UK Eurovision fans express their love for the Song Contest

by Jesselyn Whiteside | May 12, 2023 | Culture, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Excitement is building for fans globally as the Eurovision Grand Final, hosted in Liverpool, draws near. Having made it through the Semi-Finals this week, 26 countries will be competing tomorrow night to be crowned the 2023 winner. The UK are hosting the Eurovision...

Impactful interactive performances focusing on death offers a reflective experience to audience

by Ewan Jardine | May 12, 2023 | Community, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Interactive performances allowing participants and the audience to share stories about death and the grieving process continues to make an impact in Sheffield.  Research group, Lab4Living has collaborated with Sheffield Hallam University’s theatre department to...

Disabled Barnsley twins to cycle at Superhero Triathlon

by Shakthi Thyagarajan | May 12, 2023 | Community, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

A pair of twin boys from Barnsley who have severe autism and epilepsy are set to participate in an inclusive triathlon in August later this year. Levi and Lucas Atwal-Brice, 17, will be cycling with parents Paul and Michael, as well as five-year-old twin brothers...

Sheffield Wednesday vs Peterborough United: The Owls face a stern test in their play off campaign

by Charlie Fenton | May 12, 2023 | News, Sport, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Sheffield Wednesday face their first semi-final playoff clash today when they travel to Peterborough United this evening.  This is the first of two legs where the overall winner will advance to the final, which will take place at Wembley Stadium.  The Owls...

Sheffield United hold massive promotion parade

by Owen Jameson | May 12, 2023 | Community, News, Sport, Top Story - Home Page Lead

The Blades celebrated their promotion back to the Premier League yesterday with a parade, and thousands turned up to watch. Speaking to the club’s website Lord Mayor Sioned-Mair Richards said: “Congratulations to Sheffield United on their promotion. The victory...

Sewage entered Sheffield’s rivers 2,909 times in 2022

by Shakthi Thyagarajan | May 12, 2023 | Environment, Health, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Sewage is entering Britain’s waterways at alarming rates and it’s especially bad in Sheffield.  Data from the Environment Agency revealed that sewage was dumped into Sheffield’s rivers 2,909 times, or about 8,700 hours last year, which means there were only 60...