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First anti-gambling policy launched to save lives from addiction
Sheffield’s first anti-gambling campaign has been proposed to target advertisements around gambling to curb addiction.
‘Reset’ needed to tackle poverty in Sheffield, report says
A new report has outlined how Sheffield must reset its approach to tackle rising poverty in the city.
Sheffield and Rotherham’s ‘Dads v Dads’ is kicking the stigma about men’s mental health.
Dads v Dads’ is kicking the stigma about men’s mental health.
Century-old cinema to be refurbished in Attercliffe
The Adelphi cinema is to be restored by Sheffield City Council. Photo: Zack Hughes
Four men jailed and drug line busted by South Yorkshire Police
Four men have been put behind bars for a total of 28 years, and the ‘JD’ drug line has been dismantled.
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Barnsley schools plead students to keep wearing face masks over new COVID-19 variant fears
Headteachers at schools in Barnsley have encouraged students and staff to keep wearing masks due to concerns about a new variant of COVID-19.
WATCH: Sheffield animal shelter under pressure from pandemic puppy crisis
Thousands of puppies bought during the Covid-19 are now being returned to dog shelters, placing animal sanctuaries under increased pressure.
Proposed cuts to university arts could have knock-on effect on charity
Proposed cuts to the funding of university arts courses have come under criticism by a Sheffield charity.
Over a million 34 and 35-year-olds will receive their first Covid-19 jab in booster trial launch
A new government-backed trial has launched and over 1 million 34 and 35-year-olds will be offered their first Covid-19 vaccine as of 19 May.
Excitement builds over theatre district ‘Together Season’
Excitement is building over the upcoming Together season, a joint event by various Sheffield theatres as restrictions are eased.
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Sheffield City Council announce £230,000 of funding to help Covid-19 recovery
The second edition of the sum will go towards the Voluntary and Community sector.
“I get to travel without actually travelling!” Sheffield Student Goes Global for Charity.
A student has launched a campaign to find someone from every country in the world.
Sheffield shop helps thousands in clothing poverty two months after opening
A Sheffield company has supported thousands of people in an effort to tackle clothing property.
Tree planting group admit hope they will encourage reimagining of Sheffield streets
Abbeydale Street Trees initiated their green scheme last week.
Young Carer living ‘in constant fear’ after lack of government aid during pandemic
A 17-year-old has expressed his concerns with the lack of mental health support from the Government during the pandemic.
Councillor slams decision to go ahead with local elections
The Green Party’s Martin Phipps has expressed his concerns with May’s local elections taking place