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Rotherham hero who overcame paralysis set to walk the London Marathon

Rotherham hero who overcame paralysis set to walk the London Marathon

by Ciara Stacey | Apr 24, 2026 | Culture, Health, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

A Rotherham resident has overcome paralysis and is on track to walk the London Marathon.

Local research centre investigates asbestos in schools 

Local research centre investigates asbestos in schools 

by Sophia Boothby | Apr 24, 2026 | Education, News, Watch

Sheffield based research centre is looking into asbestos in schools in order to tackle a rare, incurable cancer.

Momentum builds for Doncaster Airport reopening despite funding delays

Momentum builds for Doncaster Airport reopening despite funding delays

by Megan Stubbs | Apr 24, 2026 | Community, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Progress is being made in the long stretch to reopen Doncaster Airport

Barnsley resident anticipates big political change in elections

Barnsley resident anticipates big political change in elections

by Sophia Boothby | Apr 24, 2026 | Community, News, Politics, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

local resident, Jonathan Wainwright, calls for chain in the upcoming Barnsley elections.

Shoplifter who broke court order now in jail

Shoplifter who broke court order now in jail

by Amy Robertson | Apr 24, 2026 | Crime, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

A shoplifter has been sentenced to over two years in prison.

Wildfire Prevention officer hired for the Peak District

Wildfire Prevention officer hired for the Peak District

by Ciara Stacey | Apr 24, 2026 | Community, Environment, News, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A new wildfire prevention officer has been employed to engage with the public in the Peaks and Moors to spread awarness and prevent any wildfires.

Endangered water voles spotted in Sheffield

Endangered water voles spotted in Sheffield

by Robin Lee | Apr 24, 2026 | Environment, News, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Endangered Water Voles have been spotted in Sheffield, we spoke with Chair of The Water Life Recovery Trust, Professor Tony Martin about the species

Rotherham Real Ale & Music Festival 2026 returns to Magna Centre this week

Rotherham Real Ale & Music Festival 2026 returns to Magna Centre this week

by Megan Stubbs | Apr 24, 2026 | Culture, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Rotherham Real Ale and Music Festival returns this weekend

Sheffield Hallam University in talks to close Collegiate Nursery

Sheffield Hallam University in talks to close Collegiate Nursery

by Billy Yeomans | Apr 24, 2026 | Community, Education, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

We spoke to Cllr Minesh Parekh and a spokesperson for SHU about this consultation.

Independent Sheffield record shops reflect on the largest ever Record Store Day 2026

Independent Sheffield record shops reflect on the largest ever Record Store Day 2026

by Joe Callow | Apr 24, 2026 | Community, Culture, Music, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Over 300 independent music stores across the UK took part in Record Store Day 2026. We spoke to Sheffield’s very own stores.

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