Barnsley resident anticipates big political change in elections
local resident, Jonathan Wainwright, calls for chain in the upcoming Barnsley elections.
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UCU members picket outside The Octagon, as strike action continue
Over 70,000 staff from The University and College Union are striking for 18 days between February and March. Today was the second day of striking and Union Members from The University of Sheffield are picketing today in front of the Octagon. The strike action is over...
Clean air zone splits opinion for workers in Sheffield
Sheffield’s new clean air zone has received backlash among businesses in the city. The scheme will be in place from Monday 27th February and will charge the most polluting vehicles driving in the city centre to try and reduce congestion, in line with Sheffield’s...
Sheffield Wednesday fans overjoyed with prospect of promotion as recent wins build belief.
The Owls are flying high in league one sitting at the top of the table after defeating Plymouth Argyle 1-0 in front of a sell-out crowd of more than 33,000 at Hillsborough. Wednesday are currently level on points with Argyle after Callum Paterson’s goal proved...
Blades fans sceptical ahead of ‘ninety million pound’ takeover
A wealthy Nigerian businessman worth seven billion dollars has received backlash ahead of his attempted takeover of Sheffield United Football Club. Dozy Mmobousi, the owner of Tingo Airlines, is currently being assessed by the EFL's Owner's and Director's Test, which...
Free HIV screenings across Rotherham in support of National HIV Testing Week
Free HIV tests are being offered across Rotherham in aid of HIV Testing Week. Yorkshire MESMAC is a sexual health organisation that are providing fast, free, and confidential HIV tests today at AMRC and MESMAC Rotherham – no appointment needed. Tom Doyle, 55, the...
“Letter to Heaven” post-boxes to be placed around Sheffield as tribute to mother of three
The tragic death of a mother-of-three has inspired a campaign to introduce “Letter to Heaven” post-boxes at cemeteries across Sheffield. After losing her life in a battle with cancer last December, Katie Hawxwell, 39 from Woodseats, left behind her partner and three...
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...
