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Petition launched to save last bank in Woodhouse

Petition launched to save last bank in Woodhouse

by Nathalia Santana Hernandez | Feb 21, 2025 | Community, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Plans to close the only remaining bank in Woodhouse are being met with resistance due to concerns about the impact on vulnerable people. Woodhouse Councillor Willis Marshall has started the campaign to demonstrate the community’s dependence on the branch and...
Hope Works Closing: What’s next for Sheffield’s Underground music scene?

Hope Works Closing: What’s next for Sheffield’s Underground music scene?

by Caitlin Gannon | Feb 21, 2025 | News

Sheffield’s famous underground music venue, Hope Works, announced that it will close its doors at the end of the month after 12 years.  This has sparked concern amongst local artists and music lovers, with many questions about where Sheffield’s underground music scene...
“We want actions, not words”: New domestic abuse training program to tackle support gaps

“We want actions, not words”: New domestic abuse training program to tackle support gaps

by Megan Pocock | Feb 21, 2025 | Community, Crime, News, Top stories, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

A new training program is set to launch in early March and aims to close critical gaps in domestic abuse support.  Developed by Barnsley-based charity Resolute, the program targets professionals across workplaces, social services, and police to better recognise...
Has shoplifting in Sheffield really declined?

Has shoplifting in Sheffield really declined?

by Varvara Riepina | Feb 21, 2025 | Charity, Community, News, Top stories, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

Despite South Yorkshire Police reporting a drop in crime rates, shop managers are witnessing more frequent shoplifting cases in the last couple of weeks. Theft has become a daily struggle for Sheffield’s independent retailers.  Sauwandi Hidellage, 26, shop...
Funeral of Harvey Willgoose to be held today

Funeral of Harvey Willgoose to be held today

by Jadzia Boczek | Feb 21, 2025 | Community, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

The funeral of 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose is set to start at 2:30pm today at Sheffield Cathedral. The teenage boy was tragically killed in a stabbing in All Saints Catholic High School on 3 February. Hundreds are expected to gather outside to pay their respects...
Sheffield charity calls for help developing new mental health centre

Sheffield charity calls for help developing new mental health centre

by Ewan Aulton | Feb 21, 2025 | Charity, Community, Health, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

A Sheffield charity is reaching out to people for advice on the plans to introduce a new mental health centre to Gleadless and Heeley. Sheffield Flourish is asking for people over 18, who have struggled with their mental health and are local to the area, to give their...
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