Articles by Sophia Boothby

Nursery future remains uncertain after Ofsted report 

May 9, 2025

Furious parents have slammed teaching watchdog Ofsted after an inspection left the future of a Middlewood nursery in doubt. Middlewood Nature Nursery in Winn Grove Middlewood was recently under threat of closing this May after the inadequate Ofsted report led to the...

Council to build on greenfield sites despite public objection 

May 1, 2025

A decision which could lead to thousands of houses being built on greenfield sites in Sheffield ‘just feels wrong’, a leading councillor has said. Sheffield Council has approved the decision to build on greenfield sites in the north and southeast areas of the city...

Farmers left frustrated after government pauses funding 

Mar 20, 2025

A government decision to pause a sustainable farming funding scheme is presenting “major challenges” for South Yorkshire farmers, a charity has warned.  The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) , which began in 2022, benefits farmers across the country by...

Increased safety measures after ‘assault’ at parkrun 

Mar 13, 2025

A park goer was allegedly left ‘bruised and upset’ after an altercation during the Millhouses parkrun on Saturday. The incident took place as hundreds of runners took part in the weekly event, held in celebration of International Women’s Day.  Catherine McKeown,...

‘Sheffield Beer Feast’ starts week of brewing celebration

Mar 6, 2025

A celebration of beer kicks off tomorrow at Trafalgar Warehouse as a warm up for Sheffield Beer Week.  The Sheffield Beer Feast will be held on Friday 7 March and Saturday 8 March at the venue in Trafalgar Street, and will celebrate independent craft beer.  Jules...