Daughter of ‘beloved’ Sheffield teacher raises funds for memorial

by Faz | Mar 17, 2023 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Clive Sanderson, known around Sheffield as Tibbi, passed away on February 13 at the Northern General Hospital at the age of 54, not long after being told his brain cancer had spread to his lungs. Tibbi was a Rastafarian from Pitsmoor who had worked closely with many...

Teacher Strikes paused for talks: Here’s what you need to know 

by Talia Keane | Mar 17, 2023 | Culture, Education, News, Politics, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Teaching unions have confirmed that they will not announce any new strike dates for two weeks. The unions have agreed on a fortnight-long pause to allow for government talks. A joint statement from the Government and the education unions said: “In order for talks to...

Memorial plaques stolen from Sheffield cemetery

by Jimmy | Mar 17, 2023 | Community, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Plaques commemorating the deaths of Sheffield locals have recently been stolen from City Road Cemetery only a few days before Mothers Day weekend. The plaques were first reported stolen on Facebook by Catherine Sweeney. She apologised to anyone finding out through her...

Mums United Charitable Bank: Creating a Safe Space in Central Sheffield

by Charlotte Stokes | Mar 17, 2023 | Charity, Education, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A team of eight volunteers at Mums United Charitable Bank are renovating their community centre to expand their help to mums and young people on the streets of Sheffield. The charity tackles youth violence and drug exploitation in the S3 area, teaching young children...

Education and rail workers take to picket lines demanding better pay and better working conditions

by James Flint | Mar 16, 2023 | Education, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

  A number of trade unions including education and rail have gone on strike demanding for better pay and working conditions.  A march took place in Sheffield today which was organised by the National Education Union (NEU), however members of other unions...

‘Heritage’: Sheffield music concert held to promote Chinese culture

by admin | Mar 16, 2023 | Culture, Top Story - Home Page Lead

More than 100 classical music fans attended a concert this week which took place to promote Chinese culture and art. The ‘Heritage’ concert took place last night at the University of Sheffield’s Firth Hall for residents in Sheffield. Joining forces...