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Sheffield charity launches urgent appeal for sleeping bags

Sheffield charity launches urgent appeal for sleeping bags

by Robin Hibbs | Feb 16, 2024 | Charity, Community, Front Page Highlights, News, Top stories

A Broomhall charity has appealed for the public to donate sleeping bags for vulnerable people on the streets. Ben’s Centre provides a safe space and support for those suffering with substance abuse, including the misuse of drugs and alcohol. Don Beedham, the...
Investment into electric buses to support the Clean Air Zone approved

Investment into electric buses to support the Clean Air Zone approved

by Grace Cunningham | Feb 16, 2024 | Community, Environment, Front Page Highlights, Health, News, Politics, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Sheffield council will tackle the “silent killer” of pollution by investing into electric buses. A council meeting on Wednesday passed the report to increase decarbonised, quality buses around the city to combat the issue of unclean air and poor transport....
First pop-up market in Sheffield to promote food sustainability

First pop-up market in Sheffield to promote food sustainability

by Harsh Srivastava | Feb 16, 2024 | Community, Environment, Front Page Highlights

A social non-profit enterprise that aims to end food waste in Sheffield is introducing their first pop-up market this month. Food Works Sheffield has planned the first market to take place in Stradbroke on the 20 February. Dan Pilles, 42, food supply coordinator for...
Sheffield Montgomery theatre’s accessibility redevelopment project nears completion

Sheffield Montgomery theatre’s accessibility redevelopment project nears completion

by Isabella Francois | Feb 16, 2024 | Community, Culture, Education, Front Page Highlights

The refurbishment of a Sheffield theatre that has received £1.5 million in funding is due to reopen its doors in spring. The theatre has partnered with Sheffield museums and libraries to put on workshops, performances and events over the February half term leading up...
Fly-tipping incident behind industrial estate

Fly-tipping incident behind industrial estate

by Isobelle Castro | Feb 16, 2024 | Crime, Environment, Front Page Highlights, News

Dozens of bin bags have been found behind an industrial estate thought to have been used in the production of cannabis. The dump was discovered behind PureGym on Tuesday 13 February as it captured the attention of passersby. Several large bags of compost were stacked...
South Yorkshire Sea Cadet awarded rare top Sergeant rank

South Yorkshire Sea Cadet awarded rare top Sergeant rank

by Benjamin Todd | Feb 16, 2024 | Charity, Community, Culture, Education, Front Page Highlights

An 18-year-old from Barnsley has risen to become one of the highest ranking Sea Cadets, an honour only awarded to less than 1% of trainees in the country.  James Sandham-Mulholland started at the Sea Cadets on his 13th birthday, and within five years became one of...
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