Environmentalist concerns about Doncaster airport re-opening

by James Cain | Mar 14, 2025 | Community, Environment, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

An environmental group have voiced concerns about the planned re-opening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) next year. Last month, City of Doncaster Council approved a one-off £10 million funding package to continue with re-opening DSA, previously known as Robin...

Illuminate your minds with the launch of Sheffield’s newest science exhibition

by Harry Wenlock | Mar 13, 2025 | Environment

LightFest- an exhibition aiming to educate the public about the importance of light in the world and its potential to solve global environmental issues is under way. The festival showcases cutting-edge research from the University of Sheffield, focused on harnessing...

Hillsborough councillor calls for Tramlines to do more to repair park paths

by Niamh Brownhill | Feb 28, 2025 | Community, Environment, Uncategorised

Residents and councillors believe Tramlines money isn’t stretching far enough as paths throughout Hillsborough Park need restoring.  They told Shef News that they believe Tramlines should be doing more to restore the park after its use, due to paths across the...

Sheaf and Porter Rivers Trust work to restore the River Sheaf

by Adam Foxsmith | Feb 27, 2025 | Community, Environment, News, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

A memorial of Sheffield’s Sheaf Wheel was restored in recognition of the work of the Sheaf and Porter Rivers Trust, on Saxon Road last Tuesday. People gathered to watch the unveiling of the wheel by Alex Jackson, who worked alongside the SPR Trust to improve the...

South Yorkshire councils warn of 14 million waste management bill due to new legislation

by Thomas Addley | Feb 27, 2025 | Environment, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

A new waste management bill is set to be introduced by the Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham Waste Partnership (BDR) which could mean up to £14 million extra in charges for taxpayers.  The BDR Waste Partnership, who manage 340,000 tonnes of waste each year, has...

New £6m bridge in Catcliffe aims to prevent future flooding, but will it be enough?

by George Stanton | Feb 14, 2025 | Community, Environment, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A new bridge on Treeton Lane will be fitted with a thinner deck to allow more water to flow underneath it, following flood risks identified during Storm Babet in October 2023.  It was announced earlier this week in RMBC’s budget plans that £6 million will be used for...