Landslip closes train line between Wakefield Kirkgate and Barnsley
Landslide causes train disruptions between Barnsley and Wakefield Kirkgate.
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Night-time Safety Charter aims to create safer environment for women and girls in Sheffield City Centre
A refreshed council framework ‘Women and Girls' Night-time Safety Charter’ calls for immediate action as violence and sexual offences plague night-life in Sheffield’s City Centre. “It's an endeavour to be ahead of the game,” said Cllr Joe Otten, who represents the...
Sheffield run-club launches new women’s buddy system to keep runners safe
The Hillsborough and Rivelin Run Club, which was formed in 2020, has introduced a new buddies system as a way to track female solo runners and keep them safe when out and about. The system works by tracking runners on WhatsApp groups - the members get separated into...
Blues bands take the stage at Sidney and Matilda in aid of Palestine
On Saturday 7th of February, grassroots music venue Sidney & Matilda hosted a selection of Blues bands all in support of Palestinian Aid. Over 10 bands performed throughout the evening, delivering a programme of blues, folk and country music to a packed crowd....
From lectures to launch night: Student opens new Sheffield restaurant
Dylan McConnachie-Pace, a third-year Dentistry student at the University of Sheffield, is balancing his studies with the opening of The Aston on Glossop Road. McConnachie-Pace said: “It is the most fulfilling thing that I have ever done, “I’ve imagined how it...
Two Sheffield men receive ten year sentence for operating Class A drugs line
Two Sheffield men have been jailed for over 10 years after being found to be operating a Class A drugs line. Mohammed Sajid, 26, and Abidul Islam, 26, were first stopped by Sheffield police in June 2024 after reports of a suspicious vehicle. After a search...
Northern Trains announce new streamlined service from Sheffield to Leeds
To the elation of travellers and commuters alike, Northern Trains has announced the launch of the “Yorkshire Flyer”, a new fast service between Sheffield and Leeds. The new service allows riders to travel between the cities in a mere 47 minutes, and will provide...
Sheffield’s Reece Ward reflects on his time on The Traitors
Sheffield’s Reece Ward, who appeared on the last season of The Traitors UK, found watching the show from home a lot less stressful. Reece faced a lot of heat at the round table during his time on the show, but he is proud of how he played the game. He said: “I...
Meadowhall to host 24-hour ‘CPR-a-thon’
Volunteers are set to complete as many CPR compressions as possible this Valentine's Day, with a goal fundraising target of £5,000 for the Yorkshire Ambulance Charity. Jessica Woodhouse, a spokesperson for Meadowhall, said: “Meadowhall is putting heart health at the...
