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‘Rat alley’ raises public health and safety concerns by residents in the Hanover estates

by Florence Kilby | Mar 30, 2023 | Environment, Health, News

People living on a Sheffield estate have told how they have been experiencing issues with rodent infestations as well as damp and mould in their homes. The complaints have come from those living in the blocks of flats off Hanover Street in the Broomhall area. Local...

Everything you need to know about saving your local hedgehogs

by Eleanor Jones | Mar 17, 2023 | Charity, Environment, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Sheffield College has won a national award for having a hedgehog friendly campus. The college has been taking part in the ‘Hedgehog Friendly Campus Initiative,’ run by the British Hedgehog Preservation Society.      Abby Bruce, an academic...

New bus gate coming to Arundel Gate to reduce pollution levels

by Dan Benoke | Mar 16, 2023 | Environment, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

A new bus gate is being introduced on Arundel Gate on Monday 20th March 2023 and will restrict the number of cars that can enter the city centre from the Novotel Hotel. The introduction is part of the Council’s plans to reduce pollution within the city and...

Sheffield community group take action to protect rivers

by Caillin McDaid | Mar 9, 2023 | Community, Environment, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

A local monitoring group has been formed, acting as a watchdog for water companies and river pollution.  The Loxely, Rivelin Valley and Upper Don River Wardens (LRVADRW) held their second meeting last night, in Walkley Cottage, in a bid to establish a consistent...

Tree planting event in Ecclesfield park helps bring community together

by admin | Mar 9, 2023 | Environment, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Watch

A tree planting event took place in Ecclesfield to improve the biodiversity in the park.  The community forestry team at Sheffield City Council ran the event on Wednesday and local residents volunteered to help with the planting.  Local Labour councillor,...

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...
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