by Lucy Tyson | Oct 27, 2024 | Community, Lifestyle, Politics, Sports
Originally scheduled to open in mid-October, Sheffield City Council now expects the West Bar roundabout to open in mid-November. This new road layout is designed to prioritise pedestrians and cyclists over vehicles, though some locals have raised concerns that...
by Lucy Tyson | Oct 27, 2024 | Community, Lifestyle, Politics
The proposed Fenwick Solar Farm, set to power 75,000 homes with renewable energy, has faced both support and opposition from the local Doncaster community. While the project aims to help meet the UK’s net-zero targets, residents are raising concerns about its...
by Victoria Ho | Oct 25, 2024 | Community, Politics, Politics Top Story
The former Salvation Army Citadel has now been acquired by the Sheffield City Council. Originally opened in 1894, the Grade II listed building served as the Salvation Army’s main church venue for over a century before becoming vacant in 1999. Located on Cross Burgess...
by Victoria Ho | Oct 24, 2024 | Community, Community Top Story, Politics
Sheffield City Council has proposed a new major events strategy to attract more high-quality events and to ensure a positive impact on the city. Esther Britten, Deputy Director and Head of Events at UK Sport, said: “Sheffield has been a supportive partner and host to...
by Lucy Tyson | Oct 22, 2024 | Politics, Politics Top Story
The University of Sheffield is grappling with a £50 million financial deficit this academic year following a significant drop in student enrolments. The university reported a decline of 2,200 students, representing a 7% decrease compared to last year’s 30,307...
by Victoria Ho | Oct 17, 2024 | Business, Business Top Story, Community, Politics
A major investment has been approved to revitalise Sheffield City Centre and boost local businesses. The ‘Connecting Sheffield: City Centre’ project has received £21m from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA). The funding will be used to...