Sheffield organisation urges homeowners to install device in bid to prevent swift population from plummeting

by Thomas Jackson | May 18, 2023 | Environment, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

An organisation is calling for homeowners to install a special brick to their homes in a bid to curb the decline of swifts in Sheffield. As more swifts lose their homes from housing developments, a new campaign wants homeowners to install ‘swift bricks’ to...

IDAHOBIT 2023 – How Sheffield United is helping

by Amelia Elder | May 18, 2023 | Top Story - Home Page Lead

A Sheffield-based football club is supporting IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia) to stand against Homophobia and Transphobia. Today marks the anniversary of when the World Health Organisation declassified homosexuality as a...

Sheffield’s Official Eurovision Party brings together Ukrainian community in the city

by Charlotte Beever | May 18, 2023 | Culture, Top Story - Home Page Lead

The Eurovision Party celebrated the city’s long-held connections with Ukraine and its people. Sheffield City Council organised this event on Devonshire Green in partnership with the BBC. Sheffield incorporated Ukrainian culture into the celebrations by playing host to...

Sheffield Tree Fayre: Free event to celebrate city’s greenery

by Charlotte Beever | May 18, 2023 | Community, Culture, Environment, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A Sheffield event that raises awareness of the city’s nature is set to take place this weekend. Sheffield Tree Fayre will be held in the Botanical Gardens on Saturday and will feature a variety of tree-related activities which includes forest school and indoor...

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...