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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...
Thousands of illegal vapes seized by Sheffield Trading Standards

Thousands of illegal vapes seized by Sheffield Trading Standards

by Mohammed Sadman | Feb 15, 2024 | Crime, Front Page Highlights, Health, News

This comes after 30,000 vapes were seized in a raid on a Sheffield shop. Working with South Yorkshire Police, Sheffield Trading standards carried out over 100 inspection visits to local businesses and found many to be selling illegal brands. Sheffield City councillor...
Sheffield prepares for largest Lunar New Year celebration yet

Sheffield prepares for largest Lunar New Year celebration yet

by Gus Ballantine | Feb 9, 2024 | Charity, Community, Culture, Education, Front Page Highlights, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Sheffield is set to host its largest Lunar New Year celebration ever, with a five-day festival around the city running from today until February 13.  The festival aims to unite communities in a spirit of harmony and celebration as the city welcomes the Year of...
Police seize over £900,000 worth of illegal vapes and cigarettes from Rotherham streets

Police seize over £900,000 worth of illegal vapes and cigarettes from Rotherham streets

by Ethan Parris | Feb 9, 2024 | Community, Crime, Front Page Highlights, Health, News, Top stories, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

South Yorkshire Police and Rotherham Council have made significant progress in their commitment to removing illegal vapes, cigarettes and tobacco from the town’s streets. The force’s district police officers and Rotherham’s Tobacco Control Alliance removed over...
Sheffield animal shelter offers free microchipping

Sheffield animal shelter offers free microchipping

by Liz Graham | Feb 9, 2024 | Charity, Community, Front Page Highlights, News

A Sheffield animal shelter has warned cat owners may be fined up to £500 if they fail to cooperate with a new microchipping mandate that comes into legislation in June.  In a bid to enhance responsible pet ownership and facilitate swift reunions between lost pets...
ShawMind Promotes Children’s Mental Health Week with Crazy Socks Fashion Trend

ShawMind Promotes Children’s Mental Health Week with Crazy Socks Fashion Trend

by Franca Temenu Kehinde | Feb 9, 2024 | Charity, Community, Front Page Highlights, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

To show support for Children’s Mental Health Week, ShawMind charity has encouraged residents across Sheffield to wear their quirkiest socks.  The campaign ‘Sock It To Stigma’ aims to highlight mental health taboos within schools and workplaces by sparking...
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