£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,
New Sheffield Station Road Layout to Be Trialled to Ease Congestion A new road layout will be trialled outside Sheffield railway station in an effort to reduce congestion and improve access for station users. Sheffield City Council plans to prevent private cars from using the existing drop-off area, creating short-stay parking bays on Cross Turner
Man Dies After Major Police Incident on East Bank Road in Sheffield A man has died following a major police incident on East Bank Road in Sheffield on Tuesday night. Officers were called to the scene near Walden Road, where a large cordon was put in place and remained throughout the night. South Yorkshire Police
Police Cordon Off East Bank Road After Major Response in Sheffield Police mounted a significant response on a Sheffield estate after a section of East Bank Road was cordoned off overnight. Officers taped off the area near Walden Road and remained at the scene into the night as part of an ongoing incident. South Yorkshire
US Billionaire John McEvoy Linked to Joint Takeover Bid for Sheffield Wednesday American billionaire John McEvoy has been linked with a joint takeover bid for Sheffield Wednesday alongside the Storch family, as efforts continue to secure new ownership for the club. Wednesday entered administration in October, creating major uncertainty both on and off the pitch.
Roots Allotment to Appeal After Green Belt Plans Refused in Ecclesfield Private allotment company Roots Allotment has confirmed it will appeal after plans for a development on green belt land in Ecclesfield were refused by Sheffield City Council. The proposal included a new access track, three shipping containers, a large tipi structure and several signs
Madness Deliver Mixed Opening Night at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena Madness opened their latest UK Christmas tour at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena, but the performance drew mixed reactions after frontman Suggs appeared to struggle during parts of the 23-song set. The show, supporting the band’s new 45-track compilation Hit Parade, began strongly with crowd favourites including “One
Carlos Carvalhal Sends Birthday Message of Support to Sheffield Wednesday Fans Former Sheffield Wednesday manager Carlos Carvalhal has marked his 60th birthday with a message expressing his continued affection for the club and its supporters. Carvalhal, who managed Wednesday between 2015 and 2017, remains well regarded by many fans after guiding the team to back-to-back