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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…
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Liberal Democrat mayor of Penistone Hannah Kitching on importance of pride events
The article text was unavailable, so it is not possible to provide a reliable summary of Hannah Kitching’s remarks. The headline indicates that the Liberal Democrat mayor of Penistone discussed the importance of Pride events. No further details, quotations, dates or context were supplied beyond the title. A neutral account would require the article’s accessible…
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Ronnie O’Sullivan: ‘I have two more chances to be World Champion in Sheffield again’ – thestar.co.uk
Ronnie O’Sullivan says he believes he has two more opportunities to win another World Championship at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre. The remark underlines his continuing ambition to add to his record at snooker’s most prestigious tournament, despite questions around how long he will continue competing at the highest level. The World Championship is held annually at…
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Sheffield drivers report spate of youths damaging cars
Motorists in Sheffield have reportedly spoken out after a number of youths were said to have targeted and damaged cars across the city. The reports point to a pattern of incidents affecting local drivers, prompting public concern, though the source page for this story could not be fully accessed to confirm further specifics. Detailed information…
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Police believed to be investigating alleged attack on Sheffield’s West Street
A report from The Star indicated that a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted by a man on West Street, a road in Sheffield city centre known for its nightlife, with police believed to be investigating the incident. The story matters as it concerns public safety in a busy nightlife district, though the account could not…
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Sheffield university honors swimmer for improving athlete welfare – BBC
The University of Sheffield has awarded its Chancellor’s Medal to graduate Amber Keegan in recognition of her campaigning to improve athlete welfare and safeguarding within British swimming. The honour underlines the growing focus on protecting competitors’ wellbeing and raising safeguarding standards across the sport. The Chancellor’s Medal is one of the university’s highest honours, reserved…
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Grief walks bringing bereaved women together
A woman in Barnsley who lost her father to prostate cancer in 2025 has set up a walking group to help bereaved women support one another through grief. Amy Bassinder created Walking Through Grief after finding walking outdoors an “outlet” for her own loss, and wanted to give others a space for “honest conversations” about…
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SUFC News: Wilder confirms stance on Zatterstrom future, McGuinness transfer fee – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has said Nils Zätterström should leave on loan and that Mark McGuinness is not part of his plans for the coming season. The comments point to a defensive rebuild, with Wilder seeking further centre-back options before the new Championship campaign. Zätterström, 21, has returned from a loan spell at Genoa…
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Sheffield and Yorkshire can be at the forefront of a historic move of power to communities – Fran Belbin – Yorkshire Post
Fran Belbin argues that Sheffield and Yorkshire could help lead a major shift of decision-making power from Whitehall to local communities. The article presents this as an opportunity for residents to have greater influence over the services, places and priorities that affect their daily lives. It links the case for local empowerment to wider devolution…
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“They thought I was brain dead” – Sheffield student scarred for life after violent man attacked two women just hours apart
The graphic pictures included below show the shocking state one of Matthew Ward’s victims was left in, just a short time after he was released from a prison sentence for an eerily similar attack