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“We want actions, not words”: New domestic abuse training program to tackle support gaps

“We want actions, not words”: New domestic abuse training program to tackle support gaps

by Megan Pocock | Feb 21, 2025 | Community, Crime, News, Top stories, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

A new training program is set to launch in early March and aims to close critical gaps in domestic abuse support.  Developed by Barnsley-based charity Resolute, the program targets professionals across workplaces, social services, and police to better recognise...
Has shoplifting in Sheffield really declined?

Has shoplifting in Sheffield really declined?

by Varvara Riepina | Feb 21, 2025 | Charity, Community, News, Top stories, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

Despite South Yorkshire Police reporting a drop in crime rates, shop managers are witnessing more frequent shoplifting cases in the last couple of weeks. Theft has become a daily struggle for Sheffield’s independent retailers.  Sauwandi Hidellage, 26, shop...
Funeral of Harvey Willgoose to be held today

Funeral of Harvey Willgoose to be held today

by Pola Boczek | Feb 21, 2025 | Community, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

The funeral of 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose is set to start at 2:30pm today at Sheffield Cathedral. The teenage boy was tragically killed in a stabbing in All Saints Catholic High School on 3 February. Hundreds are expected to gather outside to pay their respects...
Sheffield charity calls for help developing new mental health centre

Sheffield charity calls for help developing new mental health centre

by Ewan Aulton | Feb 21, 2025 | Charity, Community, Health, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

A Sheffield charity is reaching out to people for advice on the plans to introduce a new mental health centre to Gleadless and Heeley. Sheffield Flourish is asking for people over 18, who have struggled with their mental health and are local to the area, to give their...
Sheffield and Rotherham’s ‘Dads v Dads’ is kicking the stigma about men’s mental health.

Sheffield and Rotherham’s ‘Dads v Dads’ is kicking the stigma about men’s mental health.

by Max Astle | Feb 20, 2025 | Community, News, Sport

Dads v Dads is changing South Yorkshire lives one kick about at a time with five games over four nights during the week. The weekly event that was set up in 2019 has increased to cater for 50 to 60 dads and does not plan on stopping any time soon. The focus is on...
Sheffield’s Showroom cinema celebrates the LGBTQ+ community

Sheffield’s Showroom cinema celebrates the LGBTQ+ community

by Nina Brooksbank | Feb 14, 2025 | Community, News

A meaningful film and events programme is taking place to honour LGBTQ+ history month. Sheffield’s independent Showroom cinema is hosting a month-long celebration in recognition of the community and will be celebrating queer love on film with a selection of...
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