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Sky-high inflation and interest rates impacting Sheffield locals

by Adam Husicka | Mar 31, 2023 | News, Politics, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Watch

Inflation rates have hit 40-year highs, and interest rates have been raised to their highest level in 15 years. As well as individuals, businesses have been affected through wider implications on the economy, with people cutting back on spending as a result of the...

Extinction Rebellion Sheffield begins their banner making for ‘UK’s biggest protest’

by Daisy Kimpton | Mar 31, 2023 | Community, Environment, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Watch

Extinction Rebellion Sheffield (XR) have started preparing for their venture to London for ‘The Big One’ protest.They hope that this will be the biggest climate protest ever in the UK.Their main demands are for the government to “Tell the truth, Act now and...

Charities show gratitude for money raised from Sheffield Half Marathon

by admin | Mar 31, 2023 | Charity, Community, Top stories, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Watch

Millions of pounds were raised for charity during the Sheffield Half Marathon last Sunday. The run started in the city centre by the Town Hall and went as far as the top hills in the Peak District. Sheffield based charities told ShefNews that the money raised by...

Anti-Clean Air Zone protesters say ‘taxing the working man will not solve anything’

by admin | Mar 31, 2023 | Community, Environment, News, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Watch

A protest against Sheffield’s new Clean Air Zone was held last Saturday. The Sheffield Clean Air Zone (CAZ) launched on the 27 February 2023, with an aim to reduce harmful emissions in the city. There is a daily fee, if your vehicle does not meet the minimum...

Sheffield Half Marathon: Running is not only for charity

by Ornella Bressan | Mar 30, 2023 | Charity, Sport, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Watch

Runners speak out about what they like most about the cardio focused activity during Sheffield half marathon. The yearly marathon brings beginners to experienced runners to run for a bigger cause. From the Children’s Hospital Charity to St. Luke’s...

City of Sheffield pulls together to memorialise COVID-19

by Amelia Oates | Mar 24, 2023 | Community, Culture, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Watch

Sheffield City Council has worked in collaboration with local organisations to memorialise the coronavirus pandemic. Over the last month numerous events have been held across the city, including Sheffield Cathedral’s ‘Wall of Reflection.’  This is a place where...
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