Sheffield ticket inspectors struggling to deal with tram-hopping
Sheffield ticket inspectors are still struggling to deal with tram hopping, despite claims that fare evasion across the network has fallen.
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Disgraced former Hallam MP convicted of fraud to fund cocaine habit due to be sentenced today
A former Sheffield MP who faked expenses claims in a failed bid to fund his extensive cocaine habit is due to be sentenced today. Jared O’Mara, 41, the former Member of Parliament for Sheffield Hallam, and his former chief of staff Gareth Arnold were convicted...
Expensive glasses stolen from Sheffield Japanese restaurant
Unique-looking skull-shaped Cocktail glasses and bottle openers have been reported missing from a Japanese restaurant on West Street. Staff from Tsuki, a restaurant in the city centre serving sushi buffets and other Japanese cuisines, accused customers of stealing...
Sheffield Council social care funding increases by £29 million
Social care budgets at Sheffield Council have been increased by £29m to ease pressure on the overstretched service. The council have managed to maintain the budget at the expenditure given to social care in 2021/22, according to the authority's new revenue budget...
Sheffield road users debate new ‘Hierarchy’ of Highway Code
Sheffielders are split on the new Highway Code advisory, which gives pedestrians the most priority on UK roads. Drivers now have to give way to pedestrians waiting at junctions and cyclists are advised to ride in the centre of their lane on quiet roads. There has been...
Sheffield road users debate new ‘Hierarchy’ of Highway Code
Sheffielders are split on the new Highway Code advisory, which gives pedestrians the most priority on UK roads. Drivers now have to give way to pedestrians waiting at junctions and cyclists are advised to ride in the centre of their lane on quiet roads. There has been...
Thousands sign petition to safeguard Liberty Speciality Steels jobs in Stocksbridge amid administration fears
An online petition to protect hundreds of steel worker's jobs has gained over 2,000 signatures as the threat of liquidation at Liberty intensifies. Winding-up orders issued by HMRC last week suggest the Stocksbridge company is facing imminent closure. The petition...
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. Miss Blake said: “There's still a real lack of understanding and unfortunately ADHD is not very well...
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 Pfizer/BioNTech jab would help protect the "very small" number of children who become seriously ill with...
