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South Yorkshire Mayor “very sorry” to see Labour MP Diane Abbott’s comments suggesting Jewish people do not face racism

South Yorkshire Mayor “very sorry” to see Labour MP Diane Abbott’s comments suggesting Jewish people do not face racism

by Faye Mayern | Apr 24, 2023 11:17AM | News

South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard has responded to the now suspended Labour MP Diane Abbott after she suggested Jewish, Irish and Traveller people were not subject to racism “all their lives”. Mr Coppard, a Jewish man and member of the Labour and Co-Operative...
Beloved West Street pub returns to its roots under new management

Beloved West Street pub returns to its roots under new management

by Tobias Gavelle | Apr 24, 2023 11:14AM | News

An historic Sheffield pub and music venue reopened its doors last week offering a new space for artists and bands. The Hallamshire Hotel, on West Street, saw a return to live music for the first time in decades, as the once popular pub returned to its roots. The site...
New study calls for gardeners to receive council tax cuts  to tackle climate crisis

New study calls for gardeners to receive council tax cuts to tackle climate crisis

by Daniel Hunt | Apr 24, 2023 10:43AM | News

Research from the University of Sheffield has called on the government to offer financial rewards for gardeners in a bid to tackle the climate crisis.  The study carried out by Professor Ross Cameron says that policymakers should consider incentives like cuts to...
Sheffield councillors sign open letter criticising ‘abhorrent’ Government plans to house asylum seekers in prisons and ferries

Sheffield councillors sign open letter criticising ‘abhorrent’ Government plans to house asylum seekers in prisons and ferries

by Joao Santos | Apr 24, 2023 9:46AM | News, Top Story

Sheffield councillors have signed a 200-people cross-party letter criticising central government’s ‘abhorrent’ and ‘inhumane’ treatment of asylum seekers. The letter follows controversy over the government’s ‘Illegal Migration Bill’ which could see asylum seekers...
Sheffield family claims hospital staff ‘laughed’ and ‘refused to help’ dying son

Sheffield family claims hospital staff ‘laughed’ and ‘refused to help’ dying son

by Zoe Head-Thomas | Apr 3, 2023 7:44PM | News

A grieving family voiced their anger at Sheffield Children’s Hospital after they claim medical staff laughed at them and refused to put their son on a nebuliser. Five-year-old Mohammad Ayaan Haroon, known as Ayaan, was rushed to hospital earlier this month, after his...
Sheffield City Council frantically counting their pennies after losing £300m per year in grants

Sheffield City Council frantically counting their pennies after losing £300m per year in grants

by Alexandra Carter | Mar 28, 2023 3:54PM | News

Sheffield City Council has lost £300m per year in annual grants since 2010, working out as a loss of £13,000 per household, new figures have revealed. The drastic cuts mean many vital local services have been stripped to the bone. This comes after a unanimous decision...
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