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Barnsley local election: Labour retain council control

by Talia Keane | May 5, 2023 | News, Politics, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Labour have retained overall control of Barnsley council in the 2023 local election. With votes still being counted, the party had made three gains in the Dearne South, Monk Bretton and Stairfoot Ward, and have also managed to keep their seats in Dearne North and St...

Voters react to new photo ID requirement in Local Elections

by Rebecca McPhillips | May 4, 2023 | Politics

Ballotters are expressing their concern over the new requirement for photo ID when voting, despite data showing over 90% UK citizens having it. Local elections are open from 7am to 10pm today and this is the first election where photo ID is required to be able to...

Everything you need to know about the King’s Coronation: What’s going on in Sheffield?

by admin | May 4, 2023 | News, Politics, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

The Kings Coronation- what’s going on in Sheffield? With the Kings Coronation coming up this weekend, I bet a lot of you are wondering what Sheffield has to offer. Alongside the rest of the UK, the city will be doing its bit to celebrate this monumental moment in...

Voter ID: What impact will it have on Sheffield?

by Olivia Warburton | May 4, 2023 | Politics, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture, Watch

People all across Sheffield will be making their way to the polling stations today, to have their say in the local elections. However, this year introduces one crucial difference.  These elections will be the first where in order to vote in person, you will need...

PCS Union Strikes today amid ‘ideological war’ with the Government

by Daniel Platts | Apr 28, 2023 | News, Politics, Top stories

The PCS Trade Union are striking today up and down the country as they continue to press the Government for change. Outside St Paul’s this morning (credit: twitter – @pcs_union) The Public and Commercial Services Union is the sixth biggest trade union in...

What Is May Day? Sheffield celebrates International Workers Day

by Charlie Howell | Apr 28, 2023 | News, Politics, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

This Monday’s May Day bank holiday may just seem like another day off school and work for many. But May Day is steeped in history which will be celebrated this weekend across the world and in Sheffield. What is May Day? May Day is a yearly celebration on the 1st of...
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