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Women in Bolton-Upon-Dearne left feeling 'scared' following Trans Pennine Trail rape
It happened at 2.50pm last Wednesday Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 27 minutes ago Women in a part of South Yorkshire tell us they 'don't feel safe' walking about on their own anymore. It's after a woman was raped on the Trans Pennine Trail in Bolton-Upon-Dearne last Wednesday afternoon. No arrests have been made since the incident. Sarah lives in the village - close to where it happened: "If you're female and you're on your own, then you're not safe.
Warm spaces in South Yorkshire encourage people not to 'suffer alone' in the cold
It's as temperatures could drop below -1 degrees Celsius today Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 9 minutes ago With temperatures set to drop below freezing today - there's a call for people in South Yorkshire & North Derbyshire not to 'suffer' in the cold alone. Safiya Saeed helps run a 'warm space' at the Verdon Street Recreation Centre in the Burngreave area of Sheffield.
'Massive turnout' expected for Armistice Day event in Chesterfield
A short ceremony will take place outside the town hall from 11am Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 11 minutes ago Up to '500 school children' are expected to gather outside Chesterfield town hall this morning for Armistice Day. A number of 2-minute silences are taking place across South Yorkshire & North Derbyshire at 11am - to remember the sacrifice of soldiers in World War 1 & 2.
Rotherham motorway services rated as the best in the UK
That's according to the independent watchdog Transport Focus Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 23 minutes ago Welcome Break Rotherham on the M1 has been rated Britain’s best motorway services in Transport Focus’s Motorway Services User Survey. The independent transport watchdog’s survey asked 37,000 visitors at motorway services across Great Britain about toilets, accessibility, food and drink, facilities for HGV and lorry drivers and electric vehicle (EV) charging.
Six Barnsley nurseries to close for the day as staff walk out
It's to do with an ongoing dispute over pensions Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 11 minutes ago Nursery staff across Barnsley will walk out today in an attempt to 'protect their retirement funds'. Over 30 workers are going on strike - which means six nurseries in the town will be forced to close. It's to do with a dispute over pensions with Barnsley Council.
People in South Yorkshire dying 'needlessly' in hospital due to gaps in end-of-life care
We've been speaking to Rotherham Hospice about the issues they're facing Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 29 minutes ago Patients at the end of their lives are being increasingly forced to rely on emergency support due to variable access to care closer to home, a charity has warned. While some patients will need hospital care, gaps in 24/7 end-of-life care in the community mean a growing number are turning to urgent and emergency care when they “don’t have to be there”, Marie Curie said.
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service anticipate 'busy evening' for bonfire night
Group Manager Chris Tyler has been speaking to us ahead of it Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 27 minutes ago Firefighters in South Yorkshire tell us they're preparing for what could be their 'busiest night of the year' later on. On this day in 2025 - hospital admissions across the country went up by 42% - due to burns injuries from fireworks. Chris Tyler is a Group Manager at South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service: "Last year, we had 135 calls within 12 hours on bonfire night.
Ministry of Justice investigating claims killer of Sheffield teenager has access to social media
15-year-old Harvey Willgoose was stabbed to death on his lunch break back in February of 2025 at All Saints Catholic High school Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 15 minutes ago The Ministry of Justice says it's completely unacceptable for offenders to use social media in custody as it investigates the killer of a Sheffield teenager.
Alcohol harm 'on the rise' from rapid delivery services taking cheap drink to front doors in South Yorkshire
The accessibility of cheap booze in England is thought to be costing the NHS up to £5 billion a year Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 7 minutes ago Rapid delivery services carting cheap drink to people’s front doors are “fuelling” alcohol harm, experts have warned. A group of MPs, health leaders and charities have said that “very strong, very cheap” alcohol is “available everywhere”.
Rotherham’s health services prepare for winter following 'record levels' of demand
Demand at Rotherham's Urgent and Emergency Care Centre has gone up more than 20% in the last 3 years Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 14 minutes ago Health services across Rotherham are preparing for the challenges of winter following a record-breaking summer and continued increases in the number of people needing urgent and emergency care.
Work continuing 'at pace' to get 'more staff on site' at Doncaster Sheffield Airport
That's according to the Director of Fly Doncaster Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 12 minutes ago Doncaster Sheffield Airport tell us they've got 'big hopes & dreams' for the future. Another meeting is set to take place this week around South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority's plans to buy the land it sits on off its current owners - the Peel Group.
Sheffield makes final 4 shortlist for UK City of Culture 2029
It'll compete with Milton Keynes, Blackpool, and Wrexham for the prize Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 32 minutes ago Sheffield, Milton Keynes, Blackpool, and Wrexham have today been revealed as the four places shortlisted to be UK City of Culture 2029. These places are now in the running for the prestigious title that will unlock significant benefits for their local communities, such as increased investment, more access to cultural activities, and job creation.
Barnsley nursery workers vote to strike in row over pensions
The industrial action looks likely to take place next month Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 35 minutes ago Dozens of nursery workers across Barnsley have voted to strike with a 100% majority. Industrial action is now expected in November following the unanimous vote. The early years workers are employed by six nurseries across Barnsley which have been outsourced by the council to private provider Limetree.
Nottingham woman 'amazed' to still be alive today after multiple health complications whilst pregnant
36-year-old Aimee Morrison has been telling us what she went through last year Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 9 minutes ago When 36-year-old Aimee - from Nottingham - went to A&E in February 2025 struggling to breathe, she had no idea how complex her health journey was about to become. A previously fit and healthy professional dancer, she’d always led an active lifestyle and was rarely unwell. “I started noticing I was short of breath just walking up the stairs,” she explains.
Barnsley Youth Zone opens for the first time Original
Plans have been in place to get it up and running since 2021 Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 30 minutes ago The wait is over in Barnsley - as a new youth zone finally opens its doors in the town today! Ideas around the £5 million project were originally proposed around 5 years ago. It'll allow young people to choose from over 20 activities inside the facility - including things like music & sport.
Teenagers arrested after shooting of 16 year old in Sheffield released on bail Original
The incident happened earlier this week on London Road Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 5 hours ago Two teenagers arrested a 16 year old boy was shot and seriously injured in Sheffield earlier this week have been released on bail. The pair, aged 15 and 16, were being questioned on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder after the incident on London Road on Monday. The 16 year old victim remains in a serious condition in hospital.
Researchers could develop 'AI assistants' for people in South Yorkshire with dementia Original
£5 million worth of national funding is set to be used to help those living with the condition Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 4 hours ago Researchers have been given £5 million funding to speed up dementia diagnosis and improve quality of life for those living with the condition, including through the development of "AI-powered daily routine assistants".
Yorkshire Children's Charity sees a 20% rise in demand for essential services Original
They're concerned young people may end up going to school without coats or shoes this winter Author: Chris Davis-Smith and Katie Lyons Published 2 hours ago It's feared some children in West Yorkshire could end up going to school through the autumn & winter 'without coats or shoes'. The Yorkshire Children's Charity has seen a 20% increase this year in demand for their essential services. They help to provide deprived families with everyday items like footwear.
Reservoir levels 'finally rising' in West Yorkshire for the first time in eight months Original
The dry weather has led to water usage restrictions getting brought in throughout 2025 Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 2 hours ago Recent rain across West Yorkshire has pushed up reservoir and groundwater levels for the 'first time in eight months'. Stocks have risen slightly to just over 30 percent, but hosepipe bans are still in place - after a very dry 2025. Andy Shaw Head of Water Production at Yorkshire Water.
Reservoir levels continue to fall in North Yorkshire
That's despite recent rainfall across the region Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 3 hours ago We're hearing reservoir levels across Yorkshire are continuing to decrease - even though it's rained more recently. A hosepipe ban is still in place across the region - following the driest year in Yorkshire for 132 years. Andy Shaw from Yorkshire Water has been telling us why the restrictions are remaining in place for now: "Levels as they currently stand are just over 32%.
Thousands of A-level pupils in West Yorkshire get ready to find out their results
The results are due to be released at 8am this morning Author: Chris Davis-Smith and Katie Lyons Published 2 hours ago Thousands of people are receiving their A-level and T-level results across West Yorkshire this morning.
Kent parents call for 'greater rights' around paternity leave
Protests are taking place in different parts of the UK today around the issue Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 4 hours ago Parents in Kent tell us two weeks 'isn't enough' paternity leave for new dads. Protests are happening in the UK today around the issue - in an effort to increase statutory paternity leave from two weeks to six. Emily Black is a campaigner who lives in Folkestone. Her partner is self-employed.
Plea to Sheffield donors to give blood over Easter to help prevent a further dip in stock levels
There's especially a need for donors with O positive, O negative and B negative blood types in the city Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 9 hours ago Last updated 9 hours ago Existing blood donors in Sheffield are being urged to fill empty appointments at the city’s donor centre over Easter to help keep blood stocks stable. Blood stocks are more likely to drop around public holidays like Easter when people go on holiday or enjoy days out with the family and don’t donate.
Devastated family of murder victim Richard Dentith pay tribute to 'caring and loving father'
Four people have now been arrested in connection to his death Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 8 hours ago Last updated 8 hours ago The devastated family of Richard Dentith have paid tribute to the 'caring and loving father' as our investigation into his murder continues, and a fourth arrest is made. Richard, 31, was pronounced dead after emergency services were called to Grimesthorpe Road in Sheffield at 2.52am on Thursday (7 April).
Body found in Chester by officers searching for missing Sheffield teenager
The discovery was made yesterday afternoon Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 13 hours ago Last updated 13 hours ago Police searching for a missing young man have sadly discovered a body in Chester. The body was found in the River Dee near to The Groves in the city centre on the afternoon of Sunday 10 April 2022. Formal identification has not yet taken place. However, it is believed to be that of student Emmanuel Chikwa, who was reported missing on Friday 1 April 2022.
People across South Yorkshire urged not to forget habits picked up during the pandemic
A Public Health Consultant at Sheffield City Council tells us it's helped reduce other illnesses Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 20 hours ago Last updated 20 hours ago People across South Yorkshire are being reminded not to forget the behaviours they picked up during the coronavirus pandemic.
EXCLUSIVE: Sheffield indie rockers Little Man Tate 'concerned' about the future of grassroots music
We've been speaking to the band about the ongoing controversy surrounding the future of the Leadmill in Sheffield Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 12 hours ago Last updated 7 hours ago Professional musicians across South Yorkshire fear the next generation of artists may find it more difficult to break through in the industry due to a lack of venues in the region.
People in South Yorkshire set to unite in tribute to the victims of the Ukraine war
A peace vigil is due to go ahead at Sheffield Cathedral from 5pm Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 30th Mar 2022 Last updated 30th Mar 2022 It's hoped people from a wide range of religious and non-religious backgrounds will meet in South Yorkshire tonight to remember the victims of the war in Ukraine. It's as a peace vigil is due to go ahead at Sheffield Cathedral later, which will be open to anyone who'd like to attend.
Teachers across South Yorkshire believe plans to 'level up' education 'don't go far enough'
It's following the Government's release of the Schools White Paper yesterday Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 29th Mar 2022 Last updated 29th Mar 2022 Teaching staff across South Yorkshire feel the Government's plans to 'level up' education over the coming years are 'underwhelming'. It's following the release of the Schools White Paper on Monday, which sets out the aim of improving GCSE results at secondary schools in both maths & English by 2030.
More than a quarter of children in South Yorkshire concerned about cost of living crisis
That's according to figures released in a new report today by Action for Children Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 28th Mar 2022 Last updated 28th Mar 2022 A new report by Action for Children warns of the challenges facing children today, with over a quarter of children in Yorkshire and the Humber (28%) worrying about their family having enough money to live comfortably as the cost of living crisis deepens.
Fuel duty cut 'too little, too late' for taxi drivers across South Yorkshire
We've been speaking to staff at Penistone Travel about the Chancellor's Spring Statement on Wednesday Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 24th Mar 2022 Last updated 24th Mar 2022 Taxi drivers across South Yorkshire fear yesterday's cut to fuel duty will prove to be 'too little, too late' for many in the industry. The Chancellor brought in the 5p per litre reductions on both petrol & diesel at 6pm last night after his Spring Statement on Wednesday afternoon.
Fuel poverty set to increase pressure on foodbanks across South Yorkshire
It's predicted that up to 2.5 million households with children in the UK could end up in fuel poverty from next month Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 22nd Mar 2022 Last updated 22nd Mar 2022 There's concern that more people living across South Yorkshire will be 'dragged' into fuel poverty down the line. With the new energy price cap set to come into force from April, it's thought up to two in five family homes across the UK could be impacted.
Campaigners in South Yorkshire expect disabled people to be 'hit the hardest' by energy crisis
We've been speaking to 'Disabled People Against Cuts' in Sheffield on this topic Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 21st Mar 2022 Last updated 21st Mar 2022 Campaigners in South Yorkshire fear disabled people 'will suffer as much as anyone financially' once gas and electricity costs go up next month. As a result, 'Disabled People Against Cuts' in Sheffield want the Chancellor to offer more support in his Spring Budget this week.
Police investigating serious assault at Sheffield pub
The incident took place in the Chapeltown area of the city Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 21 hours ago Officers in Sheffield are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a serious assault in the Chapeltown area of the city. It is reported that at around 12.15am on Saturday 12th February a man was assaulted in the toilets of the Wagon and Horses pub at Market Place. The victim, a 22-year-old man, suffered serious facial injuries in the attack.
Woman found dead in Sheffield earlier this week named as Danielle Ejogbamu
Emergency services were called to the scene in Owlthorpe on Wednesday morning Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 8 hours ago Last updated 8 hours ago A woman who was found dead at a property in Owlthorpe on Wednesday (16 March) has today been named as 33-year-old Danielle Ejogbamu. Officers were called by Yorkshire Ambulance Service shortly after 6.30am on Wednesday following reports of concern for a woman at a property in Edenthorpe Dell, Owlthorpe.
All Covid-19 travel restrictions removed across South Yorkshire & the rest of the UK
The changes came into force at 4am today Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 18th Mar 2022 Last updated 18th Mar 2022 The Government has now removed the remaining restrictions on international travel for all passengers ahead of the Easter Holidays. The Transport Secretary announced the plans on Monday (14th March). As one of the first major economies to remove all its remaining COVID-19 travel restrictions, this is a landmark moment for passengers and the travel and aviation sector.
Doncaster based company aiming to 'do their little bit' for Ukrainian refugees
The Carlton Forest Group plan to take over a range of key supplies to Poland next week Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 12 hours ago Last updated 12 hours ago A third-party logistics and haulage company in South Yorkshire insist they're keen to 'do their little bit' when it comes to helping victims of the Ukraine crisis. The Carlton Forest Group are aiming to take around 750 boxes of key supplies to Poland next week for any Ukrainian refugees there.
£9,000 raised to help the family of Sheffield Steelers player caught up in the Ukraine crisis
Martin Latal's family recently had to flee Ukraine following Russia's invasion Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 15 hours ago Last updated 11 hours ago Ice hockey fans across South Yorkshire have collectively managed to raise £9,000 for the family of a Sheffield Steelers player caught up in the Ukraine crisis. The family of Martin Latal's Ukrainian wife Iryna have been forced to flee the war-torn nation recently with other members of her family.
Woman dies following fatal collision in Woodhouse
The incident took place yesterday Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 15 hours ago Last updated 15 hours ago Police in Sheffield are appealing for information following a collision in which a woman died. It is reported that on Sunday 13 March at around 3:50pm a black Saab and a black Nissan Quashqai were in collision in Tannery Street, close to the junction with Cross Street. The driver of the Saab, a 28-year-old man, suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital.
Sheffield Heeley's MP: 'Don't put limitations on what you can achieve as a woman'
We've been speaking to Louise Haigh as part of International Women's Day Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 4 hours ago Last updated 4 hours ago The MP for Sheffield Heeley's calling on young women across South Yorkshire to 'put their name forward' when it comes to getting started in politics. Speaking to us as part of International Women's Day, Louise Haigh says she's had to 'break down many barriers' during her political career so far.
Parents across South Yorkshire urged to stay calm whilst discussing the Ukraine crisis with children
The Director of Yorkshire Psychotherapy has been speaking to us about how we can reassure younger people on the matter Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 11 hours ago Last updated 11 hours ago There's a call for parents across South Yorkshire to stay calm whilst discussing recent events in Ukraine with young children. The situation in Eastern Europe involving Russia has left many people feeling more anxious than usual.
University of Sheffield Lecturer admits it's been a 'nightmare' seeing the Ukraine crisis on social media
Dr Ilya Yablokov works in the Department of Journalism Studies at the University of Sheffield Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 4 hours ago Last updated 4 hours ago There's a call for people in South Yorkshire to 'spot the signs' of unhealthy online content on social media as the crisis in Ukraine develops further. It's the first time a war in Europe has been lived streamed on platforms like Facebook and Twitter.
Doncaster's Polish community: More volunteers needed to help sort donations for Ukrainian refugees
Three donation points have been set up in the town over the past few days Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 9 hours ago Last updated 9 hours ago There's a call for volunteers in South Yorkshire to come and help sort out an 'overwhelming number' of donations for Ukrainian refugees this week.
Rotherham's MP to lead debate on grooming gangs in Parliament later today
Sarah Champion will be speaking in Westminster this afternoon on child sex abuse Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 11 hours ago Last updated 11 hours ago Sarah Champion, Member of Parliament for Rotherham will be leading a debate this afternoon on the latest report by the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) into child sexual exploitation by organised networks.
University students across South Yorkshire set to be impacted by ten days of staff action
Higher Education employees are striking all over the UK in an ongoing dispute over pensions and working conditions Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 11 hours ago Last updated 11 hours ago University leaders have ‘failed staff and students’, the University and College Union (UCU) said today as up to ten days of strike action began at universities across the UK over devastating cuts to pensions and deteriorating pay & working conditions.
Travel rules relax for fully vaccinated passengers across South Yorkshire & the rest of the UK
Many airports across the country are now expecting their busiest period since the coronavirus pandemic started nearly two years ago Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 6 hours ago Last updated 6 hours ago Hundreds of thousands of people are embarking on a half-term getaway as the UK scraps coronavirus testing for fully vaccinated travellers. Travel trade organisation Abta described the easing of restrictions as "a new chapter" for the industry's recovery.
Cat on the pitch at Hillsborough survives operation
Topsey has since been reunited with her owner Alison Jubb in Sheffield Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 60 minutes ago Last updated 11 minutes ago A cat which made its way onto the pitch at Hillsborough during Sheffield Wednesday's fixture with Wigan in League One on Tuesday has survived. Topsey was taken to the vets after footballers on the field of play helped her off the pitch in stoppage time. She's since undergone an operation for injuries to her head and neck but is now doing okay.
People living in the Eastwood area of Rotherham 'scared to leave their homes at night'
Residents in the community insist several issues are 'getting worse' there Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 10th Feb 2022 Last updated 10th Feb 2022 We're hearing that everyday life in the Eastwood area of Rotherham has become a 'constant nightmare'. People living there say they're fed up with being intimidated by gangs, while members of the community fear drug dealing is on the rise.
Endometriosis: People in South Yorkshire call for 'greater empathy' in the workplace
A parliamentary debate on the matter is due to take place this afternoon Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 1 hour ago Last updated 1 hour ago There's a call for women across South Yorkshire-who're living with endometriosis-to be given more leeway in their jobs. It's ahead of a debate in Parliament on the issue this afternoon which's based on supporting people with the condition in the workplace.
Foodbanks in South Yorkshire preparing for a rise in demand after energy price hike
Gas and electricity bills are set to rise by around 54% from April this year Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 4 hours ago Last updated 4 hours ago It's feared more people in South Yorkshire could end up being forced to choose between 'heating and eating' this year. The S6 Foodbank in Sheffield tell us their services will be tested in 2022-with energy bills set to rise by nearly £700 from April.
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