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Three South Yorkshire MPs seen entering Downing Street as Andy Burnham picks new Cabinet
They were among the first to enter Number 10 on the Prime Minister’s first day
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Residents call for Sheffield streets to be added to 20mph zone over serious accident fears
Safety fears over serious accidents have led to Sheffield residents calling for an extension to a 20mph zone in Norfolk Park.
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Charity worker ‘manipulated abuse victim’ – court
A charity worker at a Rotherham vulnerable adults centre allegedly manipulated an abuse victim into handing over £16,000 of her criminal injuries compensation, Sheffield Crown Court heard. Kathryn Kelwick, 55, who managed vulnerable adults at Swinton Lock Activity Centre, is accused of using “manipulative behaviours” to persuade the woman, whom she supported as a friend…
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CCTV appeal launched after theft from Sheffield store
South Yorkshire Police have launched a CCTV appeal after a theft at a store in Sheffield, seeking the public’s help to identify those involved. The appeal matters because investigators may be relying on images from the incident to progress the enquiry and recover information about the theft. The available article text does not provide the…
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Doncaster sign Bristol Rovers midfielder Hutchinson
Doncaster Rovers have signed midfielder Isaac Hutchinson from Bristol Rovers on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee, giving the League One club their eighth summer signing of the transfer window. The 26-year-old spent much of last season on loan at Cheltenham Town, where his strong scoring form is likely to have attracted interest from…
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Sheffield councillor brands neighbourhood “a theme park for nutters on bikes”
A Sheffield councillor has described their neighbourhood as “a theme park for nutters on bikes”, highlighting concerns about riders’ behaviour and the impact on local residents. The remark draws attention to a local dispute over safety, anti-social behaviour and the regulation of bikes in public spaces. The available article text does not provide further reporting…
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‘Summer of chaos’ for train passengers, says mayor
East Midlands Railway (EMR) has cut services on its intercity route between Sheffield, Nottingham and London at short notice, prompting sharp criticism from South Yorkshire mayor Oliver Coppard, who described passengers as facing a “summer of chaos”. Coppard said he was only told of the reduced timetable on Friday afternoon, with no clear end date,…
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Student urges meningitis vaccine uptake after coma
A student who spent five days in an induced coma after contracting meningitis B at university is urging teenagers heading to higher education to take up a newly available free vaccine. Leo Strider, 24, from York, fell critically ill while studying at the University of Nottingham, initially mistaking his symptoms for a hangover or “freshers’…