‘We need statutes not statues’ – Sheffielders have mixed response to Covid memorial

by Owen Jameson | Mar 24, 2023 | Community, Culture, Health

An elegant Covid memorial was unveiled in the heart of Sheffield yesterday, exactly three years since the first lockdown. The stainless steel willow tree memorial was designed by architect George King and commissioned by Sheffield City Council. City of Sheffield pulls...

“It’s a BIG eyesore”: Sheffield responds to the HUGE KFC sign at Castle Square.

by Charlie Fenton | Mar 24, 2023 | Community, Culture

A huge KFC sign has been posted next to the Easy Hotel opposite the Castle Square tram stop in Sheffield has received mixed responses from Sheffield residents. “It’s a big eyesore, it just feels so out of place” said Barnaby, a Politics student at the University of...

City of Sheffield pulls together to memorialise COVID-19

by Amelia Oates | Mar 24, 2023 | Community, Culture, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Watch

Sheffield City Council has worked in collaboration with local organisations to memorialise the coronavirus pandemic. Over the last month numerous events have been held across the city, including Sheffield Cathedral’s ‘Wall of Reflection.’  This is a place where...

Covid memorial unveiled in Sheffield

by Dennis Minter | Mar 24, 2023 | Community, Culture, News, Top stories

A memorial sculpture for those affected by the Covid pandemic has been unveiled by Sheffield City Council. The opening ceremony, which took place at Balm Green Gardens yesterday, was specifically chosen to coincide with the national day of Covid remembrance.  The...

What is Ramadan? – Sheffield’s Muslim community begin month long celebrations

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...

‘Pram Man’ raises over £900k for charity ahead of Sheffield Half Marathon

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...