Teacher Strikes paused for talks: Here’s what you need to know 

by Talia Keane | Mar 17, 2023 | Culture, Education, News, Politics, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Teaching unions have confirmed that they will not announce any new strike dates for two weeks. The unions have agreed on a fortnight-long pause to allow for government talks. A joint statement from the Government and the education unions said: “In order for talks to...

Memorial plaques stolen from Sheffield cemetery

by Jimmy | Mar 17, 2023 | Community, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Plaques commemorating the deaths of Sheffield locals have recently been stolen from City Road Cemetery only a few days before Mothers Day weekend. The plaques were first reported stolen on Facebook by Catherine Sweeney. She apologised to anyone finding out through her...

Education and rail workers take to picket lines demanding better pay and better working conditions

by James Flint | Mar 16, 2023 | Education, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

  A number of trade unions including education and rail have gone on strike demanding for better pay and working conditions.  A march took place in Sheffield today which was organised by the National Education Union (NEU), however members of other unions...

“Claps don’t pay bills”: Why the rail workers are striking.  

by Olivia Warburton | Mar 16, 2023 | Community, News, Top stories, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport workers’ union (RMT) are striking again this week, with industrial action scheduled for 16th and 18th March, causing significant disruption to travel across Mother’s day weekend. RMT workers united with university...

TV presenter patron of Sheffield charity asks more people to support local charities by donating £1 per week

by admin | Mar 16, 2023 | Charity, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Sheffield-based national broadcaster Dan Walker is urging people to spare just £1 a week in a bid to help support local charities. The Channel 5 presenter launched Sheffield 1000 last summer with the idea to give £1,000 a week to a local nominated charity, good cause...

Illegal drugs and harmful chemicals: locals take on pollutants in Sheffield rivers

by Callum McIntyre | Mar 10, 2023 | News

Illegal drugs and other chemicals of concern have been detected in Sheffield’s rivers, say members of a new group formed to tackle river pollution in the city.  The River Wardens aim to hold accountable people responsible for pollution, and to promote public...