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Lesbian Visibility Week 2023: Everything you need to know about its significance in Sheffield

by Elizabeth Hopwood | Apr 28, 2023 | Culture, News

Lesbian Visibility Week (LVW) is important to lesbians all over the world, but what is it, and why should it be recognised in the Steel City? What is Lesbian Visibility Week? LVW is an annual event aiming to both celebrate lesbians and show solidarity with all LGBTQ+...

Sheffield restaurant owners mark Allergy Awareness Week

by Elizabeth Hopwood | Apr 28, 2023 | Health, News, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture, Watch

To mark Allergy Awareness Week, two Sheffield restaurants shared how they best support their customers with allergies. Charity Allergy UK, who set up the campaign, found over half of people living with allergies in the UK regularly avoid social situations due to their...

Poor public transport is one of biggest barriers to a greener country, new statistics show

by Elizabeth Hopwood | Mar 14, 2023 | Uncategorised

A new report issued by ONS has found that a lack of reliable, regular, or convenient public transport is the biggest barrier for using greener forms of transport. Data collected between 25 January 2023 to 5 February 2023 showed that 4 in 10 adults rated this as the...

Sheffield pop-up shop showcases local female-owned businesses for International Women’s Day

by Elizabeth Hopwood | Mar 10, 2023 | News

In celebration of International Women’s Day, a feminist illustrator from Sheffield has set up a pop-up shop in support of businesswomen from the North.  Olivia Tate, 22, from Barnsley, spent months planning the event to showcase over 20 female-owned small...

Sheffield snow brings city to a standstill

by Elizabeth Hopwood | Mar 10, 2023 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Sheffield has come to a standstill after heavy snow overnight which made travel feel almost impossible. An Amber Level weather warning was issued yesterday after temperatures dropped below freezing and snow caused hazardous conditions on roads and pavements. Multiple...

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