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GCSE and A-level students face further pressure as exam boards become more lenient after pandemic

by Javier Tucker | May 19, 2023 | Education, News

GCSE and A-Level exams begin this week with a reduction in government support for the first time post lockdown throughout Sheffield and the rest of the UK. What has changed? After more than three years of disruption due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the government have...

500 Together: Sheffield volunteer group reaches £50,000 milestone in donations

by Florence Kilby | May 18, 2023 | Charity, Community, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Sheffield-based fundraising group, 500 Together, has reached a significant milestone by earning a total of £50,000 in their weekly donations to individuals and organisations in need.  The group, which was established in 2019, has collectively donated a sum of £500...

International Museum Day in Sheffield

by Alex Bull | May 18, 2023 | Top Story - Home Page Lead

Museums are some of the most important establishments in society, helping to educate children and adults on important events that shape our understanding of the world. Yet sadly many of them are struggling financially and at risk of closing down. May 18th is...
Dementia Action Week – catch symptoms early

Dementia Action Week – catch symptoms early

by Amelia Elder | May 18, 2023 | Community, Health, News, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

This week from the 15th to 21st of May marks Dementia Action Week (DAW) .  Within Yorkshire and the Humber, one in three who notice symptoms of dementia in themselves or a loved one wait more than a month before voicing their concerns, according to the...

Women mean business: Sheffield networking event to unite businesswomen 

by admin | May 18, 2023 | Community, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

A Sheffield woman has started ‘‘Women mean business’’, a networking event which will be running once every month. Sophie Scott, a financial advisor, started the discussion group with a friend Claire Crane, when the two met at another networking event and felt...
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