Daredevils set to take part in abseil fundraiser for homeless Sheffield charity

by Alice O'Connell | Apr 27, 2023 | Charity, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Brave adrenaline junkies are taking part in a event to raise money for a Sheffield homelessness charity. People will be abseiling down Sheffield Hallam University’s Owen building on Sunday to raise funds and awareness for Shelter. Money raised from those...

Notorious restaurant Karen’s Diner announces sponsorship of Sheffield football team

by Katherine Roberts | Mar 31, 2023 | Community, News, Sport, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Karen’s Diner is normally known for its ill-mannered waiting staff, but its manager hopes to show another side of the restaurant through their new sponsorship.  The diner will work alongside Sheffield City Lionesses Football Club, which recently underwent a...

Where, when and how do I vote? All you need to know about the Sheffield local elections

by Adam Husicka | Mar 31, 2023 | Community, News, Politics, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Elections are just around the corner for large parts of the UK, including Sheffield. Here’s a full run down of what to expect and how to prepare. When are the elections? The local elections will be held on Thursday 4th of May 2023, with polling stations open...

Campaign founder calls for final push to make Sheffield Period Positive

by Lucy Wilcox | Mar 30, 2023 | Community, Health, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

The founder of a major campaign has called for the final push to make Sheffield a Period Positive city through working with schools and small businesses. Chella Quint started Period Positive and has done work with nearly every secondary school in Sheffield over the...

Sheffield football clubs: the pioneers in the fight against gambling sponsors

by Alfie Dunn | Mar 30, 2023 | News, Sport, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Football clubs in Sheffield are amongst some of the only teams in the top divisions to not brandish a gambling sponsor on the front of their shirts. Sheffield United have taken steps since being in the Premier League to not advertise the harmful practice of gambling...

Sheffield ranked 13th worst in the UK for train services, research finds

by Shakthi Thyagarajan | Mar 24, 2023 | News, Top stories, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Delays and cancellations of train journeys have seen a rise pre-existing a labour shortage that worsened after the cost of living crisis and pandemic, with the hardest hit regions being in the north and midlands.  Sheffield, along with Huddersfield and York, has...