by Amy Stowe | Mar 15, 2024 | Community, News, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture
Healthwatch Sheffield hosted an event this week on Long Covid Awareness Day to raise awareness for the condition. The event took place in the Circle, on Thursday morning, with around 30 people showing up to meet others with Long Covid and learn more about it. On the...
by Madison Rolfe | Mar 15, 2024 | News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1
South Yorkshire Police have launched a new initiative across Barnsley in hopes of increasing safety for night venue visitors. The scheme, based in the town centre, is expected to decrease numbers of criminal behaviour and public nuisance whilst focusing on protecting...
by Harry Thursby | Mar 15, 2024 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead
A slot machine company has withdrawn their application for a new premises in Sheffield following opposition from people in the area. Merkur Casino made the application on December 18 but decided to withdraw it on Wednesday. They planned to open the venue on Sheffield...
by Georgia Cook | Mar 15, 2024 | Charity, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1
Survivors of modern slavery and LGBTQ+ asylum seekers will be supported through an evening of fundraising for local charities. Student Action for Refugees (STAR) Sheffield are hosting a Refugee Rhythms event tonight in a heritage site in Sheffield. The DJs and...
by Amy Stowe | Mar 15, 2024 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead
Sheffield KFC was granted permission by the council to open overnight after striking a deal with the police. As of now the KFC closes between 12am-2am every day but last week they applied for a 24-hour licence, planning to sell food and drink between the hours of 11pm...
by Emily Shenton | Mar 15, 2024 | News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1
Burngreave Foodbank has seen a decrease in donations and an increase in referrals over the past year and say they fear for the future if it continues down this path. Rachel Snow, Foodbank administrator at Burngreave, on Spital Hill, says the use of food banks has...