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...

‘You would see a family coming in three times a year, now you see them weekly’, Sheffield food bank reaches its limit

by Emily Shenton | Mar 15, 2024 | News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Burngreave Foodbank has seen a decrease in donations and an increase in referrals over the past year and say they fear for the future if it continues down this path. Rachel Snow, Foodbank administrator at Burngreave, on Spital Hill, says the use of food banks has...

Small village aims to ‘bring the community together’ in display of local art

by Lily Taylor | Mar 15, 2024 | News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Penistone is bringing residents hidden talents to light during their third consecutive running Penistone Arts Week. The Art Fest, starting tomorrow, will display local art all around the village during next week. Penistone Arts Week- Chrissie Yates Chrissie Yates,...

‘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...

Manchester City and England star Kyle Walker launches football academy in Sheffield

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

Premier League footballer Kyle Walker has launched his own football academy, aimed at 16 to 19 year-old aspiring professional and semi-professional footballers.  The initiative, which will begin in September 2024, is a scholarship programme for teens at The...

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...