Sheffield’s vintage stores say they’re excited to get back to business

by joa19jma | May 13, 2021 | Community, Watch

Since April 12, Sheffield city centre has been slowly returning to normal, and May 17 will see more restrictions lifted. Restaurants, pubs and bars will soon be allowed to host people indoors, and some non-essential venues such as cinemas will be reopening again. Many...

Sheffield boxing gym offers free food for those in need

by joa19jma | Mar 25, 2021 | Charity, Sport

Sheffield Kings Boxing Gym has been offering free food to those in need since last week.  The club, located in Retford Road, Woodhouse, collects canned goods and non-perishable items and places these in a basket outside of the gym, with the message: ‘Free food for...

NHS warns of vaccine shortage as health secretary praises peak in vaccinations

by joa19jma | Mar 25, 2021 | Health, News, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

NHS England has warned of a significant shortage in the Astra-Zeneca vaccine coming at the end of March, thought to last four weeks. A letter from NHS England was sent to all vaccination centres on 17 March. It detailed the considerable reduction in supply, saying...

John Lewis in Sheffield closes for good in ‘incredibly difficult’ decision brought on by pandemic

by joa19jma | Mar 24, 2021 | Top Story - Home Page Lead

Sheffield’s historic John Lewis store is set to close after the retailer announced that eight of their nationwide shops will not be reopening when non-essential retailers can once again open their doors. Much to the disappointment of local residents, the city...

Uncertainty remains for businesses following COVID-19 restrictions

by joa19jma | Feb 25, 2021 | Culture

Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlined the next steps in easing current COVID-19 restrictions across the UK on February 22, with the hopes of an end to restrictions by June 21. In response to the PM’s roadmap announcement, Sheffield City Region Mayor Dan Jarvis...