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Businesses welcome council U-turn on red line proposals

by Alfie Dunn | Mar 2, 2023 | News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Business owners on Sheffield’s Ecclesall Road have welcomed a decision to overturn the city council’s red line plan following a petition launched by traders in the area. The plans would have seen new road markings put in place on Abbeydale and Ecclesall Road,...

Tottenham fan attack: 69-year-old man in hospital following assault after Sheffield United v Spurs

by Gabriella Crisp | Mar 2, 2023 | Crime, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A 69-year-old man who was celebrating his birthday ended up in hospital after allegedly being assaulted by Sheffield United fans last night. Spurs fan Craig Pankhurst and his dad attended the FA Cup game between Sheffield United and Spurs at Bramall Lane last night....

‘’Whipping up racial hatred’’: How the Government’s hostile environment policy is causing a stir

by Lawrence Juma | Mar 2, 2023 | Community, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

The government’s Hostile policy has caused controversy, after being shown that it disproportionately affects people who seek asylum.    The Hostile Environment policy, provided by the UK Home Office, is a set of administrative and legislative measures...

Sheffield City Council raised wrong flag on St. David’s Day

by Alex Bull | Mar 2, 2023 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Sheffield City Council celebrated St. David’s Day by raising the wrong flag above the Town Hall, the Scottish flag was flown rather than the Welsh flag of St David. The Scottish Flag above the Town Hall – photo by The Steel City Snapper The council were...

City’s new clean air zone zone defended by council leaders who say aim of scheme is to ‘save lives’

by Dennis Minter | Feb 27, 2023 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

City council leaders have staunchly defended the implementation of their Clean Air Zone to reduce pollution in light of criticism from small business owners. Following consultation Sheffield City Council approved the scheme which is set to start to today (Monday) and...
Sheffield bookshops in favour of revised Dahl classics

Sheffield bookshops in favour of revised Dahl classics

by Charlie Fenton | Feb 24, 2023 | Culture, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Bookshop owners in Sheffield have said they fully support publishing house Puffin’s decision to release revised editions of author Roald Dahl’s children’s books.  Rosie May, 43, co-owner of Sheffield LGBTQ bookshop Juno, said it is “a good...
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