Police reassure shoppers over festive patrols in Sheffield Visitors to Sheffield’s Christmas markets are being advised not to be alarmed by an increased police presence in the city centre during the festive period. South Yorkshire Police have confirmed that more officers will be visible in and around the city centre as a precautionary measure to

Redundancies confirmed in Sheffield after Arnold Laver collapse Administrators have confirmed that 214 people have been made redundant, including at least 50 roles in Sheffield, following the collapse of National Timber Group, the parent company of Arnold Laver. Nationally, around 561 jobs have been placed at risk as part of the administration process. In Sheffield,

£415k charity funding transforms Sheffield mental health ward Sheffield Hospitals Charity has funded the refurbishment of Maple Ward, a mental health ward at Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, through a £415,000 grant. Maple Ward provides assessment and treatment for people with a wide range of mental health needs and was closed in June

Sheffield Hallam students back SU stance on staff strikes Students at Sheffield Hallam University have voted in favour of introducing a new priority within the Students’ Union to support striking staff and lobby university management over budget cuts. The decision followed a petition signed by more than 50 students opposing the cuts and was approved

Sheffield United’s Winning Run Ends at West Brom but Relegation Risk Remains Low Sheffield United’s recent run of form came to an end with a 2–0 defeat away at West Bromwich Albion, bringing a halt to the momentum built by Chris Wilder’s side. The loss slowed the Blades’ climb away from the Championship relegation zone,