Articles by Heather Treaton

Music-based social enterprise releases new sober social dates

Apr 30, 2024

Community music organisation Ritetrax has secured funding for a new set of sober socials in Sheffield aimed at recovering alcoholics and ex-convicts.  The free entry socials will be held in RiteTrax's club venue Plot22, on the 26th April, 24th May and 28th June. ...

Free electric bus service relaunched as Sheffield Connect

Apr 16, 2024

Sheffield Connect saw the launch of four brand new free electric buses last week.  The service, previously known as ‘FreeBee’, has been rebranded and pledges to provide an easier and more sustainable travel experience for the people of Sheffield. South Yorkshire...

West Street KFC granted licence to open until 5am

Mar 13, 2024

Popular chicken shop KFC was granted permission to open until 5am in a council meeting which took place on Monday morning. Local residents near West Street objected to the new hours, claiming it would increase anti-social behaviour and disturbances.  But...