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Brits are living shorter than others – but this can be prevented, says Sheffield professor

by Adam Husicka | May 19, 2023 | Charity, Health, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Watch

Life expectancy in the UK has been falling for the past ten years, with areas like Doncaster scoring particularly low according to The Health Foundation. University of Sheffield professor Alan Walker, head of the Healthy Lifespan Institute, blames austerity and poor...

Bottoms up Sheffield: World Cocktail Day is coming

by Isabel Weeks Hankins | May 11, 2023 | Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Watch

From the cosmopolitan to the classic martini, World Cocktail Day is back. The day was originally started by Drinkaware, the charity which brings awareness to the effects of drinking. The international festivities mark the publication of the word ‘cocktail’ in the...

Sheffield gather in Peace Gardens to celebrate King’s Coronation

by Alex Keir | May 11, 2023 | Watch

Sheffield Peace Gardens’ turned red, white and blue to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III.  Thousands of people brought out their Union Jacks and paraded the streets of Sheffield to welcome our new monarch.  Members of the public enjoyed the...

Renowned street market returned to Sheffield

by Sunjun Hwang | May 11, 2023 | Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Watch

A wide range of UK’s best street food, drinks, fashion, and accessory stalls have lightened the streets of Sheffield once again. ‘Peddler Market’ was launched at the beginning of May, by the Peddler Warehouse in Neepsend, Sheffield. It was their 71st...

‘Open Up Sheffield’ art festival has closed its doors for another year

by Eva Millett | May 11, 2023 | Watch

Local artists up and down Sheffield opened their doors to members of the public to showcase their work. The event has been running for the past 25 years, and this year was able to offer over 115 venues to house the artwork.  Open Up is a creative event organised...

Coronation celebrations set to continue in Sheffield after a jubilant weekend

by Alfie Rycroft | May 11, 2023 | Top stories, Watch

Hundreds of people in and around the city gathered together in the Peace Gardens over the weekend to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. Led by the City Council, a brass band, mini markets of sweet and savoury food and drink stalls were open from 10am to...
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