A disabled Sheffield pensioner says he’s been left “stunned” after being fined £70 for parking right outside his own house — on what he’s always considered his private drive. 84-year-old Ian Gaunt, who lives near Herries Road, says he relies on his car being close to his home due to serious mobility issues. But he
The launch of a Korean supermarket in Sheffield has been celebrated by up to 500 people. The store is set to be the largest in the UK and has three floors and sells items such as ice cups, K-pop, kimchi, mango pancakes, Samyang Carbonara noodles, fish-shaped bread, homeware and electronics. The event was attended by
Kassim Mohammed, a 32-year-old father, was shot dead in a Sheffield street on Tuesday night, marking the second of three shootings in the city over the past three days. His family has released a moving tribute to a devoted father who had a “caring nature”. A 22-year old man has been arrested on suspicion of
Business and community leaders will spend a night outdoors in Sheffield this autumn to raise funds and awareness for homelessness. The CEO Sleepout Sheffield will take place on Sunday, November 10, at the Steel City Stadium at Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park. Among those taking part are South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard, triple Olympic cycling champion
A video of devoted campaigner Sapphire McCarthy speaking out against proposed housing on greenbelt land in the S13 area of Sheffield has been released. The message, recorded at a public meeting she organised, was sent to Sheffield City Council just hours before her tragic death. In the footage, Sapphire urged councillors to rethink plans for
A planning inspector has dismissed an appeal for a major housing scheme in Dronfield, Derbyshire. Developers W. Redmile and Sons Ltd had sought permission to build 132 homes on sloping greenfield land near Burns Drive, Southfield Drive, and Chesterfield Road. The proposal was originally refused by North East Derbyshire District Council’s Labour-led planning committee, which
A football supporter, Mark Townsend, aged 57, tragically died after suffering a cardiac arrest at Hillsborough Stadium during a Championship fixture in 2024. Mr Townsend, a West Bromwich Albion fan, collapsed in the away end at the Leppings Lane stand. Fellow supporter and GP Dr Richard Stones was the first to administer CPR, later describing
Ofsted has described Luqman Academy, a private-run Islamic faith school in Sheffield, as "inadequate" in three areas including the quality of education, personal development, and leadership and management. The school was rated inadequate in these areas by lead inspector Mary Cook, who concluded that it did not meet independent school standards. The report criticised the
Thousands joined the Sheffield 10k, starting from Arundel Gate. Alfie Manthorpe won in 29:50, with Laura Smith the first woman home. The event supports the Jane Tomlinson Appeal, honouring the fundraiser who raised £1.8m before her death in 2007.#Sheffield10k #Running #Community #JaneTomlinsonAppeal #SheffieldEssentials
Chris Wilder, the manager of Sheffield United, has refuted suggestions that Guilherme Ramos was not his appointment as the newest addition to the club’s coaching staff. Wilder insists that Ramos’ experiences of different leagues and cultures can only complement the knowledge already present in the Bramall Lane brains trust. The Portuguese was officially unveiled at