by Jessica Smith | Feb 19, 2026 | News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2
Sheffield City Council has launched a five-year strategy to transform the support available for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The strategy aims to put families and children at the focal point following rising demand and national...
by Rhianna Dankwa | Feb 19, 2026 | News, Politics, Top Story - Home Page Lead
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested and is in custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Thames Valley Police say officers are carrying out searches at the former prince’s addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk. In a statement, the police said:...
by Joseph D'Ambrosio | Feb 19, 2026 | Education, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1
Both of Sheffield’s Universities face legal action over the quality of education delivered during the Covid-19 pandemic. This week, University College London (UCL) reached a confidential settlement with its students and graduates after an estimated 6,000 people...
by Shrey Chandarana | Feb 19, 2026 | Crime, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2
Sheffield’s Trading Standards team have warned traders against selling illicit vape and tobacco products across the city. The warning comes as one trader, Barzen Mahmood-Poor, has been ordered to pay back £21,285, which he has been ruled to have made from the...
by Lucas Dale | Feb 19, 2026 | News, Sport, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1
Sheffield Wednesday women’s team showed their support for the annual Football v Homophobia campaign during their weekend fixture against Altofts. Ahead of kick-off, Sheffield Wednesday players wore campaign shirts during their warm ups and stood behind a banner...
by Rhianna Dankwa | Feb 19, 2026 | News, Sport, Top Story - Home Page Lead
An initiative to provide free annual sports bras and fittings to 16-18 year old girls could go on trial in six Sheffield secondary schools. Rosie Halsall, 18, from Upperthorpe, Sheffield has been campaigning for this scheme to boost female participation in sports and...
