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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...

Meet the Sheffield United fans playing walking football in fight against cancer

by Owen Barnard | May 11, 2023 | Community, Sport, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Watch

Sheffield United have been hosting walking football sessions for fans battling cancer and other illnesses. The initiative, set up by Sheffield United Community Foundation, aims to keep supporters aged 35 and older fit. It is part of a wider scheme from the club to...

Muslim women climbing group launches to challenge stereotypes in Sheffield

by Ming Gana | May 11, 2023 | Community, Culture, Sport, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Watch

The first Northern-based Muslim women climbing group is set to launch in Sheffield. The founder of Muslim Women Climb is Maqaddas Ahmad, a 22-year-old climbing coach at Sheffield Climbing Hanger. Sheffield is known as the UK’s climbing capital, with thousands of...

Yorkshire vets warn public to be vigilant when buying puppies after spike in ‘covert puppy mills’

by Hannah Auld | May 11, 2023 | News, Top stories, Watch

Puppy Mill Awareness Week is dedicated to raising awareness around the ethical breeding of dogs.  In particular, vets and breeders across South West Yorkshire are pushing for education around covert puppy milling.  Under this practice, ‘breeders’...

Sheffield footballer hosts heart-warming charity game to raise funds for son’s cancer treatment

by Eddie Bryant | May 6, 2023 | Culture, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture, Watch

Ex-Sheffield Wednesday player Tommy Spurr is hosting a charity match later this month to raise funds for the medical treatment of his four-year-old son, Rio. Rio is battling a rare and aggressive stage four cancer – but the family received the news last Monday that...

Cost of Living forces woman to sell her home and live in a campervan

by Toria Christie | May 5, 2023 | Culture, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Watch

The cost of living crisis has affected families up and down the country, with some only being able to afford the bare necessities. Maria Jugg, 49, who used to have a house in Cumbria, had no choice but to sell her house and live in her camper van when her utility...
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