Campaigners are calling for bus services in Sheffield to be brought into public ownership to improve performance and to keep fares affordable. Citing cancellations, delays and price increases as driving people off the buses, they are hopeful that the new mayor Oliver Coppard will be prepared to intervene. Sheffield Live! reporter Azz Mohammed spoke to former bus worker and secretary of Sheffield Trades Union Council Martin Mayer.
Sheffield Cathedral will have a live broadcast screen open to the public in the cathedral court for the duration of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday. The Queen visited the Cathedral in 2015 for the Royal Maundy service. Throughout the 10-day national period of mourning, the cathedral has opened its doors to those who wish to write in a book of condolence, light a candle or lay flowers. Sheffield Live! reporter Azz Mohammed spoke to Ben Rossi, development manager for Sheffield Cathedral.
A Sheffield couple who watched, in the 1950s, the proclamation ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II on a black and white television, have spoken of their delight to witness South Yorkshire’s proclamation of the new King. Speaking to Sheffield Live! Allan and Hilda Wisbey, both in their 90s, said it was important to bed able to witness South Yorkshire’s declaration of King Charles III ascension to the throne.
Over three hundred people gathered at Sheffield City Hall on Sunday to witness South Yorkshire’s proclamation ceremony for the ascension to the throne of King Charles III. The ceremony was conducted by South Yorkshire’s High Sheriff who was joined by the Lord-Lieutenant, MPs, councillors and members of the public. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!
Speaking to Sheffield Live! Lord Mayor of Sheffield councillor Sian-Mair Richards said: “I think the Queen has been pretty magnificent for the last 70 years, her duty, her service to the country. She just got on with things.” Baillor Jalloh reports.
Over two dozen people gathered at Sheffield City Hall at the weekend to mark the 49th anniversary of the military coup in Chile that left many dead or disappeared and forced thousands to leave the country. The 1973 coup led by Augusto Pinochet ousted the popular unity government of President Salvador Allende and replaced it wth a military junta which ruled for 15 years. Baillor Jalloh spoke to Maria Vasqueres of Sheffield’s Chilean Solidarity Network.
Floral tributes have been laid at Sheffield’s Peace Gardens and a book of condolence opened in the city’s Town Hall for public tributes following the death of Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!
The Lord Mayor of Sheffield Sioned-Mair Richards said: “On behalf of the City Council and the people of Sheffield I want to express our great sadness at the news of the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth today. Our sincere condolences go to members of the Royal Family at this time of sadness and personal loss. Her reign will be acknowledged in history as one of the greatest of all monarchs and, through years of major challenges and difficulties for the country, she retained a true sense of dignity throughout.
“I recall the enthusiastic welcome given by the people of Sheffield when the late Queen visited the city in April 2015. It will be an event that many will remember for the rest of their lives and will always be a significant day in Sheffield’s history.
As a mark of respect, flags are to be flown at half-mast on civic buildings. Books of Condolence will also be opened in Sheffield and Stocksbridge Town Halls from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday until the day after the funeral. There will also be an eBook of Condolence on the City Council’s website and the Royal website at royal.gov.uk.
Floral tributes may be laid in a specially designated area of the Peace Gardens in the city centre.
Britain’s longest-reigning monarch has died, aged 96.
Her eldest son, now King Charles III, said: “The death of my beloved mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family”.
A trial scheme to increase the amount of food waste recycled in Sheffield has started this week with over 8000 households taking part in the 12-week scheme. Sheffield Council say the aim is to reduce the amount of food waste ending up in black bins. Sheffield Live! reporter Baillor Jalloh spoke to Joe Otten, chair of the Waste and Street Scene Policy Committee at Sheffield Council.