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By Emily Holt
February 20, 2023

Anti-Immigration protests in Rotherham

Two arrests have been made during a protest in Rotherham last weekend, with members of anti-immigration groups Patriotic Alternative and English Constitution Party arguing against asylum seekers living in a Holiday Inn Express.

A counter-protest by Stand Up To Racism, Rotherham Trades Council and Unite Against Fascism were also present, with the two groups showing aggression towards each other.

Tree of Remembrance is being set up to commemorate children who have died during the Russia-Ukraine War

A tree of remembrance is to be set up in the Winter Gardens on the 24 February, which marks one year since the Russia-Ukraine War started.

The tree is designed to pay tributes to the children who have died because of the conflict.

Sheffield ranks seventh in a list of UK cities with the highest utility bills, according to a new study

A study by Solar Panel Installation found that the average bill in Sheffield was nearly £3000, higher than the likes of Exeter and Manchester.