Sheffield News

Orgreave campaigners host justice conference

The Orgreave Truth and Justice Campaign hosted a conference in Sheffield for campaigners on police justice. As well as Orgreave campaigners the conference was addressed by members from the Shrewsbury twenty four campaign and the Rotherham twelve campaign. The Orgreave campaign continues to fight for a full, independent inquiry into events at Orgreave on 18 June 1984. Sheffield Live! reporrter Simon Thake spoke to two people present that day, miner Kevin Horne and Dr Bridget Pemberton from Police Watch.

Police make fresh appeal to catch Tommy Ward killers

Police have made a fresh appeal for information, one year on, in the case of 80-year-old Tommy Ward. Ward, who was found in his home in Maltby with life-threatening injuries one year ago, was taken to hospital where he remained in a critical condition until he died of his injuries on 23 February 2016. Sheffield Live! reporter Simon Thake spoke to the senior investigating officer for the case DCI Victoria Short about the latest developments and the public appeal.

Hallamshire Golf Club cheer on Fitzpatrick at Ryder Cup

As Europe set about defending their Ryder Cup, Hallamshire Golf Club is cheering on local lad Matt Fitzpatrick. The rookie from Sheffield is playing in his first Ryder Cup after excelling on the amateur circuit. He has been fine tuning his golf skills at Hallamshire Golf Club since he was a school boy. Fitzpatrick joins fellow Sheffielder and Masters Champion Danny Willett on the European Ryder Cup team. The Europeans have won the last three tournaments. Simon Thake reports for Sheffied Live!

Liberal Democrat leader slams police chief sacking

The leader of Sheffield’s Liberal Democrat Group Shaffaq Mohammed has condemned the Police and Crime Commissioner’s decision to remove Chief Constable David Crompton. Councillor Mohammed questioned whether crime commissioner Dr Alan Billings should have acted earlier rather than waiting until two months before Crompton was due to retire. Simon Thake reports for Sheffield Live!

Crime commissioner defends decision to seek resignation of South Yorkshire police chief

South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner Dr Alan Billings has defended his demand for the resignation of Chief Constable David Crompton. Crompton was originally suspended after an inquest jury concluded police conduct contributed to or caused the deaths of 96 football fans at Hillsborough in 1989. The former chief constable, in response, has said the PCC’s resignation call was “fundamentally wrong” and he would take legal action. Simon Thake reports for Sheffield Live!

Sheffield celebrates International Day of Older Persons

A public event on the Moor was among activities in Sheffield to celebrate the UN International Day of Older Persons. The international day is held across the world on 1 October but Sheffield got off to an early start with events including stalls and an information centre. Sheffield Live! reporter Azz Mohammed spoke to Ruth Hawke, programme co-ordinator for Age Better in Sheffield, and to Liz Bowman and Jane Peach from Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind.

First students arrive at new University Technical College

Sheffield’s new University Technical College (UTC) has opened on the Olympic Legacy Park and students have begun moving into after a two week induction. The £10m development is the second UTC in Sheffield. It will provide specialist study for 14 to 19-year-old students in technical skills for healthcare, sports sciences and computing, as well as offering traditional academic qualifications.