Sheffield News

Rotherham United unveil Neil Redfearn

Neil Redfearn was officially announced as Rotherham United manager today, he joins the club on a 2 and a half year deal. He replaces Steve Evans, who left Rotherham last month after more than three years in charge. Redfearn’s first game as Millers boss will be the trip to fellow strugglers Brentford on Saturday the 17th of October. Well at his unveiling he talked about joining the club, what he wants to achieve this season, his current playing squad and also about previous manager Steve Evans..please note there is flash photography in the video

Plaque unveiled for local World War 1 hero

Hundreds of people gathered in Barkers Pool this morning to remember one of Sheffield’s bravest World War One Veterans. Sergeant Major John Crawshaw Raynes earnt his Victoria Cross one hundred years ago for his bravery and devotion on duty. He went out under heavy shell fire to save his colleagues despite being badly gassed on the11th and injured on the 12th of October 1915. A special plaque and paving stone was unveiled during the service to commemorate Sergeant Raynes bravery, then the Lord Mayor, Master Cutler and children from Heeley School laid wreaths and paid their respects.

Miners Memorial Day at Sheffield Cathedral

Many people gathered at the Sheffield Cathedral to remember the Yorkshire miners who lost their lives whilst working in the industry. It’s the tenth year of the Miner’s Memorial Day, but only the second time the service has been held here in Sheffield. This year will see the last industrial coal mine in Yorkshire close, when Kellingley Colliery ceases production in December. Sheffield Live spoke to Chris Kitchen, the General Secretary of the National Union of Mine workers.

Patient talks about her Rotherham Hospice experience

Rotherham Hospice this week they were celebrating Hospice Care Week. It’s timed to coincide with World Hospice and Palliative Care Day which is Saturday the 10th and this year, the theme is ‘connecting care’. Chief Executive Christopher Duff spoke to Sheffield Live about the event and the work they do at the hospice.

Sheffield Director showcases new documentary

Yorkshire filmmaker has made a documentary that highlights what families go through after having a still born baby. Debbie Howard has been working on ‘Still Loved’ for about three years. The film follows seven families who each tell their stories. Debbie met most of the families whilst producing her previous short film, ‘Peekaboo.’ She decided to make the feature length documentary to reach a wider audience.

IMAN FM One Year Anniversary

IMAN FM has celebrated one year of its existence this October. The community radio which is based in Attercliffe, broadcast into many different languages including English, Urdu, Punjabi and Bangali. I spoke to Hafiz Anwar Zahidy, to find out more about the radio station since it started in 2014.

Independent Review launched into South Yorkshire Police’s handling of CSE

An Independent Review looking into the handling of child sexual exploitation by South Yorkshire Police has been launched by Police and Crime Commissioner, Dr Alan Billings. It was announced back in March, following the Alexis Jay and the Louise Casey reports into Child Sexual Exploitation in Rotherham. Professor John Drew will be leading the review, which is expected to establish whether South Yorkshire Police have acted upon recent findings and inspections.