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University staff prepare for nine day walkout

University staff prepare for nine day walkout

by Kate Nicholls | May 2, 2025 | Education, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Staff at the University of Sheffield are prepared to continue striking over the next two weeks, following the launch of industrial action on Wednesday. The official nine-day walkout begins on Tuesday 6 May, as members of the Sheffield University and College Union...
Strikes begin at the University of Sheffield

Strikes begin at the University of Sheffield

by Heather Treaton | May 1, 2025 | Community, Education, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

The first strike in a series of walkouts took place yesterday at the University of Sheffield as staff protested ongoing restructuring plans. Members of the University and College Union (UCU) voted in favour of the strikes earlier in the month, with a 9-day walkout...
Sheffield community supports Gaza at spring fundraiser

Sheffield community supports Gaza at spring fundraiser

by Asya Bakr | May 1, 2025 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A spring fundraiser has been held in Sheffield to support the Gaza Emergency Relief Fund in their efforts to raise money for Palestinian families in urgent need.  The event, held at St Andrew’s Church, Broomhall, and organised by Sheffield’s Palestine...
Three people arrested – including one for attempted murder – following firearms incident in Hillfoot

Three people arrested – including one for attempted murder – following firearms incident in Hillfoot

by Sophie Street | Apr 4, 2025 | News, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Uncategorised

Two men and a woman are in police custody following a firearms discharge in Sheffield.  This follows a call made last night (Thurs 3rd April) at 10:04pm to the police that a gun had been fired at Daniel Hill Street in the Hillfoot area of Sheffield.  It is...
Sheffield entrepreneur takes leap of faith to launch own business

Sheffield entrepreneur takes leap of faith to launch own business

by Phoebe Huzij | Apr 4, 2025 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

An architect has made the bold decision to quit her career and start her own business in Sheffield. Emilia Ashton-Foreman, 26, studied architecture for five years at Sheffield Hallam University before securing a role as an urban designer. However, in 2022, she was...
Sheffield GP surgery stops hormone therapy for transgender patients

Sheffield GP surgery stops hormone therapy for transgender patients

by Daisy Sanderson | Apr 3, 2025 | Top Story - Home Page Lead

A Sheffield GP surgery has announced it will stop prescribing hormone treatment for adult transgender patients, raising concerns that some may turn to the black market. Far Lane Medical Centre sent a letter to all its transgender patients stating that from 1 April, it...
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