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Watch: Sheffield Action on Plastic host sustainable market in city centre

Watch: Sheffield Action on Plastic host sustainable market in city centre

by George Stanton | May 2, 2025 | Charity, Community, Culture, News, Watch

Speaking at a sustainable market event set up by his charity, Sheffield Action on Plastic, Greg Hewitt explained how small changes to people’s lifestyles in reducing single-use plastic could have a huge environmental benefit. As well as supporting local...
University staff prepare for nine day walkout

University staff prepare for nine day walkout

by Kate Nicholls | May 2, 2025 | Education, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Staff at the University of Sheffield are prepared to continue striking over the next two weeks, following the launch of industrial action on Wednesday. The official nine-day walkout begins on Tuesday 6 May, as members of the Sheffield University and College Union...
Watch: 4.3 million trees planted as volunteering scheme reaches 10th year

Watch: 4.3 million trees planted as volunteering scheme reaches 10th year

by James Cain | May 2, 2025 | Community, Environment, News, Watch

A volunteer group’s project which has planted millions of trees in communities across the country is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The Conservation Volunteers (TCV), a nationwide environmental organisation based in Doncaster, set up the ‘I Dig Trees’...
Sheffield sweats as temperatures hit record high

Sheffield sweats as temperatures hit record high

by Harry Wenlock | May 1, 2025 | Community, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

Record breaking temperatures have been seen across the UK today, making it the hottest first of May since 1990. Sheffield has seen highs of 27 degrees today, which isn’t officially classified as a heatwave, but residents have still flocked to parks and lakes to...
Sheffield cat charity celebrates its 128th birthday

Sheffield cat charity celebrates its 128th birthday

by Will Russell | May 1, 2025 | Charity, News

The Sheffield Cats Shelter is hosting an event to celebrate their 128th birthday, raising money to help buy a new building.  Their current site has helped shelter cats for over 50 years, however, due to its age, it has become outdated for their current...
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