambling in the UK and up to...

Ukrainians celebrate environmental solidarity in Sheffield

by Charlie Martin | Apr 27, 2023 | Environment, Politics

As Earth Day was celebrated across the globe this year, so was ‘EcoUnity’ with Ukraine. 34 cities in 19 different countries, including Sheffield, campaigned to stop the ecocide perpetuated by Russia.  Over the weekend a group of Ukrainian activists came together...

Tree felling in Sheffield: How does a new report affect the future of the tumultuous tree saga?

by Charlie Martin | Mar 9, 2023 | Environment, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Publication of a highly anticipated inquiry has provided campaigners closure five years on from the string of protests that united Sheffield against the infamous ‘Streets Ahead’ initiative. ShefNews outlines how it all began and what the future holds for those...

BREAKING – Former MP Jared O’Mara jailed over £50,000 cocaine fuelled fraud attempt

by Charlie Martin | Feb 9, 2023 | Top Story - Home Page Lead

Former MP Jared O’Mara Gareth Arnold former Chief of Staff A former Sheffield MP who faked expenses claims in a failed bid to fund his extensive cocaine habit has been jailed. Jared O’Mara, 41, the former Member of Parliament for Sheffield Hallam, and his former...

Disgraced former Hallam MP convicted of fraud to fund cocaine habit due to be sentenced today

by Charlie Martin | Feb 9, 2023 | News

A former Sheffield MP who faked expenses claims in a failed bid to fund his extensive cocaine habit is due to be sentenced today. Jared O’Mara, 41, the former Member of Parliament for Sheffield Hallam, and his former chief of staff Gareth Arnold were convicted...

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