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Sheffield charity say Mental Health Awareness week is all about starting conversations

Sheffield charity say Mental Health Awareness week is all about starting conversations

by Sofia Ali | May 16, 2024 | Charity, Community, News, Top stories, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Mental Health Awareness week is from May 13th to 19th and a Sheffield charity say they want to start conversations and break the stigma surrounding mental health.  Sara Sanderson is the Information Coordinator for Sheffield Flourish, a charity that works with people...
Man runs 227 miles for Hillsborough Law Campaign

Man runs 227 miles for Hillsborough Law Campaign

by Sofia Ali | Apr 18, 2024 | Charity, Community, Politics, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

A man is running from Liverpool to London to raise awareness of a new bill set to pass through Parliament in the coming months. Mik Parkin, aged 52, started the run in Anfield last Saturday and continues onto Grenfell, via Hillsborough, where he finishes on April 20....
Man sentenced for over 10 years after a ‘violent and prolonged’ attack on old woman

Man sentenced for over 10 years after a ‘violent and prolonged’ attack on old woman

by Sofia Ali | Feb 29, 2024 | Crime, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

A man was sentenced today at Sheffield Crown Court after attacking an 80-year-old woman with dementia.  Michael Kidd, 35, attacked the lady with ornaments before sexually assaulting her and biting her.  Kidd pleaded guilty to one count of wounding with intent and two...
Sheffield Cinema on a mission to make showings accessible to all

Sheffield Cinema on a mission to make showings accessible to all

by Sofia Ali | Feb 29, 2024 | Community, Front Page Highlights, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Showroom Cinema has launched dementia and autism friendly screenings in a bid to be more inclusive. The cinema, on Paternoster Row, recently introduced dementia friendly screenings that take place on the last Tuesday of every month. Autism friendly film viewings are...

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