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Month: February 2019
Yorkshire’s new mega-prison faces strong opposition
A Sheffield ex-convict has slammed plans to expand the UK's jail system with a new mega-prison in Yorkshire. Kyle Major who has served time in a UK Close Supervision Centre, believes that prison is doing the opposite of rehabilitation for prisoners. Kyle said:...
The Wildlife Trust urges government to protect wildlife in Sheffield.
The Wildlife Trust is calling on the Government to bring in new legislation that would create Nature Recovery Networks across the country. These networks would allow different areas to be connected to allow wildlife to move easily. This bill has been called in attempt...
Sheffield Labour councillor Steve Wilson resigns
A Sheffield councillor has resigned from Labour, just two weeks after his wife made the same decision. Steve Wilson, husband of Angela Smith MP, who resigned from Labour to join the newly formed Independent Group, announced on Twitter that he was resigning, saying...
Drug dealers target vulnerable people after they receive their Universal Credit lump sums
Drug dealers are targeting vulnerable people who receive their Universal Credit lump sums. The benefit payment, which has been rolled-out in Sheffield since November 2018, is paid monthly and in arrears. Sarah Allen, Business Development Partner at Addaction, a drug,...
Launch of Sheffield bus review causes mixed feelings
Dan Jarvis, Mayor of Sheffield City Region, launched a bus review on Monday but his plans were met with mixed responses by Sheffield residents. Mr Jarvis plans to work with stakeholders and members of the public to improve steps on South Yorkshire’s bus services....
Fargate to become a “force to be reckoned with.”
The council has planned to speak to business owners over the summer about rejuvenating Fargate. They hope to improve the High Street by improving public spaces, kiosks and seated areas, and add a new emphasis on entertainment and city centre living. Daniela Tsvetkova,...
Sheffield Wednesday publication of accounts deadline has changed
Sheffield Wednesday have changed and extended their deadline to submit club accounts which covered the financial information of the 2017/18 season to Companies House. The date has been changed from the 27 February to between 31 May and 31 July. This means the...
Doncaster drug dealer has sentencing delayed again
An Albanian man convicted of producing over 500 cannabis plants will have to wait even longer until he is sentenced. Romeo Lamaj, 28, of Cheviot Drive, Doncaster, pleaded guilty to being concerned with production of a Class B drug on December 24th last year. However,...
Sheffield Women’s Equality Party criticises firms as pay gap increases
Women’s Equality Party Leader for Sheffield has urged companies to “do something about” the gender pay gap, after it rose at hundreds of firms. Analysis by the BBC shows that four in ten private companies have had a larger gender pay gap than the previous year....
Tony Foulds made guest of honour at Steel City derby
Sheffield Wednesday have announced that Tony Foulds will be a guest at next week’s Steel City derby. Mr Foulds, who became a worldwide star following his efforts to obtain a flypast in Endcliffe Park for the ten American airmen who lost their lives in the 1944 Mi...
Drug dealer ordered to pay back money made from his crimes or face a longer sentence
A Rotherham drug dealer has been ordered to pay £100,000 made through his criminality or face an extended jail time after a hearing on Monday. Anthony Mullen, 58, of Ashfield Way, Woodlaithes, was found to have made over £400,000 from drug trafficking offences and...
Sheffield Eagles to face Batley Bulldogs tomorrow night
The Sheffield Eagles are facing the Batley Bulldogs tomorrow night in hopes of extending their unbeaten start to the season. The Eagles could go to the top of the Rugby League Championship with a victory on Friday night. This will be their fifth round in the...
Steels given £10,000 lottery grant for life saving defibrillator
A local non-league side have been given a boost in their bid to fund a defibrillator after a youth suffered cardiac arrest. A crowd funding page has been created after the 15 year old collapsed on pitch and was rescued by two CPR trained nurses. News of the grant came...
