Archive for May, 2016

I sympathise with Louise Wilcockson’s difficulties trying to park close to Hunters Bar (Letters 25 May). Ecclesall Rd is changing. A rapid conversion of shops to cafes, restaurants and bars … Full Story »

Green Party councillors and activists joined a demonstration to draw attention to Barclays Bank’s investment in fracking. The protest came after the decision by North Yorkshire County Council to grant … Full Story »

Caroline Lucas spoke at Sheffield City Hall today as part of the Leading not Leaving debate. Here is her speech. Question answers on Immigration, Workers Rights, the Commonwealth and Celebrating … Full Story »

Freedom of movement, like other freedoms, should be celebrated. EU rules allowing free movement of citizens are overwhelmingly positive and an important reason for the UK to Remain on June … Full Story »

There are some “fantastically corrupt” countries but, as the Nigerian President pointed out, most corrupt roads lead to funds stashed in British tax havens and the City of London. Successive … Full Story »

The slow death of local democracy seemed to accelerate on May 5th. People received nothing through their letterbox from the council to explain the new ward boundaries and why they … Full Story »

We, the four Green councillors, want to thank all the Star readers who supported the Green Party in the council elections. You chose us in three close-run wards of City, … Full Story »

There was a good turn out from Green Party members at yesterdays NUT Garden Party at St Mary’s Bramall Lane. There was fun and games for the kids as the … Full Story »

May 5th was Europe Day, an annual celebration of peace and unity in Europe. There were lively exchanges over whether NATO or the EU has kept the peace in Europe. NATO is a … Full Story »