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Customers seek answers as fuel payments display wrong business name
People buying petrol found a fencing company appearing on their bank statements.
Free bus fare scheme for under 18s set to extend from Barnsley to Sheffield
Teenagers in Sheffield could be getting their bus rides for free, as the successful South Yorkshire’s People’s Network says Sheffield is next on their list for the...
Student worries following meningitis outbreak
Students and people of Sheffield are ‘very anxious’ following the outbreak of meningitis at the University of Kent. A number of students have been admitted to...
Striking a chord: new band applauds Sheffield’s support for the indie music scene
A new band in Sheffield hope they are on track for success, claiming the city's supportive indie music scene has been vital in encouraging fledging artists. 'Five...
Opinions divided over Sheffield electric bus revamp
Sheffield City Council has announced plans to spend £93m on 180 new electric powered buses. The new fleet of buses was announced on March 15th by the transport...
Former Cole Brothers building to be transformed under new city centre plans
Plans to redevelop one of Sheffield’s most recognisable city centre buildings have been given the green light, marking a significant step in efforts to revive a site...
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Sheffield’s women leading the way in sport, arts, and culture for Women’s History Month
During Women's History Month, Sheffield’s women are making their mark in arts, sports, and beyond, leading a culture that continues to gain recognition. One vibrant...
Row over Sheffield post office’s new 24-hour alcohol premise license
A Sheffield Post office has been granted permission to run as a convenience store and will be allowed to sell alcohol for 24 hours - which owners claim is a last resort...
South Yorkshire’s Mayor “delighted” to present first Crime and Policing plan
A new five-step plan has been unveiled by South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard, aiming to tackle crime within Sheffield's communities. The plan is the first published...
Sheffield health director sets out plan to help combat the “wicked” problem of poverty
Sheffield’s Director of Public Health has set out a detailed plan of what can be done to reduce poverty in the city. Plans included supporting anti-poverty...
Thieves force entry and steal donation cash from Sheffield Central Library
Thieves broke into Sheffield Central Library and stole money from a public donation point after forcing entry with a crowbar. South Yorkshire Police were called to...
Veolia strikes escalate with protests outside Sheffield Town Hall
Refuse workers have held a demonstration against Veolia over the company's refusal to recognise members of the Unite union. Trade unionists gathering at the city's...
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Sheffield buses set to return to public control under South Yorkshire’s franchising scheme
Buses in Sheffield will return to full public ownership by 2027 through South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard's return to bus franchising. Mr Coppard announced his decision yesterday to 'go back to the future', where the last time buses were under public control was...
Drone search team reunites dog after motorway collision
A dog has been found after an extensive five-day search following a suspected drunk drive collision which claimed the life of another dog. The crash occurred near junction 33 of the M1 on Saturday evening, when a family and their three dogs were in collision with...
Early years funding gap highlighted by Sheffield nursery’s partnership with book company Usborne
For the past two years The Nest Nursery in Sheffield has joined with children's book company Usborne to raise money for new books and resources and promote reading with children from the youngest age possible. The book seller has agreed to 'match' some of the money...
Sheffield Tram users left upset after card payments no longer being accepted for some tickets
In an effort to combat fraudulent ticketing activity, the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) have announced card payments will no longer be accepted onboard for City-wide 7-Day and SY Connect 7-Day tickets. The changes to purchasing methods for the...
Extinction Rebellion protests Drax partnership with Sheffield University
Extinction Rebellion and The People & Planet society have come together to try to stop the continuing of the University of Sheffield partnering with Drax, a biomass power station. Drax is the largest source in the UK for carbon emissions. Releasing 12 million...
Former Sheffield teacher on a mission to get city’s children reading
An ex-teacher who has now partnered with Usborne is using her platform to showcase the love of reading to children. There has been a decrease in reading and book ownership since 2019, with less children owning books in 2023. This being nearly 20% of children...