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‘Could use a good wash’: councillor condemns racist social media comments

‘Could use a good wash’: councillor condemns racist social media comments

by James Cain | Oct 28, 2025 | In Focus, In Focus Top Story, Politics, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

A Sheffield councillor has spoken out against the ‘huge rise’ in racism he and his colleagues have faced on social media in recent years. Minesh Parekh, a Labour councillor for Crookes and Crosspool, said he first began to get hateful comments when he stood for...
Sheffield Wednesday latest amid further points deductions & buyer interest

Sheffield Wednesday latest amid further points deductions & buyer interest

by William Atherton | Oct 28, 2025 | General News, Home Page Top Story, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Sheffield Wednesday could face further potential points deductions from the EFL despite ‘concrete’ interest from at least four different buying parties. Here’s the latest on everything from Hillsborough. Sheffield Wednesday filed for administration...
Sheffield City Council steps out tenant protection as Awwab’s Law takes effect

Sheffield City Council steps out tenant protection as Awwab’s Law takes effect

by Jimmy Tse | Oct 27, 2025 | General News, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Uncategorised

Sheffield City Council says it has already taken major steps to protect tenants and tackle damp and mould as the first phase of Awwab’s Law comes into force today (27 October 2025). The new law sets strict timeframes for social landlords to address all emergency...
Action plan approved to prevent homelessness and rough sleeping in Sheffield

Action plan approved to prevent homelessness and rough sleeping in Sheffield

by Jimmy Tse | Oct 27, 2025 | General News, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Uncategorised

Sheffield City Council has approved an updated action plan to build on progress made in tackling homelessness and rough sleeping across the city. The revised Homelessness Prevention and Rough Sleeping Strategy Action Plan 2025-2028 was approved yesterday (23 October)...
Cannabis farmer jailed after trying to flee from Rotherham drugs farm

Cannabis farmer jailed after trying to flee from Rotherham drugs farm

by Jimmy Tse | Oct 27, 2025 | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Uncategorised

A man who tried to run from the police after they discovered a cannabis farm in Rotherham has been jailed. According to South Yorkshire Police, Xhevair Schem, 25, was caught at a property on Henley Grove Road on 16 July after officers responded to reports of a...
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