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Independent Sheffield filmmaker talks inspiration behind short movie ‘Safe’

Independent Sheffield filmmaker talks inspiration behind short movie ‘Safe’

by Angela Garcia | Apr 25, 2024 | Culture, Front Page Highlights, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

An independent Sheffield filmmaker has told of her shock at being nominated for three awards. Debbie Howard, who runs Big Buddha Films in Sheffield, wrote and directed her short movie ‘Safe’ which explores the harassment women face by men in public spaces...
Karaoke charity event raises money for support dogs

Karaoke charity event raises money for support dogs

by Abiodun Adefemi | Apr 18, 2024 | Charity, Community, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Crystal Events hosted a karaoke event on the 17th April in order to raise money for the charity Support Dogs. Support Dogs is a charity dedicated to saving and improving the lives of young children and adults by providing them with well trained specialist assistant...
Man runs 227 miles for Hillsborough Law Campaign

Man runs 227 miles for Hillsborough Law Campaign

by Sofia Ali | Apr 18, 2024 | Charity, Community, Politics, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

A man is running from Liverpool to London to raise awareness of a new bill set to pass through Parliament in the coming months. Mik Parkin, aged 52, started the run in Anfield last Saturday and continues onto Grenfell, via Hillsborough, where he finishes on April 20....
‘Battle of the Bands’-inspired charity to benefit local cancer charities

‘Battle of the Bands’-inspired charity to benefit local cancer charities

by Victoria Ho | Apr 18, 2024 | Charity, Community, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Music lovers are in for a treat as “Amp It Up Sheffield” is an up and coming band battle for local bands to rock out their jams for a charitable cause. Sheffield Hallam University student, Annya Freeman, is the organiser and one of the creative minds behind “Amp It Up...
Watch: Festival of Debate returns in a bid to give access to academia

Watch: Festival of Debate returns in a bid to give access to academia

by Aimie Gillan | Apr 18, 2024 | Community, Culture, Politics, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Watch

The annual Festival of Debate has returned for the ninth time this week to bring discussions and lectures to venues in Sheffield. The event is run by Opus Independence and hosts over 60 events with over 150 speakers making it the biggest political activist festival in...
Free electric buses across Sheffield city centre from April

Free electric buses across Sheffield city centre from April

by Anabella Prodan | Mar 21, 2024 | Environment, Front Page Highlights, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Sheffield City Council will introduce four free-to-use electric buses in the city centre from next month. From Monday 8 April, brand new, zero-emission buses will replace the existing Sheffield Connect buses. Stops will be conveniently situated within a short stroll...
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