Episodes
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Rebecca Hughes
A paralysed, bedbound young woman from Doncaster tells us about her struggle to access support after being diagnosed with a neurological condition. The Department for Work and Pensions have since sent us a statement apologising for the 'mistakes made' with Rebecca's case, and promising to work…
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Underwater Again: The Floods That Devastated South Yorkshire
As South Yorkshire found itself battling devastating floods for the second time in 12 years, we look back at how events over the last fortnight unfolded - from a night of travel chaos around Meadowhall, to the people of Fishlake returning to survey the damage in their ruined homes.
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Investigation into school isolation booths
As we investigate claims about the way some schools are using isolation booths to discipline pupils, an ex employee blows the whistle on the practices she was seeing in a school in Yorkshire.
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Lifting the lid on Sheffield's violent crime 'crisis'
As gun and knife crime continues to rise, Rosanna Austin looks at why so many of Sheffield's young people are picking up weapons
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Stalking Crimes in South Yorkshire treble in a year
Hallam can exclusively reveal the number of reported stalking crimes in South Yorkshire has more than trebled in the space of a year . Our reporter Ben Bason has more.
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A Day Without Plastic Packaging
As campaigners urge us to go 24 hours without buying anything that's got plastic packaging today, we challenged Hallam's Ben Bason to do just that...
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Sister of Sheffield teenager, who drowned in Victoria Quays, calls for more safety measures
The sister of a Sheffield teenager, who drowned in a city centre canal, tells Hallam something must be done to stop people dying there. Claire Wilson's backing calls for more safety features at Victoria Quays - where her 19 year old brother Alex drowned after a night out last month. It's emerged…
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Alcohol Minimum Pricing Special Report
Experts are warning strong alcohol's been sold at 'pocket money prices' up and down the country - and calling for minimum pricing of 50p per unit. Hallam's Ben Bason has this special report.
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Rotherham Dad speaks of heartbreak after losing partner in crash
In a broadcast exclusive, the heartbroken partner of a Rotherham mum - killed in a crash last week - tells Hallam he'll remind their kids of her every day.
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Doncaster family calls for tougher punishments for one punch attacks
One year since the death Darron Januszkiewcz, from Doncaster, who was killed by a single punch attack on his way home, say current sentencing guidelines don't act as a tough enough punishment. His brother, Michael, tells Hallam about how the family have dealt with their loss - and why they want…
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Manchester Terror Attack: best friend of Sheffield victim speaks out
In an exclusive interview - the best friend of a Sheffield woman killed in the Manchester terror attack tells Hallam she's "absolutely heartbroken"
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Doncaster Mayoral Election - Chris Whitwood (Yorkshire Party)
Interview with Chris Whitwood, who's the Yorkshire Party candidate for Doncaster Mayor.
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Doncaster Mayoral Election 2017 - Eddie Todd (Independent)
Interview with Eddie Todd, who's an independent candidate for Doncaster Mayor.
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Doncaster Mayoral Election 2017 - Steve Williams (TUSC)
Interview with Steve Williams, who's the TUSC candidate for Doncaster Mayor.
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Doncaster Mayoral Election - George Jabbour (Conservative)
Interview with George Jabbour, who's the Conservative candidate for Doncaster Mayor.
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Doncaster Mayoral Election 2017 - Ros Jones (Labour)
Interview with Ros Jones, who's the Labour candidate for Doncaster Mayor.
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Doncaster Mayoral Election 2017 - Brian Whitmore (UKIP)
Interview with Brian Whitmore, who's the UKIP candidate for Doncaster Mayor.
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Tracy Miller 2
#Mustard #YoungDrivers
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Tracy Miller
#Mustard #YoungDrivers
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Daughters of missing Didcot workers say they're determined to bring them home to Rotherham
It's been seven weeks since two dads from Rotherham ended up trapped in the wreckage of Didcot Power Sation when it collapsed. Demolition workers Ken Cresswell and John Shaw still haven't been found. Their daughters have chosen to speak to our Chief Reporter Laura Pennington because they want...
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Celebrations as Sheffield Golfer Danny Willett becomes Masters Champ
#Sheffield golfer Danny Willett has become the second English player to win the Masters in two decades. The 28 year old has described the victory as "awesome". Hallam FM's Chief Reporter Laura Pennington has been to his home club - #Rotherham Golf Club
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Doncaster Family wants more mental health support for Diabetic people
We've been told there's a 'major gap' when it comes to mental health support for people diagnosed with diabetes. The family of a Doncaster man, who killed himself after struggling to cope with it, want to make sure no-one else does the same. They've set up the Daniel Williams Foundation which…
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Families of missing Rotherham demolition workers protest at Didcot collapse site
The families and friends of two Rotherham demolition workers held a peaceful protest at Didcot power station. Ken Cresswell and John Shaw, along with a third man Chris Huxtable from Wales, are still missing after the collapse there. Those who turned out say they want the search for them speeding...
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Rotherham Groomers Jailed for 102 Years
Five people have been jailed for a total of 102 years for grooming young girls in Rotherham. Our Chief Reporter Laura Pennington was at Sheffield Crown Court for the sentencing. Ringleader Arshid Hussain, 40, was given the longest prison sentence of 35 years. His younger brothers Basharat and...
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Rotherham grooming victim speaks out after her abuser's convicted
Jessica ,which isn't the woman's real name, first met her abuser when she was 14. She says for years no-one believed her or listened when she tried to get help. Her abuser Arshid Hussain, 40, from High Street in Goole, has now been convicted of a total 23 charges relating to child sexual...
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Six convicted of grooming girls in Rotherham
Four men from the same family and two women have been convicted of grooming girls in Rotherham. Our Chief Reporter Laura Pennington has been at Sheffield Crown Court and has a special report about the case. Three brothers Arshid, Basharat and Bannaras Hussain from Goole were all involved in…
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South Yorkshire Teen says Victims of Domestic Abuse aren't just Older Women
A South Yorkshire teenager's told Hallam FM she thought she was going to die at the hands of her abusive ex. It's as new figures show a third of young women have been in a controlling relationship but with many not realising until it's over. Our Chief Reporter Laura Pennington has been speaking…
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Rotherham Remembers on Holocaust Memorial Day
Community leaders, local dignitaries and school children all came together for a service to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. It was held in All Saint's Square. As part of it pledges were written on paper leaves and hung on a 'message tree' - each one started with 'I won't stand by' to reflect this...
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EXCLUSIVE - The number of teens being permanently excluded from school has gone up in Rotherham and Sheffield
Hallam FM's obtained exclusive and "alarming" figures which show that the number of kids being permanently excluded from schools in parts of South Yorkshire has gone up dramatically. In Rotherham alone between the last two academic years at secondary schools it's doubled while in Sheffield it's...
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The Hidden Homeless - A Hallam FM News Special
After we uncovered figures which show the number of homeless people in Doncaster has doubled over the last year Hallam FM has been looking in to the issue. Charities across South Yorkshire, and nationally, have told us we'll never know the true scale of the problem. We've been speaking to them,...
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The Hidden Homeless - What's being done about it?
Hallam FM started looking in to the issue of homelessness in South Yorkshire after we uncovered figures which show the number in Doncaster has doubled over the last year. We've been speaking to St Leger Homes which is in charge of housing in the town, as well as councils across our region, to…
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The Hidden Homeless - How do we know about them?
It's often volunteers at projects for people in need who come across those who could be described as the hidden homeless. They might be the only people to know about their situation or that they're in crisis and they might also be the only places they get help. Hallam FM's Chief Reporter Laura...
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The Hidden Homeless - How do teenagers cope?
Teenagers who've been homeless in South Yorkshire tell us how they've spent nights on park benches and relied on friends putting them up. They've chosen to speak to our Chief Reporter Laura Pennington because they want to let others know where to get support. None of the young people in this…
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The Hidden Homeless - What's it like being homeless?
As our Chief Reporter Laura Pennington continues her investigation into the #hiddenhomeless she's been out seeing how people in South Yorkshire cope when they have nowhere to live.
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The Hidden Homeless - What's the problem?
We've uncovered figures which show homelessness has doubled in #Doncaster over the last year. However, elsewhere in #SouthYorkshire the latest Government stats show it's gone down. But charities across our region, and nationally, have told us we're never likely to know the true scale of the...
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New Anti-Begging Campaign in Sheffield
Local charities, police and the city council in Sheffield are encouraging people not to give money to street beggars but to those who support them instead. Hallam's Chief Reporter Laura Pennington has been finding out more.
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Rotherham Grooming Scandal: One Year On
One year after the Rotherham grooming scandal was exposed, Hallam FM's chief reporter Laura Pennington has been investigating what's changed in the town. She's spoken to those in charge of turning things around, as well as victims, survivors and their families.
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Online Grooming Victim Speaks to Hallam FM to help Protect other Young People
Vicky's now seventeen but two years ago she was blackmailed after sending sexual photos to someone over the internet who claimed they ran a modelling agency. They approached her after she put an ad online looking for babysitting work. She's spoken to Hallam FM's Laura Pennington because she wants...
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South Yorkshire's PCC speaks about Rotherham's Grooming Scandal
South Yorkshire's Police and Crime Commissioner speaks to Hallam FM's Laura Pennington after a scathing report shows over the last 16 years at least 1400 children in Rotherham have been sexually exploited. For almost a third of that time Shaun Wright was on the borough council in charge of...
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HALLAM FM'S TOUR DE TOUR: Meadowhall to Motorpoint Arena
The Tour De France route finishes at the Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield after going past Meadowhall. For our final special report Hallam FM's Laura Pennington has been out to the finish line.
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HALLAM FM'S TOUR DE TOUR: Wincobank
Jenkin road in Wincobank is the steepest part of the Tour De France route through South Yorkshire. Hallam FM's Laura Pennington's been speaking to one man who lives on it - and has a perfect view of the hill and the cyclists.
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HALLAM FM'S TOUR DE TOUR: Shirecliffe to Burngreave
Hallam FM's been speaking to people living and working along the next part of the Tour De France route in Sheffield. For this special report Laura Pennington starts off in Shirecliffe.
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HALLAM FM'S TOUR DE TOUR: Oughtibridge to Wadsley Bridge
It's day two of Hallam FM's special tour around the route of the Tour De France. For this special report Laura Pennington's been out to meet schoolkids at Oughtibridge primary who've been working on their cheers.
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HALLAM FM'S TOUR DE TOUR: Langsett to Bradfield
Hallam FM's reporter Laura Pennington has been making her way around the South Yorkshire route of the Tour De France's Grand Depart. Here's her first report after she went out to meet people along the stretch between Langsett and Bradfield.
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Victim of Child Prostitution Ring in Sheffield Speaks Out
Jenny's now 19. That's not her real name and we've used an actor to protect her identity. She was one of five victims befriended by 23 year old Amanda Spencer, of Rawmarsh Hill, Rotherham. She first met her when she was 13. Spencer's been jailed for 12 years for a string of offences relating to...
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'Leader' of Child Prostitution Ring in Sheffield is Jailed
Amanda Spencer, 23, from Rawmarsh Hill in Rotherham has been given 12 years in prison for sixteen offences relating to child prostitution. She was cleared of eight and the jury couldn't decide on 14. She's been sentenced alongside Ian Foster, 68, from High Green. He's been given 14 years in…
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Rotherham Woman Found Guilty of being Child Prostitute Ringleader
Amanda Spencer, 23, from Canklow in Rotherham has been found guilty of forcing girls as young as 11 into prostitution in South Yorkshire. She's been convicted of 16 offences relating to child prostitution and sexual exploitation. She was cleared of eight charges and a jury at Sheffield Crown…
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Sheffield Brothers' Death has "Ripped their School Apart"
Lydgate Junior School headteacher Stuart Jones has paid tribute to Amaan and Adhyan Parvais Kayani. The seven and nine year olds died in a house fire in Sharrow, Sheffield along with their nine week old sister, aunt and grandma.
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Kevin Ronan - fire spokesperson
E-cigarette fire danger
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PROSTITUTION UNCOVERED: Doncaster Council
Doncaster Council's told us they're even "more determined and focussed" to tackle prostitution in the town after Hallam FM's week of special reports about the issue. It's after we found figures which show it's gone up in the town over the last year. Hear what they're doing about the issue. Our...