Sheffield Supertram is put back under public control: campaigners celebrate
A campaign group gathered outside Sheffield Cathedral to celebrate South Yorkshire’s Supertram coming back under public control. After being privatised in 1997, South Yorkshire Supertram has now been placed under public control. The tram was previously owned by...
New lease signed in first stage to reopen Doncaster Sheffield airport
An operator is now being sought to run Doncaster Airport after the local authority secured a 125-year lease to run the site.
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TOP STORIES- Friday 22nd March
Here is a recap of our top stories from Friday 22nd March:
Watch: A magic music journey by Sheffield Symphony Orchestra
The Sheffield Symphony Orchestra will bring classical masterpieces to High Storrs School tomorrow. Conducted by Juan Ortuño, the performance will showcase Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody no. 2, a vibrant and lively piece known for its captivating melodies and dynamic...
SkateJam returns to Sheffield
The annual Skateboard Jam at Castlegate returned on Sunday 17 March as part of Sheffield’s Festival of the Outdoors, which included live music and 'have a go' coaching sessions with free equipment and board hire. Alongside SkateJam, the Pollen Inner-City Flower market...
Four lions relocated to Yorkshire to escape Ukraine war
Four lions have arrived at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster on Wednesday night after spending nine months in a Polish holding facility after being taken out of Ukraine to escape Russian bombing. Gaining clearance for the transfer was a 'painstaking' seven-month...
Barnsley band crowned top brass of Yorkshire
The Barnsley Metropolitan Band have won the area final and will represent Yorkshire at the British Brass Band Championships. The band won the competition playing in the third section, beating the other ten bands competing from across the region. Alex Francis, the...
New gambling clinic opens up in Sheffield
A new gambling clinic has opened in Sheffield, making it the latest of 15 services to open across the country. The clinic aims to help people with gambling addictions, providing them with clinical psychologists, therapists and peer support. Matthew Gaskell, a...
Watch: SkateJam returns to Sheffield
The annual Skateboard Jam at Castlegate returned on Sunday 17 March as part of Sheffield’s Festival of the Outdoors. MarioLand, the city centre skatepark, featured new ramps and obstacles which experienced skaters and complete beginners could try out for free....