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Iconic Sheffield Wednesday Captain Don Megson has died

by Samuel Lakin | Mar 16, 2023 | Top Story - Home Page Lead, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Former Sheffield Wednesday Captain Don Megson has “peacefully passed” at the age of 86, as revealed by Alan Biggs on Twitter on behalf of the family. Biggs called Megson “an inspiring leader and a driving left back, one of the top players in the...

Meet the Disney characters ‘Making a Smile’ across Sheffield

by Rebecca McPhillips | Mar 16, 2023 | Charity, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A group of students in Sheffield have started dressing up as famous Disney and Marvel characters in hopes of brightening the day of children in need.  ‘Make a Smile’ is an ever-growing charity based in Cardiff with groups stationed across the country.  Luke...

BREAKING: Sheffield Crane Fire – M1 section CLOSED

by Daniel Platts | Mar 10, 2023 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

The M1 motorway is closed both ways between Junction 30 Sheffield and Junction 31 Worksop after a crane caught fire. A picture from National Highways shows fire engines on the motorway as firefighters are trying to stop the fire. Delays are building up in both...

Sheffield snow brings city to a standstill

by Elizabeth Hopwood | Mar 10, 2023 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Sheffield has come to a standstill after heavy snow overnight which made travel feel almost impossible. An Amber Level weather warning was issued yesterday after temperatures dropped below freezing and snow caused hazardous conditions on roads and pavements. Multiple...

Sheffield student raises nearly £2000 to run half-marathon in honour of late father

by Jade Bullen | Mar 9, 2023 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A student from the University of Sheffield has raised over £1800 in just a week for the Sheffield Half-Marathon after his father died from cancer. Sagar Sabu, 19, who lives in Crookes is due to run the marathon later this month along with 17 other friends to raise...

Snow in Sheffield: service disruptions and school closures across South Yorkshire

by Zak Wright | Mar 9, 2023 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Sheffield has been handed an Amber severe snow and ice weather warning which will be in place until 12 noon on Friday. The Met Office has predicted 26.7mm of snow to fall in South Yorkshire over the next 24 hours, potentially causing disruption to many services such...
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