by Stan Ward | May 8, 2026 | Community, Crime, Culture, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Uncategorised, Watch
A study involving the University of Sheffield has found that there was an increase in emergency service use in areas where pubs were allowed to open late. The study, which was carried out in Aberdeen, found that ambulance call outs rose by 11.4% over weekends, with...
by Lily Smith | May 8, 2026 | Community, Culture, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Uncategorised
Sheffield’s Showroom cinema hosted their second annual Culture Shock film festival this weekend, showing films from a range of genres. Festival organiser Robert Nevitt said, ‘As a film programmer it gives me a chance to indulge myself and show films that we...
by Scarlett Perry | May 8, 2026 | Community, Culture, News, Uncategorised
Weston Park May Fayre is set to return to the city on the 17 May, providing many fun attractions for families and friends. The event is a partnership between the University of Sheffield and Sheffield City Council, and will be free of charge – with many popular...
by Rhianna Dankwa | May 7, 2026 | Culture, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead
A rally is scheduled before an extraordinary Doncaster council meeting to revoke a £57m loan to fund the re-opening of Doncaster-Sheffield Airport (DSA). Organised by Trade Unions Congress (TUC) and GMB Union, protesters will gather outside Civic Offices in Sir Nigel...
by Rhianna Dankwa | May 7, 2026 | Community, Culture, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead
People have raised concerns over the excessive checks required to hang floral displays and other seasonal decorations on street lamps in Rotherham. Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council voted unanimously to ‘cut the unnecessary red tape’ that hinders communities from...
by Gabriella Whiston | May 1, 2026 | Community, Culture, Environment, News, Politics, Top Story - Home Page Lead
A Barnsley Green Party candidate has predicted a good result for Reform in next week’s elections, but said the Greens are continuing to target small gains in parts of the town. The Greens are currently predicted to win one seat in Darton West, which the party has said...
