by Jack Bluck Foster | May 8, 2026 | News, Politics, Top stories, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1
The air is palpable in the Barnsley Metrodome as the votes are being counted, we will learn more around 2:30 this afternoon. Sir Steve Houghton, Labour leader of the Barnsley council, said: “today’s a shocker” as Reform UK is predicted to win a majority of the votes....
by Evie Deehan | May 8, 2026 | Community, News, Politics, Top stories, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Uncategorised
The clock hit 9:30 am, and counting began in Sheffield’s 2026 local elections. Kate Josephs, the Returning Officer and Chief Executive of the Council, started the count by thanking everyone for their time. Hundreds of volunteers are gradually filling boxes with...
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...
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...
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...
by Sophia Boothby | Apr 24, 2026 | Community, News, Politics, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2
Jonathan Wainwright calls for change in this upcoming election with the fact the town’s political stance may be shifting. For the first time in 20 years all 63 seats in Barnsley council are up for election on polling day. Stephen Houghton, the current Barnsley...
