‘A guy rolled down his window and shouted slurs at us’ Sheffield shows worrying rise in hate crime

by Adam Husicka | Mar 31, 2023 | Community, Crime, Top Story - Home Page Lead

The UK and Sheffield have seen a worrying increase of hate crimes over the past five years. A hate crime is a criminal offence that is motivated by hostility or prejudice, towards someone’s race, sexual orientation, religion, transgender identity and disability....

Where, when and how do I vote? All you need to know about the Sheffield local elections

by Adam Husicka | Mar 31, 2023 | Community, News, Politics, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Elections are just around the corner for large parts of the UK, including Sheffield. Here’s a full run down of what to expect and how to prepare. When are the elections? The local elections will be held on Thursday 4th of May 2023, with polling stations open...

Students and staff forced to evacuate university building following reports of fire

by Kusha singh | Mar 30, 2023 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Classes were disrupted at the University of Sheffield as students and staff were asked to leave the Sir Robert Hadfield building after reports a fire had broken out. Several fire engines from South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue were seen outside the building on Portobello...

Life saving resource to stop people bleeding out has being rolled out across the city centre

by Amelia Elder | Mar 30, 2023 | Health, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Four user-friendly emergency bleed control kits have been installed to prevent or put a temporary stop to a bleed, which could potentially be fatal, while emergency services work their way to the person in need.   They were set up yesterday to be used in the...

26,000 forced to wait over a month for a GP appointment in Sheffield

by Finbar Major | Mar 24, 2023 | Health, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

New data from the NHS has revealed that over 26,000 people faced a wait of 28 days or more for a GP appointment in Sheffield last month. These figures have highlighted the healthcare crisis in the city, following on from the Junior Doctor strikes last week. This is a...

Appeal for volunteers to help at Sheffield’s unique uphill bike race

by Bethia Wyborn | Mar 24, 2023 | Charity, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

A charity cycle event have put out an appeal for marshals, riders and volunteers to help set up a race this Saturday. The Westfield Health Park Hill Urban Hillclimb will commence at noon in Park Hill. The group, Sheffield Urban Cyclo, will be hosting the event with...