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Man climbs height of Everest in mental health challenge after cousin took her own life

Man climbs height of Everest in mental health challenge after cousin took her own life

by Robin Hibbs | Mar 15, 2024 | Charity, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A hospitality worker from Sheffield has raised over £1,500 for a mental health charity in memory of his cousin. Simon Watts, from Greystones, spent last weekend walking and running up and down the hill in Bingham Park, to climb the height of the world’s highest...
CCTV released by police following alleged theft in Doncaster

CCTV released by police following alleged theft in Doncaster

by Tsan Ling Liang | Mar 14, 2024 | Front Page Highlights, News

Police are appealing for information concerning a reported theft in Doncaster.  A bag belonging to a woman was stolen in a takeaway premises on Silver Street on February 10 at 8.30 pm. Police say that a short time later the woman’s bank cards were used in a shop on...
Hallam university hit staff with wave of redundancies

Hallam university hit staff with wave of redundancies

by Thomas Halliday | Mar 14, 2024 | Education, Front Page Highlights, News

Sheffield Hallam University has issued more than 120 ‘risk of redundancy’ letters to grade nine staff. Staff have been given until March 18th to either apply for voluntary redundancy or apply for a limited number of new roles. As a result more than 140...
‘I lost my uterus and ovaries’: Endometriosis sufferer speaks out during awareness month

‘I lost my uterus and ovaries’: Endometriosis sufferer speaks out during awareness month

by Madeleine Lake | Mar 14, 2024 | Community, Health, News, Top stories, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

An office administrator from Sheffield has spoken about her struggles with endometriosis. Holley Staley was diagnosed with the condition in 2023 after suffering with painful periods that caused vomiting, and heavy bleeding. One in 10 women in the UK suffer from...
Community hub libraries increase opening hours

Community hub libraries increase opening hours

by Thomas Halliday | Mar 14, 2024 | Front Page Highlights, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Libraries around Sheffield will see their doors open for longer following a recent council meeting. At the Communities, Park and Leisure Committee meeting on the 11th of March, Sheffield Council decided to increase library opening times from 31 to 34 hours a week....
Yorkshire Cricket: Darren Gough steps down from managing director role

Yorkshire Cricket: Darren Gough steps down from managing director role

by Oliver Pallas | Mar 14, 2024 | News, Sport, Top stories, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Barnsley-born former England fast bowler Darren Gough has announced he is stepping down from his role as managing director at Yorkshire County Cricket Club (YCCC). Gough, who played for Yorkshire for 15 years, took on the role in December 2021, replacing Martyn Moxon...
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