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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Popular Sheffield pub set to undergo summer refurbishments
The Victorian pub in Broomhill, The York, has changed ownership and is hoping to refurbish this summer. The old team released a statement to social media: “Our time at The York has come to an end - we’ve had an incredible 14 years serving the people of Broomhill.” The...
Hundreds gather in support of pro-Palestine petition
The Sheffield pro-Palestine Campaign rallied outside Sheffield Town Hall before presenting the council with a petition with over 7,500 signatures calling them to action. Sheffield Socialist party member Alistair Tice said: "We're all here encouraging Sheffield City...
Hillsborough schools roll out new road safety placards
New "THINK BEFORE YOU PARK" placards can be spotted on the roads outside every Hillsborough primary school to encourage safer parking. All of the Hillsborough primary schools have accepted a roll out of the “THINK BEFORE YOU PARK” signs after the local community urged...
Sheffield’s inclusive cycling project celebrates National Lottery Week
Sheffield Cycling 4 All, a project run by Disability Sheffield, is marking National Lottery week with a celebration of inclusivity. The project offers 12 sessions a week at Hillsborough Park, Monday to Thursday, tailored for adults with disabilities or long-term...
Questions raised over new plans for Sheffield City Centre
Sheffield City Council aim to link key areas of the city centre such as Fargate, Heart of the City and Castlegate to create space for events and the public. Cllr Ben Miskell, chair of the Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee, said: “Sheffield is a...
Sheffield’s Wantley Dragon ‘brought back to life’ after new sculpture created
The Dragon of Wantley has been seen snaking across the hill above the Ewden Valley, telling the story of the knight of Moor Hall, slaying a monstrous dragon on the Wharncliffe Crags. Installed more than 15 years ago, the original wooden sculpture had deteriorated and...
Sheffield boxer gets back in ring after brain tumour triumph
Sheffield boxer Nicola Barke gives boxing a second chance as she returns to fight in her debut match for promoter Frank Warren this March - her first fight in three months. The 30-year-old who fights in the light-welterweight category, discovered she had a brain...
Sheffield female brewers speak out about gender imbalance for International Women’s Day
Today is International Women's Collaboration Brew Day and Sheffield bars and brewhouses are celebrating gender minorities in the brewing industry. This year marks the 10th anniversary of Sheffield Beer Week, founded by Hop Hideout’s, Jules Gray, a key advocate for...
