BBC Radio Sheffield’s Ellie Colton opens up about Endometriosis struggles

by Lily Taylor | Mar 15, 2024 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

25-year-old BBC Presenter Ellie Colton has suffered since the age of 11 with endometriosis and has spoken out on how this condition affects her life everyday. March is Endometriosis Awareness Month however the condition still remains silenced and belittled despite...

Man climbs height of Everest in mental health challenge after cousin took her own life

by Robin Hibbs | Mar 15, 2024 | Charity, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A hospitality worker from Sheffield has raised over £1,500 for a mental health charity in memory of his cousin. Simon Watts, from Greystones, spent last weekend walking and running up and down the hill in Bingham Park, to climb the height of the world’s highest...

‘Women’s football does have a place in the game’: Manager reacts to latest football campaign

by Oliver Pallas | Mar 14, 2024 | Community, Sport, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A grassroots football manager has spoken out in support at the latest campaign aimed at removing discrimination around women’s football. Dearne and District Ladies manager, Jack Crookes, has spoken about the benefits of other campaigns such as #KeepingSCORE and...

Sheffield Hatters’ Stars set to play in inaugural Women’s All-Star Games

by Arib Dauhoo | Mar 14, 2024 | Sport, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Three of Sheffield Hatters’ players have been selected to feature in the first ever women’s All Star game for the Women’s British Basketball League. Georgia Gayle, Emma Eichmeyer and Madison Washington were chosen to represent the North for the match this...

Hillsborough football stadium to host sleepover to raise money for homeless

by Madeleine Lake | Mar 14, 2024 | Charity, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Sheffield Wednesday Community Programme has partnered with Roundabout charity to organise a sleepover in Hillsborough stadium to raise money for homelessness. The event is not only an experience for Sheffield Wednesday fans, but for families looking for a night of...

Sheffield female brewers speak out about gender imbalance for International Women’s Day

by Charlotte Smith | Mar 8, 2024 | Charity, Community, Culture, News, Politics, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Uncategorised

Today is International Women’s Collaboration Brew Day and Sheffield bars and brewhouses are celebrating gender minorities in the brewing industry. This year marks the 10th anniversary of Sheffield Beer Week, founded by Hop Hideout’s, Jules Gray, a key advocate...