Teacher Strikes paused for talks: Here’s what you need to know 

by Talia Keane | Mar 17, 2023 | Culture, Education, News, Politics, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Teaching unions have confirmed that they will not announce any new strike dates for two weeks. The unions have agreed on a fortnight-long pause to allow for government talks. A joint statement from the Government and the education unions said: “In order for talks to...

Mums United Charitable Bank: Creating a Safe Space in Central Sheffield

by Charlotte Stokes | Mar 17, 2023 | Charity, Education, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A team of eight volunteers at Mums United Charitable Bank are renovating their community centre to expand their help to mums and young people on the streets of Sheffield. The charity tackles youth violence and drug exploitation in the S3 area, teaching young children...

Sheffield’s Classical Weekend hits a milestone 10th anniversary this weekend

by Joseph Gainsford | Mar 16, 2023 | Top stories

Classical Sheffield is celebrating its 10th anniversary of ‘Classical Weekend’ tomorrow. The last Classical weekend was back in 2019, reaching over 10,000 people across Yorkshire. The weekend offers a variety of music-making talent all over the city with many...

“Claps don’t pay bills”: Why the rail workers are striking.  

by Olivia Warburton | Mar 16, 2023 | Community, News, Top stories, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport workers’ union (RMT) are striking again this week, with industrial action scheduled for 16th and 18th March, causing significant disruption to travel across Mother’s day weekend. RMT workers united with university...

Study suggests you could be waiting up to six months for an appointment with the NHS

by Rebecca McPhillips | Mar 16, 2023 | Health, Top stories

A recent study by the Office for National Statistics suggests that 65% of NHS users have been waiting up to 6 months for an appointment.  In addition, roughly 70% of users have been negatively impacted by the delay in treatment. Benie Davies, 26 from Suffolk, is...

Meet the student nurses who are making a difference at S6 Foodbank

by Olivia Warburton | Mar 16, 2023 | Charity, Community, Top stories

A group of four nursing students from Sheffield Hallam University have been fundraising and volunteering for S6 Foodbank over the past couple of weeks. As part of their health community promotion project, Ellouise Porter, Lauren Ingram, Kathryn Thompson and Isobel...