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Rotherham United transfer latest: Sheffield United defender becomes signing number five – Yorkshire Post
Rotherham United have signed Sheffield United defender Jamal Baptiste on loan until the end of the season, making him the club’s fifth summer addition. The move gives the Millers another defensive option as they strengthen their squad for the campaign. Baptiste, 21, came through youth systems at West Ham United and Manchester City before joining…
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Police seize 12,000 vehicles from streets of South Yorkshire for nuisance, traffic offences or no insurance
South Yorkshire Police seized 12,000 vehicles from the county’s streets during 2025, targeting vehicles linked to nuisance behaviour, traffic offences and lack of insurance. The figure illustrates the scale of enforcement against unsafe or unlawfully used vehicles, which can affect road safety and cause disruption for local communities. The seizures covered a range of offences…
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Beach deaths emergency response praised by witness
Emergency services received widespread praise for their rapid response after a father and daughter died in the sea at Fistral Beach in Newquay, Cornwall. The RNLI, police and coastguard were called to the scene at around 21:45 BST on Sunday following reports that two people had been pulled from the water, but a woman in…
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Residents fed up of fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour and rats plaguing community
The article text was unavailable because the page required JavaScript and cookies to continue. Its headline indicates that residents are concerned about fly-tipping, anti-social behaviour and rats affecting their community. Without the article’s full content, it is not possible to verify the location, scale of the problems, residents’ comments, or any response from local authorities.…
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“This is my city and I want people to be proud of it” says Sheffield River Don litter-picker
A Sheffield resident is being highlighted for voluntarily removing litter from the River Don, saying they want people to feel proud of the city. The story draws attention to community-led efforts to improve the river environment and public spaces. The litter-picker’s work focuses on rubbish in and around the River Don, an important waterway running…
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Watchdog warning over Sheffield Supertram after two hit by tram
The rail accident watchdog has begun an investigation after two young pedestrians were struck by a Sheffield Supertram at a crossing on Staniforth Road. One was seriously injured, and the inquiry will examine whether warnings, driver training and crossing-risk management were adequate, making it significant for safety across the network. The collision occurred at about…
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Sheffield Wednesday ‘interested’ in signing Hull City forward to bolster attack – Yorkshire Post
Sheffield Wednesday are reportedly interested in signing a Hull City forward as they seek to strengthen their attacking options. The potential move would matter because it could improve Wednesday’s goal threat ahead of the new campaign, while also affecting Hull City’s squad planning. The available article text does not include the reported player’s name, the…
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Disabled woman’s ‘guaranteed’ seat for wheelchair users at Gladiators cancelled after 140-mile trip
A disabled woman reportedly had a ‘guaranteed’ wheelchair-user seat for a Gladiators event cancelled after travelling 140 miles. The incident raises concerns about accessibility arrangements and the reliability of commitments made to disabled audience members. The available article text contains no further details because the website displayed a JavaScript and cookies notice. Based on the…
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Sheffield Wednesday and Huddersfield Town-linked playmaker ‘in talks’ with rival club – Yorkshire Post
Sheffield Wednesday are reportedly in advanced talks to sign Aston Villa playmaker Tommi O’Reilly on a season-long loan. The move would see the Owls potentially beat League One rivals Huddersfield Town to a player previously linked with the Terriers, strengthening Wednesday’s attacking options ahead of the new campaign. O’Reilly, 22, impressed on loan at Crewe…
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Low number of Sheffield council staff use whistleblowing policy to report wrongdoing
Sheffield Council has reported that relatively few employees have used its whistleblowing policy to raise concerns about wrongdoing. The finding matters because whistleblowing procedures are intended to help organisations identify misconduct, protect staff who report it and maintain public confidence in local government. The report concerns formal use of the council’s policy, rather than necessarily…