“You are never too young”: South Yorkshire opens up conversations about death
It’s Dying Matters awareness week this week and NHS South Yorkshire has encouraged people to start conversations about death.
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Barnsley band crowned top brass of Yorkshire
The Barnsley Metropolitan Band have won the area final and will represent Yorkshire at the British Brass Band Championships. The band won the competition playing in the third section, beating the other ten bands competing from across the region. Alex Francis, the...
New gambling clinic opens up in Sheffield
A new gambling clinic has opened in Sheffield, making it the latest of 15 services to open across the country. The clinic aims to help people with gambling addictions, providing them with clinical psychologists, therapists and peer support. Matthew Gaskell, a...
Watch: SkateJam returns to Sheffield
The annual Skateboard Jam at Castlegate returned on Sunday 17 March as part of Sheffield’s Festival of the Outdoors. MarioLand, the city centre skatepark, featured new ramps and obstacles which experienced skaters and complete beginners could try out for free....
Watch: Sheffield Cycling 4 All hosts try out event for e-assist trikes
Amputees and stroke survivors were among those testing e-assist trikes at Hillsborough Park on Monday. E-assist trikes allow people who have suffered from strokes, spinal or brain injuries, have balance issues, Parkinson's or amputees to 'regain freedom and...
Foodbanks and community café near Bramall Lane are struggling for funding after their ‘busiest winter on record’
Theatre Deli opens five days a week to support artists and communities in Sheffield and offers a free three-course vegan meal every Friday. They have paused their spring performances and café expansion plans due to financial difficulty. This comes at the same time as...
‘Rock your Socks’ – raising awareness on World Down’s Syndrome Day
Sheffield Mencap & Gateway launched its annual 'Rock Your Socks' campaign this month, aimed at raising awareness and funding for individuals with learning disabilities, especially for Down’s Syndrome. Coinciding with World Down’s Syndrome Day on 21 March, the...
Stolen statue returned to Abbeydale Road church
Days after being stolen from Mother of God Catholic Church, a statue of St Joseph has been returned. Two statues, one of Jesus and one of St Joseph were taken last Sunday, however the Risen Christ statue has yet to be returned. Police were alerted of the theft...
Appeal made for identities of Barnsley burglars
South Yorkshire Police have appealed for help identifying two men in connection to a burglary and series of attempted burglaries in Barnsley. It is reported that on Tuesday 5 March, at around 2:15am, two men gained entry to the property of an elderly woman on Illsley...
