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WATCH: South Yorkshire’s vintage motorcyclists ride 40 miles for men’s health

WATCH: South Yorkshire’s vintage motorcyclists ride 40 miles for men’s health

by Tom Clough | May 21, 2026 | Charity, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Motorcyclists from all over South Yorkshire came together last Sunday for another year of the International Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride.  The 40-mile parade that started in Conisbrough, Doncaster at 9:45am, raised funds and awareness for men’s mental health...
EXCLUSIVE: Former Labour minister calls Sheffield election results ‘disastrous’ but backs Starmer

EXCLUSIVE: Former Labour minister calls Sheffield election results ‘disastrous’ but backs Starmer

by James Edginton | May 21, 2026 | News, Politics, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A former Sheffield MP and Labour minister has expressed his disappointment at the city’s local election results but has backed Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.  Richard Caborn was MP for Sheffield Central from 1983 to 2010 and held positions across three...
The “endangered craft”: meet one of Sheffield’s last clog makers

The “endangered craft”: meet one of Sheffield’s last clog makers

by Mrinalini Singh | May 21, 2026 | Culture, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

In the era of mass production, where trainers are trending and owned by almost every individual, Sheffield has one of the endangered craftsmen who continues to shape wood into shoes, with patience, passion and unchanged by time. Simon Brock is amongst the very few...
WATCH: Foragers prepare for National Mushroom Hunting Day

WATCH: Foragers prepare for National Mushroom Hunting Day

by Izzy Jakes | May 15, 2026 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Nature enthusiasts and foraging newbies are gathering this Sunday to celebrate national mushroom hunting day. The day was created to encourage people to get outdoors, explore their local woodlands and connect over learning about what they may find. Foraging expert,...
WATCH: Green councillor who ousted council leader says housing and Gaza key factors

WATCH: Green councillor who ousted council leader says housing and Gaza key factors

by Isabella Massey | May 15, 2026 | News, Politics, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Last Friday, 30 seats were up for grabs in the local elections, and of those, Labour only won three. Major ground was lost to Reform UK and the Greens, taking 12 and ten seats from Labour, respectively. Sheffield local council election results. Source: Sheffield City...
WATCH: Crookes and Crosspool Councillor “We need a change of direction”

WATCH: Crookes and Crosspool Councillor “We need a change of direction”

by Jack Carter | May 15, 2026 | News, Politics, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Last Thursday was a historic night for Sheffield City Council as a many of Sheffield’s Labour councillors were unseated in the worst local elections in the parties history. Local Labour leader Tom Hunt lost his seat as only three of Labour’s councillors up for...
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