by Mark Bradley | Nov 26, 2021 1:53PM | News, Top Story
A man accused of murdering a mother and three children has been further charged with raping a girl under 13. Damien Bendall, 31, is now alleged to have raped and murdered 11-year-old Lacey Bennett, as well as being accused of killing her brother John Paul Bennett, 13,...
by Mark Bradley | Nov 26, 2021 1:33PM | News, Top Story
A jury has been sworn in at the trial of former England international Joey Barton, who is accused of assaulting a rival manager. Barton, 39, appeared at Sheffield Crown Court on Friday for the start of his trial, which is expected to last a week. He is accused of...
by Luke Gyesi-Appiah | Nov 26, 2021 1:01PM | News, Top Story
Two police officers have been served with misconduct notices over stalking allegations made by a woman against a man from Sheffield several months before she was killed. Keen horse rider Gracie Spinks was found in a field near Staveley Road, Duckmanton, Derbyshire, at...
by Katya Witney | Nov 26, 2021 11:57AM | News, Top Story
Delivery drivers for a company called Stuart Delivery, who deliver for JustEat, are protesting outside Sheffield Town Hall this weekend over 25% pay cuts. Couriers from the third-party company are protesting their pay being slashed from £4.50 to £3.40 on most...
by Emily Phillips | Nov 26, 2021 11:36AM | Top Story
A proposed motion to bring buses back into public control in Barnsley was delayed yesterday after councillors amended it. In this proposal, the local council would take charge of bus routes, fares and standards, instead of individual operators. Matthew Topham, of the...
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,...
