by Molly Powell | Nov 26, 2021 11:11AM | News, Top Story
Sheffield’s main high street, The Moor, was deserted this Black Friday, with most shoppers deciding to find the bargains online rather than in person. Online retailers have been offering discounts in the weeks leading up to today, meaning independent retailers,...
by Michael Robinson | May 7, 2021 3:21PM | News
(Credit: DVIDSHUB) Fire and Rescue teams across South Yorkshire have appealed to for public help in cracking down on arson by reporting deliberate fires to a new dedicated fire line. South Yorkshire have begun working with FireStoppers after 3945 deliberate blazes...
by Seb McCormic | May 7, 2021 3:11PM | News, Top Story
The Conservative Party have won their first council seats in Sheffield since 2004 after they won a seat in Stocksbridge and Upper Don as Labour haemorrages votes. Conservative candidate Lewis Chinchen defeated the incumbent Labour councillor Lisa Baines by 1822 to...
by Hannah Richardson | May 7, 2021 3:02PM | News
A man accused of murdering two women had a ‘strong dislike and distrust’ of women and believed prostitutes were the ‘lowest of the low’, Sheffield Crown Court heard today. Gary Allen, 47, is accused of murdering Rotherham mum, Alena Grlavkova, 38, in 2018 and Samantha...
by Allegra Goodwin | May 7, 2021 2:55PM | News
A Barnsley woman who hurled racist abuse at a taxi driver and punched him as he drove her home from a night out has been given a 12 month community order and made to pay £180 in compensation by Sheffield Magistrates today. Joanne Thompson, 29, had been out drinking...
by Liv Hill | May 7, 2021 2:32PM | News
Fundraising has already raised £3500 for Sheffield Mencap and Gateway as the charity approaches its 70th birthday by members, staff and volunteers challenging themselves in the event, ‘Sponsor me 70’. The charity works to improve the quality of life for adults and...