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Charity calls for government response after new report on National Stalking Awareness Week 

Charity calls for government response after new report on National Stalking Awareness Week 

by Emily Thornton | Apr 23, 2026 | Community, Crime, News, Politics, Top stories, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

The Suzy Lamplugh Trust has today warned that stalking continues to be overlooked as a contributing factor in cases of homicide and suicide, stressing that all cases should be taken seriously.  A new report, ‘Fatal Fixation: Understanding the Link Between Stalking and...
The University of Sheffield denies ‘spying’ accusations

The University of Sheffield denies ‘spying’ accusations

by Carolina Rebelo | Apr 23, 2026 | News, Palestine, Politics, Research, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead, University

The University of Sheffield has denied accusations that it has been ‘spying’ on students who have advocated for Palestine. This comes following a joint investigation by Al Jazeera, a news company, and Liberty, which found that 12 universities, including...
WATCH: Doncaster bus strikes ongoing as negotiations continue

WATCH: Doncaster bus strikes ongoing as negotiations continue

by Madison Cook | Apr 23, 2026 | Community, Politics, Watch

The bus strikes in Doncaster are continuing for their 4th week amidst pay disputes between First Bus and Unite the Union.   The strikes occurred as a last resort as workers rejected an offer which failed to provide Doncaster drivers with equal pay. Unite...
Conservatives hold Doncaster area seat in councillor by-election

Conservatives hold Doncaster area seat in councillor by-election

by John Sadler | Mar 27, 2026 | News, Politics

The Conservatives fended off competition from Reform UK to hold their Axholme Central councillor seat following yesterday’s by-election.  Caroline Finch managed to earn 925 votes, with Reform UK’s Gerrard Farmer polling behind on 668. Mrs Finch will be elected to...
Rotherham to benefit from transport improvements approved by council

Rotherham to benefit from transport improvements approved by council

by Scarlett Perry | Mar 20, 2026 | Community, Environment, News, Politics, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

Drivers and pedestrians across Rotherham will benefit from a £770,000 investment to make roads safer and more reliable. Under the new plans, £225,000 will be allocated to deliver the first prioritised pedestrian crossing, following work done by the Transportation...
Sheffield green belt campaigners furious at council’s plan to build on protected land

Sheffield green belt campaigners furious at council’s plan to build on protected land

by Sophie Stanley | Mar 20, 2026 | Community, Politics, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Uncategorised

A group of environmental campaigners in Sheffield pledged to step up their protests as the campaign approaches its first anniversary. The campaign, Save Chapeltown, Ecclesfield and Grenoside Greenbelt, believes the building plans would have a...
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