Sheffield amongst the first in the country to appoint a dementia research nurse

by Clara Iglesias Romero | Feb 26, 2026 | News, Uncategorised

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has appointed the first dementia research nurse in the country, after a £3 million nationwide investment from Alzheimer’s Society.  Alzheimer’s Society investment has been dedicated towards the UK Dementia Trials...

Sheffield Shoebox Appeal finalises Mother’s Day packages for women’s charities

by Natalia Prucnal | Feb 26, 2026 | News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Over 350 gift bags will be donated by the Sheffield Shoebox Appeal to tens of charities in Sheffield in time for Mother’s Day. The group provides vulnerable women in temporary accommodation with luxury-style gifts they may not be able to afford themselves. The...

Sheffield City Council approve SEND £10M funding for schools

by Clara Iglesias Romero | Feb 26, 2026 | News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

On Monday 23 February, Sheffield City Council approved the £10M funding, from the Department of Education, to support SEND in schools throughout Sheffield.  This decision will help reintegrate children in need of SEND support into mainstream schools by creating 220...

Historic city-wide campaign aims to promote diversity

by James Lewis | Feb 26, 2026 | Community, News, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

One Sheffield, Many Communities, is a Sheffield city campaign under City of Sanctuary that aims to strengthen bonds and connections between different residing groups. Work started last Monday, leading up to celebrations in 2027 which will mark the anniversary of...

Sheffield Tree Action Group finally feel ‘vindicated’ after a long battle against the City Council

by Grace Jappy | Feb 26, 2026 | News, Top stories, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Photo Credit: Shelley Cockayne The Sheffield Tree Action Group (STAG) is being recognised with a plaque at Sheffield Town Hall. The plaque will commemorate its drive towards saving trees from being felled and advocating for the protection of Sheffield’s nature....

Sheffield City Council prepares to launch bigger blue bins next month

by Natalia Prucnal | Feb 26, 2026 | News, Top stories, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Starting this March, Sheffield City Council and Veolia will be distributing 240-litre blue, cardboard recycling bins to replace the 140-litre blue bins following the years-long campaign by the Liberal Democrats. The scheme is a result of a ‘Simpler Recycling’ public...