by Shakthi Thyagarajan | May 12, 2023 | Environment, Health, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead
Sewage is entering Britain’s waterways at alarming rates and it’s especially bad in Sheffield. Data from the Environment Agency revealed that sewage was dumped into Sheffield’s rivers 2,909 times, or about 8,700 hours last year, which means there were only 60...
by Finbar Major | May 12, 2023 | Health, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead
A young Sheffield woman who was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis has organised a fundraiser to raise awareness for the condition. Lottie Grace Smith, 22, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in January and is now looking to raise money for MS Society UK....
by Jimmy | May 5, 2023 | Community, Health, Sport
Sheffield Steel roller derby team Sheffield Steel Roller Derby are hosting a new skater intake on the 7 May. But what is a roller derby? Roller derby is a two team sport with 15 members on either side. It’s a 60 minute game played in two halves, consisting of 2...
by Jessica Fitzpatrick-Howard | May 4, 2023 | Charity, Community, Health, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2
Impact of stroke awareness month on young carers May is stroke awareness month and The Stroke Asociation is emphasing on the physical impact of stroke in regards to speech. The effects of a stroke can vary and the stroke association have listed the physical effects on...
by Samuel Lakin | May 4, 2023 | Health, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2
A recent outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza HPAI in Doncaster has sparked concerns over the safety of Sheffield’s parks, both for wildlife and visitors. Following on from the lifting of the mandatory housing order in place for poultry on the 18th April,...
by admin | May 4, 2023 | Community, Culture, Health
A Sheffield event highlighted that understanding real needs of elderly people and signposting available services have been crucial for better social care. Panellists from academy and charity groups in Sheffield discussed the intersectionality of ageing issues and more...
