On behalf of the British people, I would like to apologise for the slave trade. I am sorry we were the first great power in history to turn its guns on it. I am sorry it cost us around 2,000 sailors to free 150,000 people they would never meet. I am sorry the rest of the world took so long to follow. Slavery did not begin with Britain. It is as old as civilisation. Babylon wrote it into law. Rome built an empire on it. The Vikings sold Englishmen through the slave market at Dublin. In 1625 Barbary corsairs took 60 men, women and children out of a Cornish church; by 1640 Parliament was told 3,000 to 5,000 English people were held in Algiers alone. Every great power of the age took part in the Atlantic trade. Portugal and Spain for a century before an English ship did. Then the Dutch, the French — and the British, who in the eighteenth century carried more than anyone. That is the record. It is not disputed here. Then a nation turned on the trade that had made it rich. Wilberforce's bill was beaten year after year. On 25 March 1807 it passed. Then Britain did the part the critics never mention — it sent the Royal Navy to enforce it. The West Africa Squadron sailed in 1808, two ships for 3,000 miles of coast, and hunted slavers for nearly sixty years. Britain paid Spain and Portugal to open their ships to search. HMS Black Joke ran down the slaver El Almirante in 1829 and found 466 people in her hold. Around 2,000 British sailors died doing it — most of fever, to free people they would never meet. 1,600 slave ships seized. 150,000 Africans set free. In 1833 Parliament borrowed £20 million to end slavery across the Empire. The debt was not finally redeemed until 2015. The United States needed a civil war. Cuba held slaves until 1886. Brazil until 1888 — eighty-one years after Westminster voted. Yes, we took part in the trade. Every power of the age did. None of them fought it like we did. So yes. I will apologise. I am sorry it cost us so much. I am sorry the rest of the world took so long to follow. That is not something you apologise for. That is something you teach. #history #britishhistory #royalnavy #westafricasquadron

Almost 1,200 migrants have arrived illegally by small boat in the past three days. Despite all the promises over many years by government ministers (of all political stripes) to fix the problem, it shows no sign of abating. Make no mistake, this is state failure on a seismic scale. The longer it goes on, the greater the implications for the integrity of our democracy and the cohesion of our society.

Congratulations to Ambers legend Mitchell Dunne #Pitchero pitchero.com/clubs/handswort…

Pictures from @Handsworth_FC 2-3 Penistone now online: flickr.com/photos/62126085@N… Tight game could have gone either way but the visitors pinched the 3 points late on. Onto the next one. COYA!! 🧡🖤⚽️👊

MATCH REPORT: Ambers miss out in Halloween thriller #Pitchero pitchero.com/clubs/handswort…

We welcome November and despite this defeat yesterday we sit in 7th place 1 point outside the playoff places and 3 points off 2nd place . November looks a pivotal month across the league with many of the top half and top 6 playing each other. . We kick off the month on Wednesday with a tough away trip to 6th placed Campion , we then host 5th placed Retford Fc followed by a trip to 2nd placed Barton and end the month with home games vs Albion and Campion . 3 Home games 2 away games 15 points up for grabs … let’s see where the month takes us 🧡🖤 We need you with us and need your support 🟠⚫️

Absolutely excellent history for reparations seekers

MITCHELL DUNNE’S goal from the spot HIS 100TH ambers goal Take a bow you legend

Mitchell Dunne That’s the tweet @mitchelldunne12 🧡🖤

Pictures of the Handsworth Sword Dancers who provided half time entertainment at @Handsworth_FC v Sheffield FC on Wednesday evening! Thanks for coming guys and for a fantastic display! flickr.com/photos/62126085@N… 👏👏

𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆 -𝟭 🏆 @NCEL 🆚 @pcfc1906 📅 Sat 31st October 2026 ⏰ 15:00 KO 📍 Express Worktops Stadium S9 4PA 🅿️ 100 + free spaces first come first served .. once full park on the b6200 Handsworth Hill and walk up please( keep an eye on our socials for car park full notifications arrive early to secure a spot) 💰 £6/4 AND KIDS GO FREE(cash or card at the gate ) 📖 Programme £2 at the gate( team sheet FOC) ✔️ Main bar open from 12:00 ( cash or card ) pitchside bar and cafe ( card only ) from 13:30 We’ll be in our VMB Autocentres sponsored home kit 😍 🤝Bring a mate or two and enjoy a pint pitchside while watching the game . 3G kids secure kids kickabout area open from 13:00 We need your support … no 🦉#swfc or ⚔️ #blades game so get your Saturday fix right here with us 🤝🤝

Pictures from @Handsworth_FC 2-4 Sheffield FC now online: flickr.com/photos/62126085@N… Apologies to @j_hines10 for missing his goal! Album of shots of the Handsworth Sword Dancers later today.

MATCH REPORT: Ambers exit Senior Cup after home defeat #Pitchero pitchero.com/clubs/handswort…

📰 ISSUE 83 OF SOUTH YORKSHIRE SPORT IS OUT NOW! 📖 READ IT FREE HERE: southyorkshiresport.hflip.co… 🔥 WELFARE RISE! @thewelfare are emerging as genuine promotion contenders after extending their unbeaten league run to EIGHT matches with a 2–0 victory at Kinsley Boys. Liam Flanagan struck twice as Welfare continued their charge, while @DearneDistrict strengthened their grip on top spot in the NCEL Premier Division with a 5–1 win over @KnaresboroughFC. @RMFC1919 also enjoyed a big weekend with a 3–1 victory over second-placed @BottesfordTown, while @maltbymainfc ended a difficult spell with a hard-earned 3–2 win at @SelstonFC. 🏆 SHEFFIELD HIT FOUR TO REACH LAST EIGHT! @sheffieldfc booked their place in the last eight of the Senior Cup with a four-goal victory over @Handsworth_FC . 🗞️ We bring you the full match report and post-match interviews with both managers. 🔥 HANDSWORTH WOMEN HIT SEVEN! There’s also a big performance to celebrate from Handsworth Women, who hit seven goals. Read all about it inside! 🏏 CRICKET NEWS: KETTLEBOROUGH JOINS THE ELITE Turn to page 3 for our cricket feature as former @SheffieldColCC player Richard Kettleborough joins the elite. 🌧️ FOOTBALL: A BIT OF A STORM! Our football coverage also includes a weather-hit story, with more on pages 4 and 13, plus the last shot on the back page. 🏫 SCHOOLS: PASTURES END 50-YEAR WAIT A special moment for the school game, featured on page 21. 🗞️ PLUS PLENTY MORE INSIDE! Non-league football, local leagues, women’s football, results, tables and fixtures — all in one place, with coverage of grassroots sport from across our region. 👏 PLEASE SHARE AND SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SPORT! South Yorkshire Sport is produced entirely by volunteers. Every read, share and recommendation helps us keep bringing you the clubs, players and stories that matter. 🌐 Read Issue 83 free, and find previous editions, at: southyorkshiresport.co.uk

I told you goalkeepers were generally crackers.... @Handsworth_FC @JamesPollard98 @SF_Goalkeeping 🤣😉

A late consolation goal for @Handsworth_FC scored by James Simmonite v Sheffield FC as the visitors ran out 2-4 winners in this Senior Cup tie. Match Album to follow ASAP

28/10/26 Sheffield FC - Supporter information #Pitchero If you are visiting us this evening please read and share to make your visit as good as possible . pitchero.com/clubs/handswort…

Norton, Sheffield, 06:50 a.m. Sunrise.. 🥰