Ukrainian socialist feminists set to speak out at Sheffield event as part of UK tour

by Yim Wun Wan | Mar 9, 2023 | Community, News, Politics, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Two Ukrainian socialist feminist activists will visit Sheffield tomorrow to celebrate International Women’s Week. Comrades Rukh Gulenok and Kateryna (Bri) Kostrova, members of Ukrainian socialist organisation Sotsialnyi, will speak alongside local trade...

Rock for the Fox: Festival organised to raise money for Sheffield Hunt Saboteurs

by James Hamilton | Mar 9, 2023 | Charity, Community, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

A Sheffield couple are planning to host a charity rock festival to raise awareness for fox hunting in the region. Rae and Rose Robinson of Heeley, Sheffield, hope that they charity rock festival will raise money and awareness for the Sheffield Hunt Saboteurs in their...

#ForThe100: What is the petition?

by Caillin McDaid | Mar 9, 2023 | News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Universities do not have a statutory duty of care towards students, and a group of committed parents are intent on changing that.  #ForThe100 is a campaign based around forcing a parliamentary debate on whether a liability should be in place to encourage a better...

International Women’s day 2023: Sheffield Eagles’ first ever women’s team reflect on last season’s success

by Alex Jones | Mar 9, 2023 | News, Sport, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Watch

People all around the world celebrated the achievements of women and progression of women’s rights in the annual International Women’s Day. In South Yorkshire, ShefNews went down to a pre-season training session at Bawtry Road to recognise the successes of Sheffield...

Neurodiversity Celebration Week to be kicked off with charity performing arts showcase

by Oliver Haley | Mar 9, 2023 | Charity, Culture, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Sheffield looks to raise awareness ahead of Neurodiversity Celebration Week with a neurodiversity performing arts showcase at the City Hall this Sunday. The event, run by local charity Triple A Performer, hopes to spread awareness and prove that just because you’re...

Sheffield sky lit up by beautiful display of the Northern Lights

by Filipa Justino | Mar 3, 2023 | Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

The Northern lights lit up the Sheffield sky in shades of red and green on Wednesday evening in a rare cosmic spectacle.   Many locals and astronomers have expressed their amazement on social media, sharing pictures and videos of the phenomenon. Comments on...