Sheffield referendum explained: What exactly is a Committee System?

by admin | May 13, 2021 | Politics, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

On May 6, Sheffield was given a choice whether to remain with the council’s existing Cabinet model or change to a Committee System. The results showed that the committee system won, after receiving almost twice as many votes as the current system, with 89,000 votes...

The first-ever children’s pamper party business launches in Sheffield

by joa19vni | May 13, 2021 | News, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

The first-ever children’s pamper party for 5 to 12-year-olds has launched in Sheffield. Lauren Obed, 29, a local mum and law firm worker, founded L.I.M.E.S. Pamper Parties in October.  She said: “I have a five-year-old daughter. I really wanted to do this for her and...

Violinist performs mini ‘Doorstep’ concerts for locals during the pandemic

by admin | May 6, 2021 | Community, News, Top stories, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

A Sheffield violinist has been performing doorstep concerts since the start of the pandemic hoping to bring a touch of positivity to peoples’ lives. Adrian Garratt started playing for locals after performing at a friend’s birthday. The 48-year-old violinist has...

We’re going on a bear hunt: Bears of Sheffield edge closer to summer trail

by joa18kw | Apr 22, 2021 | Charity, News, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture, Watch

The Bears of Sheffield team have made progress towards the launch of their sculpture trail this summer. The decoration of the 60 large bears is underway and the 100 little bears have now been delivered to the local schools, nurseries and colleges who will be...

NHS warns of vaccine shortage as health secretary praises peak in vaccinations

by joa19jma | Mar 25, 2021 | Health, News, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

NHS England has warned of a significant shortage in the Astra-Zeneca vaccine coming at the end of March, thought to last four weeks. A letter from NHS England was sent to all vaccination centres on 17 March. It detailed the considerable reduction in supply, saying...

Sheffield son left ‘unsettled’ after attempted theft of family dog

by joa18odb | Mar 18, 2021 | Crime, News, Top stories, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

Scott Tindall’s dad has become the latest victim of an attempted dog theft, after reports show South Yorkshire police have begun 63 investigations since July last year. David Tindall, 56, was approached by two suspected Albanian men at the top entrance of Richmond...