Sheffield docfest articles

  • SHEFFIELD: Sheffield Liberal Democrats are ‘disappointed’ but looking forward

    Instead of taking over as the largest party in the council, the Liberal Democrats have lost two seats and Labour’s lead has been extended, which left the leader the party leader “disappointed”. As Labour have gained six seats (with only losing one) and the Liberal Democrats were beaten in Ecclesall and Graves Park, Cllr Shaffaq Mohammed’s group is now well behind Labour at Sheffield Town Hall. However, he told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) that they would re-group now and get...
  • Sheffield United blunt Sheffield Wednesday and end their play-off hopes at Bramall Lane

    Wednesday needed a win at Bramall Lane in order to keep their hopes of a top two finish in the U18 Professional Development League alive, with Barnsley having won one of their games in hand earlier in the day to leapfrog them into second. For the Owls it was their final game of what has been a largely successful season, for United it was a chance to take bragging rights from their city rivals despite not really having anything to play for in terms of their league position. It was a cagey affair,...
  • Sheffield cycling: Drivers list pet hates after 'close pass' row in Sheffield

    Cycling two abreast, undertaking at lights and road tax - Star readers have listed their pet hates after a ‘close pass’ row in Sheffield. Some drivers are furious that some cyclists go on the pavement or jump red lights and think they are a ‘law unto themselves’. But some think comparing the risk from bikes with the risk from cars misses the point. Readers had a big debate on the subject after Tracy Haigh called for an investigation into a cyclist she and her daughter both ‘close passed’ in...