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Council tax up by 4.9% for people in Barnsley; Barnsley Budget
Barnsley council has approved an increase of its residents' council tax to make up anticipated cost pressures with regards to expenses like social care in its budget for the upcoming year. In a council meeting on 27 February (Thursday), Barnsley Council put forth and...
New campaign for security measures in schools launched following the death of 15 year old Harvey Willgoose
New campaign for safety in schools launched following the death of 15 Year Old Harvey Willgoose
Sheffield Eagles: Mitch Clark joins RFL rivals York Knights
Rugby player Mitch Clark left Sheffield Eagles earlier this week and has now joined Championship rivals York Knights.
Sheffield Table Tennis star set to shine on the international stage
A Sheffield based table tennis player has been called up to represent Great Britain in Spain and Italy
Sheffield boxer starts women’s leadership program after benign brain tumour grows
Sheffield boxer Nicola Barke starts women’s leadership group after unfortunate brain tumour growth.
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Students occupy multiple Uni buildings in protest
Around 30 students from the University of Sheffield have now occupied 4 university buildings in protest of the proposed closure of the university’s archaeology department.
Professor speaks out against the Prime Ministers proposed Covid plan.
The University of Sheffield’s Public Health Professor has spoken out against Boris Johnson’s plan to lift all covid restrictions.
Spring Festival Gala back in Sheffield after a two-year break
The Spring Festival Gala celebrating the Chinese New Year has returned to Sheffield. The gala which took place at The Octagon Centre last Sunday boasted a spectacular...
Sheffield Hallam MP Olivia Blake opens up conversation about ADHD and neurodivergent conditions
Sheffield Hallam MP Olivia Blake has called for action to improve the system for neurodivergent young people and those with ADHD in a recent speech in Parliament.
Sheffield residents react to COVID jabs offered for five to 11-year- olds
The government have announced children aged between five and 11 in England will be offered a low-dose Covid vaccine. The official scientific advice claims the...
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Man sentenced to six years in prison for firearm offences after police find gun in bush
A 26-year-old man from Sheffield has been sentenced to six years and three months in prison after he was found guilty of possessing a firearm.
Student project tackles food waste in Sheffield
Sheffield Hallam's final-year students have launched a new group project called Vector Events to tackle food waste in the city. This consists of a month-long campaign, from 8 March, called Don’t Waste The Taste. The three students, currently studying Events...
Two fighter jets collide during training exercise in Taiwan, one pilot still missing
Two Air Force F-5Es were believed to have collided in the middle of the air during the training on Monday afternoon in east Taiwan. One pilot has been found dead and the other has been reported missing. Due to daily pressure from Chinese aircraft, Taiwan has been...
Ex-pats voice their experiences about moving to the Caribbean during COVID-19
Hear from ex-pats about their experience living in Caribbean during a global pandemic.
Sheffield council announces £2m recovery fund
Sheffield City Council has launched a £2m cash fund to help local high street shops recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. The one-off Economic Recovery Fund aims to help businesses reopen, adapt and encourage shoppers to continue supporting their local stores as...
Nobody’s Talking About Jamie! Disney delays film release
The film adaptation of the stage musical “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” has indefinitely postponed its release due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Sheffield-based show, originally scheduled to be released last October 2020, was first postponed to earlier this year...