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There was no money to address air pollution in the Chancellor’s budget but the government has to act soon. After a final warning from the European Commission, they have to … Full Story »

Congratulations to Sarah Vause and Sarah Marsh, two local residents in Mosborough and Eckington, who organised the large anti-fracking march on February 25th (Eckington anti-fracking march organisers hail event a … Full Story »

The spotlight is now on the Veolia waste contract which was based on building a new incinerator and continuing to feed it with enough waste. A 30 year contract was … Full Story »

I can’t agree with Mike Simpson (Letters 26 July) who argues that students should vote at home not in their place of study, leaving democracy to “local” residents. Students may … Full Story »

The restoration of white lines to the centre of Sandygate Rd ends a 7 month saga from which lessons need to be learned by Amey and the Council. The cost … Full Story »

Within the past few days concerns have been raised about whether we have enough electricity generating capacity to keep the lights on over the next decade. The Institution of Mechanical … Full Story »

With reference to your article of January 7th (‘Relax rules to save Sheffield pubs for the community’, Sheffield Telegraph), I agree with Dave Pickersgill of Sheffield and District CAMRA, that Sheffield … Full Story »

A Star reader’s letter on 18 August described Sheffield as a ‘City of Scum’ and “…being swamped and drowned by immigrants…”. This is so wrong on so many levels. The … Full Story »

In January the Government told MPs: “We have agreed an outright ban on fracking in national parks and sites of special scientific interest (SSSI)”. In mid-July the pledge on SSSIs … Full Story »

Setting a benefit cap of £26,000 put Britain in breach of its obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Deputy President of the Supreme Court, … Full Story »