Project Combining Mental Health Support With Boxing Reopens

by joa18hm | Apr 22, 2021 | Sport, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Sheffield-based project, MentalMate, has reopened its doors after months of lockdown. The boxing class has teamed up with mental health charity, Sheffield Mind, to provide mental health support alongside exercise.    Following the re-opening of gyms and exercise...

‘It’s as though the government want to turn Britain into a police state’- South Yorkshire residents react to new policing bill

by job19mw | Mar 25, 2021 | Politics, Top Story - Home Page Lead

The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Court Bill has sparked a variety of clashing opinions amongst residents living in South Yorkshire. The Bill includes a range of proposals for the reform of crime and the justice system in England and Wales, from tougher sentences for...

John Lewis in Sheffield closes for good in ‘incredibly difficult’ decision brought on by pandemic

by joa19jma | Mar 24, 2021 | Top Story - Home Page Lead

Sheffield’s historic John Lewis store is set to close after the retailer announced that eight of their nationwide shops will not be reopening when non-essential retailers can once again open their doors. Much to the disappointment of local residents, the city...

Meet the Sheffield postman doing his bit for Comic Relief

by joa18beh | Mar 18, 2021 | Charity, Culture, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A Sheffield postman has been doing his bit to raise money for comic relief, with Red Nose Day just around the corner. Jon Scofield has been dressing up in a different funky costume each day, putting a smile on the faces of the local residents as he does his rounds. So...

University of Sheffield announces Gene Centre

by admin | Mar 18, 2021 | Health, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Today, the University of Sheffield announced their upcoming gene therapy innovation centre. The Sheffield Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre (GTIMC) will be one of three cutting-edge centres spread across the UK. The other two are based at King’s College...

‘Our Bodies Our Streets’ Campaign for Change in Sheffield

by joa18cl | Mar 18, 2021 | Charity, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Our Bodies Our Streets have launched their most recent campaign, Safer Parks after Dark. They hope to light up Sheffield’s parks in order to make the city a safer place.   Their petition began by asking Sheffield City Council to light up five parks close to the...