Hundreds of Sheffield pupils have joined with school children across the world to demand action on climate change, part of a global solidarity protest with demonstrations in over 110 countries. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!
Hundreds of Sheffield pupils have joined with school children across the world to demand action on climate change, part of a global solidarity protest with demonstrations in over 110 countries. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!
Sheffield Council has been awarded £4m funding from the government for the costs of re-cladding Hanover Tower which failed a fire safety test following the Grenfell Tower tragedy two years ago. The council appealed to central government to fund the work so that the costs wouldn’t fall on local residents. Replacement work began earlier this year underwritten by the local authority, pending decision on government grants to replace unsafe cladding. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!
A delegation from South Korea have been visiting Sheffield to boost ties with Suwon city and to exchange ideas on urban landscaping and economic development. The visit comes as Phase 2 of Sheffield’s Grey to Green project gets under way to link Castlegate to the under-used Victoria Quays area and to transform the former inner ring road with sustainable drainage, floral meadows, segregated cycle lanes and public art. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!
South Yorkshire Police have confirmed two boys, aged 13 and 14, have died and four other children injured after an incident in Shiregreen on Friday. A 37 year old man and a 34 year old woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder after reports of concerns for safety at a property in Gregg House Road. The four other children have been released from hospital. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!
Sheffield amateur football team Mount Pleasant Park FC staged a peaceful demonstration and football match outside Vulcan House, the Home Office immigration centre in Sheffield. The team were joined by supporters, campaigners and those affected by detention and deportation threats. The action was organised in support of These Walls Must Fall’campaign against immigration detention. Sheffield Live! reporter Baillor Jalloh spoke to Bevan Richardson, of Mount Pleasant Park FC.
The Boccia England (BE) Cup brings together paralympic athletes for a weekend of competitive games held at the English Institute of Sports. The BE Cup is a by invitation competition for athletes who have excelled in previous competition performance. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!
Palestine campaigners in Sheffield commemorated the 71st anniversary of the Nakba, when over 700,000 Palestinians were forced from their homes in the war that led to the formation of the State of Israel. Dozens joined the gathering outside Sheffield Town Hall in solidarity with the Palestinian people including those who continue to live in refugee communities in the occupied territories and neighbouring countries. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!
A festival celebrating Sheffield’s digital and creativity sector has been launched at the Ko-Host event space in the recently opened Castle House development. The week-long festival explores the cross-over between technology and creativity and offers an opportunity for creative and tech entrepreneurs and companies to showcase their achievements. Sheffield Live! reporter Baillor Jalloh spoke to event organiser Jonathan Briggs, co-founder of Field design agency.
A public event hosted by the Sheffield City Partnership brought together local stakeholders to hear perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing the city. The event, held at Bramall Lane, was introduced by Lord Blunkett, chair of the Sheffield City Partnership Board, and addressed issues ranging from crime and inequality to climate change and sustainability development. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!
Councillor Tony Downing has officially took over from Magid Magid as Sheffield’s new Lord Mayor. The 74 year old Labour councillor was born in Devon and moved to the city as a teenager. Ahead of the inauguration ceremony on Wednesday, Councillor Downing said he was honoured to be the city’s 123rd Lord Mayor. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!