Articles by Jake Heasman

Sheffield striker set for England representation

May 7, 2024

A Sheffield resident has been selected to represent the England Deaf Football Team at the Championships in Antalya.  Will Palmer, 22, is a striker for the England Deaf Football Team with the squad training hard for the tournament which will start on the 20th of...

Promotion success for West Yorkshire Futsal Club

Apr 30, 2024

West Yorkshire Futsal Club have been promoted to the second highest competitive futsal league in England, which is “something we never even thought of achieving at the start of the season” according to the club’s owner.  The club gained promotion to the National...

Charity abseil hits the heights for Shelter

Apr 23, 2024

A vital annual abseil that raises crucial cash for a homeless charity saw brave adrenaline-seekers scale the famous Sheffield Hallam Owen building on Saturday.  The Shelter and Sheffield Hallam University abseiling event has been described by Shelter’s...

Sheffield awaits results on anti-social behaviour legislation

Apr 16, 2024

Residents of Sheffield are awaiting the result of their votes regarding legislation that could lead to an increase in police and council power to control anti-social behaviour. The plans were suggested by Sheffield City Council as 97 out of 100 businesses surveyed in...

Miners’ strike 40th anniversary: Stories told by those involved 

Mar 13, 2024

The call for a nation-wide miners’ walkout, which contributed to the 1984-85 Miners’ strike, has reached its 40th anniversary today.  The year long strike took place after Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative government planned the closure of 20 coal pits, which saw ¾ of...