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...

South Yorkshire residents call for more action against fly tipping

by joa19bw | Mar 18, 2021 | Environment, Health, News, Top stories, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture, Watch

Levels of fly tipping are rising at a worrying rate for South Yorkshire residents, despite Rotherham Council’s ‘Get Rid Reyt’ initiative. Items littered around Thorpe Hesley and Scholes have become an environmental health hazard to wildlife due to the amount of...

Retail staff in Sheffield raise concerns over increased hostility from customers during Covid-19

by joc19md | Mar 11, 2021 | News, Top stories, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

Retail staff in Sheffield have voiced their concerns over increased aggression and verbal abuse from customers during the pandemic. Olivia Redfern, 20, a retail worker in the city, said: “Customers don’t see retail workers as people. They see us as objects just there...