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Sheffield Table Tennis star set to shine on the international stage

Sheffield Table Tennis star set to shine on the international stage

by Jake Heasman | Feb 27, 2025 | Sport, Top stories

A para table tennis player, who trains in Sheffield, has spoken about how he feels to represent Great Britain.  Dan Thomson will represent his country in two tournaments against Spain and Italy.  Mr Thomson said: “At the moment I am feeling quite relaxed but...
Group supports East Asian families impacted by dementia

Group supports East Asian families impacted by dementia

by Varvara Riepina | Feb 21, 2025 | Community, Health, News, Top stories

A charity which tackles the stigma associated with dementia within the East Asian community in Sheffield has hosted two events this February. For some ethnic groups and immigrant families, the rate of diagnosis is significantly higher than in the native English...
“We want actions, not words”: New domestic abuse training program to tackle support gaps

“We want actions, not words”: New domestic abuse training program to tackle support gaps

by Megan Pocock | Feb 21, 2025 | Community, Crime, News, Top stories, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

A new training program is set to launch in early March and aims to close critical gaps in domestic abuse support.  Developed by Barnsley-based charity Resolute, the program targets professionals across workplaces, social services, and police to better recognise...
Has shoplifting in Sheffield really declined?

Has shoplifting in Sheffield really declined?

by Varvara Riepina | Feb 21, 2025 | Charity, Community, News, Top stories, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

Despite South Yorkshire Police reporting a drop in crime rates, shop managers are witnessing more frequent shoplifting cases in the last couple of weeks. Theft has become a daily struggle for Sheffield’s independent retailers.  Sauwandi Hidellage, 26, shop...
First anti-gambling policy launched to save lives from addiction

First anti-gambling policy launched to save lives from addiction

by Tian'Er He | Feb 20, 2025 | Charity, News, Top stories

Sheffield City Council has launched its first ever anti-gambling strategy in a bid towards trying to reduce the number of people with a serious addiction. The strategy focuses on prevention and treatment with aims to reduce exposure of gambling advertisement to young...
National Videogame Museum provides Sheffield with summer fun

National Videogame Museum provides Sheffield with summer fun

by Anna Priedite | Aug 14, 2024 | Charity, Community, Culture, Education, Front Page Highlights, Top stories, Watch

Sheffeild’s National Videogame Museum is hosting summer holiday activities using revamped versions of their most popular exhibits. Until 25 August the charity is running a specific event programme which will allow visitors to view, make, and play a variety of...
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