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WATCH: Sheffield animal shelter under pressure from pandemic puppy crisis

by joa19ajd | May 20, 2021 | Charity, News, Watch

Thousands of puppies bought during the Covid-19 are now being returned to dog shelters, placing animal sanctuaries under increased pressure. Thornberry Animal Sanctuary in Sheffield said that’s putting a strain on their resources as many dogs coming in...

Proposed cuts to university arts could have knock-on effect on charity

by joa19mb | May 20, 2021 | Education, News

Proposed cuts to the funding of university arts courses have come under criticism by a Sheffield charity. Artworks, an organisation that revolves around learning disabilities and Autism, relies heavily on university students in Sheffield and there is a fear that the...

Over a million 34 and 35-year-olds will receive their first Covid-19 jab in booster trial launch

by admin | May 20, 2021 | News

A new government-backed trial has launched and over 1 million 34 and 35-year-olds will be offered their first Covid-19 vaccine as of 19 May. The majority of confirmed coronavirus cases in England were in the 20-39 age range. It is hoped that vaccinating the younger...

Excitement builds over theatre district ‘Together Season’

by joa19mb | May 20, 2021 | News

Excitement is building over the upcoming ‘Together Season’, a joint event by various Sheffield theatres as restrictions are eased. The event will start on Monday 24 May and run until Saturday 5 June. Part of a new initiative by Sheffield theatres to...

Students left shocked as archaeology department could close

by joa19rh | May 20, 2021 | Community, Education, News

A devastating blow was delivered to archaeological students at The University Of Sheffield this morning after it was announced their department was at risk of closure. In an email received overnight it was revealed their school, which is ranked fifth in the UK in the...

Sheffield organisations react to the UK government’s sentience bill after years of campaigning

by admin | May 20, 2021 | Environment, News, Politics

Animals in the UK will now be recognised by law as having emotions and feeling sensations.  After the launch of the ‘Action plan for animal welfare’ announced earlier this month, animals will be officially regarded as sentient beings for the first time in UK law. This...
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