The Edge

Elevating voices from across South Yorkshire🎙️

[The Edge @TheEdgeSY]

With freezing temperatures forecast for tonight, and more frosty weather to come tomorrow, be sure to keep up to date with the warnings and guidance from the #MetOffice

Read more below⬇️

https://t.co/PuPYMMeybw

[The Edge @TheEdgeSY]

A #snowy Sheffield today, as the arctic blast which is sweeping across the #UK brought a heavy dusting of #snow overnight.

Whilst it looks like the setting of a #Christmas film, keep a look out for travel disruptions and cancellations whilst you’re out having fun❄️

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@MOBOAwards, the UK’s biggest celebration of black music and culture is coming to #Sheffield for 2024! We spoke to people across the city who are excited for the iconic event to be held in the steel city for the first time

#MOBOAwards
Read more here⬇️
https://t.co/XWoj16pMIu

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The march comes ahead of #WhiteRibbonDay on Saturday 25th November, which marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls.

You can read the full story about the event and what it meant to the women of #Rotherham here⬇️

https://t.co/tuqIYPnKCk

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These were the streets of #Rotherham last night as Reclaim The Night returned and women from across the city came out in support of women’s empowerment

#reclaimthenight #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #WhiteRibbonDay

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Demonstrators braved the cold, chanting and holding placards to highlight how women should feel safe on the very streets where they live, work and go about their daily lives

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@RMBCPress have announced the return of the Healthy Holidays programme for children and young people, once again partnering with a range of providers across #Rotherham to deliver holiday activities from 27th December till 5th January.

Read more below⬇️
https://t.co/HLFvn5bSBv

[The Edge @TheEdgeSY]

An End of Life doula who runs a regular #deathcafe has opened up about the benefits of changing your perception of #death. Penny Merrett from #Sheffield started the cafes to encourage open conversations about #grief.

Read more below⬇️
https://t.co/la1kA8EHdo

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Here’s what it currently looks like inside as people appear to be being #evacuated. You can see the opening ceremony ribbon, which remains uncut

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#BREAKING: the opening ceremony of The Wave, the newest building at @sheffielduni has been interrupted by a #Palestine solidarity protest

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These are the scenes from inside, from people are are unable to leave the building
#Sheffield #Palestine #Protest #news

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The protest follow the #government’s vote against a #ceasefire in #Parliament on Wednesday.

Students took to the streets to show their support for #Palestine and call for #Peace in #Israel

More to come in a story from The Edge soon.

[The Edge @TheEdgeSY]

These were the scenes across #Sheffield yesterday as #students from both the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam walked out of their lectures to call for a #ceasefire in #Gaza

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Read the full report from court here⬇️

https://t.co/5bIFFCSQ1Z

#SWFC #Sunderland #BradleyLowery #breaking #news #Sheffield #SheffieldWednesday

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#BREAKING: Dale Houghton, the man who was arrested for mocking #BradleyLowery to taunt #Sunderland fans at a match against #SheffieldWednesday has been handed a 12 week suspended sentence and a 5 year football ban at his sentencing today.

Updates to follow‼️

[The Edge @TheEdgeSY]

These were the scenes outside of the court as Houghton made a swift exit after hearing his punishment. His solicitor said that he has apologised to Bradley’s family for his actions.

We apologise for any explicit language you may hear

[The Edge @TheEdgeSY]

#BREAKING: Dale Houghton, the man who was arrested for mocking #BradleyLowery to taunt #Sunderland fans at a match against #SheffieldWednesday has been handed a 12 week suspended sentence and a 5 year football ban at his sentencing today.

Updates to follow‼️

[The Edge @TheEdgeSY]

Before sentencing Houghton, the judge at #Sheffield Magistrates Court said his actions caused “trauma on a traumatised, bereaved family”. As well as the ban and suspended sentence, Houghton has been ordered to do 200 hours of unpaid work and pay a fine of £239

[Owen Barnard @OwenBarnard_02]

He’s also been ordered to pay a £239 fine.

More to follow on @TheEdgeSY
#SWFC

[Owen Barnard @OwenBarnard_02]

BREAKING: Sheffield Wednesday fan Dale Houghton, who held up an image of Bradley Lowery towards Sunderland fans in a game in September, has been given a 12 week suspended sentence for 18 months, a 5 year football banning order and ordered to do 200 hours of community service