by Maximilian Jenz | Mar 24, 2023 | Community, Culture, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture
On 22nd March, over a billion Muslims worldwide began their annual observation of Ramadan, the holy Islamic month of fasting. It is a time marked by intense fasting and prayer for the Muslim community. So why is Ramadan so important to Muslims and what do they...
by Alex Keir | Mar 23, 2023 | Charity, Community, Culture, Top Story - Home Page Lead
Sheffield’s famous John ‘Man with the Pram’ Burkhill is closing in on his £1 million target for Macmillan Cancer as he prepares to take on this weekend’s half marathon. John Burkhill parades the streets of the Steel City on a regular basis pushing his late daughter’s...
by Owen Barnard | Mar 23, 2023 | Culture, Sport
Despite a challenging campaign, The Owls will be determined to beat rivals Sheffield United Community Foundation Ladies on Sunday. Sheffield Wednesday Ladies have been training ahead of facing rivals Sheffield United Community Foundation Ladies in the North East...
by Freya Hodge | Mar 23, 2023 | Community, Culture, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture
From the Tudors to notorious gangsters, a local ex-police sergeant has devised a tour that highlights Sheffield’s chilling history. Kevin McKeown, 66, has lived in Sheffield his whole life and was active in the Police force for over 30 years. Last summer, Kevin...
by Isabel Weeks Hankins | Mar 23, 2023 | Culture, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1
A Sheffield-based visual artist and graphic designer, known for his bright colours and explosive shapes, is set to open his first solo exhibition. Andy Welland, from Mexborough, Doncaster, said he creates art to celebrate ‘the idea of togetherness, connecting and...
by Dennis Minter | Mar 23, 2023 | Culture, Sport, Top Story - Home Page Lead
A Sheffield football club has disputed the claim that the FA cup is the oldest football trophy in the world. Hallam FC are the owners of the Youdan cup, which they claim was first contested in 1867, four years before the start of the FA cup. The trophy is named after...
