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Cost-of-living crisis: More households and students struggling with rising spending

by Irene Chuang | May 12, 2023 | Community, Health, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

In the UK, prices for basic necessities have been rising more quickly than household earnings. Sheffield students say they have experienced a significant increase in daily expenses.  Charlotte Liu, 20, a business student said: “When I came back to Sheffield, my...

Sheffield charity fighting homelessness attended last weekend’s coronation

by Finbar Major | May 12, 2023 | Community

A Sheffield based charity for homeless people was invited to last weekend’s coronation celebrations in London. Tim Renshaw, CEO of the Archer Project, was awarded a British Empire Medal in recognition for his work to support homeless people during the...

What does the interest rates increase mean?

by Vince Lumley Marshall | May 12, 2023 | News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

The Bank of England voted to increase its base interest rates for the 12th consecutive period yesterday. The 0.25% rise sees interest rates hit 4.5%, causing worries for anyone looking to loan money. ShefNews spoke with Courtney Wilson, Financial Journalist at...

Impactful interactive performances focusing on death offers a reflective experience to audience

by Ewan Jardine | May 12, 2023 | Community, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Interactive performances allowing participants and the audience to share stories about death and the grieving process continues to make an impact in Sheffield.  Research group, Lab4Living has collaborated with Sheffield Hallam University’s theatre department to...

Disabled Barnsley twins to cycle at Superhero Triathlon

by Shakthi Thyagarajan | May 12, 2023 | Community, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

A pair of twin boys from Barnsley who have severe autism and epilepsy are set to participate in an inclusive triathlon in August later this year. Levi and Lucas Atwal-Brice, 17, will be cycling with parents Paul and Michael, as well as five-year-old twin brothers...
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