It is 55 years since a then 19-year-old Tony Downing took a step into the great unknown. Relocating up north to Sheffield from his hometown of Tiverton in Devon some 240 miles away, he will today take over the reigns of Lord Mayor from the popular and unique Magid...
A lantern parade will take place on Saturday to protest fracking plans in Sherwood Forest. Campaigners will depart from Devonshire Green at 7pm and march to the Peace Gardens with LED lanterns and Robin Hood-themed fancy dress. The action comes after an attempt by...
A Mosborough anti-fracking leader has voiced her delight that the chemical firm INEOS has been denied planning permission in the area – but has said that the fight continues. The chemical giant wanted to survey land near Eckington, to test its suitability for fracking...
The ‘Mosborough against fracking’ group has raised concerns today over fracking taking place in Sheffield in the near future. Ineos, an oil and gas company are planning on submitting an application to start seismic testing in Eckington by the end of April. Alan Finney...
