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‘Friendship Lunches’ fighting back against loneliness epidemic

‘Friendship Lunches’ fighting back against loneliness epidemic

by Laurel Beach | May 9, 2024 | Charity, Community, News

‘Music Makes Memories’ organises ‘friendship lunches’ that are open to all ages and often include entertainment from a range of artists playing songs from over the decades to help people to reminisce.  The lunches are ideal for those living with dementia and can...
Sheffield City Council to ban ‘harmful’ advertisement in ground-breaking new policy

Sheffield City Council to ban ‘harmful’ advertisement in ground-breaking new policy

by Laurel Beach | Mar 21, 2024 | Environment, Front Page Highlights, News

Billboard adverts aimed at junk food, fossil fuels, airlines, gambling and vaping are to be banned in Sheffield.  Following a meeting held earlier this week, Sheffield City council has decided to ban these ‘harmful’ ads from all authority-owned hoardings, social...
Dog found by RSPCA ‘barely alive’ finds new forever home

Dog found by RSPCA ‘barely alive’ finds new forever home

by Laurel Beach | Mar 21, 2024 | Charity, Uncategorised

A dog described as a “walking skeleton” when found in Barnsley has undergone a huge transformation in RSPCA care and found a loving new home. Luca was barely alive, terrified and couldn’t move when he was found by South Yorkshire Police in April 2023. RSPCA inspector...

Sheffield councillors agreed to spend more than £18m on improving fire safety in 20 tower blocks across Sheffield.

by Laurel Beach | Feb 22, 2024 | Live Blog

The new measures come as a result of the Grenfell Tower disaster. ShefNews spoke to Green Party Councillor Douglas Johnson. Read here. tower block

Breaking News: Four Sheffield gang members jailed for drug offences

by Laurel Beach | Feb 22, 2024 | Live Blog

Dillon Crapper, 26, Glynn Crapper, 48, Benjamin Goddard, 20, and William Sheldon, 19, have been jailed for 26 years and seven months after they supplied over four kilograms of cocaine and heroin. All four defendants plead guilty at Sheffield Crown Court. Top left:...
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