by Christopher Thomas | Dec 12, 2025 11:00AM | News, Top Story
A pioneering study banning smartphones in a bid to “rewire” childrens’ brains is coming to Ecclesfield School next year, Sheffield Wire can exclusively reveal. The trial will involve more than 100 children giving up their devices for a prolonged...
by Christopher Thomas | Dec 12, 2025 9:59AM | News, Top Story
Good morning and welcome to today’s Sheffield Wire news coverage of Friday 12 December 2025. Our top stories today include: Collapsing flood defences on the River Sheaf has forced businesses off the land, pictured above. As residents desperately ask for help to...
by Christopher Thomas | Dec 5, 2025 1:35PM | Uncategorized
Mountain Rescue Teams across the country are set to receive a major financial boost, helping them save lives as they deal with a massive rise in incidents. A Vehicle Excise Duty exemption is set to save each team thousands of pounds a year, with the Chancellor to roll...
by Christopher Thomas | Nov 28, 2025 1:26PM | News, Top Story, Uncategorized
A second suspect in the shooting of a 16-year-old boy has been released on bail after his arrest on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder. A 15-year-old boy was also released on bail yesterday. The victim, also 16, remains in hospital fighting for his life....
by Christopher Thomas | Nov 28, 2025 11:43AM | News, Uncategorized
A small bookshop owner is encouraging people to support local businesses among the mania of Black Friday. Kate Nixon, owner of Novel, an independent book shop on School Road, Sheffield, has drafted a digital manifesto to give people more options on how to shop. The...
