What do Sheffield’s young people think of the coronation?

by Rosie Slater | May 5, 2023 | Culture, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

A recent YouGov study found that only 16% of 18-24 year olds in the UK think King Charles III is in touch with the British public. Live streams of the King’s coronation are set to be aired around the country this weekend, including in Sheffield’s Peace Gardens...

Labour take Penistone East from Conservatives in shock local election result

by Talia Keane | May 5, 2023 | News, Politics, Top Story - Home Page Lead

After a shocking neck-and-neck race, Labour have won the seat of Penistone East in Barnsley from the Conservative Party.  Penistone East had been Conservative since 1998. Alex Burnett received a standing ovation as he took the seat from the Conservatives, winning...

Barnsley local election: Labour retain council control

by Talia Keane | May 5, 2023 | News, Politics, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Labour have retained overall control of Barnsley council in the 2023 local election. With votes still being counted, the party had made three gains in the Dearne South, Monk Bretton and Stairfoot Ward, and have also managed to keep their seats in Dearne North and St...

Mental Health Awareness Week: Everything you need to know

by Rosie Slater | May 5, 2023 | News, Top stories, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Mental Health Awareness Week is happening from 15th to 21st May. Run every year by the Mental Health Foundation, the week highlights the importance of talking about mental health. It aims to reduce stigma and provide people with opportunities to get help. Here’s...

Stannington gas flood victims confront Yorkshire Water over repair delays

by Talia Keane | May 5, 2023 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Victims of the gas flood that disrupted the lives of hundreds of people Stannington have finally met with Yorkshire Water. In December 2022, hundreds of homes in Stannington faced freezing winter temperatures with no heating or hot water, following a disastrous gas...

Sheffield musician complains about new technology taking over the industry

by Sharon | May 4, 2023 | Culture, News, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture, Watch

A musician from Sheffield has raised concerns of AI being a new threat in the music industry. Gift Johnson, songs producer, says: ” AI will take over slowly and I am quite worried.” AI is a computer that can learn and think like humans with the ability to...