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Safety plea issued after grandad dies in house fire

Safety plea issued after grandad dies in house fire

by Liv Firth | May 16, 2025 | Community, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

A man has passed away after emollient cream made his clothes more flammable and were set alight by a gas heater.  Jim Rownsley, of Kempton Gardens, is believed to have died after residue from the cream created a serious fire risk which he was not aware of. ...
Parkinson’s walking football initiative relaunched in Sheffield

Parkinson’s walking football initiative relaunched in Sheffield

by Liv Firth | May 16, 2025 | Charity, Community, Health, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Walking football classes for people with Parkinson’s have been relaunched by a Sheffield-based organisation.  After funding from Parkinson’s UK, Community Wellness Services has been able to reintroduce their free sessions at the Leisure United Graves Football Hub...
Watch: Sheffield celebrating Black music a year on from the MOBOs

Watch: Sheffield celebrating Black music a year on from the MOBOs

by Larissa Kirby | May 16, 2025 | Community, Culture, Top stories

A celebration of Black music and inclusivity was hosted in the Winter Gardens yesterday afternoon.  The event commemorates the one-year anniversary of the MOBO (music of Black origin) awards being hosted in Sheffield. Music industry leaders and artists from...
£16m neuroscience build begins as striking staff continue to highlight ongoing cuts

£16m neuroscience build begins as striking staff continue to highlight ongoing cuts

by Fleur Tortice | May 16, 2025 | Community, Education, News

“It’s tone deaf to be celebrating a multi million investment when staff are currently concerned for their jobs.” said a Professor at the University of Sheffield. Work has begun on a major new health research facility at the University of Sheffield,...
Sheffield night market success!

Sheffield night market success!

by Jessie Harbourne | May 16, 2025 | Community, Culture, Top stories

Last night, crowds gathered at Sheffield Steam Works for the night market, hosted by Craft & Flea. The event took place at Bramall Lane between 5pm and 10pm. Vendors sold homemade jewellery, food, vintage items and buyers also enjoyed the bar and funky background...
Masculinity and Queer love: Bourne’s Swan Lake stuns Sheffield audiences

Masculinity and Queer love: Bourne’s Swan Lake stuns Sheffield audiences

by Fleur Tortice | May 16, 2025 | Community, News

Former dancer said the ballet was “mesmerising and unforgettable” as Lyceum Theatrewelcomes sold-out crowds. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Matthew Bourne’s iconic reimagining of the Tchaikovsky classic,featuring a male corps-de-ballet, brings a wave of excitement...
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