Sheffield community supports Gaza at spring fundraiser
Sheffield’s Palestine Solidarity Campaign has organised a spring fundraiser to raise money for urgent supplies.
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City council urged to make Park Hill junction safer with new pedestrian crossing
The Green Party launched a petition pushing Sheffield City Council to add pedestrian signals at the junction of Talbot Road and Duke Street to improve road safety. The proposal has received over 200 signatures online within a month. Campaigner Graham Wroe said...
South Yorkshire Mayor outlines plans for public transport improvements
Transportation experts and political figures gathered at a summit to discuss the future of South Yorkshire’s 'broken' transport system. On 1 March, the mayor outlined a series of ambitions for the region. These included: A complete devolution of finance for South...
Fundraiser for the family of car accident victim raises nearly £2000
The friend of a mother killed in a car accident last Monday has set up a GoFundMe to raise money for her family. Sharna Brooke Burgin was critically injured during a collision involving a taxi and a Mercedes at 1.25 am on Monday 27 February. The other...
Businesses welcome council U-turn on red line proposals
Business owners on Sheffield's Ecclesall Road have welcomed a decision to overturn the city council’s red line plan following a petition launched by traders in the area. The plans would have seen new road markings put in place on Abbeydale and Ecclesall Road,...
Tottenham fan attack: 69-year-old man in hospital following assault after Sheffield United v Spurs
A 69-year-old man who was celebrating his birthday ended up in hospital after allegedly being assaulted by Sheffield United fans last night. Spurs fan Craig Pankhurst and his dad attended the FA Cup game between Sheffield United and Spurs at Bramall Lane last night....
‘’Whipping up racial hatred’’: How the Government’s hostile environment policy is causing a stir
The government’s Hostile policy has caused controversy, after being shown that it disproportionately affects people who seek asylum. The Hostile Environment policy, provided by the UK Home Office, is a set of administrative and legislative measures...
Sheffield City Council raised wrong flag on St. David’s Day
Sheffield City Council celebrated St. David's Day by raising the wrong flag above the Town Hall, the Scottish flag was flown rather than the Welsh flag of St David. The Scottish Flag above the Town Hall - photo by The Steel City Snapper The council were quick to...
City’s new clean air zone zone defended by council leaders who say aim of scheme is to ‘save lives’
City council leaders have staunchly defended the implementation of their Clean Air Zone to reduce pollution in light of criticism from small business owners. Following consultation Sheffield City Council approved the scheme which is set to start to today (Monday) and...
