New figures reveal significant increase in rental costs in Sheffield

by Yim Wun Wan | Apr 27, 2023 | Community, News

New data has revealed Sheffield ranks as the city in Yorkshire which has seen the highest percentage increase in rent costs year on year.  New figures from Zoopla’s UK rental market report indicate that rent charged by landlords in Sheffield has increased more than...

Parents raise concerns as renowned Sheffield school’s future remains uncertain

by Caillin McDaid | Apr 27, 2023 | Community, Education, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Parents, teachers, students, and others in Sheffield are currently awaiting news determining the future of the historic King Edward VII School (KES).  Last month it was confirmed that the school will join a multi-academy trust following an Ofsted inspection held...

Father Walks 100K for MS Awareness Week

by Jade Bullen | Apr 27, 2023 | Charity, Community, Health, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A Rotherham father of two is walking 100 kilometres to raise money for MS awareness week, following his wife’s diagnosis. Ben Mason, 46, a professional golfer, will be walking and running across the week has raised nearly £500 for the MS Society, Sheffield and...

Daredevils set to take part in abseil fundraiser for homeless Sheffield charity

by Alice O'Connell | Apr 27, 2023 | Charity, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Brave adrenaline junkies are taking part in a event to raise money for a Sheffield homelessness charity. People will be abseiling down Sheffield Hallam University’s Owen building on Sunday to raise funds and awareness for Shelter. Money raised from those...

Student wakes to shock discovery of badger in kitchen

by admin | Apr 27, 2023 | Community, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A Sheffield student spent an hour trying to get rid of a badger after he woke up to find the creature in his kitchen. Baffled by the sight, Tom Coles, a medical student at the University of Sheffield, couldn’t understand how the badger accessed the student house in...

Sky-high inflation and interest rates impacting Sheffield locals

by Adam Husicka | Mar 31, 2023 | News, Politics, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Watch

Inflation rates have hit 40-year highs, and interest rates have been raised to their highest level in 15 years. As well as individuals, businesses have been affected through wider implications on the economy, with people cutting back on spending as a result of the...