by Samuel Juckes | May 22, 2025 | Crime, Top Story - Home Page Lead
The emergency closure of a South Yorkshire level crossing has been granted following a rise in dangerous misuse on the tracks. Network Rail applied for the Wilthorpe footpath crossing to be closed following misuse described as “truly shocking”. Andy Cunningham,...
by Daisy Sanderson | May 22, 2025 | Top Story - Home Page Lead, Watch
A new choir made up of people affected by homelessness has performed its debut concert in South Yorkshire. Sheffield is the latest city to host a branch of The Choir With No Name, a national charity supporting those with experience of rough sleeping. The...
by Hayley Reith | May 19, 2025 | Culture, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead
Ed Sheeran gave a free pop-up performance to thousands outside Sheffield Town Hall last night. He performed alongside DJ AG and rapper Jme from 7pm to 10pm. Alfie Sheards, who was given a guitar from Ed on the Ellen Show in 2017, said: “The biggest superstar in...
by Casey Peyton | May 19, 2025 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead
A new pub in the centre of Sheffield is closer to opening after construction work began this week. Brewery Thornbridge & Co aims to open the site, which is located opposite Sheffield Town Hall, this autumn. Simon Webster, co-founder and CEO of Thornbridge said:...
by Larissa Kirby | May 16, 2025 | Charity, Community, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Uncategorised
Foster carers are taking to the streets of Sheffield to join the national celebration of foster families and social workers as part of Foster Care Fortnight. This year’s event is running from May 12-25 to raise awareness for fostering on a national level,...
by Zack Hughes | May 15, 2025 | Community, Politics, Top Story - Home Page Lead
Barnsley Council has unveiled a new funding initiative offering grants of up to £15,000 to local community groups as part of its ‘Pathways to Work’ programme, aimed at reducing economic inactivity across the borough. The grants, announced earlier this month, are...
