Hello and welcome to Sheffield Wire coverage for Monday 27 April 2026.
Our top stories today:
- University of Sheffield among UK universities who paid a firm run by former military intelligence officials to conduct monitoring of student protests. Daniel Boland explores what this means in real terms.
- Wildfires at Ladybower Reservoir and Woodhead Reservoir cause concern this early in the season. Amy Field will go into depth on the implications of these events.
- The London Marathon took place this weekend, with hundreds of South Yorkshire runners joining the masses. Clarice Webster provides a round-up of some of their amazing feats.
