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Campaigners push for plant-based overhaul at Sheffield Students’ Union

Campaigners push for plant-based overhaul at Sheffield Students’ Union

by Alexander Lloyd | Mar 20, 2026 | Community, Education, Environment, Top stories

A student-led campaign is pushing for the University of Sheffield to adopt fully plant-based catering, starting with the Students’ Union. The Plant-Based Universities campaign started in 2021 and has been calling on universities to transition to 100% sustainable...
South Yorkshire woman granted highest civic honour award

South Yorkshire woman granted highest civic honour award

by Jack Bluck Foster | Mar 20, 2026 | Community, Education, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

A foster carer has been awarded the highest honour from Rotherham Council after over 50 years in social care, and is hoping to inspire others to do the same. Christine Lunn, North Anston, was made freewoman of Rotherham at the council meeting on 13 March, after she...
New production studio launched for adults with additional needs

New production studio launched for adults with additional needs

by Louie Carvacho | Mar 19, 2026 | Charity, Education, News, Uncategorised

Sheffield based charity ‘Work Ltd Studio’ support students with additional needs to be part of professional film productions, working with businesses and organisations within the Sheffield community. The project is headed by Adam McGrath and Callum Wear,...
Best Selling author and ‘grandfather of mashup’ visits Sheffield Libraries 

Best Selling author and ‘grandfather of mashup’ visits Sheffield Libraries 

by Emily Walker | Mar 19, 2026 | Education, News

The author, who is full of weird and wonderful ideas that takes his readers into unknown worlds and on fantastical adventures, visited Sheffield Libraries this week. Jasper Fforde said, “I hope people are entertained with my books and that they give some food...
Sheffield Council to decide on allocating funds for emergency repairs for Nether Edge school roof

Sheffield Council to decide on allocating funds for emergency repairs for Nether Edge school roof

by Abi Hall | Mar 13, 2026 | Education, Health, News

A decision is set to be made on whether to allocate nearly three quarters of a million pounds to address building safety concerns at a primary school in Sheffield. Sheffield City Council’s Finance and Performance Committee will meet on 16 March to discuss plans to...
Feminist organisation conducts annual campaign on reproductive rights

Feminist organisation conducts annual campaign on reproductive rights

by Leah Connolly | Mar 6, 2026 | Community, Education, Health, News, Politics, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A Sheffield-based feminist organisation ‘Worker’s Liberty’ is campaigning for reproductive rights during Lent in opposition to an anti-abortion campaign. US anti-abortionists ‘40 Days for Life’ had success in overturning Roe v Wade, and the members of Workers Liberty...
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