New Sheffield park closed for maintenance works despite opening just over a month ago

by Austin Zhang | May 18, 2023 | Community, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

A Sheffield park which only opened last month has this week closed for essential work to be carried out. Pound’s Park in Rockingham Street opened on April 3 and has proved popular with people in the area especially children. Sheffield City Council said the work...

Nature debate highlights need for collective action to make nature accessible for all

by Ewan Jardine | May 12, 2023 | Community, Environment, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

A Sheffield charity organised a debate with experts from across the Nature Recovery field speaking on a range of issues and topics.  Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust organised the nature talk for the Festival of Debate 2023 in collaboration with other...

Students living with allergies opened up about the importance of Food Allergy Awareness week.

by Jessica Whitaker | May 12, 2023 | Health, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Young people in Sheffield living with food allergies have spoken about the worries they face daily and what more can be done to ease their concerns. Holly Gibson, 19, who is allergic to nuts, feels more should be done to raise awareness and reduce the anxieties for...

Dorothy Pax hosts music event to ‘give a voice’ to Sheffield’s LGBTQ+

by Emily Hawtin | May 12, 2023 | Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

An independent bar hosted an LGBTQ+ charity event to show empowerment and raise money through music in Victoria Quays, Sheffield.  Chloe Beth Rogers, 25, one of the musicians at the event said: “Events like this make you feel like you belong somewhere.” With...

Meet the Sheffield United fans playing walking football in fight against cancer

by Owen Barnard | May 11, 2023 | Community, Sport, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Watch

Sheffield United have been hosting walking football sessions for fans battling cancer and other illnesses. The initiative, set up by Sheffield United Community Foundation, aims to keep supporters aged 35 and older fit. It is part of a wider scheme from the club to...

What do Sheffield’s young people think of the coronation?

by Rosie Slater | May 5, 2023 | Culture, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

A recent YouGov study found that only 16% of 18-24 year olds in the UK think King Charles III is in touch with the British public. Live streams of the King’s coronation are set to be aired around the country this weekend, including in Sheffield’s Peace Gardens...