Sheffield artist to premiere first solo exhibition

by Isabel Weeks Hankins | Mar 23, 2023 | Culture, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

A Sheffield-based visual artist and graphic designer, known for his bright colours and explosive shapes, is set to open his first solo exhibition. Andy Welland, from Mexborough, Doncaster, said he creates art to celebrate ‘the idea of togetherness, connecting and...

Memorial plaques stolen from Sheffield cemetery

by Jimmy | Mar 17, 2023 | Community, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Plaques commemorating the deaths of Sheffield locals have recently been stolen from City Road Cemetery only a few days before Mothers Day weekend. The plaques were first reported stolen on Facebook by Catherine Sweeney. She apologised to anyone finding out through her...

Students are set to host sustainable fashion show featuring second-hand clothes

by admin | Mar 16, 2023 | Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

A sustainable fashion event only showcasing second hand clothes is set to take place in Sheffield at the end of the month. The show on March 30 will be run by three final year Sheffield Hallam University events management students who aim to show you can still look...

“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...

Mother’s Day appeal to donate hundreds of gift bags to disadvantaged women

by Louise Armstrong | Mar 16, 2023 | Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Hundreds of gift bags are to be donated to women’s hostels and refugees this Mother’s Day in Sheffield after appeal receives donations from volunteers.  Thirteen services across Sheffield including Ashiana, SWWOP, Baby Basics, Young Women’s Housing...

Junior doctors strike across Sheffield in protest over pay

by Dan Benoke | Mar 16, 2023 | Health, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

NHS junior doctors across Sheffield have joined a national 72-hour strike over a dispute about pay after their real-term income fell by 26% since 2008. The British Medical Association (BMA) has demanded a 35% pay increase to account for 15 years of inflation, but the...