Lucy Ashton

Events venue project in Sheffield halted as costs double Councillors hear that 'inaccurate estimates and assumptions' led to scheme being priced up wrongly.

"Why has it gone up by such an astronomical amount? Does this scheme still stack up? I'm looking for confidence that this is still a wise use of public money" - Coun Martin Smith as cost of council project doubles
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Sheffield Wednesday: The saga so far - BBC Sounds The story of the summer so far. (Image: Getty)

Here's a recap on what led to this
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Sheffield Wednesday fans hold Chansiri protest ahead of home game Fans want owner Dejphon Chansiri to sell the club following a turbulent time.

I was at Hillsborough park today as hundreds of Sheffield Wednesday fans held a mock funeral protest
Have a read as you'll see how emotional fans really are about the situation at the club
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Sheffield Council announces six-month recruitment freeze Sheffield council announces a

Recruitment freeze announced by Sheffield Council as it struggles with budget blackhole
All non-essential spending - including travel, training and projects - will be "tightly restricted"
Adult social care and SEND services under scrutiny
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IVF cycles funded by the NHS could be reduced in South Yorkshire Health chiefs could cut the number of IVF cycles provided on the NHS in South Yorkshire.

Health chiefs look at reducing the number of IVF cycles couples can have on the NHS in South Yorkshire
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Attercliffe masterplan includes thousands of homes and new jobs People can have their say on the proposals in an online survey, the council says.

"The growth of the steel industry meant the neighbourhood became a vast urban area with virtually no green space or trees, other than the churchyards"
Plans to redevelop Attercliffe into one of the city's 'coolest' neighbourhoods and the new Kelham Island
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Space inside the Cathedral is limited so attendance is by invitation only but there will be an overspill area outside with a screen and his family are keen to welcome everyone
Donations are welcome for Weston Park Cancer Charity

Sheffield will say goodbye to the wonderful Uriah Rennie on Monday
His funeral takes place from 11am to 12.30pm at Sheffield Cathedral (postcode S1 1HA).
The service will be conducted by The Very Reverend Abi Thompson, Dean of Sheffield, and The Reverend Gloria Naylor
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Thank you Max! Very good of you to respond and repost, much appreciated 😀

*cough, clears throat*
I feel I need to bring this to your attention. This photo is not of the Doncaster Reform councillor who quit
It is actually of @hharrisonjourno.bsky.social - the journalist who wrote the story
@maxbrockbank.com has thousands of followers so just trying to do my bit to correct

'Listen before investing in Sheffield trailblazer neighbourhoods' Batemoor and Jordanthorpe residents welcome surprise £20m government funding announcement.

Two Sheffield neighbourhoods have been given £20m of govt cash
But there seems to be some mystery around it all. And what do local people think?
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🎧Listen here if you like TV theme tunes 😉https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0ll94v1

Ex-Premier League referee Uriah Rennie 'learning to walk again' Uriah Rennie uses a wheelchair after a rare condition left him paralysed from the waist down.

Exclusive
Honoured that Uriah Rennie trusted me with this inspirational story
You can also hear the full interview on radio with Paulette Edwards today on BBC Radio Sheffield

BBC News - Ex-Premier League referee Uriah Rennie 'learning to walk again' - BBC News
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La Plata Works at Malin Bridge could become houses and apartments Developers say they want to preserve the history of the former manufacturing works.

If you live in the Hillsborough area of Sheffield you'll be aware of this building - it's been vacant a long time, could it finally be redeveloped?
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Snake Pass closures need to be tackled say regional mayors Snake Pass is an example of poor transport links in the north, two regional mayors have said.

Frequent closures on the Snake Pass are frustrating everyone - including Mayors @andyburnham.bsky.social and Oliver Coppard who say transport across the North has to improve
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Doncaster Sheffield Airport operator confident about viability German company says airport can be profitable despite being a small 'start-up' base for airlines.

The MD of Munich Airport International talks for the first time to BBC Sheffield about being the new operator of Doncaster Sheffield Airport
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Barnsley family hub nurseries could transfer to private sector Council argues that private providers are able to offer more hours of care and take younger children.

Plans to transfer council-run nurseries to private operators have been called "outrageous" by a trade union
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Academics @granthamcsf.bsky.social say reopening Doncaster Sheffield Airport will damage the environment
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Sheffield's three ambulance stations to merge into one Report lays out how ambulance service plans to adapt to workforce and estate challenges in future.

Plans announced to merge three ambulance stations in Sheffield
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Sheffield Town Hall repair bill could total £50m Sheffield City Council says constant town hall repairs have put pressure on its budget.

It's a stunning grade I listed building but Sheffield town Hall needs extensive renovation which could top £50m
And the constant ongoing repairs pose a "significant financial risk" to the council's budget
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Sheffield Harmony Works project awarded £4.7m of lottery funding The money will be spent on renovating Canada House into a permanent home for Sheffield Music Academy.

Music hub Harmony Works is awarded £4.7m of lottery funding
The historic Canada House in Sheffield city centre will be restored to its former glory and become a regional music venue
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Thought today would be a rare working from home day, tucked up with tea and warm blankets
Two snow reports and one flood report later 😅

In between political stories, I'm weather watching with @thakenews.bsky.social
Keep tuned into BBC Radio Sheffield for our updates

Sheffield: Traders speak of effect of city centre regeneration Work to be completed soon but business owners say takings and footfall have taken a hit.

Sheffield's Fargate should finally be completed in February
There's been long delays, rising costs and lots of complaints
It's been a really tough time for traders but they're cautiously optimistic about the future
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Sheffield family hub for new parents praised by minister The Primrose Family Hub in Sheffield offers support for parents and their children.

A Sheffield family hub has been praised by Cabinet Office minister Georgia Gould
The Govt is hoping to learn from its work as part of national plans to help more disadvantaged families
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Former Sheffield department store up for auction with £1 reserve The former Debenhams site in Sheffield previously failed to sell with an asking price of £850,000.

The old Debenhams on The Moor goes under the hammer today with a reserve price of just £1
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Sheffield 'safe square' returns to help Christmas revellers Those on nights out in Sheffield city centre can get help from the service over the festive period.

Safe Square is a place where people on a night out in Sheffield can go if they need help
It's operating over Christmas but needs long term funding to stay open in 2025
@douglasjohnson.bsky.social had a chat
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A dark editing studio with a large TV screen on the right. On the left is a small computer screen with some editing software and a keyboard. A woman in a white fur hat and orange coat is pictured on both screens

Spoke to some friendly Sheffielders this morning about whether mobile phones dominate our lives
Now editing a TV package with camerman Ed for this Sunday's BBC Politics North
BBC1 from 10am

Hi Robyn, could I get added please? BBC Sheffield political reporter covering South Yorkshire

Hi Chris 👋 Can I get added please?

So this is where the party is!
Greetings, I come bearing a bottle of Hendos
Will make small talk about media, politics and the North
Occasional pix too (when I remember)