New campaign for security measures in schools launched following the death of 15 year old Harvey Willgoose

by Thomas Addley | Feb 27, 2025 | Crime, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

More than 40,000 people have signed a petition to stop knife crime in schools. This comes after 15 year old Harvey Willgoose was stabbed and killed earlier this month.  The petition, which was started by Rebecca Phillips calls upon the UK Government and the Education...

South Yorkshire councils warn of 14 million waste management bill due to new legislation

by Thomas Addley | Feb 27, 2025 | Environment, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

A new waste management bill is set to be introduced by the Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham Waste Partnership (BDR) which could mean up to £14 million extra in charges for taxpayers.  The BDR Waste Partnership, who manage 340,000 tonnes of waste each year, has...

Doncaster shoplifter arrested after failed canal jump escape

by Nathalia Santana Hernandez | Feb 21, 2025 | Community, Crime, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Police in Mexborough caught and arrested Adrian Nickson for shoplifting shortly after his release from prison for the same offence. Nickson was jailed for a spree of thefts at Poundland in Mexborough Last Month, following an investigation by Doncaster South...

Petition launched to save last bank in Woodhouse

by Nathalia Santana Hernandez | Feb 21, 2025 | Community, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Plans to close the only remaining bank in Woodhouse are being met with resistance due to concerns about the impact on vulnerable people. Woodhouse Councillor Willis Marshall has started the campaign to demonstrate the community’s dependence on the branch and...

Sheffield charity calls for help developing new mental health centre

by Ewan Aulton | Feb 21, 2025 | Charity, Community, Health, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

A Sheffield charity is reaching out to people for advice on the plans to introduce a new mental health centre to Gleadless and Heeley. Sheffield Flourish is asking for people over 18, who have struggled with their mental health and are local to the area, to give their...

‘Exploitative’ Sheffield parking company forced to reverse policy that cost elderly drivers thousands

by Joe Beck | Feb 20, 2025 | News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

A Sheffield private parking company has been forced to change its rules after widespread criticism of their controversial parking practices. Excel Parking Services, which is based at Europa View in Tinsley, had been charging drivers up to £100 for not paying parking...