“Had I not been adopted; I would be a very different person today”: Care agency’s appeal to get more families to consider adoption

by Alfie Rycroft | Nov 3, 2023 | Culture

(Photo of Connor and his brother Jacob) As November marks National adoption month, many people across South Yorkshire have been raising awareness for adoption and the impact it can have. Connor Woodroffe, 20, from Sheffield was adopted along with his younger brother...

Sheffield Wednesday owner Dejphon Chansiri confirms club have paid off HMRC debt

by Owen Barnard | Nov 1, 2023 | Sports

(Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Sheffield Wednesday’s owner Dejphon Chansiri has confirmed that the club have had their EFL embargo lifted after paying off their HMRC debt. Players and staff have also been paid for the month, which the Thai businessman said...

Ofsted says 31% of parents asked ‘strongly disagree’ children feel safe at Sheffield school

by Owen Barnard | Nov 1, 2023 | News

An Ofsted survey found that 31% of parents at Manor Lodge Community Primary and Nursery School strongly disagree that their child feels safe there. Of the 16 people who responded to the Ofsted Parent View survey which ran for a year from September 2022, only four...

Nottingham Panthers launch fundraiser after Adam Johnson death in Sheffield Steelers game

by Owen Barnard | Nov 1, 2023 | Current, Sports

Image: Getty Ice hockey side the Nottingham Panthers have set up a fundraiser for Adam Johnson’s hometown following his passing after an incident against the Sheffield Steelers. The 29-year-old tragically passed away after being hit with a skate across his neck, which...

Ghost hunting couple share their most haunting stories from South Yorkshire

by Rebecca McPhillips | Oct 31, 2023 | Culture

(Image: Dean and Veronica Buckley, taken on one of their paranormal investigations) A Conisborough couple have taken to TikTok with their paranormal investigations, ‘ghost hunting’ at some of the most haunted spots in South Yorkshire.  Buckley’s Paranormal is run by...