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Labour targets students in Sheffield as local election approaches

Labour targets students in Sheffield as local election approaches

by Luke Thompson | May 1, 2026 | Community, News, Politics, Top Story - Home Page Lead, University

In the final days of its local election campaign, Labour is placing student life at the centre of its pitch – highlighting housing standards, safer streets, and a more accessible night-time economy. Bus travel in Crookes High Street Several Sheffield Labour...
WATCH: Local coffee shops set new initiatives to target cost of living crisis in Sheffield

WATCH: Local coffee shops set new initiatives to target cost of living crisis in Sheffield

by Isabella O'Keeffe | May 1, 2026 | Community, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Watch

An independent coffee shop situated on Broomhill have plans to set out new initiatives to get more students to buy from small businesses. With the cost of living crisis at an all time high, many local cafes are struggling to compete with bigger coffee chains and...
Barnsley Greens target small gains in local election despite predicted Reform majority

Barnsley Greens target small gains in local election despite predicted Reform majority

by Gabriella Whiston | May 1, 2026 | Community, Culture, Environment, News, Politics, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A Barnsley Green Party candidate has predicted a good result for Reform in next week’s elections, but said the Greens are continuing to target small gains in parts of the town. The Greens are currently predicted to win one seat in Darton West, which the party has said...
Fundraiser started to help Sheffield tattoo artist after building collapse 

Fundraiser started to help Sheffield tattoo artist after building collapse 

by Abi Hall | May 1, 2026 | Community, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A fundraiser has been started to help support a Sheffield Tattoo artist after her studio building collapsed last weekend.   It aims to raise £900 to help get the owner of Modelajna Studio on London Road back on her feet whilst bringing her business back to...
Sheffield residents relieved after road closure as they felt ‘something awful could happen’  

Sheffield residents relieved after road closure as they felt ‘something awful could happen’  

by Connie Perkins | May 1, 2026 | Community, Crime, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Road barriers have been put in place at the top of South Street in Sheffield, to stop anti-social gatherings after a resident led campaign.  The Park Hill campaign group, Friends of Skyeline, said residents don’t feel safe at night due to threatening groups...
Rally held at Doncaster Sheffield Airport in opposition to council U-turn

Rally held at Doncaster Sheffield Airport in opposition to council U-turn

by Daisy Harries | May 1, 2026 | News, Politics, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Uncategorised

On Wednesday 29 April, Doncaster locals came together just outside Doncaster Sheffield Airport to rally in support of the airport fully re-opening. South Yorkshire’s Mayor, Oliver Coppard, approved of a £160m funding package towards the airport, which will bring back...
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