by Heather Treaton | May 1, 2025 | Community, News, Politics
The polls have opened in Doncaster where a new mayor and council will be elected by voters. 12 candidates stand in the election for directly elected mayor, which opened at 7am this morning and will run until 10pm. The post has been held by Labour’s Ros...
by Max Newman | May 1, 2025 | Community, News, Watch
David Mayne, the artist behind the steel bear in Sheffield’s Botanical Gardens, has returned to the city for his first exhibition in nine years. The showcase includes works to represent Mayne’s evolution as an artist, as well as paying tribute to the...
by Malise Manso | May 1, 2025 | Charity, Community, News
Sheffield Environment Weeks is back and bigger than ever, with an exciting programme of 99 events taking place across the city running from 26 April to 5 June. Now in its 41st year, the much-loved initiative brings together communities, local groups and volunteers to...
by Asya Bakr | May 1, 2025 | Community, Environment, Politics, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Watch
A protest took place yesterday, where activists opposed the proposed construction of a new McDonald’s drive-thru. The demonstration, organised by the Sheffield Green Party, stemmed from concerns surrounding the development’s proximity to a primary school...
by Tom Preston | May 1, 2025 | Community, Environment
The Sheffield Sustainable Market returned for the third time last weekend, with local makers selling plastic free and sustainable products at Victoria Hall. The market is run by Sheffield Action on Plastic, a local environmental community organisation aiming to reduce...
by Heather Treaton | May 1, 2025 | Community, Education, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead
The first strike in a series of walkouts took place yesterday at the University of Sheffield as staff protested ongoing restructuring plans. Members of the University and College Union (UCU) voted in favour of the strikes earlier in the month, with a 9-day walkout...
