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Sheffield news: LIVE updates as 21 mums in labour diverted away from Jessop Wing over midwife shortage

Updates from The Star team including news that mums were forced out of Sheffield to have their babies when the city’s Jessop Wing maternity hospital was hit by staff shortages.

By Beth Kirkbride

Published 11th Nov 2021, 11:31 BST

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Staff shortages at Jessop Wing caused 21 expectant mothers to be diverted to deliver children

Thu, 11 Nov, 2021, 14:06 BST

1.48pm - Rotherham child sexual exploitation scandal: Councillors unite to acknowledge the “true scale” of CSE

Councillors from all sides of the political spectrum united to unanimously accept a notice of motion to acknowledge the “true scale” of child sexual exploitation in Rotherham during a full council meeting yesterday (November 10).

Councillors from all sides of the political spectrum united to unanimously accept a notice of motion to acknowledge the “true scale” of child sexual exploitation in Rotherham during a full council meeting yesterday (November 10).

Councillors from all sides of the political spectrum united to unanimously accept a notice of motion to acknowledge the “true scale” of child sexual exploitation in Rotherham during a full council meeting yesterday (November 10).

MORE HERE: Rotherham child sexual exploitation scandal: Councillors unite to acknowledge the “true scale” of CSE

Thu, 11 Nov, 2021, 14:04 BST

1.23pm - University of Sheffield study reveals reasons why some care workers remain unvaccinated

Although only a minority of care workers are unvaccinated, the University of Sheffield study shows that the working conditions they experience, such as zero hour contracts, a lack of sick pay, and low pay, are key to understanding why some have been reluctant to get the vaccine

Although only a minority of care workers are unvaccinated, the University of Sheffield study shows that the working conditions they experience, such as zero hour contracts, a lack of sick pay, and low pay, are key to understanding why some have been reluctant to get the vaccine

The majority of unvaccinated care workers who fear losing their jobs as a result of mandatory vaccination ruled did not receive the jabs due to poor working conditions, a University of Sheffield study reveals.

MORE HERE: University of Sheffield study reveals reasons why some care workers remain unvaccinated

Thu, 11 Nov, 2021, 14:02 BST

1.05pm - NHS staffing: Over 300 nurses sign up at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals ahead of winter pressures

Pictured are five of the new nurses, Holly Turner, Angela Robinson, Louise Money, Rakhi Mariam George and Rebecca Matthews, after Sheffield Teaching Hospitals recruited over 300 nurses

Pictured are five of the new nurses, Holly Turner, Angela Robinson, Louise Money, Rakhi Mariam George and Rebecca Matthews, after Sheffield Teaching Hospitals recruited over 300 nurses

NHS bosses say Sheffield’s hospitals have received a major boost ahead of the winter – with over 300 nurses appointed at the city’s hospitals.

MORE HERE: NHS staffing: Over 300 nurses sign up at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals ahead of winter pressures

Thu, 11 Nov, 2021, 12:40 BST

11.25am - Sheffield cricket star Joe Root calls for "change and actions" from Yorkshire over racism scandal

Joe, currently in Australia leading the Test side's Ashes preparations, issued a statement on the matter following weeks of escalating pressure at the club he has represented since childhood.

Joe, currently in Australia leading the Test side's Ashes preparations, issued a statement on the matter following weeks of escalating pressure at the club he has represented since childhood.

Sheffield cricket star Joe Root has called for “change and actions” from Yorkshire, claiming a racism crisis has “fractured our game and torn lives apart”.

MORE HERE: Sheffield cricket star Joe Root calls for “change and actions” from Yorkshire over racism scandal

Thu, 11 Nov, 2021, 12:39 BST

11.13am - Tramlines Sheffield: Tickets for city's biggest music festival go on sale tomorrow - here's how to get them

Tramlines tickets for its 2022 festival will go on sale on Friday.

Tramlines tickets for its 2022 festival will go on sale on Friday.

Tramlines, Sheffield’s largest music festival, is set to return to the city next year, with tickets due to go on sale from tomorrow.

MORE HERE: Tramlines Sheffield: Tickets for city’s biggest music festival go on sale tomorrow - here’s how to get them

Thu, 11 Nov, 2021, 12:08 BST

11.18am - Council spending over £120k on security measures at new council housing estate in Sheffield

Sheffield Council bosses are spending more than £120,000 on security at a site where new council housing is being built.

Sheffield Council bosses are spending more than £120,000 on security at a site where new council housing is being built.

Sheffield Council bosses are spending more than £120,000 on security at a site where new council housing is being built.

MORE HERE: Council spending over £120k on security measures at new council housing estate in Sheffield

Thu, 11 Nov, 2021, 11:42 BST

10.31am - Two lanes closed after crash on M1 near Sheffield this morning

The M1 has two lanes closed because of a crash near Sheffield

The M1 has two lanes closed because of a crash near Sheffield

Two lanes have been closed on the M1 near Sheffield today after a crash, which is causing traffic jams this morning.

MORE HERE: Two lanes closed after crash on M1 near Sheffield this morning

Thu, 11 Nov, 2021, 11:41 BST

10.28am - House burglars are on the prowl in these 10 areas of Sheffield - is your neighbourhood being targeted?

There were 12 incidents of burglary reported in the Parson Cross area in September 2021

There were 12 incidents of burglary reported in the Parson Cross area in September 2021

Recently released crime stats have revealed the Sheffield areas where burglary is the most prominent.

MORE HERE: House burglars are on the prowl in these 10 areas of Sheffield - is your neighbourhood being targeted?

Thu, 11 Nov, 2021, 11:41 BST

10.28am - House burglars are on the prowl in these 10 areas of Sheffield - is your neighbourhood being targeted?

There were 12 incidents of burglary reported in the Parson Cross area in September 2021

There were 12 incidents of burglary reported in the Parson Cross area in September 2021

Recently released crime stats have revealed the Sheffield areas where burglary is the most prominent.

MORE HERE: House burglars are on the prowl in these 10 areas of Sheffield - is your neighbourhood being targeted?

Thu, 11 Nov, 2021, 11:39 BST

9.12am - Two men due in court over alleged abduction of child in Sheffield

Two men are due in court later this month over the alleged abduction of a child

Two men are due in court later this month over the alleged abduction of a child

Two men are due in court in Sheffield this month over the alleged abduction of a young child.

MORE HERE: Two men due in court over alleged abduction of child in Sheffield

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