Kid buskers inspired to start street band by School of Rock

by Marianne Hamilton | Apr 26, 2024 | Charity, Community, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Watch

Music lovers from Chesterfield aged six and nine watched the film School of Rock a few years ago and became obsessed with the idea of becoming rock stars. Since, Brooklyn and Rowan Humphries have performed in multiple open mike nights, jam sessions and busking...

Father who lost his son aims to make suicide prevention ‘everyone’s business’ by hosting conference

by MIA21EAC | Apr 26, 2024 | Charity, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A former journalist who reported on stories across the world and co-founder of a charity set up to prevent suicide is set to host a conference next month. Mike McCarthy, one of the founders of the Baton of Hope charity will host a conference in Sheffield on May 16. He...

Popular comedian visits Sheffield on his World tour.

by Lewis Pearson | Apr 25, 2024 | Community, Culture, News, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead

The internationally recognized comedian Michael Mcintyre is coming to the Utilita arena in Sheffield this weekend. Sheffield is the 21st stop on the comedians brand new world tour. The Utilita arena is a historic venue, having hosted iconic comedians and music artists...

Campaigner for ‘Save Doncaster Airport’ responds to lease agreement

by Amy Rawlings | Apr 25, 2024 | Community, News, Politics, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead

On the 21st March, Doncaster Mayor Ros Jones announced a 125 year lease agreement for Doncaster airport.   This will open the airport again for the first time since November 2022 when it ceased operations. Mark Chadwick, owner of Stadium Garage Ltd,...

Sheffield man hopes to “save lives” by creating his own charity centred around mental health

by Angela Garcia | Apr 25, 2024 | Charity, Community, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Jojo Quattrocchi has been inspired to create his own mental health charity after losing his friend to suicide and dealing with his own mental health. His charity named Amarelo, which means yellow in Portuguese, aims to give people alternative tools to cope with their...

Sheffield Children’s Hospital host musicians to play for babies

by Lauren Oliver | Apr 25, 2024 | Charity, Community, Health, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Sheffield’s children’s hospital are hosting live music events to help improve the wellbeing of children. The new musical project took live music to babies and their families for a week to help boost their mental health and uplift spirits at the hospital. The...