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Breaking news: Red alert as Storm Eunice hits

by joa19fh | Feb 17, 2022 | Environment, News, Top stories

Storm Eunice causes ‘Red alert’ weather warning issued as UK hit with nearly 100mph gusts. An emergency Cobra meeting was called by the Government today to discuss the incoming Storm Eunice after the Met Office issued a rare ‘red warning’ to stay indoors...

Sheffield City Council reduce weed killer use to boost local ecosystems

by job20do | Feb 17, 2022 | Community, Environment

Sheffield City Council have vowed to reduce the use of weed killer in order to evaluate the environmental impact of allowing weeds to grow. Glyphosate is a chemical commonly used in weed-killers, the new scheme will aim to introduce glyphosate free areas in some parts...

Positive reaction for Sheffield Council’s green electric taxi scheme

by joa19ib | Feb 17, 2022 | Environment, News

There has been a positive response to Sheffield City Council’s electric taxi scheme for greener roads.   Activists are happy with the scheme to reduce emissions from taxis, which they say are causing a lot of pollution in the City.   Lindy Stone, a member of...

Storm Dudley causes disruption to Sheffield residents – as Storm Eunice set to blow in

by admin | Feb 17, 2022 | Environment, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Storm Dudley has caused power cuts and train disruption across Sheffield with more to come as storm Eunice approaches. Around 2,000 homes across Yorkshire have been left without power according to the Northern power grid following storm Dudley. In Sheffield over 250...

Storm Dudley causes disruption to Sheffield residents – as Storm Eunice set to blow in

by joa19fh | Feb 17, 2022 | Environment, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Storm Dudley has caused power cuts and train disruption across Sheffield with more to come as storm Eunice approaches. Around 2,000 homes across Yorkshire have been left without power according to the Northern power grid following storm Dudley. In Sheffield over 250...

Sheffielders ‘outraged’ at energy bill rise

by admin | Feb 10, 2022 | Environment, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

Last week, Britain’s independent energy regulator, Ofgem announced an expected surge in the energy price cap of 54 per cent from April 1.    This may see the average bill increase to as much as £1,915, affecting nearly 22 million households across the UK. ...
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