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Watch: Festival of Debate returns in a bid to give access to academia

Watch: Festival of Debate returns in a bid to give access to academia

by Aimie Gillan | Apr 18, 2024 | Community, Culture, Politics, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Watch

The annual Festival of Debate has returned for the ninth time this week to bring discussions and lectures to venues in Sheffield. The event is run by Opus Independence and hosts over 60 events with over 150 speakers making it the biggest political activist festival in...
Undefeated boxing champ offers tutoring out of new local business

Undefeated boxing champ offers tutoring out of new local business

by Charlie Barry | Apr 18, 2024 | Community, Sport

William Simpson is offering his knowledge to the community through private sessions in the newly opened Flow Boxing. The new shop and gym, located on Abbydale Road, offers top of the line boxing equipment and tutoring for all ability levels. The now retired boxer, who...
95% of children in Sheffield have been accepted into their top school

95% of children in Sheffield have been accepted into their top school

by Kiera Macey | Apr 18, 2024 | Community, Education, News

Parents across Sheffield have just discovered what primary school their children have been allocated.  Almost 95% of pupils were allocated into their first place school, with only 32 pupils getting their third preference place.  This is a slight decrease...
Couple petition for the change in bereavement leave for parents

Couple petition for the change in bereavement leave for parents

by Abiodun Adefemi | Apr 18, 2024 | Community, Top Story - Home Page Lead

After losing their son Toby at three weeks old in November, Laura Hicklin and Dale Barker have been on a journey to change the current law surrounding parental bereavement leave. Miss Hicklin said, “There are no words to explain the loss of a child. It’s just...
Sharrow Vale Market calls for volunteers in biggest event yet

Sharrow Vale Market calls for volunteers in biggest event yet

by Matthew Galloway | Apr 18, 2024 | Charity, Community, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Sharrow Vale Market returns bigger than ever this Sunday from 12pm-4pm with 105 stalls expected to fill the street with food, clothes, crafts, and music. The non-profit event raises money for local charities and community spaces such as the planters on Sharrow Vale...
Watch: A magic music journey by Sheffield Symphony Orchestra

Watch: A magic music journey by Sheffield Symphony Orchestra

by Rose Xu | Mar 22, 2024 | Community, News, Watch

The Sheffield Symphony Orchestra will bring classical masterpieces to High Storrs School tomorrow. Conducted by Juan Ortuño, the performance will showcase Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsody no. 2, a vibrant and lively piece known for its captivating melodies and dynamic...
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