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BREAKING: Sheffield news as city's bin collectors stage protest

Updates from The Star team as more changes have been announced for Orchard Square in Sheffield city centre and the city’s bin collectors stage a protest.
By Claire Lewis
Published 8th Nov 2021, 11:01 BST
Updated 8th Nov 2021, 12:30 BST
Sheffield's bin collectors have staged a protest in a row over paySheffield's bin collectors have staged a protest in a row over pay
Sheffield's bin collectors have staged a protest in a row over pay

This page will be updated with the latest stories published today (Monday, November 8).

Refresh this page for updates on today’s top news, which so far includes why police officers are angry at plans for spot checks on their mobile phones and how a young football fan was hit in the face with a flare during a game at the weekend.

Sheffield news: LIVE updates as city’s bin collectors stage protest

Key Events

  • Fat Face: Big changes in Orchard Square in Sheffield as another retailer plans to close
  • South Yorkshire police officers 'outraged' at plans for personal mobile phones to be 'spot checked'
Mon, 08 Nov, 2021, 17:42 BST

Nikita Johnson: Family pay tribute to Rotherham mum, 23, who fell to her death from M18 bridge

Nikita Johnson, aged 23, died after she fell from a bridge over the M18 in South YorkshireNikita Johnson, aged 23, died after she fell from a bridge over the M18 in South Yorkshire
Nikita Johnson, aged 23, died after she fell from a bridge over the M18 in South Yorkshire

The family of a mother-of-two from Rotherham who died in a fall from a bridge last weekend have paid tribute to their ‘bright’ and ‘bubbly’ daughter.

MORE HERE: Nikita Johnson: Family pay tribute to Rotherham mum, 23, who fell to her death from M18 bridge

Mon, 08 Nov, 2021, 17:20 BST

5.02pm - South Yorkshire mayor Dan Jarvis reportedly earned £140,000 outside of MP role since January 2020

Spotlight has been thrown on the earnings of South Yorkshire MPs in the wake of the Owen Paterson lobbying scandal.

MORE HERE: South Yorkshire mayor Dan Jarvis reportedly earned £140,000 outside of MP role since January 2020

Mon, 08 Nov, 2021, 17:19 BST

4.43pm - Here’s why preacher Franklin Graham can hold a Sheffield concert – but comedian Roy Chubby Brown can’t

Why can controversial preacher Franklin Graham host a concert at the Arena while comedian Roy Chubby Brown is banned from Sheffield City Hall?

MORE HERE: Here’s why preacher Franklin Graham can hold a Sheffield concert – but comedian Roy Chubby Brown can’t

Mon, 08 Nov, 2021, 16:41 BST

4.29pm - Aston Academy in Swallownest issues warning to parents over man approaching children in Alexander Park

Aston Academy, in Swallownest, has sent a warning to parents after an unknown male reportedly approached people in Alexander Park before school startedAston Academy, in Swallownest, has sent a warning to parents after an unknown male reportedly approached people in Alexander Park before school started
Aston Academy, in Swallownest, has sent a warning to parents after an unknown male reportedly approached people in Alexander Park before school started

A school near Sheffield has issued an urgent warning to parents after a man reportedly approached children in a nearby park.

MORE HERE: Aston Academy in Swallownest issues warning to parents over man approaching children in Alexander Park

Mon, 08 Nov, 2021, 15:20 BST

2.26pm - Group of South Yorkshire teenagers praised for their honesty after finding phone

The cheeky selfie taken by teenagers on a mobile phone they found in South Yorkhire and handed in so it could be returned to its ownerThe cheeky selfie taken by teenagers on a mobile phone they found in South Yorkhire and handed in so it could be returned to its owner
The cheeky selfie taken by teenagers on a mobile phone they found in South Yorkhire and handed in so it could be returned to its owner

A group of teenagers have been praised and could be rewarded after handing in a mobile phone they found in South Yorkshire.

MORE HERE: Group of South Yorkshire teenagers praised for their honesty after finding phone

Mon, 08 Nov, 2021, 14:30 BST

2.20pm - Flat Street death: Man found near Pond Street, Sheffield, expected to be identified this week

Police cordoned off Flat Street on Saturday morning. The Sheffield coroner's office is now investigating the death of a man found there.Police cordoned off Flat Street on Saturday morning. The Sheffield coroner's office is now investigating the death of a man found there.
Police cordoned off Flat Street on Saturday morning. The Sheffield coroner's office is now investigating the death of a man found there.

A man who died after being found unconscious in Sheffield city centre in the early hours of Saturday is expected to be identified this week.

MORE HERE: Flat Street death: Man found near Pond Street, Sheffield, expected to be identified this week

Mon, 08 Nov, 2021, 14:03 BST

1.51pm - Sheffield bin strike: Here’s what you need to do if your waste has not been collected

The GMB Union said a four-hour protest is being planned next Monday (November 15) and an 'all out' strike the following week on November 22.The GMB Union said a four-hour protest is being planned next Monday (November 15) and an 'all out' strike the following week on November 22.
The GMB Union said a four-hour protest is being planned next Monday (November 15) and an 'all out' strike the following week on November 22.

Striking bin collectors, who marched through Sheffield today in a protest over pay, are said to have impacted more than 200,000 homes in the city.

MORE HERE: Sheffield bin strike: Here’s what you need to do if your waste has not been collected

Mon, 08 Nov, 2021, 14:02 BST

12.40pm - Roy Chubby Brown's rep accuses Sheffield authorities of 'double standards' over preacher Franklin Graham show

Roy Chubby Brown won't take legal action against Sheffield Council after his show was cancelled at Sheffield City Hall. Christian preacher Franklin Graham has won a legal case against the council after his show was cancelled.Roy Chubby Brown won't take legal action against Sheffield Council after his show was cancelled at Sheffield City Hall. Christian preacher Franklin Graham has won a legal case against the council after his show was cancelled.
Roy Chubby Brown won't take legal action against Sheffield Council after his show was cancelled at Sheffield City Hall. Christian preacher Franklin Graham has won a legal case against the council after his show was cancelled.

The tour manager for Roy Chubby Brown says the comedian won’t take legal action after his concert at Sheffield City Hall was cancelled.

MORE HERE: Roy Chubby Brown’s rep accuses Sheffield authorities of ‘double standards’ over preacher Franklin Graham show

Mon, 08 Nov, 2021, 13:46 BSTUpdated 13:47 BST

1.47pm - Sheffield areas where women have the highest life expectancies - is your neighbourhood on the list?

Data sourced from Public Health England reveals average life expectancies in neighbourhoods across England.

READ MORE: Sheffield areas where women have the highest life expectancies - is your neighbourhood on the list?

Mon, 08 Nov, 2021, 12:04 BST

12.03pm - Sheffield Council faces calls to publish details of ‘exonerated’ Mazher Iqbal misconduct investigation

Details of the internal investigation which ‘exonerated’ cabinet member Mazher Iqbal from accusations of misconduct should be published, it has been claimed.

READ MORE: Sheffield Council faces calls to publish details of ‘exonerated’ Mazher Iqbal misconduct investigation

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