Walkley Greens mark 50th monthly food drive for S6 Foodbank
The group meet on the first Saturday of every month, and have done for the past four years.
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Landslip closes train line between Wakefield Kirkgate and Barnsley
This past Wednesday a landslip occurred in the Darton area which has affected the routes from Leeds to Sheffield, Nottingham and Lincoln. Services have been stopped between Leeds and Sheffield via Barnsley both ways, with trains to Sheffield starting from Barnsley....
Sheffield Olympic Games speculation sparks optimism amongst residents
Politicians across the north of England have urged the UK Government to ensure that any future bids for the Olympics and Paralympics are held in ‘The North’. The plans are set to include Sheffield as one of the host destinations for either the 2036 or 2040 Olympics....
Efforts in Rotherham to reclaim union jack from ‘right-wing extremists’ may create more serious repercussions
There are claims a scheme by Rotherham Council offering £500 grants to community groups who want to fly Union and St George's flags may be counterproductive and amplify right-wing rooted intimidation. Some residents believe their mission might inadvertently bolster...
Staff speak out after hospital parking prices rise
Hospital parking in Sheffield is under scrutiny following a substantial increase in ticket prices. At the Northern General hospital, a day ticket has increased from £4 to £7 which has led to a petition with over 2,000 signatures which was founded by a band 5...
Rival petitions over claims of noisy street preachers in Sheffield City Centre
An e-petition suggests Sheffield residents are frustrated with amplified street preaching and music in the city centre, calling the council to “consider the impacts on the mental health of people working in the area”. The petition outlines that it is not concerned...
Two Barnsley teenagers put their entrepreneurial skills to the test by running a car detailing company
Two teenagers from Barnsley have started their own car detailing business, despite one barely being old enough to drive at the time. Tom Murphy started TM Detailing at 17, inviting his long-term good friend McKenzie Paisley, 18 at the time, to join him shortly...
Playwright creates menopausal resource for fellow writers
The prolific theatre writer, Rachel Barnett-Jones, has created resource packs to support writers navigating the challenges of menopause. The resource is part of the project, ‘Writing the r(Age)’, which has been designed to support writers' struggle with menopausal...
Sheffield-based short film “Hooked” launches crowdfunder amid partnership with The Forward Trust
Hooked is a short film written and directed by Rotherham-based filmmaker Jade Strain, exploring addiction and systematic failures within UK support services. The film is based on the true story of Caleb Hancock, a Sheffield resident who passed away in supported living...
