Sheffield martial artist offers free self-defence classes for fearful dog walkers

by joa18har | Mar 11, 2021 | Crime, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

A martial artist is offering free self-defence seminars for scared dog walkers in Sheffield, following a rise in dog thefts in the past year. South Yorkshire Police (SYP) have said the thefts are linked to organised crime groups, with pedigree breeds most at risk due...

Match Report and Reaction: Sheffield Wednesday 1-2 Rotherham United

by joa18iaj | Mar 4, 2021 | News, Sport, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Watch

Sheffield Wednesday suffered their fifth defeat in a row against South Yorkshire rivals Rotherham United on Wednesday night. The Owls new manager Darren Moore saw his side make the worst possible start as they trailed after 17 minutes with Michael Smith directing a...

Budget 2021: Sheffield theatres welcome much needed arts funding

by joa19mb | Mar 4, 2021 | Culture, News, Politics, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Theatres and arts venues in the UK have welcomed the announcement of £700 million in funding by the Chancellor. Rishi Sunak revealed the boost as part of the Treasury’s economic recovery plans for the UK in his budget speech on Wednesday. South Yorkshire based arts...

Mayor appoints director to help South Yorkshire’s art and culture sector recover from COVID-19

by joa18kw | Mar 4, 2021 | Culture, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

The Mayor of the Sheffield City Region has appointed a new director to help South Yorkshire’s arts, culture and heritage sector recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Dan Jarvis has tasked Kate Brindley with attracting investment, growing participation and increasing...

Student admitted COVID-19 trapped at university ‘felt like I was locked in so far away’

by joa18sna | Mar 4, 2021 | Education, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

The pandemic has been difficult for us all. Not being able to see our loved ones, feeling trapped in our homes, having to learn how to navigate this strange new world. Things have been particularly difficult for students, as support levels have varied between...

Sheffield City Council announce £230,000 of funding to help Covid-19 recovery

by joa18kw | Mar 4, 2021 | News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Sheffield City Council have announced their plan to launch a second round of funding to support the Voluntary and Community sector. £230,000 is available in the Community Covid-19 Response Fund. Councillor Paul Wood, Cabinet member for Neighbourhoods and Community...