Articles by Isobel O'Mahony

Gender pay gap halved in a year says fire service

May 13, 2024

South Yorkshire’s fire service has seen the pay gap between men and women cut significantly, but fire chiefs say stereotypes are stopping women entering the industry. The organisation's Gender Pay Gap Report for 2023, showed that women within South Yorkshire Fire and...

Sheffield’s artists prepare for huge event in May

Apr 26, 2024

Sheffield artists will be opening their studio doors all over Steel City for an annual event. Open Up Sheffield promises to "provide space for all manner of artists and makers across the city and beyond". Artist Celia Bennett, originally from Cheltenham, said: "It’s...

Red Brick Market opens its doors to shoppers in the Steel City

Mar 20, 2024

An independent market opened its doors on Monday morning to give Sheffield its first look inside. Small businesses, vintage traders and local artists had set up their shops in the Red Brick Market near Bramall Lane, with many others continuing to prepare their stalls....

New independent market to open in Sheffield

Mar 15, 2024

Independent traders will be showcasing their products at a new market which opens in Sheffield next week. Red Brick Market will launch on Monday 18 March on John Street, opposite Bramall Lane Stadium, with nearly 100 stalls.  Speaking on social media, the...