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Rising concerns over vape shops posing fire risks in light of the fire in Glasgow 

Rising concerns over vape shops posing fire risks in light of the fire in Glasgow 

by Jayne Oyeyemi | Mar 27, 2026 | Community, Health, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Uncategorised

In Sheffield, there have been local concerns on the number of vape shops that contain lithium-ion batteries which can pose fire risk threats.  On March 20, Sheffield City Council held an environmental services and regulation policy committee whereby Josh Rowan...
Sheffield company pioneering stem cell therapies thanks to funding scheme

Sheffield company pioneering stem cell therapies thanks to funding scheme

by Amelie White | Mar 27, 2026 | Health, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A Sheffield Science and investment scheme has helped to develop treatment for the 430 million people who experience hearing loss globally.  Rinri Therapeutics, a biotechnology company, which arose from the University of Sheffield has been pioneering stem cell...
WATCH: Spring has sprung as the first outdoor Pollen market of the year is held in Sheffield

WATCH: Spring has sprung as the first outdoor Pollen market of the year is held in Sheffield

by Tyra Martin | Mar 20, 2026 | Health, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Watch

Pollen home and garden market has officially moved outdoors for the first time this year, as we move in to spring and summer. The Pollen market is a flower and garden market in Castlegate, that takes place by the River Don. Jamie Woodgate, sales and events manager,...
WATCH: Sheffield honours anniversary of Covid-19 at annual memorial event

WATCH: Sheffield honours anniversary of Covid-19 at annual memorial event

by Scarlett Perry | Mar 20, 2026 | Community, Health, News, Watch

The 6th anniversary of Covid-19 pandemic was honoured by Sheffield City Council at a memorial event hosted at Balm Tree Gardens.  The event was split into two with a session held at Sheffield Town Hall where tributes for loved ones could be made and tied to the Covid...
Council share concerns about NHS integration with Palantir following public demonstration

Council share concerns about NHS integration with Palantir following public demonstration

by Gabriella Whiston | Mar 13, 2026 | Charity, Community, Health, News, Politics, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Councillors in Sheffield shared concerns about Palantir’s NHS contract at a meeting this week, following protests from a grassroots campaign group. The #NoPalantirInTheNHS South Yorkshire campaign is supported by Medact Sheffield and Healthworkers for a Free...
Charity’s largest ever donation funds life changing surgical robot

Charity’s largest ever donation funds life changing surgical robot

by Joan Arackal | Mar 13, 2026 | Charity, Community, Health, News, Uncategorised

Sheffield Hospitals Charity donated £1.45 million towards a new surgical robot that will be used to deliver robotic-assisted surgery for cancer patients. Increasing the number of robotic-assisted surgeries supports the demand for minimally invasive surgeries, with...
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