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Muslim women climbing group launches to challenge stereotypes in Sheffield

by Ming Gana | May 11, 2023 | Community, Culture, Sport, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Watch

The first Northern-based Muslim women climbing group is set to launch in Sheffield. The founder of Muslim Women Climb is Maqaddas Ahmad, a 22-year-old climbing coach at Sheffield Climbing Hanger. Sheffield is known as the UK’s climbing capital, with thousands of...

Cost of Living forces woman to sell her home and live in a campervan

by Toria Christie | May 5, 2023 | Culture, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Watch

The cost of living crisis has affected families up and down the country, with some only being able to afford the bare necessities. Maria Jugg, 49, who used to have a house in Cumbria, had no choice but to sell her house and live in her camper van when her utility...

Formula 1: A quick guide for new fans

by Toria Christie | May 5, 2023 | Culture, Sport, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Formula 1 has had a whole new demographic of viewers and fans of the sport over the past year, including a notable increase in female fans. Netflix’s Drive To Survive has done well to introduce the sport to a broader demographic, but watching a race is complicated,...

University of Sheffield Students’ Union voted best in UK for sixth year in a row

by admin | May 5, 2023 | Culture, Education, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

The Students’ Union at the University of Sheffield has been voted as the best in the UK for the sixth year in a row.  The title was awarded by WhatUni which uses votes from students themselves, through reviews and surveys. The SU offers more than 330 societies...

Barnsley local election: Labour retain council control

by Talia Keane | May 5, 2023 | News, Politics, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Labour have retained overall control of Barnsley council in the 2023 local election. With votes still being counted, the party had made three gains in the Dearne South, Monk Bretton and Stairfoot Ward, and have also managed to keep their seats in Dearne North and St...

Mental Health Awareness Week: Everything you need to know

by Rosie Slater | May 5, 2023 | News, Top stories, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Mental Health Awareness Week is happening from 15th to 21st May. Run every year by the Mental Health Foundation, the week highlights the importance of talking about mental health. It aims to reduce stigma and provide people with opportunities to get help. Here’s...
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