Episodes

  • Sheffield: Train crash disrupts transport network in Sheffield and surrounding areas | June 22

    Sheffield: Train crash disrupts transport network in Sheffield and surrounding areas | June 22
    Jun 22 2026
    Sheffield: A fatal Midland Mainline train crash has caused major travel disruptions across the city and neighboring areas including London, Nottingham, and Leicester. Local residents are also contributing to a flood mapping project to help identify high-risk zones in the region.
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    2 mins
  • Sheffield: Tragic train crash prompts travel warnings in Sheffield | June 21

    Sheffield: Tragic train crash prompts travel warnings in Sheffield | June 21
    Jun 21 2026
    Sheffield's latest Local Wire update covers a fatal train crash prompting rail safety warnings, deliberate fires near railway lines under investigation, and a touching story of friendship through a loneliness charity. The episode also highlights the fading Burngreave Messenger service and its efforts to be preserved.
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    2 mins
  • Sheffield: Sheffield council faces urgent heating system overhaul due to outdated equipm... | June 20

    Sheffield: Sheffield council faces urgent heating system overhaul due to outdated equipm... | June 20
    Jun 20 2026
    Sheffield City Council admits its outdated home heating system faces critical shortages, risking winter preparedness, while residents fight to preserve a historic pub’s character. A local employer backs Sheffield College’s inclusive placements scheme for young people with learning disabilities, highlighting growing support for inclusive hiring.
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    2 mins
  • Sheffield: Sheffield Councillors Prioritize Pothole Repairs in Key Meeting | June 19

    Sheffield: Sheffield Councillors Prioritize Pothole Repairs in Key Meeting | June 19
    Jun 19 2026
    Sheffield's city council meets with Amey to address pothole repairs and public safety, while the historic ex-mining village of Mexborough gains national attention for its cultural revival. Doncaster Sheffield Airport is set to reboot with a £160 million project to boost regional connectivity and job creation.
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    2 mins
  • Sheffield: Sheffield Council to buy property next to Stocksbridge scheme | June 18

    Sheffield: Sheffield Council to buy property next to Stocksbridge scheme | June 18
    Jun 18 2026
    Sheffield Council is acquiring land next to the Stocksbridge housing development to expand affordable housing, while a historic Brutalist block in Northern England undergoes revitalization. A £20 million investment in Sheffield will fund community-led projects, and the University of Sheffield’s “pass it on” campaign hits 5,000 donations.
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    2 mins
  • Sheffield: Man held after tree crash leaves two seriously injured. | June 17

    Sheffield: Man held after tree crash leaves two seriously injured. | June 17
    Jun 17 2026
    Sheffield: A man was arrested after a car crash near the city center injured two people, and residents are fighting proposed red route changes despite council plans to keep the proposal unchanged. A teenager arrested during a protest was cleared, reigniting free speech debates, while a new media history project launches next month.
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    2 mins
  • Sheffield: Sheffield domestic abuse charity faces closure due to funding cuts | June 16

    Sheffield: Sheffield domestic abuse charity faces closure due to funding cuts | June 16
    Jun 16 2026
    Sheffield faces potential loss of a key domestic abuse charity due to funding cuts, as Reform pushes for blocking green belt housing developments. Taxi drivers may see fare hikes up to £2 to cover rising fuel costs, while a Taunton runner aims to complete a marathon in every English city.
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    2 mins
  • Sheffield: Taxi fuel surcharges proposed in Sheffield | June 15

    Sheffield: Taxi fuel surcharges proposed in Sheffield | June 15
    Jun 15 2026
    Sheffield city leaders are weighing fuel surcharges on taxi fares to address rising costs, while protests and counter-protests in the city center led to six arrests. Doncaster introduces free one-hour parking to reduce congestion, and Sheffield honors Labour politician Roy Hattersley for his role in political unity.
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    1 min