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Festival of Debate panel raises importance of understanding needs of elderly people

by admin | May 4, 2023 | Community, Culture, Health

A Sheffield event highlighted that understanding real needs of elderly people and signposting available services have been crucial for better social care. Panellists from academy and charity groups in Sheffield discussed the intersectionality of ageing issues and more...

Meet the new female-only ‘Night Angels’ keeping women safe at night as sexual offences reach new high in South Yorkshire

by Olivia Warburton | May 4, 2023 | Community, Crime, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A female-only night-time patrol team has launched in Barnsley to make women feel safer on nights out. The ‘Night Angels’ are employed by local security company Doyle Security and are tasked with protecting women from attacks in the city on Saturday nights.  The...

Why we should talk about dying more

by admin | May 4, 2023 | Community, Culture, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Today, the Festival of Debate and Compassionate Sheffield are holding a talk with Dr. Kathryn Mannix called Talking about Dying. The hour-long talk starts discussions about dying before Dying Matters Week next week. Dr Kathryn Mannix, 64, a former palliative care...

A Sheffield school is leading a scheme to close the road outside its gates during drop-off and pick-up times

by Keator Cheng | Apr 28, 2023 | Community, Education, Environment, Health, News, Watch

A Sheffield school is leading a scheme to close the road outside its gates during drop-off and pick-up times.Parents and children have been struggling with traffic congestion and safety concerns during school drop-off and pick-up times for a long time. With a high...
Hong Kong immigrant couple find love and tie the knot in Sheffield

Hong Kong immigrant couple find love and tie the knot in Sheffield

by Keator Cheng | Apr 28, 2023 | Community, Culture, News

In a heart-warming tale of love and destiny, a Hong Kong couple who were both new immigrants to the UK, have found each other and tied the knot in Sheffield. It all began when 29-year-old Edmond and 30-year-old Jackie were both working in the stage and theatre...
Market Place Europe makes its return to Sheffield

Market Place Europe makes its return to Sheffield

by Megan Hodson | Apr 28, 2023 | Community, Culture, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Stalls from all over the world have come together in Sheffield’s Peace Gardens and Town Hall Square for the Market Place Europe. Put together to celebrate the Snooker World Final, the market lasts five days, starting April 27th to May 1st, and is open from...
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