Storm Babet: Sout Yorkshire Fire and Rescue issue advice as weather warning upgraded to ‘amber’ for Yorkshire
South Yorkshire Police have issued a warning to only travel if it is essential as Storm Babet continues to rage across the UK. https://youtube.com/shorts/szZSN5d-Bs0?feature=share Earlier today the Met Office upgraded the weather warning for rain across Yorkshire...
Storm Babet: How is it impacting South Yorkshire
As the heavy wind and rain continues across South Yorkshire today, which areas will be affected by flooding as we head into the weekend? The environment agency has currently issued a medium risk of flooding across South Yorkshire for today and Saturday, and is...
“I couldn’t imagine these kids going to bed not having had any food”: How a 23-year-old from Barnsley set up a food bank from her kitchen
A young woman from Barnsley is using her personal experiences with food insecurity to run an independent food bank out of her kitchen. Terri Allen, 23 is the brains behind Feeding Barnsley and, since the non-profit began in May 2023, with the help of her partner, Adam...
Sheffield theatre to host play about the forgotten African soldiers of world war II
A new play which focuses on the untold story of African soldiers who fought for Britain in World War Two will be performed at the Crucible Theatre next month. The play, called ‘Never Look Back’ was written by John Rwothomack, a Sheffield actor and director, who took...
Gun fire causes damage at Doncaster house in allegedly targeted attack
Reports of gun fire on Shaw Road in Doncaster has led to an increased police presence in the area. On 17 October at 11.30pm, a resident reported gunshots in a local property which damaged the house. The incident is alleged to be a targeted attack There have been...
Sheffield-based action group arranges protest against Immigration Removal Centres
A Sheffield-based action group is organising an event for people to come together and protest against Hassockfield Immigration Removal Centre. Hassockfield is a women’s detention centre which also operates under the name Derwentside IRC. South Yorkshire...
Doncaster man who bottled taxi driver given six-month suspended sentence
A man who hit the taxi driver with a glass bottle to avoid paying the £18.95 fare for his journey was given a six-month suspended sentence. Kai Ingham, 23, was also charged with criminal damage after trying to smash the taxi window on 24 October 2020, Sheffield Crown...
Large police presence in Sheffield City Centre after suspected stabbing
The bottom of The Moor near Hereford Street, Sheffield was sealed off by a police cordon earlier this afternoon, 17th October, after reports of a suspected stabbing in the popular city centre area. Several police and ambulance vehicles were seen attending and South...
50-year-old man arrested on suspicion of making hoax bomb threat after Sheffield Cathedral evacuated
A 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of making a hoax bomb threat outside Sheffield Cathedral, South Yorkshire Police have confirmed. Officers were called the scene after two reports of suspicious packages being left near the cathedral at around 1.10pm...
Sheffield councillor calls council ‘tone deaf’ over the raising of Israeli flag on town hall
A councillor for the Green party in Sheffield has condemned the City council for their ‘tone deaf’ raising of the Israeli flag, as the ongoing crisis continues. This comes following the news that two men scaled Sheffield Town Hall and dismantled the Israeli flag...
VIDEO: Sheffield Steelkings player a national champion just a year after his leg was amputated
A Sheffield Steelkings player said para ice hockey saved his life after becoming a playoff champion just a year after losing his leg. Gareth Lawton, from Dronfield, had his leg amputated on 17 October 2022 after being diagnosed with a rare condition called complex...
Residents in Crookes forced to leave Bole Hills after unpoliced firework display posed threat to safety
Members of the Crookes community have expressed their outrage after people started setting off ‘dangerous’ fireworks at Bole Hills last night. Every year, members of the crookes community gather in this spot to view fireworks being set off across the city, a safe...
Cycling volunteer group for the elderly celebrates successful fundraiser in Sheffield
Cycling without Age held a free-ride event on Sunday at Western Park, Sheffield, to thank everyone for their support and successful fundraising. The group is made up of volunteer cyclists who take residents from care homes for a ride on 'tri-bikes' around local...
South Yorkshire to receive almost £1 million as part of Safer Streets Fund as women across the region continue to voice concerns for their safety at night.
South Yorkshire is set to receive £993,311 from the latest round of the government’s Safer Streets Fund, with the aim of reducing crime and antisocial behaviour across the county. Started in July 2022, The Safer Streets Fund was established by then Home Secretary...
Bonfire Weekend: Keeping pets across South Yorkshire safe during firework night
As bonfire night approaches, it is important to remember that not all of the family are fans of fireworks, most notably our furry friends. Joanne McClay, 52, from Barnsley, who owns a 10 year old cat named Ziggy, says she finds this time of year particularly...