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“I am that person now but I’m different, I’m a different Sarah” – Postal Worker speaks up after being mauled by a dog leading to amputation
Warning: This article contains graphic descriptions and images of injuries A postal worker whose finger was bitten off while doing her rounds has backed calls for dog...
Over 2,500 Sheffield parking spaces at risk after NCP enters administration
The National Car Parks (NCP) announced it had entered into administration after 95 years in operation, after the company failed to meet its financial obligations. The...
“There’s a real jazz renaissance in Sheffield” – First Kelham Jazz Festival to take place
Tomorrow for the first time Kelham Jazz Festival hopes to celebrate live jazz and bring together bold new talent and established artists in the multi-venue event. The...
‘Youth Say No to War’: Sheffield students call for more youth activism
Young people gathered on Wednesday to protest political unrest and violence across the Middle East, one of many recent demonstrations outside Sheffield’s Students Union...
Sheffield students and staff unite in cuts protest
Students and teachers gathered for a major demonstration to protest budget cuts and job losses affecting both of Sheffield's universities. The protest took place at the...
‘Desperate’ need for school repairs after roof collapse
Sheffield City Council has allocated more than £700,000 for Carterknowle Junior School.
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City’s first football artwork unveiled to celebrate Sheffield FC and FA Cup history
An art feature celebrating Sheffield's rich footballing history has been unveiled this week, illustrating the one and only time an FA Cup tie has been settled by a coin...
£2 Million Jackpot: Council Set to Revolutionise Youth Services
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...
Angered Sheffield students protest to stop cuts to higher education
Students have protested against university cuts which have seen ongoing restructures and job losses across Sheffield universities. On Thursday 12th March, the Anti-Cuts...
University of Sheffield on High Alert Following Two Deaths from Meningitis in Kent
University of Sheffield reassures students that the risk is low after two young people have died following an outbreak of a Meningitis strain. One of the victims has...
Blitz Kidz share stories from the “eye of the storm”
The last generation of blitz survivors stories have been commerated in a brand new book, highlighting Sheffield as 'a city of resilience'. Local author Neil Anderson...
Walk for Gaza later this month in Weston Park
A family-friendly walk in Weston Park is being held later this week to raise money for a charity that helps to feed families in war-torn Gaza. The Walk for Gaza will...
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Vegas themed casino night to raise money for St Luke’s Hospice
Four university students have come together to host a fundraising event for St Luke’s Hospice on 10 April. The organisers of the event, Ruby Unwin-Marris, Shalomee Gumise, Rebekah Radford and Ben...
Mayor Oliver Coppard unveils the South Yorkshire People’s Network: the ‘Future’ of travel in the region
South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard has announced the all new South Yorkshire People’s Network of public transport backed by £1.5 billion of investment as the ‘future of transport’ in the region. The ‘once in a generation’ scheme will see trams and buses branded with...
Scaffolder to walk Cornwall-to-Scotland route for male suicide prevention charity
A scaffolder plans to walk 1200 miles in 60 days across the length of Britain, fundraising for Andy’s Man Club, a male suicide prevention charity. On May 1st, he will begin at Lands End and plans to finish at John O’Groats. Jordan Darby, 39, struggled with his mental...
Collapsing school roof rescued with £720k cash boost amid pupils and teachers safety concerns
A crumbling school roof that led to 237 students being evacuated in January has been allocated £720,000 for a temporary fix. Sheffield City Council’s Finance & Performance Committee decided unanimously to allocate the money from existing “School maintenance...
Urgent donation appeal to save Sheffield city centre charity shop
A Sheffield city centre charity shop has launched an urgent appeal for donations amongst a string of charity shop closures. Age UK on Norfolk Row, an outlet charity shop that sells items at reduced rates, has launched an appeal on Facebook for urgent donations so that...
Upcoming rock camp for girls and non-binary youth held feminism fundraiser
A rock camp for girls and gender non-conforming youth is turning the volume up on the next generation of musicians. The non-profit hosted a feminist embroidery fundraiser on International Women’s Day, at the Rutland Arms in Sheffield city centre. Funds raised were...