Yorkshire Cricket: Darren Gough steps down from managing director role

by Oliver Pallas | Mar 14, 2024 | News, Sport, Top stories, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Barnsley-born former England fast bowler Darren Gough has announced he is stepping down from his role as managing director at Yorkshire County Cricket Club (YCCC). Gough, who played for Yorkshire for 15 years, took on the role in December 2021, replacing Martyn Moxon...

Sheffield Wednesday supporters group outlines International Women’s Day plans

by Lewis Railton | Mar 8, 2024 | Sport, Top stories

Sheffield Wednesday’s Women’s Supporters Group have been celebrating women for the past month as part of their new #KeepingScore campaign. The campaign was introduced to celebrate the role that fan groups play in creating Safe Communities of Respect and...

Arrests made over Sheffield teenager stabbing

by Gus Ballantine | Mar 8, 2024 | Crime, Top stories

Police investigating the stabbing of a 17-year-old boy in Sheffield have made three arrests. The incident took place on Shirecliffe Road early on Monday morning, resulting in the victim sustaining severe injuries and being hospitalised.  Google Maps The boy has...

Hundreds gather in support of pro-Palestine petition

by Freya Vye | Mar 8, 2024 | Community, Culture, News, Politics, Top stories

The Sheffield pro-Palestine Campaign rallied outside Sheffield Town Hall before presenting the council with a petition with over 7,500 signatures calling them to action. Sheffield Socialist party member Alistair Tice said: “We’re all here encouraging...

Sheffield’s Wantley Dragon ‘brought back to life’ after new sculpture created

by Ethan Parris | Mar 8, 2024 | Charity, Community, Culture, News, Top stories

The Dragon of Wantley has been seen snaking across the hill above the Ewden Valley, telling the story of the knight of Moor Hall, slaying a monstrous dragon on the Wharncliffe Crags. Installed more than 15 years ago, the original wooden sculpture had deteriorated and...

Sheffield female brewers speak out about gender imbalance for International Women’s Day

by Charlotte Smith | Mar 8, 2024 | Charity, Community, Culture, News, Politics, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Uncategorised

Today is International Women’s Collaboration Brew Day and Sheffield bars and brewhouses are celebrating gender minorities in the brewing industry. This year marks the 10th anniversary of Sheffield Beer Week, founded by Hop Hideout’s, Jules Gray, a key advocate...