Homelessness crisis continues in Sheffield amid rising demand and strained resources
Sheffield is grappling with a worsening homelessness crisis, as a surge in rough sleeping and escalating temporary accommodation costs place mounting pressure on local services. At the heart of the issue is a shortage of affordable housing, combined with the ongoing...
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Neurodiversity Celebration Week to be kicked off with charity performing arts showcase
Sheffield looks to raise awareness ahead of Neurodiversity Celebration Week with a neurodiversity performing arts showcase at the City Hall this Sunday. The event, run by local charity Triple A Performer, hopes to spread awareness and prove that just because you’re...
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...
