Rotherham report links loneliness to cost of living crisis
Rotherham Council’s health and wellbeing board have published a concerning report linking loneliness and isolation to the cost of living crisis. The report states that people “may have to choose between loneliness and friendship” due to rapidly increasing living...
Barnsley deputy leader and councillor to step down from May 2023 local elections
Deputy leader and councillor Chris Lamb recently announced that he will step down from May 2023 local elections. Councillor Lamb had been serving as a Rockingham Ward Councillor for the last 12 years. He was first elected in the year 2011. A trade unionist and...
Doncaster residents request King saves Doncaster Sheffield Airport
Following the announcement of the King and Queen Consorts visit to Doncaster tomorrow, locals have taken to social media with hopes Their Majesties will 'save their airport.' According to Doncaster council, the King and Queen Consort are coming to Doncaster to confer...
Doncaster Airport voted best in UK as final flight takes off
Doncaster airport was voted the best in the UK by holiday goers, while the airports final departure leaves locals "gutted" and "angry." The final flight departing from Doncaster Sheffield Airport took off at 22:55 BST on Saturday for Katowice in Poland. While arrivals...
Eddie Izzard positioned to be Sheffield Labour candidate at next general election
Eddie Izzard has appeared on a list of six names for potential candidates to represent Labour, for the Sheffield Central constituency seat at the next general election. Ms Izzard launched her campaign to become Sheffield’s next Labour candidate earlier this month, but...
Sheffield students occupy University’s Diamond building over alleged links with arms company
A group of students from the University of Sheffield have occupied the University's Diamond building over the University's alleged involvement in the arms trade. The Sheffield Action Group has taken responsibility for the group of masked students, who took over the...
Doncaster Mayor says there are no “practical” suggestions to save airport
The Mayor of Doncaster said there is no "feasible" or "practical" suggestions to save Doncaster airport, as it enters its final week before closure. Despite the many efforts to save the airport, Doncaster airport will be closing from the 26 October, with flights...
Ukrainian refugees face homelessness in Sheffield
Ukrainian refugees in Sheffield are at risk of homelessness, as the cost of living crisis leaves homeowners worried about rising prices. After Russias invasion of Ukraine earlier this year, refugees from the war have been offered asylum in the UK under sponsorships...
Barnsley Cost of Living report reveals more than a third of residents in fuel poverty
More than a third of residents in Barnsley are in fuel poverty, a new report by the council's overview and scrutiny committee reveals. The report states that the Cost of Living Crisis is “disproportionately affecting boroughs like Barnsley where poverty was already...
Sheffield Councillor calls for ‘buffer zone’ after anti-abortion protests planned at Sheffield Hospital
A Sheffield Labour Councillor is calling for Sheffield's Hallamshire Hospital to become a ‘buffer zone’ after anti abortion protests were due to take place. The protests were planned by US pro-life group ‘40 Days of Life’, who plan to show up at the hospital between...