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Yorkshire runners gear up for 2026 London Marathon

Yorkshire runners gear up for 2026 London Marathon

by Will Mesney | Mar 27, 2026 | Charity, Community, News, Sport, Uncategorised

Overcoming life-changing challenges including stroke and loss of loved ones, the preparation of local runners for the London Marathon is well underway. Paul Metham, 41, from Sheffield, is raising money for the Stroke Association after he suffered a carotid artery...
Conservatives hold Doncaster area seat in councillor by-election

Conservatives hold Doncaster area seat in councillor by-election

by John Sadler | Mar 27, 2026 | News, Politics

The Conservatives fended off competition from Reform UK to hold their Axholme Central councillor seat following yesterday’s by-election.  Caroline Finch managed to earn 925 votes, with Reform UK’s Gerrard Farmer polling behind on 668. Mrs Finch will be elected to...
Rising concerns over vape shops posing fire risks in light of the fire in Glasgow 

Rising concerns over vape shops posing fire risks in light of the fire in Glasgow 

by Jayne Oyeyemi | Mar 27, 2026 | Community, Health, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Uncategorised

In Sheffield, there have been local concerns on the number of vape shops that contain lithium-ion batteries which can pose fire risk threats.  On March 20, Sheffield City Council held an environmental services and regulation policy committee whereby Josh Rowan...
20,000 tonne illegal skip site set to be cleared by taxpayer funds

20,000 tonne illegal skip site set to be cleared by taxpayer funds

by Freya Main | Mar 27, 2026 | Community, Crime, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Uncategorised

An illegal skip site in Sheffield is among three in the UK planned to be cleared after the government stepped in to foot the bill.  In a new waste crime action plan launched by the government, M White (Skips) Ltd skip yard makes up almost half of the 48,000 tonnes of...
Multi-million pound tram station to be built in Rotherham reaches major milestone

Multi-million pound tram station to be built in Rotherham reaches major milestone

by John Sadler | Mar 27, 2026 | Community, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

A multi-million pound tram station to be built outside of Magna Science Adventure Centre in Rotherham is due to open on April 7th. The scheme, which has been funded by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) in partnership with Supertram and Network...
Sheffield City Council under pressure to remove lamppost flags

Sheffield City Council under pressure to remove lamppost flags

by Lauren Reay-Williams | Mar 27, 2026 | Community, News, Uncategorised

Campaigners are urging the council to take down the St George’s and Union Jack flags across Sheffield amid claims of residents feeling unsafe. In an open letter to the council, campaigners, Sheffield Communities Against Racism and Facism, SCARF, demand urgent action....
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