£30,000 Worth of Paracetamol Stolen from Sleeping Lorry Driver

by joa18nw | Mar 11, 2021 | Crime, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Police are appealing for information after thieves targeted the vehicle containing large amounts of the painkiller in Dodworth, Barnsley. They believe the attack happened sometime between midnight and 5:30am on 9 March. A large quantity of Galpharm Paracetamol was...

Calls grow from residents for safer crossing between Ecclessal Woods

by joa19zz | Mar 11, 2021 | News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Watch

Over 3,700 people have signed a petition for a pedestrian crossing to be installed on Abbey Lane near Ecclessal Woods after the government said they didn’t see it as a priority. Local residents have found the crossing to have been treacherous with drivers...

South Yorkshire Police take action on rising dog thefts

by job18pc | Mar 11, 2021 | Crime, News, Top stories, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Officers will begin patrolling dog walking areas such as parks after it was announced 63 dog thefts were recorded since last July. The most recent report came only yesterday when a woman was approached in Kilnhurst and two men attempted to steal her dog. Melanie...

Sheffield martial artist offers free self-defence classes for fearful dog walkers

by joa18har | Mar 11, 2021 | Crime, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

A martial artist is offering free self-defence seminars for scared dog walkers in Sheffield, following a rise in dog thefts in the past year. South Yorkshire Police (SYP) have said the thefts are linked to organised crime groups, with pedigree breeds most at risk due...

Match Report and Reaction: Sheffield Wednesday 1-2 Rotherham United

by joa18iaj | Mar 4, 2021 | News, Sport, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Watch

Sheffield Wednesday suffered their fifth defeat in a row against South Yorkshire rivals Rotherham United on Wednesday night. The Owls new manager Darren Moore saw his side make the worst possible start as they trailed after 17 minutes with Michael Smith directing a...

Budget 2021: Sheffield theatres welcome much needed arts funding

by joa19mb | Mar 4, 2021 | Culture, News, Politics, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Theatres and arts venues in the UK have welcomed the announcement of £700 million in funding by the Chancellor. Rishi Sunak revealed the boost as part of the Treasury’s economic recovery plans for the UK in his budget speech on Wednesday. South Yorkshire based arts...