Sheffield Steelers’ emotional season showcased in latest documentary

by Victoria Ho | May 16, 2024 | News, Sport, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

‘Steel: An Extraordinary Season On Ice’, showcasing Sheffield’s very own sports stars’ journey, is now available to the public. A team at ITV Calendar News have been working on this special film to feature the Steelers’ amazing, yet bumpy ride this season. The film...

Petition launched to campaign for harsher punishments for burglars

by Tia Inger | May 16, 2024 | Crime, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

A Barnsley woman has set up a petition campaigning for harsher punishments for burglary, amidst an alarming rise in home break-ins.  Emily Newcombe set up the petition following her home being burgled a few months ago. The 30-year-old said: “The place was...

Don Valley MP criticises South Yorkshire mayor over spending of transport funds

by Matthew Galloway | May 16, 2024 | News, Politics, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Nick Fletcher, Conservative MP for Don Valley, has spoken in parliament today claiming the Labour Mayor of South Yorkshire, Oliver Coppard, is prioritising transport spending on Sheffield rather than in Doncaster. Mr Fletcher asked the government to send a message to...

76th anniversary of the Nakba encourages encampments across the UK

by Jasmine El Samad | May 16, 2024 | News, Politics, Top stories, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Wednesday 15th May marked the 76th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba, as students and members of the public continue to protest across university campuses.  Student encampments are taking place all over the UK as a result of the situation in Gaza and the Rafah...

Shooting in Sheffield leads to police appeal for information

by Matthew Galloway | May 16, 2024 | Crime, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

A woman was stabbed and gunshots were fired in the Batemoor area of the city on Monday morning. An ambulance was called to White Thorn View following reports of a 41 year old woman being stabbed. Officers believe the gunshots were fired during an altercation between a...

Sheffield charity say Mental Health Awareness week is all about starting conversations

by Sofia Ali | May 16, 2024 | Charity, Community, News, Top stories, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Mental Health Awareness week is from May 13th to 19th and a Sheffield charity say they want to start conversations and break the stigma surrounding mental health.  Sara Sanderson is the Information Coordinator for Sheffield Flourish, a charity that works with people...