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Budget 2021: Chancellor must be ‘realistic and honest’ with South Yorkshire’s small businesses

by joa19oas | Feb 25, 2021 | Politics, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

With the Government’s Budget in less than a week, there is growing anticipation across the UK for Rishi Sunak’s financial plan on Wednesday 3 March 2021. In South Yorkshire small businesses and financial experts are calling on the Chancellor to extend business support...

Sheffield Council ‘up against the clock’ on zero carbon plans

by joc19jl | Feb 25, 2021 | Environment, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Sheffield City Council has suffered a ‘regrettable’ delay in producing months-overdue plans to go carbon neutral by 2030. The local authority was due to publish an action report for the proposals within six months of declaring a climate emergency in February 2019....

‘It’s our city’ campaign fighting for council change

by joc19js | Feb 25, 2021 | News, Politics, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

There’s a referendum happening in Sheffield on May 6th and it could change how the city is run. The referendum on whether or not to change how Sheffield City Council is run, postponed because of lockdown, will be held on the same day as the council elections in May....

80 test positive after Covid Outbreak at Doncaster Prison

by joa17fgc | Feb 18, 2021 | News, Top stories, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

HMP MOORLANDS is in the midst of a Covid outbreak as 80 people at the prison have tested positive this week. Symptomatic Covid patients at HMP Moorlands near Doncaster will have to isolate in their cells unable to shower or exercise. A letter from the Governor to all...

Call-Out For Emerging Artists From South Yorkshire In Brand-New Competition

by ega17ojm | Feb 18, 2021 | Culture, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

A SHEFFIELD-BASED record label is calling for artists from underrepresented backgrounds from across South Yorkshire to showcase their musical talent for their first ever competition. Launched by three friends in August, Elephant Arch Records’ aim is to support...

Seventh Person Charged in Connection with Lewis Williams’ Murder

by joa19cjh | Feb 11, 2021 | News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

A seventh person has been charged by South Yorkshire Police in connection to murder victim Lewis Williams’ death. Lewis, aged 20, suffered fatal injuries to his face and neck in a suspected gun attack in Mexborough on 11 January. Stan Bentley, 22, of...
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