Articles by Helen Maidment

£2 Million Jackpot: Council Set to Revolutionise Youth Services

Mar 17, 2026

Sheffield City Council have received a £2 million grant from the Youth Investment Fund to build two new youth and community centres. They are one of 16 organisations across England to receive the grant as part of a national programme worth £22 million. Each new centre...

From Sheffield to Palestine: How your old clothes could head to Gaza

Mar 10, 2026

Much needed aid will be on the way to Palestine thanks to women in Neepsend donating pre-loved clothing. A clothes swap event, which is taking place Wednesday 18th March between 6pm and 8pm at Neepsend Social Club, also aims to bring women of the area together and...

Chocolate theft across the city linked to organised crime

Mar 10, 2026

A spike in chocolate theft has affected the way independent businesses in Sheffield run, leaving owners anxious and unable to cover the loss of stock. The Association of Convenience Stores are warning that the rise in chocolate theft in both small businesses and...