Watch: Sheffield marks COVID memorial day with heartfelt ceremony in the city centre
Civilians and council members gathered in Sheffield Balm Green Gardens on Sunday to mark the annual COVID-19 Memorial Day in an emotional tribute to those lost during the pandemic. Speeches were delivered by council members reflecting on the lasting impact the...
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Outrage at proposed plans for Gleadless Valleys’ new green space: ‘It isn’t what the people need’
As part of the Gleadless Valley Masterplan, the council's regeneration team have presented plans for a new green space at Spotswood Road. This is the first big project as part of their masterplan. The Gleadless Valley Master plan is a future investment plan to make...
Parents and children urged to increase awareness of internet safety through police campaign
South Yorkshire Police has encouraged children and their parents to make themselves aware of the best ways to stay safe online as part of Safer Internet Day 2024. The campaign aims to raise awareness of a safer and better internet for all, and especially for children...
Burglaries in Crookes area puts residents on edge
Recent burglaries in the Crookes area of Sheffield have left people concerned for their safety. In recent months, people have claimed the number of break-ins in the area has led to them having to take extra precautions in order to protect themselves and their...
Extinction Rebellion protest against the council’s progress to meet emission reduction targets
A Sheffield City council meeting yesterday was adjourned due to disruption caused by Extinction Rebellion protesters. Yesterday marked five years since the council called a climate emergency. Since 2019 the city has only seen a 3% cut in reducing emissions. The...
Sheffield social enterprise turning food for landfill into 150,000 meals
A Sheffield social enterprise company says it has saved 62 tonnes of food from landfill which could make more than 150,000 meals. Food Works Sheffield is dedicated to creating sustainable life by upcycling food that would otherwise go to waste. It aims to bring people...
Sheffield pharmacist says staff are ‘under pressure’ due to workload increase
A local pharmacist feels his workload has risen dramatically after he claims the NHS has delegated responsibility to him. According to the NHS website, the new Pharmacy First Service will enable community pharmacists to complete episodes of care for patients without...
Thousands of music goers enjoy MOBO awards held in Sheffield for the first time
The renowned awards show is held annually to celebrate Music of Black Origin in the UK, and this year the 26th MOBO awards was at the Sheffield Utilita Arena. Jason Hocking, 55, Managing Director of CC-lab, the company responsible for filming the event for TV, talks...
Tributes paid to Doncaster man who died in car crash
A family have told how a Doncaster man who died in a car crash last week after being hit by an articulated lorry will be "forever in our hearts". Kieran Stoneman, 28, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene after the silver Vauxhall Corsa he was driving collided with a...
