Articles by Noah Wakefield

Sheffield hosts World Snooker Championships for 49th year running

May 1, 2025

For the 49th year in a row, Sheffield is hosting the World Snooker Championships, with the prestigious event being staged at the Crucible Theatre in the heart of the city. The tournament - which began on 19 April and runs until 5 May - has seen 32 of the very best...

Body cameras now mandatory for tram staff following rise in abuse

Mar 13, 2025

A recent spike in anti-social behaviour has caused Sheffield Supertram to make it mandatory for its conductors to wear body cameras, its operator has announced. The policy has been introduced to serve as an “effective deterrent” against the crime and disorder faced by...

Students highlight road safety concerns for cyclists

Mar 6, 2025

Students at Forge Valley Secondary School have urged Sheffield City Council to ‘listen to young people’s voices’ amid road safety concerns for cyclists. Young commuters have admitted facing barriers to cycling to the Stannington-based school due to poor safety...