Good morning! It’s another news day and we are covering a variety of stories and events from the Sheffield Wire newsroom. Here are some of our top stories to look out for throughout the day:
Nearly a quarter of a mile of the Redcar Brook has been filled with foul-smelling waste from cannabis farms. Our reporter, Billy Clarke spoke to the volunteers working hard to clean it up.
A 16-year-old beauty student at Barnsley college was told having a bikini wax was a mandatory part of the course. The student and her mum are now campaigning to have the right to say no.
Protestors disrupted the Yorkshire and Humber regional Labour Party conference in Sheffield this weekend. Campaigners held placards and handed out leaflets criticising Keir Starmer’s approach to migration and the war in Gaza. Our reporter, Josh Herman was at the scene.
In sporting news, nominations have just closed for Sheffield’s Move More Awards, which celebrate community sport, exercise and physical activity across the city. Carys Reid spoke to the founder of the awards about their importance.
And finally, this weekend marked the start of Sheffield’s Festival of the Outdoors! From guided walks to adventure film festivals, there are plenty of events to get involved with throughout the month.




