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‘Wonderful’ woman ran over 400 miles to support double amputee

‘Wonderful’ woman ran over 400 miles to support double amputee

by Dylan Sidhu | Feb 23, 2024 | Top Story - Home Page Lead, Uncategorised

An amputee is edging closer to fulfilling his dream of walking without crutches as he plans surgery at Sheffield Children’s Hospital. Sally Orange ran 31 half marathons in 31 days to ensure that nine-year-old Tony Hudgell could afford to travel from Kent to Sheffield...
Police appeal for a group of men in relation to a robbery and assault

Police appeal for a group of men in relation to a robbery and assault

by Nicole Hannam | Feb 23, 2024 | Crime, News, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead

CCTV images have been released after a man was attacked during a robbery in Park Hill. South Yorkshire Police have released images of a group of men that they would like to speak to in relation to the attack. It was reported that on 12 December 2023, at approximately...
Mesothelioma Research Centre raising money for charity in Fitness February

Mesothelioma Research Centre raising money for charity in Fitness February

by Sasha Spencer | Feb 23, 2024 | Charity, Community, Front Page Highlights, Health, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

The Mesothelioma UK Research Centre at the University of Sheffield is taking part in #FitnessFebruary to raise funds for charity. The team of six are currently at the top of the leader board having covered 762.5km by walking, running, cycling and swimming,...
Peak Performance: Sheffield Hosts the Apex of BUCS National Championships

Peak Performance: Sheffield Hosts the Apex of BUCS National Championships

by Rose Xu | Feb 23, 2024 | Community, Front Page Highlights, Sport, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Nationals will return to Sheffield in 2024, showcasing the best of student sport. The event will take place this weekend from Friday, February 23 to Sunday, February 25. This year marks the 11th anniversary for BUCS...
Boxing club which ‘prevents knife crime and gangs’ faces possible closure.

Boxing club which ‘prevents knife crime and gangs’ faces possible closure.

by Dylan Sidhu | Feb 23, 2024 | Community, Crime, News, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A Sheffield-based boxing club has been fighting to stay open after the Sheffield Inclusion Centre school failed to renew its lease. Aspire Boxing Club, based in Arbourthorne, is run by volunteers and has trained thousands of people since it opened 30 years ago. The...
National success for Sheffield skincare expert

National success for Sheffield skincare expert

by Nicole Hannam | Feb 23, 2024 | Community, Front Page Highlights, Health, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Uncategorised

A Sheffield business woman has reached the finals of two national awards due to her work in the skincare industry.  Izzy Gannon, 28, is the founder of Fixation Skincare based on Abbeydale Road, and has been named as a finalist in the UK Hair and Beauty Awards and...
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