Everything you need to know about Doncaster Sheffield airport since its closure

by Alex Jones | Mar 9, 2023 | News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Doncaster Sheffield airport owners, The Peel Group, have said there are no new takeover offers despite rumours of interested parties, but insist they remain open to negotiation.  It is now five months since the closure of the airport and the future of the site is...

Tree planting event in Ecclesfield park helps bring community together

by admin | Mar 9, 2023 | Environment, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Watch

A tree planting event took place in Ecclesfield to improve the biodiversity in the park.  The community forestry team at Sheffield City Council ran the event on Wednesday and local residents volunteered to help with the planting.  Local Labour councillor,...

Blades win crucial away points securing them in promotion position

by James Hamilton | Mar 9, 2023 | News, Sport

The Blades boosted their promotion hopes last night after securing an important 1-0 win over Reading last night.  Iliman Ndiaye slotted home a tight cross from teammate Oli McBurnie to grasp a win against mid table side Reading.  The Senegalese striker deserved a...

Ukrainian socialist feminists set to speak out at Sheffield event as part of UK tour

by Yim Wun Wan | Mar 9, 2023 | Community, News, Politics, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Two Ukrainian socialist feminist activists will visit Sheffield tomorrow to celebrate International Women’s Week. Comrades Rukh Gulenok and Kateryna (Bri) Kostrova, members of Ukrainian socialist organisation Sotsialnyi, will speak alongside local trade...

Sheffield student raises nearly £2000 to run half-marathon in honour of late father

by Jade Bullen | Mar 9, 2023 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A student from the University of Sheffield has raised over £1800 in just a week for the Sheffield Half-Marathon after his father died from cancer. Sagar Sabu, 19, who lives in Crookes is due to run the marathon later this month along with 17 other friends to raise...

Sheffield holds Industrial Heritage Walk to celebrate annual Beer Week

by admin | Mar 9, 2023 | Community, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Watch

Sheffield has hosted a guided tour around the old pubs and industrial landmarks in Kelham Island to celebrate Beer Week.  The Industrial Heritage Walk on Sunday 5 March was one of numerous events taking place around the city this week.  Dave Pickersgill, 67,...