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South Yorkshire councils warn of 14 million waste management bill due to new legislation
South Yorkshire Council warn of new 14 million pound waste bill after new environmental regulations
1 in 33 patients with suspected autism had appointment in correct time frame, report reveals
A new NHS report reveals that in South Yorkshire, potentially autistic patients face extended appointment waiting times.
South Yorkshire boasts three of seven RIBA shortlisted building projects
The Wave, Petronella House and AESSEAL’s factory for the Future all make RIBA’s shortlist.
Doncaster Royal Infirmary adds new £14,000 sensory room for children with additional needs
Doncaster Royal Infirmary creates a new sensory room for children funded by community donations.
Group supports East Asian families impacted by dementia
Dementia is a growing issue within Sheffield’s ethnic communities, with language barriers and stigma leave families struggling alone.
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Sheffield University hit by its fourth day of staff strikes
Sheffield University has today been hit by its fourth day of strikes, with staff protesting over work conditions and pension cuts.
Sheffield City Council reduce weed killer use to boost local ecosystems
Sheffield City Council have vowed to reduce the use of weed killer in order to evaluate the environmental impact of allowing weeds to grow.
Mayor Dan Jarvis demands fund extensions to aid bus services
The South Yorkshire Mayor has called for the government to extend emergency Covid funds for bus services, warning them cuts could cause “lasting damage”. Dan Jarvis'...
Positive reaction for Sheffield Council’s green electric taxi scheme
There has been a positive response to Sheffield City Council’s electric taxi scheme for greener roads, as taxi drivers trial the new electric taxis.
Storm Dudley causes disruption to Sheffield residents – as Storm Eunice set to blow in
An red warning for wind has been issued for large parts of England and Wales from Thursday afternoon into Friday as Dudley leaves and Storm Eunice arrives.
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Italy is getting ready for a three week-long lockdown just before Easter, again!
Puglia’s ‘R’ has risen to 1.23 after the region was able to open up during the past couple weeks, meaning it has entered the red zone amongst almost all other regions. The current situation shows only one ‘white’ Italian region, where there has been a complete...
University of Sheffield announces Gene Centre
Today, the University of Sheffield announced their upcoming gene therapy innovation centre. The Sheffield Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre (GTIMC) will be one of three cutting-edge centres spread across the UK. The other two are based at King’s College...
Cardzone Thorntons shop in Doncaster to stay open despite all UK stores closing
Iconic Sheffield brand Thorntons has decided to shut all 60 of its retail stores. However, a local independently owned ‘Thorntons’ has announced that they won’t shut up shop.
Council promises to be “Visibly Anti-Racist”
Sheffield City Council has vowed to be a visibly anti-racist organisation. The Councils Leader Bob Johnson and Chief Executive Kate Josephs are calling on Sheffield’s businesses and institutions to get involved in a letter to Sheffield’s Race Equality Commission. The...
Laptop for kids provide 7,000 laptops for students
Laptop For Kids have joined forces with South Yorkshire to buy nearly 7,000 devices for children. Dell Technologies have given the charity laptops to help provide for children who are unable to attend school remotely during the pandemic. Before, local residents in...
Petition to reduce fly-tipping reaches nearly 300 signatures
A member of the Sheffield Litter Picking Facebook group has created a petition to stop fly-tipping and bring back 'put out your rubbish days'. Michelle Hinson, the creator of the petition, wanted to make a stand after noticing the ‘enormous litter problem’ that...