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South Yorkshire Police take action on rising dog thefts

by job18pc | Mar 11, 2021 | Crime, News, Top stories, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Officers will begin patrolling dog walking areas such as parks after it was announced 63 dog thefts were recorded since last July. The most recent report came only yesterday when a woman was approached in Kilnhurst and two men attempted to steal her dog. Melanie...

Experts fear early signs of eating disorders missed during lockdown

by job18pc | Mar 11, 2021 | Health, News, Top stories, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Watch

Sheffield’s NHS support service has experienced a concerning rise in the number of referrals for eating disorders because the problems have not been dealt with at an early stage. South Yorkshire health bosses believe more serious cases have been presented due to less...

‘Keep em peeled’ Sheffield Director of public health warns against fraudsters offering vaccines

by job18pc | Feb 11, 2021 | News, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

Members of the public have been contacted by fraudsters over email and text message claiming that they can offer vaccines after asking for bank details.  Sheffield Director of public health, Greg Fell, received a text requesting his bank details in order to book a...

How the COVID Winter Grant scheme is providing free school meals during February half term

by job18pc | Feb 11, 2021 | News

During February half term, food will be provided for children by local authorities under the Covid Winter Grant Scheme. The Covid Winter Grant Scheme is a £170m package distributed by councils to support children, families and the hardest hit during the pandemic. This...

Vital fundraising appeal launched to prevent closure of RSPCA Sheffield

by job18pc | Feb 11, 2021 | Charity, Culture, News

RSPCA Sheffield Animal Centre has set in motion an urgent appeal to save the branch from closure.  The pandemic has made fundraising for the charity near enough impossible which has led to a reduction in donations since March 2020. The branch is independent from the...

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