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In pictures: Palestine solidarity protest takes place in Sheffield

by admin | May 13, 2021 | Community, News

On Tuesday, hundreds of people came together in solidarity to protest against the latest series of violent events towards Palestinians. Activists gave speeches on Israel’s violation of human rights and international law, the continuous aggression and systemic...

Sheffield referendum: Voters opt to change system after ‘David and Goliath’ struggle

by admin | May 13, 2021 | Politics

Campaigners have hailed a referendum victory which will change Sheffield City Council to a committee model of decision-making as like winning a ‘David and Goliath struggle’. A petition formed by It’s Our City triggered the vote after collecting signatures of support...

Hundreds gather for Palestine Protest in Sheffield City Centre

by admin | May 13, 2021 | Community, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Despite the stormy weather on Tuesday, hundreds of protesters marched outside Sheffield City Hall after the recent escalation of violence in Jerusalem. The protest started at 6pm and lasted for an hour. It featured emotive speeches and chanting from the crowds. The...

Sheffield man who turned his apartment into a weapons factory taken to hospital

by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crime, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

A Sheffield man who modelled his apartment into a homemade weapons factory has been indefinitely hospitalised under the Mental Health Act. Wayne Parkin, 37, of Deer Park View, was arrested outside his home in Stannington in September 2020, after he was found carrying...

Meet the mums on a mission to map all Sheffield parks in a new app

by admin | May 13, 2021 | Top Story - Home Page Lead

Two mums have launched a new app, mapping parks and green spaces across Sheffield. Jenni Sayer, 34, and Laura Appleby, 36, developed Sheffield Parks app, in a bid to encourage more people to discover green spaces within the city. The app designed by their friend, Tim...
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