by Eve Jones | Mar 24, 2025 4:47PM | News, Uncategorized
The Reform Party leader will be speaking in Doncaster tomorrow as his party is expected to take over the Labour-run council in May local elections. Guy Aston, who is running as a candidate for the Wheatley Hills and Intake ward, said: “It’s a big day in the politics...
by Eve Jones | Mar 24, 2025 1:18PM | News, Top Story, Uncategorized
The government’s disability benefit cuts will lead to increased poverty and worse mental health for Sheffield residents, a councillor has warned. Last week, Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall, confirmed the government would be tightening criteria for Personal...
by Eve Jones | Mar 3, 2025 5:21PM | News, Uncategorized
Additional reporting by Georgina Hood. Poetry workshops, panels and fancy-dress sports days are just some of the events taking place at the University of Sheffield’s Student Union this March to mark Women’s History Month. The union is also fundraising for...
by Eve Jones | Dec 13, 2024 1:13PM | News, Top Story
Begging, loitering and drinking in Sheffield city centre will soon become punishable by a fine of up to £1000 after the council voted to introduce a public spaces protection order (PSPO), despite concerns from councillors and charities. The PSPO is designed to address...
by Eve Jones | Dec 6, 2024 12:37PM | News
Urgent action on the shortage of burial space in Sheffield will be taken by the City Council, after it received a petition with over 7000 signatures. The petition called on the council to act immediately on the “dire situation” at a packed town hall...