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£40M New Homes Plan For Loxley Valley
A Sheffield based housing company has unveiled plans for around 60 new homes in Loxley Valley including 10 worth over £1M each. The ‘Center Parcs-style woodland homes’...
“Be Water Aware” campaign warns of the dangers of open water swimming as weather warms up
This years "Be Water Aware" campaign backed by South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, has urged people not to enter reservoirs as summer approaches. The campaign is ran by...
New Zero Waste shop ‘Trixie’s Pantry’ opens in Broomhill, Sheffield, spearheaded by University of Sheffield alumni newlyweds
A new independent, zero-waste shop has opened in Broomhill, Sheffield, aiming to attract students to make a positive change towards a sustainable lifestyle. The shop...
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Sheffield organisations gather to celebrate Earth Day 2024
An Earth Day fair at the University of Sheffield's Students' Union gave students the chance to learn more about being climate conscious. The official theme of Earth Day...
Fast treatment helps to reduce serious foot disease in patients with diabetes
Latest figures show that 85.7% of patients with diabetic foot ulcers in Sheffield were seen within two weeks of presentation compared to the national average of 66.6%....
New Parliamentary bill proposes complete ban of all tobacco products to those born after 2009 with MPs set to vote.
Rishi Sunak’s parliamentary bill that aims to create a smoke-free British generation will ‘increase crime rather than do good’, according to a Sheffield business...
Man to run marathon to raise money for Sheffield’s children hospital
A man will run a marathon to raise funds for Sheffield children’s hospital after they saved the life of his colleague’s six-year-old daughter. The man, 22-year-old...
Circuit training classes launched in Sheffield to support people with multiple sclerosis
A circuit training class has been launched for people with multiple sclerosis to help improve their physical and mental health. Weekly sessions, which have been...
Photo exhibition by women in recovery from addiction heads to United Nations event
An exhibition made by and for women recovering from addiction has headed from Sheffield to the United Nations. The exhibition, which took place at Project6 in...
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We can all do more to keep the city stainless say Sheffield Litter Pickers
Litter pickers in Sheffield have issued a rallying call for people to help them to keep our streets spotless. Groups from across the city have shared their views on how to keep Sheffield tidy, with one common theme, that anyone can pitch in to help. Tricia Flynn, 50,...
‘It’s a Tampon, not Thomas the Tank Engine!’ – creative bid to smash period taboos by Sheffield student
As Sheffield celebrates five years of being Period Positive, Sheffield University’s Women Officer dressed as a box of tampons to advocate for free period products for students. Eloise Taylor, the newly appointed Women student’s officer, spent election week determined...
Transplant survivors share their stories for upcoming World Kidney Day
A woman with life-threatening renal failure was saved by the “greatest gift” a mother could give - her own kidney. In the days after mothers day and to celebrate the upcoming World Kidney Day this Thursday, Sarah Burt shared her story in order to highlight the...
Healthcare worker at Sheffield Hospital scoops rare award in surprise ceremony
A Healthcare Support Worker who has dedicated her career to enabling patients with kidney failure can live a ‘normal’ life, has won a national award. Victoria (Vicki) Furniss, Healthcare Support Worker at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, was given...
Sheffield students raise over £350 for head and neck cancer charity
Two Masters students at The University of Sheffield have organised a bake sale and raffle to raise money for The Swallows Head & Neck Cancer Group charity. It was organised to mark National Hydration Week which takes place from 11 - 17 March and swallowing...
Work underway in Sheffield’s city centre to build new bike lanes
Work has begun on Tenter Street to install new cycleways and improve pavements as part of the Connecting Sheffield Scheme. The scheme aims to provide sustainable transport options through providing a high quality walking and cycling route from Neepsend and Kelham...