Sheffield’s Attercliffe to get environmentally friendly new lease of life

by Daisy Kimpton | May 19, 2023 | Community, Environment, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Sheffield City Council have finalised plans for the development of zero carbon housing in the Attercliffe area of the city. The Attercliffe Waterside scheme will see 1,000 homes built, straddling the Sheffield and Tinsley canal.  Sheffield City council said this...

National Vegetarian Week hits Sheffield

by Charlotte Beever | May 18, 2023 | Culture, Health, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

National Vegetarian Week is an activity that aims to highlight how switching to veggie meals can help reduce your carbon footprint and save the planet, and it is set to be bigger and better than ever, with a clear focus on the climate crisis. The activity started from...

Campaign launched in Carterknowle to plant more trees for residents

by Ornella Bressan | May 18, 2023 | Charity, Environment, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Residents within the neighbourhood came together to raise over 30% of their funding to make their street a much greener. Glenorchy road has no street trees, Jo Sutcliffe a campaigner for the neighbourhood said: “I am very concerned about the environment from global...

Blades unite fans in celebrations for promotion heroes 

by Alfie Dunn | May 18, 2023 | News, Sport, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Sheffield United has been praised for keeping the fans at the centre of their celebrations following promotion back to the Premier League. The Blades chose to celebrate their season’s achievements in style with an open-top bus parade to allow fans to enjoy this...

Cost-of-living crisis: More households and students struggling with rising spending

by Irene Chuang | May 12, 2023 | Community, Health, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

In the UK, prices for basic necessities have been rising more quickly than household earnings. Sheffield students say they have experienced a significant increase in daily expenses.  Charlotte Liu, 20, a business student said: “When I came back to Sheffield, my...

What does the interest rates increase mean?

by Vince Lumley Marshall | May 12, 2023 | News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

The Bank of England voted to increase its base interest rates for the 12th consecutive period yesterday. The 0.25% rise sees interest rates hit 4.5%, causing worries for anyone looking to loan money. ShefNews spoke with Courtney Wilson, Financial Journalist at...