M1 reopens at Sheffield as man arrested on suspicion of assault and possession of firearm

by Alex Keir | Mar 23, 2023 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Drivers were stuck on the M1 this morning after police closed the motorway in both directions because of a man in distress. Traffic built up northbound and southbound between junctions 34 and 35 near Ecclesfield, Sheffield and Rotherham just after rush hour. Police...

Hallam FC: Our trophy is older than the FA Cup

by Dennis Minter | Mar 23, 2023 | Culture, Sport, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A Sheffield football club has disputed the claim that the FA cup is the oldest football trophy in the world. Hallam FC are the owners of the Youdan cup, which they claim was first contested in 1867, four years before the start of the FA cup. The trophy is named after...

Daughter of ‘beloved’ Sheffield teacher raises funds for memorial

by Faz | Mar 17, 2023 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Clive Sanderson, known around Sheffield as Tibbi, passed away on February 13 at the Northern General Hospital at the age of 54, not long after being told his brain cancer had spread to his lungs. Tibbi was a Rastafarian from Pitsmoor who had worked closely with many...

Teacher Strikes paused for talks: Here’s what you need to know 

by Talia Keane | Mar 17, 2023 | Culture, Education, News, Politics, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Teaching unions have confirmed that they will not announce any new strike dates for two weeks. The unions have agreed on a fortnight-long pause to allow for government talks. A joint statement from the Government and the education unions said: “In order for talks to...

Memorial plaques stolen from Sheffield cemetery

by Jimmy | Mar 17, 2023 | Community, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Plaques commemorating the deaths of Sheffield locals have recently been stolen from City Road Cemetery only a few days before Mothers Day weekend. The plaques were first reported stolen on Facebook by Catherine Sweeney. She apologised to anyone finding out through her...

Mums United Charitable Bank: Creating a Safe Space in Central Sheffield

by Charlotte Stokes | Mar 17, 2023 | Charity, Education, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A team of eight volunteers at Mums United Charitable Bank are renovating their community centre to expand their help to mums and young people on the streets of Sheffield. The charity tackles youth violence and drug exploitation in the S3 area, teaching young children...