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How one man works to expand the Peak District climbing scene

by admin | Feb 10, 2022 | Community, Environment, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

A Sheffield climber has ‘developed’ multiple new climbing sites in the Peak District. Carlos Montero, 30, spends most of his time climbing but when he’s not – he’s clearing up overgrown or unexplored boulders. So far, through his efforts, he has...

Athlete goes from Paralympic bronze to comedy gold

by admin | Feb 10, 2022 | Culture, News, Sport, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

A Paralympic table tennis champion has traded his paddles (or bats) for chuckles as he tries his hand at stand-up comedy. Jack Hunter-Spivey, who trained in Sheffield, won a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, and is ranked sixth in the world for his sport....

Sheffield Director of Public Health: The Indian variant will come to us

by joa18ncc | May 20, 2021 | News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Sheffield’s Director of Public Health, Greg Fell, has warned the public about the new COVID-19 variant that was first discovered in India as the city became the most infectious area for coronavirus in South Yorkshire this week. The Indian variant has caused concern...

Sheffield gallery to launch an exhibition for nature inspired artists

by admin | May 13, 2021 | Community, Culture, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

A Sheffield-based art gallery is preparing a month-long exhibition, showcasing the work of two artists inspired by the natural world. The Cupola contemporary art gallery in Hillsborough will be presenting the collections from 15 May until 12 June. Landscape and still...

Walking can improve mental health, Sheffield University researchers say

by joa19vni | May 13, 2021 | Community, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

A researcher at the University of Sheffield has confirmed walking can improve mental health Chris Blackmore from School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR) spoke to Zoology student, Jeniva Chambers, about this development. He said: “There’s a lot going on in the...

Sheffield man’s NHS fundraising challenge passes £4,000

by admin | May 13, 2021 | Charity, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

A Crosspool man is raising money for Sheffield Children’s Hospital by running 1,000 miles in six months. He will reach that goal by early June 2021, adding to his family’s £1 million charity fundraising history. Richard Fyfe’s parents, David and Jean, set...
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