by Carys Reid | Mar 24, 2025 2:49PM | News, Uncategorized
Over a hundred new council homes will be built in addition to the 1000 promised by 2029 after a £12m boost was given to Sheffield City Council from Homes England. Sheffield councillor and Chair of the Housing & Homelessness Committee, Douglas Johnson said:...
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 Annabel Scott | Mar 24, 2025 12:18PM | Sport, Uncategorized
The Sheffield Steelers secured a crucial 4-1 win over the Manchester Storm on Saturday, climbing to the top of the Elite League standings. This victory, following a dominant 10-2 triumph over Glasgow Clan, saw the Steelers extend their strong form with a balanced team...
by Freya Ingram | Mar 24, 2025 10:27AM | News, Uncategorized
A Sheffield dance teacher was awarded for her 53 years of outstanding contribution to education at the Lord Mayor Awards on 13 March. Cheriene Bailey, 70, first started teaching dance at 17 years old when she opened her own business and said that she doesn’t...
by Maddi Fearn | Mar 17, 2025 5:10PM | News, Uncategorized
Volunteers are helping to restore a BMX track in Crookes after it was damaged by illegal off-road motorbikes in February. The track, which has been operating for over 40 years, is owned by the council but relies solely on donations and volunteers from the community to...
by Katie Swain | Mar 17, 2025 4:27PM | Uncategorized
Last week Birmingham hosted the prestigious dog show Crufts, but here in Sheffield there was a celebration of our smaller furry friends, as 125 hamsters competed to be the best. The event, hosted by the Northern Hamster Club on 16 March, was attended by both...
