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`A legacy the world needs`: Sheffield-led climate satellite has launched but campaigners warn of access gap

`A legacy the world needs`: Sheffield-led climate satellite has launched but campaigners warn of access gap

by Varvara Riepina | May 8, 2025 | Community, Culture, Environment, News, Top stories

A revolutionary European satellite built to measure the Earth’s forests in 3D has launched — and at its core is a 20-year research effort led by the University of Sheffield. However, local environmental campaigners say its impact will depend on whether the communities...
Artists open doors to represent Sheffield creative work

Artists open doors to represent Sheffield creative work

by Thomas Booth | May 8, 2025 | Community, Culture, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Over 100 artists across Sheffield are taking part in the art studio event Open Up Sheffield. Artwork includes sculpting, painting, photography and jewellery giftware, all which can be purchased off the individual creators. One artist taking part in the event is Jason...
Sheffield’s pioneering ‘Lady with the Lamp’  has been given a blue plaque.

Sheffield’s pioneering ‘Lady with the Lamp’  has been given a blue plaque.

by Max Astle | May 8, 2025 | Community, Front Page Highlights, News, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Monica Maurice, who was known as the ‘Lady with the Lamp’, has been awarded a blue plaque to celebrate her contribution to safety in engineering. The event took place on the 8th May, at the Wolf Safety Lamp company house on Saxon Road. Maurice was a pioneer in safety...
Why is our city such a mess? The outbreak of overflowing bins in Sheffield

Why is our city such a mess? The outbreak of overflowing bins in Sheffield

by Liv Tutill | May 8, 2025 | Community, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Sheffield city centre is being overwhelmed with the number of overflowing bins following an ongoing waste collection dispute between two unions within Veolia’s workforce. Sheffield City Council works alongside Veolia to provide households with waste and...
Local artists welcome the public for Open Up Sheffield

Local artists welcome the public for Open Up Sheffield

by Megan Pocock | May 8, 2025 | Community, Culture, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Open Up Sheffield 2025 is back for its second weekend this Saturday, once again showcasing the artistic talent of the city.  This annual event celebrates artists of all kinds and invites the public into studios and workshops across Sheffield to get a closer look...
Sheffield Charity introduces ‘Trauma-Informed Agenda’ to Tackle Homelessness

Sheffield Charity introduces ‘Trauma-Informed Agenda’ to Tackle Homelessness

by Tian'Er He | May 8, 2025 | Charity, Community, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Uncategorised

A Sheffield-based charity group has launched a new initiative—the “Trauma-Informed Agenda”—to reshape how the city addresses homelessness. Central to the plan is redesigning the charity group’s internal spaces to better support individuals affected by trauma. Tim...
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