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Lucy Ashton
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Senior political reporter for BBC Sheffield, covering South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire
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📺 Look North and Politics North
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Lucy Ashton @lutheblue.bsky.social · Nov 16
So this is where the party is!
Greetings, I come bearing a bottle of Hendos
Will make small talk about media, politics and the North
Occasional pix too (when I remember)
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"Why has it gone up by such an astronomical amount? Does this scheme still stack up? I'm looking for confidence that this is still a wise use of public money" - Coun Martin Smith as cost of council project doubles
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Events venue project in Sheffield halted as costs double
Councillors hear that 'inaccurate estimates and assumptions' led to scheme being priced up wrongly.
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August 19, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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I was at Hillsborough park today as hundreds of Sheffield Wednesday fans held a mock funeral protest
Have a read as you'll see how emotional fans really are about the situation at the club
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Sheffield Wednesday fans hold Chansiri protest ahead of home game
Fans want owner Dejphon Chansiri to sell the club following a turbulent time.
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August 16, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Recruitment freeze announced by Sheffield Council as it struggles with budget blackhole
All non-essential spending - including travel, training and projects - will be "tightly restricted"
Adult social care and SEND services under scrutiny
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Sheffield Council announces six-month recruitment freeze
Sheffield council announces a
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August 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Health chiefs look at reducing the number of IVF cycles couples can have on the NHS in South Yorkshire
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IVF cycles funded by the NHS could be reduced in South Yorkshire
Health chiefs could cut the number of IVF cycles provided on the NHS in South Yorkshire.
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July 22, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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"The growth of the steel industry meant the neighbourhood became a vast urban area with virtually no green space or trees, other than the churchyards"
Plans to redevelop Attercliffe into one of the city's 'coolest' neighbourhoods and the new Kelham Island
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Attercliffe masterplan includes thousands of homes and new jobs
People can have their say on the proposals in an online survey, the council says.
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July 15, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Sheffield will say goodbye to the wonderful Uriah Rennie on Monday
His funeral takes place from 11am to 12.30pm at Sheffield Cathedral (postcode S1 1HA).
The service will be conducted by The Very Reverend Abi Thompson, Dean of Sheffield, and The Reverend Gloria Naylor
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July 11, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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*cough, clears throat*
I feel I need to bring this to your attention. This photo is not of the Doncaster Reform councillor who quit
It is actually of @hharrisonjourno.bsky.social - the journalist who wrote the story
@maxbrockbank.com has thousands of followers so just trying to do my bit to correct
July 9, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Two Sheffield neighbourhoods have been given £20m of govt cash
But there seems to be some mystery around it all. And what do local people think?
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'Listen before investing in Sheffield trailblazer neighbourhoods'
Batemoor and Jordanthorpe residents welcome surprise £20m government funding announcement.
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June 26, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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Exclusive
Honoured that Uriah Rennie trusted me with this inspirational story
You can also hear the full interview on radio with Paulette Edwards today on BBC Radio Sheffield

BBC News - Ex-Premier League referee Uriah Rennie 'learning to walk again' - BBC News
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Ex-Premier League referee Uriah Rennie 'learning to walk again'
Uriah Rennie uses a wheelchair after a rare condition left him paralysed from the waist down.
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April 3, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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If you live in the Hillsborough area of Sheffield you'll be aware of this building - it's been vacant a long time, could it finally be redeveloped?
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La Plata Works at Malin Bridge could become houses and apartments
Developers say they want to preserve the history of the former manufacturing works.
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March 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Frequent closures on the Snake Pass are frustrating everyone - including Mayors @andyburnham.bsky.social and Oliver Coppard who say transport across the North has to improve
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Snake Pass closures need to be tackled say regional mayors
Snake Pass is an example of poor transport links in the north, two regional mayors have said.
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March 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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The MD of Munich Airport International talks for the first time to BBC Sheffield about being the new operator of Doncaster Sheffield Airport
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Doncaster Sheffield Airport operator confident about viability
German company says airport can be profitable despite being a small 'start-up' base for airlines.
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February 19, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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Plans to transfer council-run nurseries to private operators have been called "outrageous" by a trade union
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Barnsley family hub nurseries could transfer to private sector
Council argues that private providers are able to offer more hours of care and take younger children.
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February 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Academics @granthamcsf.bsky.social say reopening Doncaster Sheffield Airport will damage the environment
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January 27, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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Plans announced to merge three ambulance stations in Sheffield
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Sheffield's three ambulance stations to merge into one
Report lays out how ambulance service plans to adapt to workforce and estate challenges in future.
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January 22, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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It's a stunning grade I listed building but Sheffield town Hall needs extensive renovation which could top £50m
And the constant ongoing repairs pose a "significant financial risk" to the council's budget
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Sheffield Town Hall repair bill could total £50m
Sheffield City Council says constant town hall repairs have put pressure on its budget.
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January 15, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Music hub Harmony Works is awarded £4.7m of lottery funding
The historic Canada House in Sheffield city centre will be restored to its former glory and become a regional music venue
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Sheffield Harmony Works project awarded £4.7m of lottery funding
The money will be spent on renovating Canada House into a permanent home for Sheffield Music Academy.
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January 14, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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Thought today would be a rare working from home day, tucked up with tea and warm blankets
Two snow reports and one flood report later 😅
January 6, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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In between political stories, I'm weather watching with @thakenews.bsky.social
Keep tuned into BBC Radio Sheffield for our updates
January 6, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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Sheffield's Fargate should finally be completed in February
There's been long delays, rising costs and lots of complaints
It's been a really tough time for traders but they're cautiously optimistic about the future
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Sheffield: Traders speak of effect of city centre regeneration
Work to be completed soon but business owners say takings and footfall have taken a hit.
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January 2, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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A Sheffield family hub has been praised by Cabinet Office minister Georgia Gould
The Govt is hoping to learn from its work as part of national plans to help more disadvantaged families
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Sheffield family hub for new parents praised by minister
The Primrose Family Hub in Sheffield offers support for parents and their children.
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December 12, 2024 at 12:55 PM
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The old Debenhams on The Moor goes under the hammer today with a reserve price of just £1
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Former Sheffield department store up for auction with £1 reserve
The former Debenhams site in Sheffield previously failed to sell with an asking price of £850,000.
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December 11, 2024 at 9:19 AM
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Safe Square is a place where people on a night out in Sheffield can go if they need help
It's operating over Christmas but needs long term funding to stay open in 2025
@douglasjohnson.bsky.social had a chat
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Sheffield 'safe square' returns to help Christmas revellers
Those on nights out in Sheffield city centre can get help from the service over the festive period.
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December 3, 2024 at 9:33 AM
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Spoke to some friendly Sheffielders this morning about whether mobile phones dominate our lives
Now editing a TV package with camerman Ed for this Sunday's BBC Politics North
BBC1 from 10am
A dark editing studio with a large TV screen on the right. On the left is a small computer screen with some editing software and a keyboard. A woman in a white fur hat and orange coat is pictured on both screens
November 28, 2024 at 3:01 PM
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So this is where the party is!
Greetings, I come bearing a bottle of Hendos
Will make small talk about media, politics and the North
Occasional pix too (when I remember)
November 16, 2024 at 8:42 PM