Sheffield Council flies Ukrainian flag as a symbol of solidarity
Events have been held to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Calls grow from residents for safer crossing between Ecclessal Woods
Over 3,700 people have signed a petition for a pedestrian crossing to be installed on Abbey Lane near Ecclessal Woods after the government said they didn't see it as a priority. Local residents have found the crossing to have been treacherous with drivers sometimes...
Leaders call for £50m Weston Park Cancer Centre upgrade
The Weston Park Cancer Centre is the subject of a £50million plan to improve care for over a million people in South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw. Numerous MPs and leaders have written to the government Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, asking him to invest in and transform...
South Yorkshire Police take action on rising dog thefts
Officers will begin patrolling dog walking areas such as parks after it was announced 63 dog thefts were recorded since last July. The most recent report came only yesterday when a woman was approached in Kilnhurst and two men attempted to steal her dog. Melanie...
Sheffield martial artist offers free self-defence classes for fearful dog walkers
A martial artist is offering free self-defence seminars for scared dog walkers in Sheffield, following a rise in dog thefts in the past year. South Yorkshire Police (SYP) have said the thefts are linked to organised crime groups, with pedigree breeds most at risk due...
Two Men Arrested Over Murder of Missing Man
Detectives investigating the disappearance of a Barnsley man in 2019 have arrested two people on suspicion of his murder. Richard Dyson, 58, has been missing since November 2019. Following extensive enquiries, the investigation team now believes he may have been...
Meet the nine-year-old girl from Sheffield who hopes to become a millionaire thanks to slime
An ambitious nine-year-old girl from Sheffield has started her own slime business in lockdown, becoming the city’s latest young entrepreneur. Sapphire Billing opened Sapphire’s Slime at the start of February with the help of her parents and sister, and has since...
Experts fear early signs of eating disorders missed during lockdown
Sheffield’s NHS support service has experienced a concerning rise in the number of referrals for eating disorders because the problems have not been dealt with at an early stage. South Yorkshire health bosses believe more serious cases have been presented due to less...
How travel agents are dealing with the uncertainty on summer holidays
Travel agents have been left in limbo as the Home Secretary, Priti Patel has said it may be too early to book Summer holidays as there is still some doubt surrounding international travel. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who set out his four step roadmap out of lockdown...
