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76th anniversary of the Nakba encourages encampments across the UK

76th anniversary of the Nakba encourages encampments across the UK

by Jasmine El Samad | May 16, 2024 | News, Politics, Top stories, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Wednesday 15th May marked the 76th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba, as students and members of the public continue to protest across university campuses.  Student encampments are taking place all over the UK as a result of the situation in Gaza and the Rafah...
Rapid increase in car theft crimes across Sheffield cause concern

Rapid increase in car theft crimes across Sheffield cause concern

by Sachin Shaw | May 16, 2024 | Crime, Top stories

Data from South Yorkshire Police has revealed that the count of car theft crimes in Sheffield has increased in almost every postcode since 2018. There has been 1068 more car theft crimes between 2018 and 2023 in Sheffield. Ben Miskell, Councillor for Park and...
Sheffield charity say Mental Health Awareness week is all about starting conversations

Sheffield charity say Mental Health Awareness week is all about starting conversations

by Sofia Ali | May 16, 2024 | Charity, Community, News, Top stories, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Mental Health Awareness week is from May 13th to 19th and a Sheffield charity say they want to start conversations and break the stigma surrounding mental health.  Sara Sanderson is the Information Coordinator for Sheffield Flourish, a charity that works with people...
Environmental care group hosts fundraiser for local park

Environmental care group hosts fundraiser for local park

by Kiera Macey | May 16, 2024 | Environment, News, Top stories, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Watch

Friends of Whirlow Brook Park is an organisation that strives to care for the park in the South-West of Sheffield. The group organises events around the year to raise money to put back into the park and protect the wildlife and environment. Watch the groups’ most...
Artist auctions one of a kind piece for Oddballs Foundation

Artist auctions one of a kind piece for Oddballs Foundation

by Charlie Barry | May 16, 2024 | Charity, Community, Top stories, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

Sheffield’s Fight Night held its third event at Forge Warehouse in support of the Oddballs Foundation, a testicular cancer charity.Oddballs host talks in both schools and workplaces in an effort to spread awareness of the signs and impacts of the illness.Artist...
Annual Coffee Festival returns to promote local businesses

Annual Coffee Festival returns to promote local businesses

by Victoria Ho | May 16, 2024 | Community, News, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Watch

Sheffield Coffee Festival is back for its fourth year and it is bigger and more sustainable than ever before. This time, they have collaborated with Nottingham Coffee Festival to bring the events together and to allow attendees to get a change of environment. The...
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