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Sheffield student takes stride for testicular cancer awareness

Sheffield student takes stride for testicular cancer awareness

by Gus Ballantine | Feb 9, 2024 | Charity, Community, Health, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A University of Sheffield student is set to hit the pavement in a bid to raise both funds and awareness for the battle against testicular cancer. Donovan Rodgers, 21, has recently announced his plans for a fundraising run in support of the Oddballs Foundation...
ShawMind Promotes Children’s Mental Health Week with Crazy Socks Fashion Trend

ShawMind Promotes Children’s Mental Health Week with Crazy Socks Fashion Trend

by Franca Temenu Kehinde | Feb 9, 2024 | Charity, Community, Front Page Highlights, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

To show support for Children’s Mental Health Week, ShawMind charity has encouraged residents across Sheffield to wear their quirkiest socks.  The campaign ‘Sock It To Stigma’ aims to highlight mental health taboos within schools and workplaces by sparking...
Outrage at proposed plans for Gleadless Valleys’ new green space: ‘It isn’t what the people need’ 

Outrage at proposed plans for Gleadless Valleys’ new green space: ‘It isn’t what the people need’ 

by Marianne Hamilton | Feb 9, 2024 | Environment, Front Page Highlights, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

As part of the Gleadless Valley Masterplan, the council’s regeneration team have presented plans for a new green space at Spotswood Road.  This is the first big project as part of their masterplan. The Gleadless Valley Master plan is a future investment plan to...
Parents and children urged to increase awareness of internet safety through police campaign

Parents and children urged to increase awareness of internet safety through police campaign

by Yaocheng Liu | Feb 8, 2024 | News

South Yorkshire Police has encouraged children and their parents to make themselves aware of the best ways to stay safe online as part of Safer Internet Day 2024. The campaign aims to raise awareness of a safer and better internet for all, and especially for children...
Burglaries in Crookes area puts residents on edge

Burglaries in Crookes area puts residents on edge

by Benj Simmons | Feb 8, 2024 | Crime, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Recent burglaries in the Crookes area of Sheffield have left people concerned for their safety. In recent months, people have claimed the number of break-ins in the area has led to them having to take extra precautions in order to protect themselves and their...
Extinction Rebellion protest against the council’s progress to meet emission reduction targets

Extinction Rebellion protest against the council’s progress to meet emission reduction targets

by John Cresswell | Feb 8, 2024 | News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

A Sheffield City council meeting yesterday was adjourned due to disruption caused by Extinction Rebellion protesters.  Yesterday marked five years since the council called a climate emergency. Since 2019 the city has only seen a 3% cut in reducing emissions. The...
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