Anti-social behaviour causes the closure of Park Hill Street
A new campaign to tackle drug dealing, dangerous driving and threats of sexual violence has resulted in new barriers blocking a road in Park Hill. Gangs of up to 30 people have been gathering each night around South Street, prompting a new residents’ campaign group...
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BREAKING: Unattended bag at Northern General forces patients to be moved to other hospitals
Patients in A&E at Northern General were forced to leave as a result of an unattended bag being found at the hospital. Police were outside the hospital near A&E this morning and a closure was put in place. Gana Ming, who had been in the hospital's A&E unit...
M1 reopens at Sheffield as man arrested on suspicion of assault and possession of firearm
Drivers were stuck on the M1 this morning after police closed the motorway in both directions because of a man in distress. Traffic built up northbound and southbound between junctions 34 and 35 near Ecclesfield, Sheffield and Rotherham just after rush hour. Police...
Sheffield bars and clubs celebrate St Patrick’s Day
St Patrick’s Day celebrations are in full swing across Sheffield. Irish pubs throughout the city are hosting activities all day for people to enjoy. Owners of Fagan’s pub on Broad Lane have even shut the road to hold the celebrations. The famous...
Mental Health Support campaign from parents who lost their children
More than 92,000 people have signed a petition calling for Higher Education bodies to be given a "legal duty of care" in supporting the mental health of university students. The petition also requests that personal information be passed on to relatives or a GP if it...
Daughter of ‘beloved’ Sheffield teacher raises funds for memorial
Clive Sanderson, known around Sheffield as Tibbi, passed away on February 13 at the Northern General Hospital at the age of 54, not long after being told his brain cancer had spread to his lungs. Tibbi was a Rastafarian from Pitsmoor who had worked closely with many...
Rail strikes continue over Mother’s Day weekend
Train strikes are continuing this weekend, with cancellations and delays expected until Sunday. This comes after an offer from the Rail Delivery Group (RDG), which represents the rail operators, earlier this year. The offer was rejected by RMT, as it fell too...
Teacher Strikes paused for talks: Here’s what you need to know
Teaching unions have confirmed that they will not announce any new strike dates for two weeks. The unions have agreed on a fortnight-long pause to allow for government talks. A joint statement from the Government and the education unions said: “In order for talks to...
Memorial plaques stolen from Sheffield cemetery
Plaques commemorating the deaths of Sheffield locals have recently been stolen from City Road Cemetery only a few days before Mothers Day weekend. The plaques were first reported stolen on Facebook by Catherine Sweeney. She apologised to anyone finding out through her...
