Nicola Richards, director of Palms Row Healthcare, told Sheffield Live! the government should grant more support to care homes in a bid to keep the sector sustainable through the energy crisis. Government has announced six months of support to business and charities to meet rising energy bills. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!
Businesses on Abbeydale Road have accused South Yorkshire police of not doing enough to prevent crime in the area after a spate of burglaries and attempted burglaries. Last week a burglar raided Heaven Beauty on Abbeydale Road and attempted to enter other shops in the area. Superintendent Benn Kemp of South Yorkshire Police said: “Whilst we have seen residential burglaries reduce by 14 per cent, we’re aware of a small, recent increase in business burglary, specifically on and near Abbeydale Road and I would like to reassure businesses and nearby residents that we’re carrying out a number of lines of enquiry to find those responsible and offer support.” Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!
Transport campaigners mounted a protest earlier this week outside the South Yorkshire Combine Mayoral Authority’s offices on Broad Street. The bus service cancellations include routes 18 and 53 in Sheffield and came into force on Sunday 2 October. Meersbrook residents, speaking to Sheffield Live!, said it would leave people struggling to attend hospital appointments or to take children to school. Baillor Jalloh reports.
Schools Climate Education South Yorkshire (SCESY) has won a regional climate award for its work to raise awareness in schools about the impact of climate change. Sheffield Live! reporter Baillor Jalloh spoke to SCESY committee member Mark Lallemand.
Journalists from independent news outlet 6262 in Slavyansk, a city on the frontline in the Donetsk region, have spoken to Sheffield Live! about the challenges of working through the war in Ukraine. In 2019, 6262 manager Valerie Garmash was among a group of Ukrainian journalists who took part in a study visit to Sheffield. The capital city of Donetsk has been twinned with Sheffield since the time of the Soviet Union. Sheffield Live! reporter Sangita Basudev spoke to Lidiia Khaustova.
Deputy Council Leader Julie Grocutt spoke at the first of a series of planned public hearings as part of the Independent Inquiry into Sheffield’s street trees dispute. The inquiry was established as part of the Co-operation Agreement between Labour and Green groups on Sheffield City Council. The inquiry is chaired by Sir Mark Lowcott, whose former work includes senior roles in the civil service and the United Nations. Its purpose is to assist Sheffield’s recovery from the dispute.
South Yorkshire’s Moyo Farm Supplies hosted their inaugural “Fun on the Farm” open harvest family event in Barnsley. Organised by Zimbabwean born Menford Tapudzai, the event was marked by harvests of maize, live performances by artists and children’s activities including experiences with tractors, combine harvesters and horses. A Southern Africa style barbecue, called a braai, attracted families and friends from as far as Portsmouth. Tchiyiwe Chihana reports for Sheffield Live!
More than 200 people gathered outside Sheffield Cathedral to watch the Queen’s state funeral where the service was broadcast on a large screen, with more watching inside. Former royal marine Darren Mills was among those who came down to watch the service. He spoke to Sheffield Live! reporter Baillor Jalloh.
Maria Turner, a Sheffield resident was among thousands to spend hours in the long queue in London to pay final respects to Queen Elizabeth II. Maria and Jeannie Turpe from Dronfield spoke to Sheffield Live! reporter Baillor Jalloh.
Hundreds gathered at Sheffield’s Victoria Quays at the weekend for the return of the popular Sheffield Waterfront Festival. The free family friendly event offered a range of activities including boat trips, canoe and paddle boarding tasters, drumming and circus workshops, arts and crafts, and food market stalls. Sheffield Live! reporter Baillor Jalloh spoke to Jade Wilkes, community outreach and engagement co-ordinator at Sheffield Canal and River Trust.