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South Yorkshire encouraged to ‘give nature a helping hand’ with pocket forests initiative

South Yorkshire encouraged to ‘give nature a helping hand’ with pocket forests initiative

by Lara Parsons | Feb 22, 2024 | Charity, Environment, News, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

The mayor of South Yorkshire is taking major steps towards fulfilling his commitment to planting a tree for every person in South Yorkshire.  Mayor Oliver Coppard is working with The Conservation Volunteers (TCV), a national project that works with thousands of...
‘Licence plates are for cars, they are not for little boys on scooters’: Hillsborough faces stolen licence plates

‘Licence plates are for cars, they are not for little boys on scooters’: Hillsborough faces stolen licence plates

by Lucy Tyson | Feb 22, 2024 | Crime, News, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

Two teenage boys were seen taking number plates of multiple cars in Hillsborough. At 11am last Thursday, two teenage boys were caught taking off number plates of cars on Leppings Lane, Hillsborough in Sheffield.  The two lads were caught on the ring doorbell of Jake...
Recovering addict dreams of opening up rehab centre

Recovering addict dreams of opening up rehab centre

by Ed Stansfield | Feb 22, 2024 | Community, News, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

A recovering alcoholic has now set his aim to supporting others fighting their own addictions after a year of sobriety. Dane-John Kemp, 33, from Cudworth, has battled his addiction for most of his adult life. “At first I did it because it was fun. I experimented...
Parish Council uses £47,000 lottery funding for ‘fantastic’ meals on wheels project

Parish Council uses £47,000 lottery funding for ‘fantastic’ meals on wheels project

by Ruth George | Feb 22, 2024 | Charity, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Volunteers at a community centre have been providing hundreds of hot meals to vulnerable people in Brinsworth, thanks to lottery funding. Brinsworth Parish Council was awarded £47,000 by The National Lottery Community Fund in January. They have created...
Watch: Upset at increase in service charges for Moor Market Traders

Watch: Upset at increase in service charges for Moor Market Traders

by Isobelle Castro | Feb 16, 2024 | News, Watch

Increased fees at Sheffield Moor Market are a “kick in teeth” for traders. Service charges will increase by 26.6 per cent in 2024/25, much to the disappointment of traders, for the first time since 2013. The Waste and Street Scene Policy Committee members...
Sheffield charity launches urgent appeal for sleeping bags

Sheffield charity launches urgent appeal for sleeping bags

by Robin Hibbs | Feb 16, 2024 | Charity, Community, Front Page Highlights, News, Top stories

A Broomhall charity has appealed for the public to donate sleeping bags for vulnerable people on the streets. Ben’s Centre provides a safe space and support for those suffering with substance abuse, including the misuse of drugs and alcohol. Don Beedham, the...
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