Rotherham to review “unnecessary red tape” preventing decorations on lampposts
Rotherham Council wants to make it easier for communities to celebrate seasonal events by reviewing the cost of street lamppost safety checks.
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Healthwatch Sheffield event hopes to raise awareness and understanding about long covid
Healthwatch Sheffield hosted an event this week on Long Covid Awareness Day to raise awareness for the condition. The event took place in the Circle, on Thursday morning, with around 30 people showing up to meet others with Long Covid and learn more about it. On the...
Police launch new safety initiative for Barnsley bars
South Yorkshire Police have launched a new initiative across Barnsley in hopes of increasing safety for night venue visitors. The scheme, based in the town centre, is expected to decrease numbers of criminal behaviour and public nuisance whilst focusing on protecting...
Merkur Casino withdraws application for new slots location in Sheffield following public backlash
A slot machine company has withdrawn their application for a new premises in Sheffield following opposition from people in the area. Merkur Casino made the application on December 18 but decided to withdraw it on Wednesday. They planned to open the venue on Sheffield...
Charity music event for refugees to be held in Sheffield tonight
Survivors of modern slavery and LGBTQ+ asylum seekers will be supported through an evening of fundraising for local charities. Student Action for Refugees (STAR) Sheffield are hosting a Refugee Rhythms event tonight in a heritage site in Sheffield. The DJs and...
West Street KFC wins approval for late night hours despite complaints from police and the public
Sheffield KFC was granted permission by the council to open overnight after striking a deal with the police. As of now the KFC closes between 12am-2am every day but last week they applied for a 24-hour licence, planning to sell food and drink between the hours of 11pm...
‘You would see a family coming in three times a year, now you see them weekly’, Sheffield food bank reaches its limit
Burngreave Foodbank has seen a decrease in donations and an increase in referrals over the past year and say they fear for the future if it continues down this path. Rachel Snow, Foodbank administrator at Burngreave, on Spital Hill, says the use of food banks has...
Three people charged with murder after Sheffield park stabbing
A woman and two teenage boys are due to appear in Sheffield Magistrates’ Court today after being charged for a murder in a park in Crookesmoor. Rebecca Moore, 24 of Springvale Walk, Sheffield and two teenage boys aged 16 and 17 who cannot be named for legal reasons,...
Sheffield charity delivering ‘safe place to sleep’ project after surge in demand for cots
A Sheffield charity is working with the Mayor of South Yorkshire to ensure babies have safe places to sleep after hearing reports of infants sleeping in bouncy chairs and baths. Sheffield Baby Basics, Glossop Road, have seen a surge in demand after hearing families...
