Sheffield City Council “forced” into changing tree felling approach, says environmentalist

by admin | Apr 22, 2021 | Community, Environment, News, Politics

A Sheffield tree warden has called Sheffield City Council’s decision to hire three forestry project development officers a “great victory”. John Miller, 48, who has been volunteering as a tree warden since December 2020, said: “Ultimately, it was very little to do...

Region reacts to UK fast-track of climate goals

by joa19mb | Apr 22, 2021 | Community, Environment, News, Politics

A promise to commit to stronger climate change goals from Downing Street has been met with mixed reactions in South Yorkshire. The targets, set to become law in June 2021, include cutting carbon emissions by 78 per cent by 2035, bringing forward the government’s...

Two fighter jets collide during training exercise in Taiwan, one pilot still missing

by joa19zc | Mar 25, 2021 | Politics

Two Air Force F-5Es were believed to have collided in the middle of the air during the training on Monday afternoon in east Taiwan.  One pilot has been found dead and the other has been reported missing. Due to daily pressure from Chinese aircraft, Taiwan has been...

Watch: South Yorkshire activists criticise new ‘authoritarian’ policing bill

by joa19vni | Mar 25, 2021 | News, Politics, Watch

Opposition to the Police, Crime, Sentencing, and Courts bill increased last week as a result of Sarah Everard’s vigil in Clapham Common, South London.  The bill has now been delayed “until later in the year”, after passing the second reading in the Commons on Tuesday....

‘It’s as though the government want to turn Britain into a police state’- South Yorkshire residents react to new policing bill

by job19mw | Mar 25, 2021 | Politics, Top Story - Home Page Lead

The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Court Bill has sparked a variety of clashing opinions amongst residents living in South Yorkshire. The Bill includes a range of proposals for the reform of crime and the justice system in England and Wales, from tougher sentences for...

Cayman Borders set to reopen once majority of the population is vaccinated

by joa18sy | Mar 25, 2021 | Culture, News, Politics

Premier Alden McLaughlin and Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee assure that if Cayman’s COVID-19 vaccination rate continues at its current pace, the islands’ borders could reopen as early as late April or early to mid-May. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday,...