Why you should roller derby

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...

Impact of stroke awareness month on young carers

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...

Concerns for Sheffield park wildlife following bird flu outbreak

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,...

Festival of Debate panel raises importance of understanding needs of elderly people

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...

A Sheffield school is leading a scheme to close the road outside its gates during drop-off and pick-up times

by Keator Cheng | Apr 28, 2023 | Community, Education, Environment, Health, News, Watch

A Sheffield school is leading a scheme to close the road outside its gates during drop-off and pick-up times.Parents and children have been struggling with traffic congestion and safety concerns during school drop-off and pick-up times for a long time. With a high...

Australian native gets to see her terminally ill father thanks to Sheffield fundraiser

by Larissa Hurt | Apr 28, 2023 | Charity, Health, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Jordann Turner, a nurse at Northern General Hospital, has been able to go home following a massive fundraiser which raised more than £3,000. The 28-year-old, from Sharrow Vale, said: “This year has been so tough financially, and all I want to do is be able to get home...