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Concern after political signs vandalised

Concern after political signs vandalised

by Joseph D'Ambrosio | May 7, 2026 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Campaigners in Sheffield have reported vandalism on outdoor signs as voters take to polling stations today to vote in the local elections. Sheffield City Council has 28 of 84 seats up for election, whereby voters can choose one candidate for their ward. In Barnsley,...
Protest planned ahead of crucial meeting on Doncaster Sheffield Airport’s future

Protest planned ahead of crucial meeting on Doncaster Sheffield Airport’s future

by Rhianna Dankwa | May 7, 2026 | Culture, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A rally is scheduled before an extraordinary Doncaster council meeting to revoke a £57m loan to fund the re-opening of Doncaster-Sheffield Airport (DSA). Organised by Trade Unions Congress (TUC) and GMB Union, protesters will gather outside Civic Offices in Sir Nigel...
One of Sheffield’s biggest art exhibitions takes place this weekend

One of Sheffield’s biggest art exhibitions takes place this weekend

by Louie Carvacho | May 7, 2026 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Open Up Sheffield will showcase up and coming artists from across the city as they open their homes and studies this weekend.  The organisation has been celebrating Sheffield’s cultural vibrancy for over 25 years. Last weekend, over the Bank Holiday, venues opened to...
Rotherham to review “unnecessary red tape” preventing decorations on lampposts

Rotherham to review “unnecessary red tape” preventing decorations on lampposts

by Rhianna Dankwa | May 7, 2026 | Community, Culture, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

People have raised concerns over the excessive checks required to hang floral displays and other seasonal decorations on street lamps in Rotherham. Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council voted unanimously to ‘cut the unnecessary red tape’ that hinders communities from...
Epileptic man had seizure in Sheffield city centre last week and no-one stopped to help

Epileptic man had seizure in Sheffield city centre last week and no-one stopped to help

by Anisa Alavi | May 1, 2026 | Community, Health, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A Sheffield man with epilepsy is calling for more seizure response awareness after no-one helped him during a seizure in Sheffield City Centre.  Joe Robbins, 29, has been epileptic since he was five, and has experienced seizures throughout his whole life. ...
Labour targets students in Sheffield as local election approaches

Labour targets students in Sheffield as local election approaches

by Luke Thompson | May 1, 2026 | Community, News, Politics, Top Story - Home Page Lead, University

In the final days of its local election campaign, Labour is placing student life at the centre of its pitch – highlighting housing standards, safer streets, and a more accessible night-time economy. Bus travel in Crookes High Street Several Sheffield Labour...
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