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Starmer outlines key steps to protect Brits’ energy prices

Starmer outlines key steps to protect Brits’ energy prices

by Harper Mills | Mar 16, 2026 4:09PM | News, Uncategorized

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has offered reassurances to those most exposed to rising heating oil prices, by pledging £53m to “vulnerable families”. The PM outlined a five-point plan at a briefing this morning where he has promised greater government...
Student postpones charity cycle after death of childhood friend

Student postpones charity cycle after death of childhood friend

by Harper Mills | Mar 16, 2026 11:52AM | News, Top Story, Uncategorized

A Sheffield student has made the difficult decision to postpone their charity bike ride through Wales after the “shocking” death of his close friend on Snowdon last month. Ted Derisley, 19, from Norfolk, was gearing up to try and raise £1,000 for mental...
Is derby day victory a springboard for Blades?

Is derby day victory a springboard for Blades?

by Harper Mills | Feb 23, 2026 4:12PM | Sport, Uncategorized

A derby win of any kind is a good day for any football fan. But Sheffield United’s steel-city derby win on Sunday was particularly special. The Blades’ 2-1 win at Bramall Lane meant they were not only able to relegate arch-rivals Sheffield Wednesday to...
“We did ourselves proud”: Fans react after Wednesday’s relegation sealed in derby loss

“We did ourselves proud”: Fans react after Wednesday’s relegation sealed in derby loss

by Harper Mills | Feb 23, 2026 1:48PM | Sport, Uncategorized

Sheffield Wednesday suffered a 2-1 loss to local rivals Sheffield United which officially relegated the Owls to League One. Sunday’s derby summed up Wednesday’s season, a battling performance full of heart just lacking quality, with the scenes after the...
Sheffield councillor calls for South Yorkshire to “buck the trend” on apprenticeship funding

Sheffield councillor calls for South Yorkshire to “buck the trend” on apprenticeship funding

by Harper Mills | Dec 12, 2025 3:29PM | News

The Mayor of South Yorkshire has been urged to prevent the abolition of a training scheme which underpins the region’s economy and industries. A council motion has requested Oliver Coppard makes Sheffield an outlier against government plans to scrap funding for...
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