The Star - Green Scene Feed

£2 Billion Sheffield road revamp helps create jobs

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:22:10 GMT

Sheffield’s £2 billion Streets Ahead scheme to upgrade roads and footpaths has created 250 jobs so far – and the number of local firms hired for highways maintenance has almost trebled.

Environmental tips available at moorland activity centre

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:09:30 GMT

An eco-friendly Peak District outdoor pursuits centre is holding an open day to demonstrate just what can be achieved to save water and energy – and cut bills.

Chesterfield weekend canal boat cruise

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:56:34 GMT

Weekend boat trips are available on the Chesterfield Canal.

Doncaster carers facing jail for abuse

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:20:07 GMT

Two care assistants have been found guilty of mistreating severely disabled patients at a South Yorkshire hospital.

Friends fear for the future of threatened Sheffield playground

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:40:13 GMT

A row over the future of a Sheffield playground looks set to rage on after the council’s plea for volunteers to take it over was rejected.

Nature walk to record wildlife

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:55:16 GMT

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust has organised a walk this Saturday at 10m at its Twentywellsick Wood Nature Reserve in Dore, Sheffield.

Sheffield’s cleaned up act

Tue, 14 May 2013 05:54:26 GMT

The number of fines dished out to litter louts has increased five-fold in a year – after this photo of rubbish-strewn Sheffield sparked a crackdown.

Emergency gas repairs bring days of delays for motorists

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:42:45 GMT

Motorists are being warned of delays due to emergency roadworks on a leaking gas main.

Lottery cash to buy ancient woodland

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:05:10 GMT

Wildlife workers are celebrating after Lottery cash was awarded to a project set up to manage a Sheffield woodland.

Cyclists win concessions about junction proposals

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:02:22 GMT

Highways bosses have pledged to look again at plans to revamp road junctions in north Sheffield to cope with extra traffic from a new supermarket.

Doomed homes ‘left to decay’

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:57:42 GMT

A pensioner whose home is among more than 200 facing the bulldozers has accused Sheffield Council of neglecting his estate.

Heavy fines for Doncaster fly tipping operators

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:52:57 GMT

Fines and costs totalling £31,000 have been imposed on three firms involved in flytipping in a Doncaster woodland.

Council fee was 40 times higher than contractor

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:37:33 GMT

Sheffield Council chiefs have been accused of ‘stupidity’ after giving a quote for disease testing that was 40 times higher than a private contractor’s.

Off-roaders continue fight against lane ban

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:23:11 GMT

Motorcyclists and 4x4 drivers are holding a further protest over plans by the Peak District National Park Authority to ban them from 36 green lanes.

Walks explore hidden secrets of beauty spot

Tue, 07 May 2013 08:57:22 GMT

Environmental enthusiasts are holding walks around a Sheffield beauty spot.

Walkers stroll on to success

Tue, 07 May 2013 08:55:21 GMT

The splendour of Peak District countryside in the spring sunshine brought walkers from far afield – to join a charity challenge being held for a 10th time.

Community’s anger at vandalism to parkland

Tue, 07 May 2013 08:17:14 GMT

More vandalism has occurred at a Sheffield park restored by volunteers – with bins dislodged and damage caused to the edge of the area’s pond.

Laws set to put high speed rail for Sheffield on track

Mon, 06 May 2013 05:38:59 GMT

Laws paving the way for Britain’s high speed rail network are to be announced in the Queen’s Speech this Wednesday - welcomed by Sheffield business leaders.

Popular park cafe operator offered chance to retain lease

Sun, 05 May 2013 07:51:17 GMT

The popular café in Sheffield’s Endcliffe Park is set to continue operating under its existing management.