Yorkshire Wildlife Park welcomes a pair of capybara brothers

by Mrinalini Singh | Apr 23, 2026 | Environment, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

The award-winning wildlife park in Doncaster has welcomed two capybara brothers from the Netherlands. Chip and Dale have travelled from the Gaia Zoo in the Netherlands to their new home in the Amazonas Reserve at the wildlife park. The duo were born on 9 June 2025,...

Sheffield dad to run 7 marathons across 7 days for charity

by Freya Main | Mar 27, 2026 | Charity, Community, Health, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Uncategorised

A dad from Sheffield will go the distance to say thank you to the charities that supported his daughter during her brain tumour treatment. Last Father’s Day, Bradley and his family faced news no parent would want to hear when finding out that his daughter had...

Rising concerns over vape shops posing fire risks in light of the fire in Glasgow 

by Jayne Oyeyemi | Mar 27, 2026 | Community, Health, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Uncategorised

In Sheffield, there have been local concerns on the number of vape shops that contain lithium-ion batteries which can pose fire risk threats.  On March 20, Sheffield City Council held an environmental services and regulation policy committee whereby Josh Rowan...

Autism Pride Day to be celebrated in Doncaster for the first time ever

by Izzy Jakes | Mar 27, 2026 | Charity, Community, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Doncaster is set to make history in Sandall Park by hosting a day dedicated to celebrating neurodivergent identity, strength and community. Lauren Platts, organiser and charity trustee, said: “It is a celebration and it is about trying to get autistic children and...

Sheffield’s first jazz festival named a success

by Lowri Rennick | Mar 26, 2026 | Culture, Music, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

On 21 March, nine venues across Kelham Island saw over 40 performances for Sheffield’s first jazz festival. Organised by Dave Sheard (also known as Nonna Fab) and Danny Tennant, Kelham Jazz Festival showcased popular Northern artists such as Franz Von, TC and...

South Yorkshire talent named in Thomas Tuchel’s 35-man England squad

by Lily Smith | Mar 20, 2026 | News, Sport, Top stories, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Harry Maguire, John Stones and Dominic Calvert-Lewin from South Yorkshire have all been included in England’s final squad before the World Cup. Maguire and Calvert-Lewin began their careers at Sheffield United, and Stones first played for Barnsley FC. ...