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The two players who helped persuade Mitchell to join SWFC from Millwall – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday’s new midfielder Billy Mitchell said conversations with two players helped convince him to leave Millwall for Hillsborough. The move is significant because Mitchell chose a League One club despite Championship interest, strengthening Wednesday’s midfield during their rebuild. Mitchell, 25, joined on a three-year contract after his Millwall deal expired at the end of…
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SUFC News: Matondo set for defining future period as he looks to kickstart career – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield United are considering a move for Wales winger Rabbi Matondo, offering him a potential opportunity to revive a career that has stalled in recent seasons. The prospect matters because the Blades are seeking greater strength in wide areas, while Matondo needs regular football after a difficult spell in Norway. The 25-year-old joined SK Brann…
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Roads campaign pays off as Sheffield street set for repaving
A campaign over the condition of a Sheffield street has resulted in plans for it to be repaved. The decision matters because it indicates that residents’ concerns about local road maintenance have led to action. The available article text does not provide the street name, timetable, cost or details of the campaign. It only confirms…
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‘A guy did a runner in a Jaguar’: the petrol theft scandal – and the garage owner struggling to stop it
A garage owner in Erdington, Birmingham, is grappling with a sharp rise in “fill-and-dash” fuel theft, part of a wider surge across UK forecourts since the start of the Iran war in February 2026. Shailesh Parekh, who owns six petrol stations in the city, says thieves have become bolder and less predictable, ranging from masked…
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Not enough water for UK’s datacentre plans, trade body says
The UK’s water industry has warned that there will not be enough water to support the government’s plans for datacentre growth, calling ministers’ AI expansion strategy “fatally flawed” because it fails to account for the huge cooling demands of new facilities. In a written briefing to MPs, trade body Water UK said government policies on…
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‘Electrification exile’ Sheffield not only suffers from north-south divide but also north-north split – thestar.co.uk
An opinion piece by Andrew Oldfield in The Star argues that Sheffield suffers a double disadvantage over railway investment: the well-documented north-south divide affecting Britain as a whole, and a lesser-discussed “north-north split” that leaves the city trailing behind its regional neighbour Leeds. He contends that electrification is not a luxury but an essential requirement…
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Councils recognised for safety improvements on dangerous A-road
Sandwell Council has received the Road Safety Foundation’s Exemplary Urban Scheme Award for improvements to the A4030 through Smethwick and Bearwood. The recognition highlights an evidence-led approach to reducing risks on a busy urban route, particularly for pedestrians and cyclists, and is intended to support safer travel and neighbourhoods. The £750,000 government-funded scheme introduced upgraded…
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‘Sherlock’ Creator Steven Moffat Set as International Guest of Serielizados – Barcelona Series Festival (EXCLUSIVE)
“Sherlock” and “Doctor Who” creator Steven Moffat has been confirmed as the headline international guest at Serielizados, the Barcelona series festival, joined by producer Sue Vertue. The appearance highlights the festival’s growing profile in drawing major British television talent while it strengthens its ties to the Catalan TV industry and continues attracting Spanish premieres of…
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Trump says first call with new UK PM Burnham went ‘very well,’ pledges US support
US President Donald Trump has said his first phone call with new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham went “very good” shortly after Burnham took office, and pledged continued American support for Britain. The exchange marks the start of the working relationship between the two leaders, with attention on the special relationship given Burnham’s past criticisms…
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Teenage girl who died after ‘severe medical emergency’ at UK music festival just weeks after her 18th birthday is pictured
An 18-year-old girl died after suffering a “severe medical emergency” at a UK music festival, with tributes and images of her being shared following the tragedy. The incident occurred just weeks after she celebrated her 18th birthday, adding to the sense of loss felt by family, friends and festivalgoers. Details surrounding the exact circumstances of…