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Fair held for UK college students searching higher education in Sheffield

Fair held for UK college students searching higher education in Sheffield

by Elim Lau | Mar 15, 2024 | News, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

UK University Search held a spring fair at the University of Sheffield, bringing hundreds of college students to the campus.  The fair was held at the Octagon on 14 March, providing a range of university booths for students to choose which university or...
Healthwatch Sheffield event hopes to raise awareness and understanding about long covid

Healthwatch Sheffield event hopes to raise awareness and understanding about long covid

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...
Police launch new safety initiative for Barnsley bars

Police launch new safety initiative for Barnsley bars

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...
Merkur Casino withdraws application for new slots location in Sheffield following public backlash

Merkur Casino withdraws application for new slots location in Sheffield following public backlash

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A slot machine company has withdrawn their application for a new premises in Sheffield following opposition from people in the area.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...
Charity music event for refugees to be held in Sheffield tonight

Charity music event for refugees to be held in Sheffield tonight

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...
West Street KFC wins approval for late night hours despite complaints from police and the public

West Street KFC wins approval for late night hours despite complaints from police and the public

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...
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